All MSHA-reportable accidents at The North American Coal Corp operations in 2006. Fatalities appear first.
(2ND OF 2 FIRES - 1ST FIRE ON 2/4/06.) Contractor baling hay in reclaimed area E. Apparent mechanical failure on hay baler 567 resulted in an overheating condition which ignited grass. Fire consumed 7.35 acres of reclaimed vegetation with total burn time of 1.5 hours. Extinguished by mine fire brigade and SMEC power plant fire brigade.
2/4/06 Bearing in baler went out grass was ex- ceptionally dry grass caught fire. 2/5/06 pickup assembly on baler picked up rock which logged against metal sparked and caught hay on fire.
(1ST OF 2 FIRES - 2ND FIRE ON 2/7/06.) Contractor baling hay in reclaimed area E. Bearing failed on hay baler & overheated, causing grass to ignite. Recent drought contributed to increased fire danger. 68.73 acres of reclaimed vegetation were consumed, with total burn time of approx. 3 hrs. Extinguished by local vol. fire dept. & San Miguel fire brigade.
A pat eye was being pulled with an overhead crane when pat eye broke loose and the chocker used to pull struck employee in (R) face/cheek area resulting in a fracture and laceration requiring hospitalization.
Employee was using a chain come-along to secure the moldboard on a motorgrader. When hydraulic force was applied to the moldboard, the come-along's chain broke and struck the employee.
The employee was bitten by an unidentified, nonvenomous insect on the left forearm. The employee received initial medical treatment for swelling and discomfort on 06/14/2006.