Republic Energy, IncMining Incidents in 2010

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #4 entry at 1 break outby spad #2200. Fall measured 20'long X 20'wide X 6'thick. No equipment or injuries. Roof fall did not affect ventilation. Roof fall did affect passage of persons due to being in track entry. There is no active section at the location fall will be rehabilitated. Federal and State notified immediately.

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 entry in the Parrell Mains, 75' inby at spad #981. 5000' from active face. Fall measured 100' L. X 20' W. X 6-8' thick. No eq. or injuries. Roof fall did not affect ventilation and or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehab'd. Area was supported with 48"" resin bolts. Federal and State Agencies were notified immead.

A unplanned roof fall occurred at #1 entry in the Parrell Mains 1 break inby spad # 789. 4000' from active face. Fall meas. 100' L. X 20' W. X 6-8' thick. No Eq. or injuries. Roof fall did not affect ventilation or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehab'd. Area supported with 48"" resin bolts. Federal and State Agencies were notified immead.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #3 entry on the #2 belt @ spad 0567. Fall measured 25' long x 25' wide x 8' thick. No equipment or injuries, area was developed 6/97. Roof fall did not affect ventilation or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehabilitated. Roof support consisted of 48"" resin. State & Federal agencies were notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 entry on #9 Belt Panel at spad 4402. Fall measured 20' long x 20' wide x 6' thick. No equipment or injuries. Roof fall did not affect ventilation and/or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehabilitated. Area was developed 3/2010. Federal & State agencies notified immediately. There is no active section at this operation at this time.

A unplanned roof fall occured in the #2 entry on the #2 section, in the #2 entry 500' from active face. Fall measured 20' L. X 20' W. X 5' Thick. No Eq. or injuries. Roof Fall did not affect ventilation and or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehab. Area was developed 9/10/10. Roof support consisted of resin roof bolts. Federal and State agencies notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 entry of the old Headgate #2 section, this fall occurred at spad #4451, in the #2 Entry. Ventilation and passage of persons was not affected. Fall measures 80'L X 20'W X 6-8'H. Area was supported by 48"" resin Bolts. All entries have be breakered off. State/Fed agencies notified.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #3 Entry at spad #4408. This fall is 6 Breaks inby #9 Belt Head. Area was developed 3/2010 and was supported with 4 foot resin bolts. Fall measures 25' long x 20' wide x 6' high. At this time mine is in a non-producing status. Federal and State Agencies were notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 entry of the 001-0 section, this fall occurred at spad #4405, 2350' from active face. Area was developed March, 2010. Fall measures 35'L x 20'W x 5'High, area was supported by resin bolts. All entries have been breakered off. Passage of persons and ventilation was not affected. Fall will not be rehabilitated. Fed agencies notified immed.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #3 entry 40 feet outby spad #113 on the #5 beltline. There were no injuries or equipment involved. Fall area will be rehabilitated. Area was in with 4' resin bolts. 6 cribs had already been installed prior to fall. Ventilation and passage were not affected. State and Federal agencies were notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occured in the #3 entry near spad #107 along #5 belt. The fall measured 30' long, 20' wide and 5' thick. There was no equipment involved. Ventilation and passage of persons was not affected. The fall will be rehabiltated. The fall was breakered off and both agencies notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occured in the #2 entry one break outby spad #1377. Fall occured 700 feet outby the working face. No persons or equipment involved. The fall measured 20' x 20' & a height of 7-8 feet. There is a rider seam 4' above the seam which measures 8-10"" thick. Area was supported with 6' torque tension bolts. Area will be rehabilitated. Agencies were notified by phone.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 Entry at spad #1384. This fall is 500 feet from the active face. Ventilation or passage of persons was not affected. Fall measures 40'L x 19'W x 10-12'High. Area was supported by 60"" Torque Tension bolts initially. All entries have been breakered off, area will not be rehabilitated. Federal & State Agencies were notified immdediately.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 entry spad #1313. The fall is 1000' from the active face. Ventilation or passage of persons was not affected. Fall measures 75' L. X 20' W. X 8-12' H. Area was supported by 60"" torque tension bolts. All entries have been breakered off, area will not be rehabbed. Federal and State Agency's were notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #4 entry at spad #1887. This fall occurred 350' from the active face. Ventilation or passage of persons was not affected. Area will be rehabilitated. Area was initially supported with 6' torque tension roof bolts and star pattern cable bolts. Fall measured 50'L x 40'W x 8-10'H. Federal & State Agency's were notified immediately.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at spad #4413 in the #1 entry return. The fall is located approx 2000 ft from active section in the return airway. Area was developed Feb 2010. Fall measures 20'L x 20'W x 6'H. Ventilation & passage of person was not affected. Area was supported by 48"" resin bolts initially. All entries have been breakered off. This fall will not be rehabilitated.

