All MSHA-reportable accidents at Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company operations in 2005. Fatalities appear first.
The Tyro Creek service elevator was out of service due to the governor rope having too much slack in it causing the limit switch to come on. Bagby Elevator Company took out 16 inches of rope and the elevator was operational again at 5:10 p.m.
The Cedar Creek elevator became out of service due to a malfunction in the E and EL circuit. Bagby Elevator was notified of the problem and dispatched two service techinicians to correct the problem. The elevator was placed back in service at 3:00 a.m. 11/7/05.
THE CEDAR CREEK ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE ON 8/30/05 AT 7:55 AM DUE TO A PLANNED SHUT DOWN OF THE POWER CIRCUIT WHICH CONTROLS THE ELEVATOR SO THAT REPAIRS COULD BE MADE TO A POWER POLE CURCUIT. POWER WAS RESTORED TO THE ELEVATOR AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM.
Cedar Creek Service Elevator became out of service at 9:55 p.m. due to a malfunction with Interior doors opening when commanded.Bagby elevator was notified of the problem & dispatched a service technician to correct the problem. the technician cleaned and adjusted contact on sh relay and adjusted bottom floor drive block. the elevator was in service at 1:28 am on 8/13/05.
A roof fall was found in the #1 entry of main section between the #16 and #17 seals. The fall does not block access to the seal, nor does it block ventilation. The fall is approx 8' by 25' by 19'.
A roof fall occurred in the intersection of the #2 entry of J-main #2 at spad 41+05. The fall measured approx. 100' x 20' x 6'. The fall did extend beyond the horizon of the anchor bolts.
A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE WEST MAINS BETWEEN SPADS 86 + 65 AND 87 +74. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 35' X 19' X 8'.(ABOVE 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLT HORIZON) THE FALL IS IN THE WEST MAIN RETURN ENTRY OUTBY THE MOUTH OF WEST 1 SECTION
THE CEDAR CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR APPROX 1 HOUR BECAUSE THE ACTIVATING ARM CAME UNBOLTED. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND THE LATCH DOOR LOCKS WERE ADJUSTED ALONG WITH THE CAR GATE SWITCH. THE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 10:00 AM.
The Tyro Creek Service Elevator was out of service on 6/12/05 at 8:40 pm due to the pit being full of water, causing the pit switch to short which tripped the control breaker. Bagby Elevator Company repaired pit switch and the elevator was in service at 11 pm.
THE TYRO CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE ON 6/12/05 AT 7:05 AM DUE TO FLOODING OF THE PIT, CAUSING A SHORT TO THE GOVERNOR TOIL SHEAVE SWITCH. BAGBY ELEVATOR COMPANY REPLACED THE SWITCH & THE ELEVATOR WAS OPERATIONAL AT 12:00 PM.
THE TYRO CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPROX. 9:40 P.M. UNTIL 10:15 P.M. BECAUSE THE CAR DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DOOR OPEN CONTACTOR WAS REPLACED.
At 5:15 a.m., the hoist engineer was lowering (4) four loaded supply cars into the mine via ""the slope track."" 3 cars came uncoupled, breaking the safety chain coupling device. As a result, the 3 cars traveled a distance of 128' colliding with an empty supply car & diesel locomotive. The incident resulted in the derailment of 3 cars.
THE CEDAR CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPR 4:45PM TO 8:00PM DUE TO SLOWDOWN SWITCH
The cedar creek service elevator was out os service from approx. 200 am until 5 20 am due to a wire being off of the interlock L conductor.
A ROOF FALL ON OUR WEST SECTION (MMU-017-0) IN THE DEVELOPING CROSSCUT 2-1 TO LEFT OF SPAD 74+10 THE FALL MEASURING APPROX 30' LONG X 25' WIDE X 9' HIGH. THE FALL IS ADJACENT TO THE FACE OF THE #2 ENTRY AND EXTENDS INTO THE CROSSCUT 2-1.
The tyro creek elevator was out of service from appr. 4:00 on 5/2/05 until 5:30 pm on 5-3-05 due to rotary pulse generator.
The Tyro Creek service elevator was out of service from approximately 2:20 pm until 3:40 pm due to the upper proximity switch.
