All MSHA-reportable accidents at Rockhouse Energy Mining Company operations in 2005. Fatalities appear first.
Area has been mined under by another mine which could have caused the roof fall. Fall is app. 50' to 60' in length by 20' wide by 6' to 8' high. Area will be cleaned up & resupported. Fall is on no. 5 belt bk 17 in the number 3 entry.
ROOF FALL ON LF#1 BELT LINE. FALL IS 8' HIGH BY 22' WIDE BY APPROX 50' LONG. AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP AND RESUPPORTED.
In the tailgate entry on the longwall panel a roof fall 75' to 90' and 6' thick by 20' wide. Contacted federal inspector on 5-31-05 about roof fall.
Roof fall was found by beltman on 5/1/05. Area will be cleaned & bolted. It was at No. 5 Head on the A-Frame of the Head Drive. Fall is approx. 4' thick x 16' long x 18' wide. MSHA was notified of fall when found.
ROCK FALL IN #4 ENTRY AT BK6 ON D TRACK. FALL WAS APPROX 6' IN HEIGHT, 20' WIDE AND 20' LONG. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. AREA IS OUT BY WORKING SECTION
At break 61 on the 008 - 009 mmu, a rock fall occurred on the belt and track. The fall was approximately 8' to 10'. It fell from the no. 2 entry to the no. 3 entry then up 1 break in the no. 3 entry. Area has been mined out under the 008 - 009 mmu.
EE was backing (rear lights on) on a 636 Long Airdox Shield Hauler 1 break out by the long wall face at cross cut #88 into the #3 left cross cut where he ran over an airlock door top beam which was hidden in the mud. The rear tire hit the beam resulting in the end rising, and entering the operator's compartment causing crushing injuries.
Employee was getting an oxygen bottle when he dropped it on his right foot. It caused a bruise and contusion to his foot. He started missing the next day.
WHILE WALKING BESIDE THE 008 SECTION BELT, EE FELL INTO BELT CAUSING HIS RT HAND AND SHOULDER TO BECOME INJURED. HE HAS CONTINUED TO WORK. HIS FIRST DAY MISSED WILL BE 12/19/05.
Walking past shield #88, tripped, fell against jack, causing injury to his back and rib area. *Employee began to lose time 10/25/05 due to back injury.
Employee was carrying a 5 gallon hydoil can when he experienced pain in his low back and groin area. He has continued to work until 2/11/05 at which time he had surgery to repair a tear in his groin area.
WHILE TRYING TO TURN A TRAM MOTOR FOR A 10SC SHUTTLE CAR, MEMBER HURT BACK AND LEFT LEG.
EE was preparing to move a anchor for a shuttle car when he received an electrical shock. MSHA and OMSL were notified and investigated the accident. He was admited to hospital for observation he was kept until 12-15-05 at which time he was seen by a specialist and released to return back to his normal job.
Employee was walking through warehouse, left hand struck support beam, causing fracture to his left pinky knuckle.
Helping remove planetary from continuous miner using hydraulic jack and slate bar, planetary slipped from jack causing bar to strike employee on forehead causing laceration. Employee taken to hospital for treatment; stitches used to close wound.
EE was replacing belt chain, draw rock fell striking left hand causing laceration. Taken to Williamson Hospital for treatment. Stitches used to close the wound.
While loading supplies, employee was stung by a bee. He was taken the the hospital due to being allergic to bee stings.
EE MOVED SCOOP. WHEN EXITING THE SCOOP, A LUMP OF COAL POPPED OFF COAL RIB, STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND AND CAUSING LACERATION. HE WORKS ON THE LONGWALL. HE WAS SCHEDULED OFF ON 8/25/05. HE RETURNED ON 8/26/05.
HAD A HOSE BUST ON SHIELD, ALLOWING EMULSION TO SPRAY ON EE'S FACE AND IN EYES. EE WENT TO DOCTOR WHERE HE WAS PRESCRIBED EYE DROPS FOR EYES.