Stockton coal stockpile was smoldering with flames.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #7 entry, 1 break outby Spad #1383. This fall occurred 80 feet from the active face. Ventilation or passage of persons was not affected. Area will be rehabilitated. Area was initially supported with 6 ' torque tension roof bolts. Fall measured 30'L x 19' W x 6' high. Federal and state agencies were notified immediately.

On April 22, 2010, the mine experienced an accident when water came from a overlaying mine (#2gas seam) and began flooding the magnum mains inby the mouth of section. The mine experienced an inundation of water causing all mining on the round bottom number 1 section and the miners to be withdrawn. Federal and Stated agency were notified immediately

An unplanned roof fall coourred in the #5 Entry 1 Break Inby spad 2515 near the Glory Hole. Fall measured 80' long x 20' wide x 8-10' thick. No equipment or injuries. Roof fall did not affect ventilation and/or passage of persons. The fall will not be rehabilitated. Area was initially supported with 48"" and 60"" resin bolts. No active section at this location.

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 entry at spad #4424 approx 210' from the active face. Fall measured 28'Lx20'Wx6 1/2"" thick. Area was previously supported with 5' Torque Tension Roof bolts. area was developed on 3/1/2010. Ventilation and passage of personnal was not affected. Federal and state agencies were notified immediatly.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 entry on the #1 section @ Shonk Round Bottom. The fall occurred in the #5 entry spad #3989-4002. Fall measured 20' long x 17-18' wide x 4-8' thick. Area was previously supported by 5' Torque tension bolts with 8' cable bolts in intersections. This fall occurred 500' from the active 001-002 section. Area was originally developed 12/23/2010.

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6&7 crosscut on the 001-0 section, fall occurred spad #1706, 7600 feet from active face . Roof fall was in the intake, ventilation and passage of person was affected. Area was developed 4/08 and roof support consisted of 5' torque tension and 12' cable bolts all entrance have been breakered off fall measured 240'LX20'WX6'H

Employee was attempting to hook up a Highwall miner dolly to a truck. The tongue broke loose, fell to the hitch, causing his right hand to be pinched between the tongue and hitch of the truck. He was admitted to the hospital and on 9/23/2010, surgery was required to amputate his right index finger.

Electrician was replacing a wheel unit on the Low-Trac. He lifted the wheel unit to install in and felt pain and a protrusion in his lower abdomen. He was diagnosed with a hernia and surgery is scheduled. He has continued to work.

Loading structure into scoop bucket, EE told the operator to pull ram in to tighten pull chain. EE had his index finger in back of ram. He had swelling to his finger but x-rays revealed no injury. He stayed off for a follow up with specialist and no injury was found. No therapy or treatment has been scheduled. Due to soreness, he remains off work.

Employee slipped on a set of steps but did not fall. He began to complain with lower back pain. On 12/9/2010 he was seen by a specialist and released back to work with no injury listed. The em ployee did not return to work and sought a second and third opinion and was placed off work by a clinic doctor. Employee did not have contact with employer until late April 2011.

