All MSHA-reportable accidents at KenAmerican Resources, Inc. operations in 2008. Fatalities appear first.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 1 North at crosscut 107 in the pillarline between #6 entry and #7 entry measuring approximately 20ft. x 19ft. x 4.5ft. high. This area was supported with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the East Mains in the #6 entry in the intersection of crosscut #24. The fall measured approximately 20'x 20'x 9'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts, 9' mega bolts and truss bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the Main North, #5 entry, in the pillar line between crosscut #20 and #21. The fall measured approximately 40'x 20'x 8'. The areas was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts and truss bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 2 Main East at crosscut #65 in the pillarline between #2 and #3 entries measuring approximately 20ft. x 19ft. x 5ft. high. This area was supported by 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 1 South Panel in #3 entry between crosscut #6 and crosscut #7 measuring approximately 10ft. x 19ft. x 5ft. high. This area was supported with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #11 seam in the 2 Main North at crosscut #46 starting in part of the pillarline between #5 and #4 entries and extends through part of the pillarline between #3 and #2 entries measuring approximately 100ft. x 18ft. x 3ft. to 8ft. high. This area was supported with 30 inch fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 2 Main East in the pillar line between crosscut 61 and crosscut 62 in #7 entry measuring approximately 18ft. x 18ft. x 5ft. high. This area was supported with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 2 Main East at crosscut #65 in the intersection of #4 entry measuring approximately 25ft. x 18ft. x 5ft. to 9ft. high. This area was bolted with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts and 9ft. mega bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 2 Main East in the pillarline between crosscut 64 and crosscut 65 in #3 entry measuring approximately 40ft. x 18ft. x 5ft. high. This area was supported with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall accurred in the #9 seam in the 1 West Panel at crosscut #53 in the intersection of #6 entry measuring approximately 18ft. x 18ft. x 9ft. high. This area was supported by 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts and 9 ft. mega bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #11 seam in the 2 Main North in #8 entry in the pillarline between crosscut #24 and crosscut #25 measuring appoximately 14ft. long x 4ft. wide x 30 inches high. This area was supported by 30 inch fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #11 seam in the 2 Main North in the #8 entry in the intersection of crosscut #33 measuring approximately 28ft. long x 2ft. to 8ft. wide x 30 inches high. This area was supported with 30 inch fully grouted roof bolts.
A blockage or roof rock occurred in the #9 seam in the East Main at crosscut #17 causing an area of unsupported roof. The roof rock measured approximately 12ft. x 12ft. x 4ft. high. The blockage was in the #6 entry and is the secondary escapeway. This area was supported with 9 foot mega bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 2 Main North at crosscut #17 in the pillarline between the #5 entry and the #6 entry measuring approximately 20ft x 12ft. x 6ft. high. This area was supported with 6 foot tension rebar bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 2 Main East, #9 entry, 1/2 the intersection of xc 19 and extending through the pillar line towards xc 20 and from 1/2 the intersection of xc 19 through the pillar line towards #10 entry. The fall measured approximately 60' x 18'x 6'-9'. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the #9 seam in the 1 North at crosscut #70 in the pillarline between #6 and #7 entries measuring 35ft. x 18ft. x 5ft.-6ft. high. This area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occured in the #9 seam in the 3 East Panel in the #4 entry inby the the intersection of crosscut #27 and extending through the intersection of crosscut #28. The fall measured approximately 80'x18'x7'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall has occured in the #9 seam in the Main East in the #4 entry in part of the intersection of crosscut #15. The fall measured approximately 12'x15'x8'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts, 12 cable bolts and truss bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the East Mains in #6 entry in the pillarline between crosscut #26 and crosscut #27 measuring 20ft. x 18ft. x 8ft.-9ft. high. This area was supported with 9ft. mega bolts.
A roof fall occured in the 2 main north in the #11 seam in the #1 entry in part of the intersection of crosscut #142 and extending through part of the pillar line between crosscut #142 and #143. The fall measured approximately 30'x18'x5'. The area was supported with 3' fully grouted bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 1 South in the #5 entry starting at the inby edge pillarline of crosscut #21 and extending to the face. The fall measured approximately 70ft. x 18ft. x 8ft. high. The area was supported with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts and bacon straps. A slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 1 South, crosscut #18 in part of the intersection of #5 entry and extending inby toward the face and covered the back 10' of a roof bolter. The fall measured approximately 35' to 40'x3'to 19'x7' to 8'. The area was supported with 3' fully grouted bolts and 5' fully grouted bolts. A slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 7 East Panel at crosscut #31 in the intersection of #3 entry measuring approximately 18ft. x 18ft. x 5ft. to 7ft. high. The area was supported with 5ft. fully grouted roof bolts and 9ft. mega bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
Roof fall occured in 7 East Panel starting at the inby edge of crosscut #51 thru crosscut #52 & #3 entry.fall proceeded into the #52 crosscut between #2 and #3 entry.1stfall measured approximately 55'x18'x6' & the 2nd fall measured approximately 35'x18'x6'. area was supported with 5' fully grouted bolts and 9' mega bolts.