At approx. 7:15 pm, the tyro creek service elevator was out of service due to the door lock contacts not working. Bagby elevator repalce the interlock fixed safety edge, and replace one guide. elevator fully operational @ 1:45 am on 3/28/05.
THE TYRO CREEK ELEVATOR ""WENT DOWN"" AT APPROX. 8:45 P.M. ON 2/4/05 DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FINAL LOWER LIMIT SWITCH. MINE MANAGEMENT CONTACTED BAGBY ELEVATOR AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. THE ELEVATOR WAS ""IN-SERVICE"" AT 10:43 P.M.
The Tyro Creek service elevator went down after the first group of miners entered the mine. Mine management contacted Bagby Elevator Service and a technician was dispatched. The technician stated a problem with the govenor switch which he then repaired.
THE TYRO CREEK ELEVATOR WENT DOWN AT 4:44 AM DUE TO EXCESSIVE WATER IN ""PIT"" AREA. THE WATER REACHING A MAXIMUM OF 40"", CAUSED THE GOVERNOR TENSION SWITCH TO SHORT.
Employee was discovered by section foreman caught in the pick breaker on the Stamler feeder. He suffered fatal injuries to his lower chest and mid torso.
Employee was helping move the belt for West 3 section. As he was raising a belt rail to attach a spreader bar, he felt a pain in his lower back. He was diagnosed with a extradural mass at L2-L3 disc and will require surgery.
EE was walking into #2 entry from x cut-tripped and fell strained and bruise right knee.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE PULLING CURTAIN IN THE #4 ENTRY OF WEST 3 SECTION, HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MENISCAL AND POSTMEDIAL TEARS TO HIS LEFT KNEE. HIS FLWD DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 11/17/05 DUE TO SURGERY.
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING UP ON GOB PILE PUSHED UP BY A SCOOP AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE CAUSING HIM TO FALL. THIS RESULTED IN A MENISCUS TEAR TO HIS LEFT KNEE. FIRST LOST WORK DAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 11/4/05.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING PARTS JEEP ON L-10 TRACK DELIVERING PARTS TO THE LONGWALL. AS HE WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE INBY DROP CURTAIN, HIS ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE CURTAIN. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HIS FLWD DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 11/17/05.
AN OXYGEN CYLINDER TRAVELED THRU THE PICK BREAKER PORTION OF THE STAMLER FEEDER/BREAKER. A PICK CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER WHICH RUPTURED THE CYLINDER, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LEFT HAND AND FACE. FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURED 9/20/2005.
AN OXYGEN CYLINDER TRAVELED THROUGH THE PICK BREAKER PORTION OF THE STAMLER FEEDER BREAKER. A PICK CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER WHICH RUPTURED CAUSING AN EXPLOSION. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS ARMS AND FACE. FIRST LOST WORKDAY OCCURED 9/20/2005
AN OXYGEN CYLINDER TRAVELED THRU THE PICK BREAKER PORTION OF THE STAMLER FEEDER/BREAKER. A PICK CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER WHICH RUPTURED THE CYLINDER, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS ARMS, HANDS AND FACE. FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURED 9/20/2005.
While attempting to install 6' resin roof bolt, employee pushed roof bolt into hole with drill pot. The roof bolt bent and flew back striking his left wrist. The accident occurred on west 1 section. FLDW occurred on 9/20/05.
Employee was walking around dozer when his foot sank in soft dirt causing ankle to roll. Employee worked two days before going to doctor and missing work.
Employee stated he was going through a mandoor and his foot slipped and he injured his back. Employee has a history of previous back problems and we are currently investigating this claim. Employee first lost work day did not occur until 9/6/05.
Employee stated that he was helping three other employees carry a three inch air pump when he stepped on a piece of scale rock that broke under his foot as he walked over it. This caused his left leg to over extend at his left knee. His first lost time day was 9/15/05.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING JACK A ROCK DUST MACHINE BACK ON THE TRACK WITH TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT ELBOW. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A STRAINED LEFT ELBOW. FIRST LOST WORKDAY DID NOT OCCUR TILL 8/22/05.
