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The employee stated that he was operating the continuous miner in the #1 entry when a piece of draw rock fell from between the bolts striking his right shoulder and forearm. The rock caused a laceration that required 7 sutures on his forearm and fractured his acromion process.
The employee was operating the 953 mantrip traveling towards the elevator bottom when a piece of draw rock fell and struck his left hand while it was on the brake lever. The rock caused a laceration to his little finger that required sutures. The employee did not return to work on his next scheduled shift.
While attempting to install a roof bolt in the face of the #3 entry at 135 block on the 1 North Mains Section, a piece of rock fell from the top striking the employee's right arm resulting in a fracture.
Employee was walking around the scoop that another employee was operating up on 17 Headgate. They had just loaded a winch power box into the scoop bucket and they were going to take to the mouth of the section. In the process of walking around the scoop three rocks fell from the mine roof and drove the employee down to ground beside of the scoop and into the mine rib.
EE stated while he was installing roof support in the #4 entry he extended his left hand out to place a bolt on this wrench when a piece of draw rock approx 12"x12"x3-4" T fell striking his hand. When the rock contacted his hand it pushed it down toward the drill pot before he pulled it away striking his finger between the rock & pot. Chipped bone L ring finger. Medical injury.
Employee was walking in the #3 belt entry to 55 break on 19 head gate when a rock that measured 5 1/2 foot long, by 2 1/2 foot wide, by 1/2 to 3 inches thick fell between two bolts striking the employee in the head.
EE was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the top, struck the RBM canopy, broke into pieces, then struck him on the face & right wrist. This resulted in a cheek laceration & a wrist contusion. Upon seeking medical evaluation the EE complained of back pain. On 7/15/15 the results were received by the operator & the lost work days were attributed to the incident.
EE stated while using slate bar to pry piece of rock from mine roof, a separate piece of rock came out of roof in front of slate bar. That piece of rock fell down bar toward EE's face. EE used left hand to block rock. Rock that struck EE's hand was approx. 3'x2'x3". EE was wearing metacarpal gloves. EE sought medical attention after his shift & was diagnosed w/bruise.
Injured employee stated he was kneeling down talking to another employee when a rock fell out between bolts striking him on top of the head causing him to jam his neck causing strain.
Employee stated he was using a slate bar to scale the mine roof on the #4 section in the #3 entry when a piece of rock fell and struck him on top of the head (hard hat). This resulted in a C6-7 disc herniation. This incident became reportable on 3/17/2015 when medical evidence supporting the alleged incident was received. The employee began missing work on 2/24/15.
Employee stated that while attempting to install a roof bolt into the mine roof, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him on the right foot. This resulted in a fracture of the 2nd toe.
Employee was servicing the longwall shearer when a rock fell from the top striking the employee on his left leg. On 1/21/2015, employee started physical therapy on his left leg.
Employee was helping hang a MRS cable in #7 entry. Employee was holding the cable up when a rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on his right forearm causing a laceration
Employee stated that as he was attempting to remove the drill steel from the hole he had just drilled in the mine roof, a section of draw rock fell out and struck him on the head and face.
Had hand resting on canopy of bolter rock fell out struck him on the pinky finger and broke it. Employee improperly placed hand on canopy.
Removing pinner steel from the roof a rock broke loose and fell and hit him on the cheek cutting it put 8 stitches. Employee failed to scale loose rock.
Employee stated he was walking the intake of Parallel Mains when a rock fell from the mine roof striking him on his forehead and hand.
Injured employee was rib bolting on the 9 Right section when a piece of material 4" wide x 3" long x 2" thick fell from the top, glanced off the ventilation tubing and struck the left side of his face resulting in a broken tooth. Employee received dental treatment.
Employee states that he had installed the last roof bolt in the cut when a rock fell and struck the canopy of the bolter and broke into pieces. Employee states that he was struck on the shoulder by a rock that was about 1 inch thick by 7 inches long.
Employee stated that he was operating the continuous miner in the face of the #5 entry. He had taken the 1st sump in the cut sequence and had positioned the off standard continuous miner for the second lift when a section of draw rock fell from the top between the roof bolts and the rib, striking him in the back of the neck and left shoulder blade area.
Employee stated he was walking the belt entry back to section from locking out the belt head when a piece of draw rock fell from the roof and struck him on the neck and back resulting in a strain of the neck and back. This incident became reportable as lost time injury on 5/20/14 due the employee missing 1 day as a result of the injury.
Employee stated that he was working along the 3-B belt when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him on the back of the neck. The rock was approximately 22" wide and 0" to 1" thick. This resulted in an abrasion and one lost work day. This incident became reportable on 5/22/14.
Employee stated that he was walking in the #8 entry on the #4 section when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck his hard hat.
Employee states that he was operating a battery scoop on supply when a rock fell from between roof bolts in the mine roof. The rock hit the scoop canopy and struck the inside of his RT knee.
Employee was struck by rock while cleaning out his dust box in the #5 entry on #1 section. The employee received a linear non-displaced fracture to the distal fibula. The employee was first given a full release but on 4/30/14, information was received on the fracture.
As employee was getting on the roof bolter a rock from the top fell on his back and continued down striking his right leg above his ankle. (fractured right fibula)
Employee stated a rock fell a short distance while he was on top of the continuous miner repairing a water hose going thru the belly of the machine. The employee continued to work but on 5/5/14, doctors placed him on restricted duty. As of 5/19/14, doctors have him off work.