A roof fall occured in the 7 East panel crosscut #15, starting in the #9 entry and proceeding through the #10 entry. The fall measured approx. 80'x18'x6x. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted roof bolts and 9' mega bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occured in the 7 East Panel in the #4 entry in the intersection of crosscut #25. The fall measured approximately 19'x19'x6'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted roof bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occured in the 15 North Panel at crosscut #10 in the pillar line between #6 anb #7 entries. The fall measured approximately 30'x18'x6'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted roof bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 1 North Panel off of the 1 East Panel in the intersection of #8 entry at crosscut #3. The fall measured approximately 18'x18'x5. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted roof bolts. An undetected slip in conjunction with a kidney bed was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 18 North Panel in the #6 entry inby crosscut #32 and extending 20 feet outby crosscut #36. The fall measured approximately 160'x18'x9'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted bolts and 9' mega bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 7 East panel at crosscut #17 in the intersection of #8 entry. The fall measured approximately 20'x 20'x 6'-9'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted bolts and 9' mega bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 2 Main North, crosscut #24 in the intersection of #8 entry. The fall measured approximately 19'x 19'x 6'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts and 6""x6"" square timbers. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 7 East Panel, #9 entry, in the pillar line between crosscut #40 and #41. The fall measured approximately 30' x 18'6"" x 5'. The area was bolted with 5' fully grouted bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.
A roof fall occurred in the 7 East Panel, #1 entry, in the intersection of crosscut #20. The fall measured approximately 25'x 18'x 6'-9'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted bolts and 9' mega bolts.
The employee had wrapped a thin cable around the brake handle on a piece of equipment and was going to pull the cable but, while he was trying to hang onto the cable it caught on something and pulled tight and caught his left hand and broke his middle finger. The nature and location of the injury caused the employee's finger to be amputated by the doctor.
Employee was riding in a mantrip and strained his back when the mantrip bumped a coal rib as it was being turned around.
Employee was in the process of making a splice in a piece of mine belt. As he was cutting the belt with a utility knife the knife slipped causing a small laceration to the left knee. He received 4 sutures.
A piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right foot.
Employee was roof bolting, in a high place that was cut out for a Header Hole, when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking his left shoulder. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 9/9/08.
Employee was walking when he stepped in a hole, in the mine floor, causing a strain/sprain to his left leg and knee. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 8/22/2008.
Employee was dragging loops of cable of a continuous miner around the corner of a coal rib and strained his back.
While being assisted by a 2-man ride down the #9 seam slope, the golf cart lost its brake and the front of the golf cart struck the right side of the slope. The 2-man ride stopped and the golf cart turned slightly sideways, slamming into the back of the 2-man ride pinning the employee in the golf cart seat causing a laceration, fractured pelvis and two fractures to the vertebra.
Employee was stepping out of the operator's compartment of a diesel scoop when his right foot slipped causing pain in his left leg. Upon completion of medical tests it was determined his lower back was initially injured and was the cause of the pain in his left leg. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 6/6/2008.
Employee was pre-shifting on #4 unit in the face of the #3 entry when he stepped in a hole, in the mine bottom, causing him to strain his left knee.
Employee was operating a roof bolter and strained his lower back. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 5/28/2008.
Employee was walking toward the bottom of the Draw off tunnel when he slipped on a small piece of ice causing him to hyperextend his left knee causing a strain/sprain to the knee. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 5/5/08.
Employee was walking from the office trailer to the warehouse when he slipped and fell on the pavement injuring his left shoulder. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 4/16/2008.
While hanging a line curtain in the #1 entry the employee was slightly bumped with the battery end of a battery scoop causing a contusion to the right leg and hip.
Employee was picking up a metal trailer hitch (tongue) off of the ground in the supply yard and strained his back.
Employee was walking on the #3 unit and stumbled causing him to fall to the ground injuring his right foot.
Employee was examining a belt line when he stepped on the 4"" waterline causing him to slip straining his right knee. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 11/10/2008.
Employee was getting off a Getman Tractor when he slipped causing him to fall on his left side causing a strain/sprain to his left shoulder. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until 2/13/2009.
Employee was operating a single boom bolter installing 12 foot cable bolts. He was using a 3ft. wrench to tighten the bolt. When he let the boom down the wrench fell striking his left ear causing a laceration. He received 3 sutures.
Employee was walking across the working section and ran into a roof bolt plate, that was on a brow, causing a laceration above his left eye. He received 4 sutures.
While opening a glue box with a utility knife, the knife slipped and cut the employee on the left wrist. The employee received 4 sutures.
While opening a glue box with a knife, the knife slipped and cut the employee on the left wrist. The employee received 4 sutures.
Employee laid his left hand on top of a 4 man diesel ride when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking his hand causing a fracture and laceration to the middle finger. The finger received 5 sutures.
Employee was cutting a piece of rubber off a tire of a supply trailer with a utility knife when the knife slipped causing a laceration to his right arm. He received 6 sutures.
A small piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the back of the right hand causing a laceration. He received 12 sutures.
Working as bolter helper, was making up bolts when 4 inch rock fell, striking employees left index finger from nail to first knuckle.
While tightening a conveyor chain on a shuttle car the socket slipped off of the nut and employee fell face first into the bumper on the shuttle car. Employee busted his bottom lip and received 7 sutures.
Employee was helping other miners lift a continuous miner cable when he noticed pain in his lower back. Upon examination from a medical facility it was determined the pain was from degenerative disk disease. His first day away from work was 7/15/2008.