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE MOVING BELT A CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE SHEAVE WHEEL TO STRIKE EMPLOYEE ON HIS ANKLE & FOOT. FIRST LOST WORK DAY WAS 8/3/05.
EE stated that he threw a track switch to let a man bus go by. He was standing by switch when another manbus came through the switch. the handle of the switch came over and hit the ee in the left foot, fracturing a toe. First lost work day was 8/2/05
Employee was jacking gob car back on slope track when the jack jumped out striking his left knee. Employee's first lost day did not occur until 9/29/05 due to surgery.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE FELT A PAIN WHILE HANGING UP HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE. AN MRI REVEALED A TORN ROTATOR CUFF. EMPLOYEE'S FIRST LOST WORK DAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 8/4/05 DUE TO SURGERY.
EE STATED HE WAS WALKING AROUND MANTRIP CARRYING TOOLS, LUNCH BOX AND WATERJUG. HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. AN MRI WAS TAKEN WHICH REVEALED A TORN MENISCUS. FIRST LOST WORKDAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 07/06/05.
While inspecting tailgate drum for bad bits and sprays, employee turned drum and coal face turned loose and pinched his right hand between face and tailgate drum. This caused an open avulsion laceraction to his right hand and a fracture to his right fifth finger.
The employee was lifting a piece of 54"" wide belting, approximately 10' long, into the bed of a pickup. While lifting the belt, he felt a sharp pain in his lower stomach area. He reported the incident but did not ask for medical assistance. The employee did not miss any work until August 17, 2005, when it was determined by his doctor he would need surgery to repair the hernia.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS MAKING AN EXAMINATION OF THE SLOPE BELT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE COAL. THIS CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE. AN MRI REVEALED A TEAR OF THE MEDIAL MENICUS. FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURRED ON 7/14/05 DUE TO SURGERY.
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN OUT A CHUTE ON A COAL SAMPLER SYSTEM. THE SECONDARY CUTTER OF THE SAMPLER MADE A CUT WITH THE EE'S HAND IN THE CUTTER. HIS HAND WAS WEDGED BETWEEN THE CUTTER & CHUTE OF SAMPLING SYSTEM. EE DID NOT USE PROPER ""LOCK OUT"" PROCEDURE.
EE WAS DRAGGING ROCK DUST HOSE ALONG SIDE OF BELT WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A ROOF BOLT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND STRIKE HIS LEFT SHOULDER AGAINST A PIECE OF WATER PIPE. FIRST LOST WORKDAY OCCURRED 4/13/05.
Employee was attempting to place an idler roller on a dozer when the roller fell on his right foot. An x-ray revealed a fracture to his fifth metatarsal. First lost work day occurred 4/7/05.
Employee was operating cable peeler picking up trail cable behind a shovel. Employee had the reel too high and backed up an incline causing the reeler to tip on its side.
EE STATED THAT ATTEMPTING TO PUT A TOP ROLLER FRAME IN THE BELTLINE WHEN EE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT SHOULDER. AN MRI REVEALED A TORN ROTATOR CUFF, EE FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURRED ON 04072005.
EE states that he ""was helping another employee install the plow on the stageloader using 'com-a-longs' and a rock bar."" The ""com-a-long"" chain slipped on the plow resulting in the EE's finger being mashed between the stageloader and chain. EE's first lost work day was 2/24/05.
EE WALKED OUT OF BATH HOUSE, SLIPPED ON SOME ICE ON WALKWAY INJURING LEFT HIP
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS GETTING OFF A MANTRIP WHEN HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT ON THE FRAME CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS. EE STATED THAT HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RT. ARM RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO HIS RT. SHOULDER. FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURRED ON 2/14/05.
EE WAS HELPING TO MOVE ENERGIZED TRAIL CABLE BEHIND SHOVEL AND STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING EE TO SPRAIN LEFT ANKLE. EE DID NOT USE ANY TYPE OF ILLUMINATION TO ASSIST EE TO LOCATE ANY DANGERS
Employee was walking down a belt line when he stepped on a discharge pipe, twisting his knee. First lost work day did not occur untill 3/3/05 due to surgery.
