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EE was crawling through the section. A piece of rock fell out in between the roof bolts falling onto EE's left arm. EE ended up with a laceration. Which resulted EE got eight stitches.
Loading plates onto Roof Bolter. When a piece of draw rock fell hitting their right hand. Resulting a laceration on the hand.
Bolting at the face and a piece of draw rock fell hitting EE's right finger.
A piece of draw rock approx. 2' x 54" x 2" thick fell out between bolts striking the miners right shin area possibly breaking EE's tibia
A small piece of rock fell from the roof and hit employee on the forearm causing a laceration that required sutures.
Employee was bolting at the face when EE went toward the back of the bolter to get a longer wrench when a brow fell and struck EE resulting in a dislocated hip.
Employee took the first side of a new cut in the number four entry when the roof started working. EE backed the CM outby the start of the cut about 20' when a rock fell out between the T3 channels striking EE in the back/ankle resulting in broken vertebrae and ankle.
AT THE FACE RUNNING THE MINER, ROCK FELL ON THE MINER. EE WAS SLIDING ROCK OFF OF THE MINER AND GOT HAND BETWEEN THE RUB RAIL AND THE ROCK PINCHING EE'S HAND. EE WORKED FULL TIME UNTIL EE HAD AN MRI ON 11/25/2024 FINDING THAT EE HAD BROKEN LEFT WRIST. EE IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 12/05/24.
Loading 16ft cable Bolts on bolter. They put a hand on top of scoop bucket and a piece of draw rock fell on top of their hand. Resulting a broken pinky finger on left hand.
When reaching for a stack of plates on the roof bolter a piece of rock fell on EE's left hand resulting in a dislocation of the middle finger and slight break under the nail bed of the pointer finger. Doctor gave EE a splint and NO work missed at all. underground the next day at full duty.
The employee was reaching for a roof bolt when a loose piece of draw rock hit the employee in the lower back causing a bruise.
Individuals left forearm was struck while bolting by a piece of rock which fell from the roof. Resulted in a laceration which required 8 stitches.
Individual was about to begin bolting when EE decided to back the machine up. When EE stood up, EE used the head of the bolter to pull self up and a rock fell on top of EE's hand. This resulted in a fractured left hand.
Employee was roof bolting when a piece of loose roof rock fell striking EE's back. This resulted in fractured ribs.
While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from the roof striking EE on right ankle causing it to roll over. Resulting in a bruise/strain to the right ankle. Doctor said time off and rest the ankle.
Employee was roof bolting when a loose rock came down striking EE's right hand resulting in sutures.
when taking drill steel out of the bolter head a piece of rock fell and struck left index finger resulting in a broken finger. The doctor said tape it up or splint if necessary and return to work with NO restrictions.
Individual was starting to drill a hole for a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell and caught EE's hand between the rock and the head of the bolter. This resulted in 3 stitches.
Draw rock landed on left heel, causing leg and knee to twist. Employee is working restricted duty, making this a reportable accident.
Was pulling down a large rock with five foot rock bar, rock twisted when it fell hitting left foot
A piece of scale broke off as bolt was being installed resulting in cut on forearm which required 4 stitches
Employee was bolting at the face and went to pry down a loose piece of rock from the roof when another piece of rock fell onto the rock bar as EE slipped and fell into the bar, striking their face/cheek.
Mine foreman was helping the roof bolters in cross cut #3-4. EE was bending 6' bolts and helping the roof bolters. A piece of scale rock fell out of the roof between the rib and the bolts knocking hard hat off. A 2nd piece of scale rock fell out striking ee on top of the head, cutting head. This resulted in stitches.
While stacking cable with their back toward the rib line, rock material above the coal that was protected with posts fell out striking them in the right arm and right leg resulting in them getting 7 stiches in the right arm.
Miner was operating a twin boom bolter installing roof bolts at the face when a rock 30"x15"x3" fell from the roof onto EE's right ankle.
Employee was bending bolts by the kitchen of the twin boom when a piece of rock 22" x 25" x 9" fell onto EE's lower leg.
A slicken-sided piece of rock 78" long by 20" wide by 0-11" thick fell from the mine roof in the #2 entry of the E-mains 001 working section. This rock struck employee on the left hand causing a compound fracture to the employee's fifth finger (little). The area was bolted according to the roof control plan with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and oversized bearing plates.
The man was drilling a hole for a roof bolt. A piece of rock fell onto the drill head. The rock was thrown off the drill head, and struck the man in the face.
Rock fell on to roof bolt plate while installing bolt.
while traveling into mine a piece of draw rock fell from roof hitting mantrip and him across should
Haulage equipment was tramming back the belt line, stopped to sling up cables and a small piece of rock fell striking the MBC operator in the knee.
While shoveling along low belt a thin piece of draw rock fell from the roof and cut his arm
While bolting, a piece of scale fell and rolled off the canopy striking the employee on the left foot. This resulted in a hair line fracture to the left foot.
Loose Rock
Loose rock
The man was installing a 72" roof bolt. A piece of rock fell from the roof, bounced off the canopy, and hit the drill head. A piece of rock bounced off the drill head and hit the man on his left side of his face.
He was bolting in adverse roof conditions and a small piece of rock hit his arm resulting in 4 stitches.
While hanging ventilation curtain a piece of draw rock measuring App.3FTx8 FT.x3-4 in. fell from roof striking his knee
While hanging ventilation curtain a piece of draw rock measuring App. 3FT.x 8FT.x 3-4 in. fell from roof striking him on his side
A piece of rock fell from the roof. The rock hit the canopy, and bounced off the canopy, hitting the arm holding the drill head. The rock bounced under the canopy striking the man in the face.
while roof bolting a piece of roof rock fell out and hit employee on right arm causing a small laceration requiring stitches not serious, No lost time
The man swung the drill head to install the first roof bolt of the cut. A piece of draw rock, measuring 3ft. wide x 12ft long x 3" thick, fell from the roof, between the ATRS and the rib line. The rock fell on his legs, and back.
While roof bolting a small sharp piece of roof slate fell out and hit employee on right forearm, resulting in a small laceration. NO LOST TIME, Medical only, not serious
While crawling to the MBC, the employee was struck on the right shoulder and arm by a piece of roof scale that fell between the rib and the adjoining bolt. The employee continued to work until July 14, 2015, at which time he underwent surgery.
EE was putting pressure to a roofbolt after spinning when a piece of rock fell cutting his arm.
Positioning roof bolter drill head with his hand on canopy piece of draw rock fell 12" X 12" X6" fell striking him on LT thumb.
While loading a rock duster, a piece of rock (18" x 24"x 3 /4" thick) fell from the roof and struck the man on top of his head.
Miner was bolting in 4-5 entry when a section of roof fell out and came back under the canopy, hitting his left side.
A piece of loose rock fell from between roof bolts & hit the man on the hand cutting his palm on his left hand.
While installing a roof bolt, a piece of rock fell striking his right hand and injuring his finger.