All MSHA-reportable accidents at Lone Mountain Processing LLC operations in 2017. Fatalities appear first.
A reportable roof fall occurred on this day on the MMU-003 section. The fall was located on the 1-Right Panel inby crosscut #28 in the #4 entry. The fall measured 20' by 20' and was 10'+ in thickness. The area was re-supported and mining continued.
A roof fall occurred on this date. The fall was located on 1 Right Panel off 3-East Sub Mains at Crosscut 27 in the #3 Entry. The fall measured 30' by 30' and was 10-12' in thickness. A mobile bridge unit was involved but there were no injuries. The area was previously supported with 8 and 12 foot cable bolts.
Employee reached behind a tool box to retrieve some welding rods. As employee pulled the welding rods out the employee lacerated left forearm on a sharp edge of the toolbox. Employee received 10 sutures to the wound.
A piece of draw rock fell striking employee on the back of the legs and ankles causing a fracture to left heel.
While loosening a chain ratchet from a motor, the employee felt left shoulder pop. Employee was diagnosed with a shoulder strain.
While moving cut ends from timbers, the employee picked up a timber end and a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the right forearm and wrist causing a laceration on the arm requiring sutures.
While backing up a 4 man ride, the employee caught ee left foot between the ride and a crib resulting in a fracture to the left heel.
While employee was repositioning the roof bolter head to install the next bolt ee stepped over toward the drill station when right knee popped. EE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus that will require surgery.
Employee was putting a split header on a roof bolt while standing on a ladder. Another employee handed a header and as employee raised the header ee felt something pop in left shoulder. EE began missing work on 8/16/2017.
Employee was walking back from the feeder to their car when they twisted their right knee. Employee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.
Employee was taking bottom belt structure loose while the belt was running. A belt splice hit a bottom hanger and moved it striking the employee on the left arm and wrist causing a contusion. The employee began missing work on 7/20/2017 due to the injury.
While handling a bundle of 8 foot roof bolts the employee felt sharp pain in right shoulder. EE began missing work on 8/15/2017 to receive treatment on the shoulder.
Removing coupling from water line, struck by a line.
As employee was leaving the operator deck of the MBM, slipped and fell striking right ribs against the bridge causing a fracture of one rib. Employee has continued working restricted duty.
While worker was repairing a water valve, a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the right shoulder and head. EE continued working and began missing work on 3/27/2017 when taken off work by a physician.
Employee was driving a man trip down the roadway and hit a pothole causing employee to be jolted straining lower back.
Employee has suffered from back pain over time which has been worsening. On this date the employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease.
Employee has a history of back issues. Due to ongoing back pain employee sought medical treatment on 8/21/2017. Employee was diagnosed with Facet Joint Hypertrophy and Early Vacuum disc phenomenon (Degenerative Disc Disease)
Employee has been suffering from reoccurring back pain. On this date the employee sought medical treatment for the back pain. Employee was diagnosed with subtle degenerative changes in the back and was taken off work.