Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.Mining Incidents in 2012

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 entry at xc 28 along the 1st Main Northwest intake. Fallen Material measures approximately 18'w x 18'l x 12'h.

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 entry at xc 46 along the 1st Main Southwest primary escape way. Fallen material measures approximately 18'w x 18'l x 12'h.

A rock measuring 20 feet in length by 15 feet in width and 10 feet thick fell from the upper #7 bench onto the canopy entering the mine.

Employee was exiting a DBT battery scoop when right foot slipped and left shin struck the deck of operators compartment causing a 2.5"" x .25"" laceration. Received stitches and staples.

Roof bolting, loose rock fell out and came down striking his right pinky finger requiring four stitches.

Employee was raising canopy on double boom roof bolter and had left hand on canopy when a piece of shale (3' x 10"" x 6"")fell from between the bolts and struck his hand causing a laceration. Received 3 stitches.

Employee was getting ready to clean the scrubber screen when a piece of shale 24"" long x 24"" wide x 4"" to 6"" thick fell from between the bolts striking his left hand which was resting on the miner. The avulsion that occurred required 15 stitches.

Hammering bit into bit lug, piece of metal broke off, striking him in the upper lip, piece of metal lodged in lip. Resulting in 5 stitches in upper lip.