All MSHA-reportable accidents at The North American Coal Corp operations in 2004. Fatalities appear first.
Railroad Commission Inspector was driving out in the tall grass at the corner of 3B haulroad and main haulroad. The exhaust on his truck started the grass on fire. We had a water truck to wet the roadside and powerline pols to prevent fire from jumping across the haulroad. It took approximately 45 minutes to extinguish the fire.
Employee was working on installing plastic into the trailer of a coal train truck. He was attempting to move the plastic when he tripped over a lifting cable. He fell into the sheet of plastic on the left side of his chest, resulting in two broken ribs. EE had assistance and was utilizing a tagline.
Employee was cleaning off a part in the warehouse. When he brushed off the dust, by using his hand, he caught a piece of the tyband label and sliced his hand.