Employee stated that he was attempting to lift a belt roller. Two rollers were stuck together. He felt a pain in his lower abdomen. He was diagnosed with a left hernia. his first lost work day did not occur until 1/20/05.
EE moved a chain that was dangling in his way on to conveyor while doing his work the chain fell from the belt striking him in the mouth. The ee's right canine tooth was chipped and then repaired the next day.
Employee was using a 3/4"" ratchet when the socket slipped off the nut. Employee finger got caught between handle of ratchet and metal he was working on.
Employee stated that while loading a car of props with another employee he caught his finger in between prop and rail car.
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING UNLOAD PORTABLE WELDER OFF OF A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE GOT HIS LITTLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN IT & A SUPPLEMENTAL ROOF SUPPORT. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION/CONTUSION TO HIS RT. LITTLE FINGER.
Replacing bottom roller on D11 dz while EE helping position roller,it shifted struck left hand at a glancing blow. Incident reported on 10-11-05. He was seen on the next day in ER and referred to specialist.Fracture was already healing and Dr. felt no need for any medical procedures because fract won't affect any function of the hand.
Employee was obtaining a box of earplugs for another employee. She saw a centipede and quickly pulled her hand back. She was not wearing gloves and the back of her right hand was scraped by metal grating on the pallet. She received a laceration to the back of that hand which required two stitches to close.
Employee stated that loose roller came out of an old belt structure that was being removed and placed on a flat car and struck him on his left index finger. Employee's index finger rail bed was bruised and bleeding from under the nail. This required two stitches.
Employee stated that he was operating an angle bolter and got his right hand caught in the head clamps. This resulted in a fracture to his index finger and thumb.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT THE DUST HOSE USING AIR WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURED. HE SUFFERED A LACERATION ON HIS FOREHEAT WHILE TRYING TO AVOID THE DUST HOSE (WHICH WAS MOVING UNCONTROLLABLY). HE RECIEVED 20 STITCHES AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT
EE STATED HE WAS INSTALLING A BOTTOM ROLLER ON BELT CONVEYOR AND THE ROLLER SLIPPED OUT OF THE BRACKET AND FELL, CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN IT AND A ROLL OF BELT. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION AND CONTUSION.
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING LAY TRACK AND WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON RAIL A CABLE FELL CATCHING HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CABLE AND A ROOF SUPPORT, THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO THE PALM OF RIGHT HAND
EE was operating a dozer 0-10 pushing and ripping overburden. after his shift was over he noticed his back being sore, which the ee alleges was caused from the roughness of the dozer and type of work he had done. the following day he went to the dr and received a cortizone shot to relieve the pan. the dr did not restrict the ee from any work.
Employee was getting out of mantrip and bumped his knee on the seat in front of him. He went to the doctor when his shift ended and fluid was drained from the knee. Knee had been injured approximately 6 to 8 weeks previous to this work incident, according to the employee.
EE WAS HELPING TO PUT TRAIL CABLE IN A D RING CABLE HOLDER. ANOTHER EE WAS TAPING TRAIL CABLE BEHIND A SHOVEL TO THE HOLDER. D RING SLING SLIPPED OUT OF EE HAND AND HIT EE IN THE MOUTH, CHIPPING A FRONT TOOTH. EE HAD TOOTH REPAIRED. EE NOTIFIED MANAGEMENT ON 02/25/05 THAT TOOTH WAS GOING TO BE REPAIRED
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT THE NUMBNESS, TINGLING AND PAIN INCURRED WAS CAUSED FROM THE REPETITIVE WORK DONE OVER THE YEARS. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
On August 8, 2005, employee had surgery on his right elbow because of a condition know as ""lateral epicondylitis"" (tennis elbow). He did not considere this condition as work-related. Today (9/19/05) we submitted his claim to the Wyoming Workers Comp Division for medical review. If the state determines it to be nonwork-related, we will notify you to remove this case from our record.
Employee has a history of right knee problems and 2 previous surgeries. he stated he was walking seals and his foot got stuck when he stepped in some slurry. His first lost work day did not occur until 3/30/06 due to surgery. See Attached dr's report.
EE alleges continuous operation of equipment has caused the need for carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists of the EE.