A mechanic was searching for the cause of a leak on a loader, # RI 7400. The EE went to the top of the engine compartment to pull off a cover inorder to see the area for the engine. The EE removed the bolts holding the cover in place and grabbed the handles provided to remove the cover. While pulling the cover a knot appeared in his groin. The surgeon will see him on 11/19.

EE was walking to B Tube when he stepped onto uneven grating which caused him to stumble and fall onto his right knee. His knee became bruised. He did not start missing work until 11/1/10 when he said it began to hurt. He is off seeking treatment. This was reportable as a file only until 11/1/10.

Employee was walking around the mantrip which was parked at the end of the track in a spur for the new section. He was going for electrical tape. He heard a flyboard crack and then rock knocked his hardhat off. The rock hit his left shoulder and then rolled down to the back of his leg. His leg and foot were bruised. He was instructed to keep it elevated for three days.

EE was placing caps and boosters on the bench stepped into a jack pad hole, left by a drill, landing awkwardly twisting his right knee

EE was building a stopping between #5 and #7 entry. A block was stuck in the mud and when he tried to pull it out he felt pain in his back. He was transported to ARH in Beckley. Tests were negative. He returned to work until 10/4/2010 and went to a different doctor who has him off work.

EE was moving charger with fork lift when a fork fell off. He said he tried to replace the fork and dropped it on his foot. He continued to work until 11/8/10 when doctor excused him from work until he gets an MRI. The forks were checked by electrician and he found the forks locked in place and they could not fall off. New forks had been recently installed.

EE was rock dusting #7 beltline. EE was moving the hose under the belt to cover the offside. EE backed up and the hose became twisted and hit the fresh waterline. Dust hit his face and got into his eyes. He said he was wearing glasses. He came out and drove home before anyone could investigate. EE said his corneas were scratched. Doctor reports have not been rec. to confirm.

EE was replacing a bucket jack on a scoop. He noticed a flag pin had become fouled behind scoop ram blade. He tried to remove bent pin when a splintered piece of metal penetrated his right thumb.

Employee was pillaring right lift #2 entry on #1 section. A rib rolled out and struck his lower left leg. He continued to work and refused treatment. Due to swelling he later went to a doctor. Tests revealed a fractured left foot.

EE was hanging curtain. He turned and ran into scoop canopy. He said it knocked him back and he twisted his shoulder. He did not report this until late on 8/16/2010. There were no witnesses.

The move crew foreman wanted to move shuttle car out of way to make belt move. He pulled 15' cable off reel because pump didn't start. He told another EE to start car and everyone was clear. Reel began to take up and cable hit foreman, knocking him down. He said his right leg and lower back felt numb. X-rays were negative. He remains off work.

The member was raising the hood of a 6370 Hatachi Excavator to check the fluids as part of the pre-shift inspection. While attempting to raise the hood, the member lost control of the hood and it immediately started back down. The unexpected change in direction placed strain on his lower back.

EE and two others were hanging 4"" water discharge line. The line was wet and covered with rockdust, it slipped and struck him on the head/back of neck. Other end anchored w/hoist to prevent falling. He refused medical attention. 2 others helped with hanging. Went to Dr. and referred to orthopedic. Diagnosis, back strain on 8/17/10. He is seeing a chiropractor.

EE & co-worker were removing a defective conveyor tail roller on #34 cont. miner. The roller was stuck & couldn't be removed w/slate bar. EE used torches to cut ears off shaft when roller grease ignited in his face. He was transported to the hospital with 1st degree burn to face & difficulty breathing. He was intubated & sent for more testing at a specialized burn unit.

While loading shot material, the operator drove into material and hit solid material stopping the loader suddenly.

While draagging 4"" water line with a pull rope, member slipped in mud and twisted left knee. X-rays were negative and he continued to work until July 12, 2010 when he made an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon. The doctor told him to take 4 weeks off and have tests to determine damage.