Employee stated he was bolting in the #5-left x-cut when a rock fell and struck him on the upper right arm causing a laceration that required 11 sutures. The rock measured 19" by 11" by 1" to 1" in thickness
Injured employee was roof bolting on an overcast ramp when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck the 4-hole strap to be installed causing the injured employee to fall into the roof bolting machine resulting in two fractures to the small bones of a vertebrae.
EE was operating a walk-through truss bolter on #3 unit. He was standing on the catwalk of the bolter. He had right arm resting on the tram lever guard when a piece of rock, 14" x 14" x 2", fell and struck him on his right forearm.
Employee was changing the brass on his drill pot in the #5 entry. He turned to gather up tools when a rock fell out and struck the employee in the right foot above his meta-tarsal.
Employee was pulling a brow with a slate bar on the right inby corner of #3 Intersection of L3B. While doing so the brow fell and pulled slate bar out of his hands, both brow and slate bar fell on his left foot.
EE states that as he was examining the regulator he observed that the roof needed scaled. As he scaled the roof a piece of roof that measured 15"X10"X2" thick, struck him on the top of his forearm. EE finished his shift and went to Med Express where an X-ray was taken and no injury was noted. EE continued to work and perform his regular duties, Please see attached page.
A rock fell from the mine roof near the face of the #5 entry approximately 100 feet inby spad #13280 on the #3 Unit, striking the employee on the head and neck.
Injured employee was roof bolting on the 1 North Mains section when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck his right arm resulting in a bruise. Employee was initially released to return to work by Ruby Memorial Hospital. Further investigation determined that the employee is being kept off work by a physician in southern West Virginia.
Injured employee was installing rib bolts on the 7 Right section. As he repositioned the bolter after installing a bolt a piece of rock measuring 10-12" long by 3" thick fell from the roof and struck his upper back resulting in a strained and bruised back.
Employee states that he observed another employee standing under a loose rock and alerted him to move. Employee states that he then started looking at the roof where he was standing and he looked up and a small rock dropped from the roof, striking him in the upper lip. Employee received 3 sutures to close the laceration. He returned on the next shift.
Injured employee was roof bolting on the right side of the dual head bolting machine and attempting to drill the inside bolt hole. The area had potted out. As he was drilling the bolt hole a piece of slate fell out of the top striking the employee's right collar bone and shoulder.
Stated: Employee was sitting at shack when he heard the roof pop. He stood up to move and hung his light cord on a roof bolt plate. His hat was pulled off and the rock struck the top of his head. The laceration required 2 running sutures to close. He returned to work the next night.
Stated: Employee was in XC77, 5L, watching FCT cable while mechanics were pulling up tail of lo framing. He was on one knee when the inby corner of the pillar broke off and struck his back and head. A mechanic heard him call for help. When he was on the surface he indicated he could not feel his feet, that was the first indication that his head was not the primary concern.
Employee was drilling a hole in the mine roof to install a roof bolt when a piece of rock measuring approx 1' L x 18' W x 1 1/2" T fell from the mine roof striking him on the left foot.
Employee was scaling the rib when a piece of rock measuring approximately 78" L x 31" W x 3" T fell from the mine roof and struck him on the right forearm.
Employee was operating the roof bolting machine and was in the process of moving his drill steel from the bolt tray to the drill pot, when a small piece of rock fell and struck his forearm. He was diagnosed with a contusion and soft tissue damage to his arm and placed off of work until July 7 or further examination.
This report is being filed under protest and solely to abate citation 9005626. According to MSHA, employee incurred a reportable injury when he was struck on the back by a piece of roof rock. Brody denies that it breached and duty to report an occupational injury and reserves the right to contest the issuance of the citation.
Stated: Employee was bolting in face of #4. He had completed the hole and was trying to remove his steel. He grabbed the steel and pulled with his left hand. A piece of rock broke out from between the hole and the edge of the canopy. The leading edge was sharp and cut his left forearm just above the elbow. It required 6 sutures to close.
Employee was operating the RBM in the 4L Crosscut. As he was placing the glue and bolt into the hole, a piece of rock fell from the top, struck the canopy of the RBM, and then struck him on top of the head. Medical received on 5/21/13 diagnosed the employee with a cervical strain.
Bolter opr & co-worker were installing 6' bolts. Top was uneven w/sandstone. The oprs reduced spacing of straps from 2' to 20". They were scaling loose rock & material prior to bolting. Rocks & sandstone would not pry down. EE stated when pushing bolt w/wrench, simultaneously w/other opr, pushing bolt w/plate into strap when rotating bolt a piece of rock fell 5', struck rt hand.
Employee was operating the roof bolt machine on the #3 Section in the #1 entry. As he placed the drill steel against the top to drill a hole, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, struck the drill pot, and then struck him on the left foot. This resulted in a laceration to the top of the left foot that required seven (7) sutures to repair.
Employee stated a piece of head coal fell and struck his head and neck while he was bolting on 1 North Mains. The coal measured 18" long x 4" thick x 5" wide.
Employee was standing 18' back from start of XC 7L on unit 5. A piece of slate 5'Lx32"Wx3"T fell from between the rib pins and the rib and struck his head, rt arm and thigh. There were no spread pins and all had pie pans. He was taken to the ER and diagnosed with contusions, no stitches or fractures. He was unable to work his next scheduled shift.