EE took a lunch break and retrieved his bucket from the first aid car. A rock 3' x 2' x 4"" fell onto his right knee. X-rays were negative but made folow-up with specialist on June 3rd, when he received orthoscopic surgery for a torn meniscus. (two staples)

EE knelt down to check oil in 4 wheeler when he felt a pop in his left knee. EE stood upright then knelt down again and felt another pop. He was treated and released at Raleigh General with a follow-up on May 21, 2010 with an orthopedic. He determined that the EE had a torn meniscus and performed a procedure to insert two staples.

Member was pulling rib and was hit when the rib rolled and pushed ee into the roof bolter.

On 5/5/10, the employee was staarting the shift and was climbing the mounting ladder of a 835 Volvo articulated truck. The member's foot slipped and he grabbed the handrail with a free hand & in doing so straind his lower back. He missed no days. In September the member again saw a Dr and after diagnostics were completed was placed off work on Sept 27, 2010.

While installing air intake tubes, strained low back. Surface mine: Warehouse lot.

EE was helping to put a mantrip in a side track. The trip was jumping the point rail. Operator backed the mantrip up and the switch handle sprang up hitting him on the right knee. He continued to work. (This was reported as file only and in July 2010 he had orthoscopic surgery on knee).

Crew was spot bolting outby face in #2 entry. EE was operating the helper side of a Fletcher RRII. He swung the drill out to spot a bolt between the outside bolt and the rib, when loose rock fell onto his right foot. X-rays revealed fractures to ankle. Surgery on 3/28/10. A plate and screws were inserted. Rock measrued 5""X12""WX30""L. Wearing tiger-tip metatarsal boots.

He was changing ladder on excavator, when he fell off the ladder to the ground. He was transported to hospital and diagnosed with a sprained left ankle. On 03/01/2010 he returned to doctor and re-diagnosed with a fractured left ankle.

Treating bed at stock pile back, Started back down steps and slip causing sprain, strain to right wrist, lower back and right hip.

EE was working on a tandem axel dump truck.One EE was in the cab and was operating the PTO the other EE was knelt next to the PTO pump.The EE placed his right hand on the pump for support and balance. His left hand using a tool trying to push the dump plunger.The tool slipped off of the plunger and struck his right hand forcing the hand into the pump shaft.

EE was loading a roll of 3/8"" steel rope onto the #2 digger truck. He turned to put the wire into the truck and felt severe pain in his lower back and down his right leg. He worked until 4/14/2010 and went off work until 7/6/10.

EE was in the number 4R crosscut hanging flypads with co-worker. He bent over and cut the flypad 3/4 way through & stretched to finish the cut. The knife slipped and cut his left forearm. He was treated by EMTs and transported to Charleston Area Medical Center. He received eight stitches. He worked until 10/27/10 restricted until no work available as light duty.

Crew was recovering track rail on #2 section. They were using a scoop and chain hoist to lift the rail onto the rail car. One rail caught the car and jumped the upright standard (8""). EE turned to get out of the way. The rail caught the calf of his right leg. Tests were negative. Worked restricted until 10/27/10 and then off for surgery to repair muscle.

EE was spot bolting in #3 entry. He had his hand on the joystick & his right hand on the bolt. He said he was straightening the bolt to go in the chuck. His hand was between the plate & roof bolt when he engaged the joystick. His metacarpal glove caught the plate & twisted his arm with it. He was taken to CAMC where surgery was performed on 8/18/10. Bolt was a 4' resin.

Supplyman was loading a motor with the aid of a chain hoist & slate bar. The clevis broke on the hoist & he fell backwards. He said he strained his back. He stated he was ok & continued working. It was learned on 6/10/2010 that he had seen a doctor & was working in a different job capacity. He was taken off work on 6/10 until the doctor releases him for his regular job.

He was dumping off because of being over weight and then while cleaning off tailgate so it would latch his hand slip and got caught between rod and dog ears smashing his left index finger.

While using a hose w/fire nozzle to wash gob away from belt drive, EE said he felt his wrist snap. He refused an ambulance & drove for an x-ray which was negative. He had surgery on the wrist in May & returned with restricted duty until 6/10/2010. He is scheduled for release by the end of July. NOTE: Safety Dept was not told of his surgery or light duty until 6/10/2010.

Employee was using a torch to cut a guard that was on the ground. He turned around and slipped, and reached out with his right hand to catch himself, and injured his right wrist.

Installing battery cable on D10R, standing on crossbar of machine, slipped and caught self with (R) elbow and (L) knee, strained back.

Miner operator and M.R.S. operator set up in #2 Block to begin pillaring. The right rib popped and rolled hitting M.R.S. operator on right calf. After checking roof and rib again, they loaded out first lift before end of shift. On way to mantrip, M.R.S. operator said his leg was wet and discovered a tear in his calf. He was transported to hospital for sutures.

Employee was carrying a small dolly down the plant steps and slipped, causing him to fall down 3 or 4 steps of stairs on his right hip.

EE was stemming a hole while doing this he hit a rock hidden in the dirt. He instantly felt pain in his right shoulder.

Using a service truck boom to lift an idler, a chain hook slipped allowing the idler to fall striking the employee. This incident was found on a part 50 audit

Stepped off fuel truck onto a rock. Ankle made a ""popping"" sound.

Shovel bucket struck the tail chute of a rock truck

mounting equipment, slipped on ice, struck shoulder on handrail

While walking across the EE parking lot to his car he slipped in the mud (not falling to the ground) and felt his left knee ""pop"". Didn't want medical attention untill 1/29/10. EE seen a doctor and was put on light duty.

Maintenance Forman was using a chain hoist to lift replacement center drum on continuous miner head. The hoist slipped and fell onto his left hand. He finished his shift and then sought medical care. He was diagnosed with multiple fractures to the left hand. He has continued to work.

While making a walk around inspection of the surface facilities, the security officer slipped and fell on the ice striking his left shoulder on the ground. Security Officer completed his shift and refused transport and treatment.

Employee was walking to the mantrip when he tripped and fell. A pick hammer he was carrying pierced his left hand between his thumb and index finger. He drove to CAMC and received six stitches. He returned to work on his next shift.

EE was unloading a pallet of roof ""pizza"" pans with the forklift. He dropped the load, breaking the pallet and scattering the pans. He said he was throwing a temper tantrum and slinging the pans to theside. One of the pans cut his left middle, ring and small finger. He went to Boone Memorial and rec. 2 stitches on the middle finger.

Employee was operating drill and looking out to find flag marker on the hole. As he closed the door, he got his right hand caught in the door causing an avulsion to his right middle and ring fingers that required a total of 10 sutures.

Employee raised his boom on a service truck with his left hand caught between the hook and the bumper of the truck. He completed his shift and then went to x-rays which showed a fractured bone in his left ring finger.

Employee was putting right angle chain back together after removing links to tighten chain. He was using a 4 pound hammer when he felt pain in his left hand. He removed his glove to find his left thumb bleeding and could not move his left thumb. Surgery was required to remove a piece of metal which required 5 sutures.

Engineering rodman was climbing an incline covered with heavy grass and weeds. Grass was wet. He was cutting brush with a machette and slipped. The blade hit his left knee. Laceration required eight stitches.

He was doing his walk around at break check when he noticed a broken spring and went to double check it. When he was crawling back out his hard hat fell off and he caught a piece of metal which cut his head open.

EE was helping move a new lose shuttle car U.G. The men were pulling cable out of the conveyor of shuttle car when they reached their destination extra parts from Joy were stored in conveyor in plastic. EE picked up one to shift off cable and the parts inside smashed his ring finger.

Employee was assisting in replacing a bucket lip. As he was putting the edge against the underside of the bucket so it could be welded, one end fell and pinched the employee's right hand between edge and cement pad.

EE knelt down by the pressure pump to fill out a report. He removed his gloves and laid his left hand on the pressure pump cage as he knelt. His head bumped a pizza pan and dislodged a rock measuring 14""X12""X1. It fell and cut three outside fingers. He finished the shift. Clinic did not treat the cut except for antiseptic until an orthopedic could on 9/16/10. Found small fracture.

Member was removing a tire from the bed of a pick-up truck when his foot slipped off the rear bumper of the truck. As he fell to the ground, he attempted to catch his fall with his right hand. He then felt pain in his right hand and was transported to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured hand. A cast was applied to his right hand and he was released back to duty.

EE was helping co-worker tighten up a check curtain in the intake on #2 section. While reaching up to put a nail in the curtain, a small rock hit him on the left side of his face & forced his safety glasses into his face below the eye. A small cut on his cheek was cleaned & a butterfly bandage applied. He later went to see a dermatologist & received sutures for cosmetic reasons.

While changing clothes, EE set down for 2 or 3 minutes talking to the guys when a clothes basket fell from the top of the bathhouse onto his head creating a 1"" cut. He refused an ambulance and drove to the doctor where he received two stitches. He returned to work on his next shift.

EE was jacking up belt head with a chain ratchet. The chain broke with EE holding the chain. The jerk caused him to twist his lower back.

Three mechanics were working on a EX-1900 excavator. Injured EE was tightening bolts on the right bucket cylinder guard. The mechanic was using a 1/2"" impact wrench,when the socket attached to the impact wrench slipped off of the bolt and came off of the impact wrench. The socket struck the EE on the right side of the upper-lip.

While loading waterline into scoop bucket, employee lost his footing and grabbed the scoop bucket for balance. At that time, the scoop operator pulled the ram in and mashed the middle finger of left hand. He was wearing gloves. He did not stop working and sought medical aattention later. He received stitches on the end of his finger.

EE was welding bit lugs on right continuous miner between shifts and got a piece of slag in his right eye. He drove himself to a clinic after work and had it removed. He returned to his regular scheduled shift today (5/26/10) and to his regular job as section electrician.

While splicing #7 refused belt, EE was using a utility knife to prepare belt. Knife slipped and cut the top of his right hand. He drove to the doctor and received four stitches. He returned to work on his next scheduled shift.

EE was helping another member perform maintenance on a coal truck. EE struck his right thumb with a hammer causing a laceration that required suturing.

Employee was jacking a truck up when the jack kicked out striking him in the right hand. he felt slight numbness in his fingers but continued to work the remainder of his shift and thereafter. On 9/30/2010 he had a minor surgery to repair a nerve in his right hand. The surgery required 5 sutures to close the incision that was made.

EE was assisting mechanic in pulling a 773 coal truck from the ditchline. He started walking across the road to help drag the cable, when he fell to the ground. He was tranported to hospital and diagnosed with a right fractured wrist.

The member was checking his service truck to see if a rock had been lodged between the tires. While walking around the truck, the member slipped on ice and fell on his right shoulder. The member completed his shift. **The member did not miss any shifts. The out patient repair to shoulder was completed on Aug 12, 2010.**

Employee was preparing to go underground and was walking across supply yard to speak to the motor crew. As he was walking across yard he stepped on track rail and lost his footing due to the ice/snow that had fallen over the weekend, He fell and tried to catch himself with his right hand and lacerated his right hand in the palm area. Laceration required 6 stitches.

Employee was cutting a tree, as the tree was falling, it brushed against another tree causing a limb to fall back, striking the employee in the left shoulder.

EE was on the Brookville Mantrip heading underground when he felt he was having a heart attack. He was transported to Raleigh General Hospital where test confirmed he had a heart attack. His Dr advised him that he is not able to perform physical labor and we are currently trying to place him in a mine office or similar position.

Injured was driving across the Blue Pennant access road on his way to work at Twilight MTR. The access road is not an active haulroad. The mine ID for this road is abandoned, however, the property is owned by Elk Run Coal. He fell asleep while rounding turn, at which time he drove his Dodge pickup under a parked 42' flatbed trailer parked on the side of the haul road.

While attempting to lift and connect flat car tongue to locomotive, the car tightened up against the scotch and moved 3-4"". The movement caused a sharp pain in abdomen.