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A roof fall has occurred in the #6 entry on the northwest panel #5, 150 feet inby spad # 1788. It fell betrween the blocks between the last and nect to last break forming the bleeder across the panel. The fall measured 18 ft wide, 50 feet long adn 3 to 5 feet high. Persons, ventilation, equipment nor travel were impedded. This area wil not be rehabilitated.
EE was building a ventilation stopping, piece of sealant blew in his right eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006082.
Employee was pulling rock off continuous miner when the rock broke and cut two of his fingers on his left hand requiring stitches.
EE was putting up roof bolt, a rock 2' X 3" X 3" fell on arm and leg. Injuries resulted in application of splint and sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006081.
Employee was operating a roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell from top and hit him on the right hand and fingers requiring stitches.
EE was tramming scoop through water hole, timber came in deck hitting left leg. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006080.
Roof fallat 32 & 45 B entry, west B return.Size of fall was 8' High X 25' Long X 20' Wide. Ventilation was not affected.
Employee was bolting 7 right punch when he felt something hit his elbow which resulted in a laceration requiring stitches.
A roof fall has occurred on the intake airway off of #1 section at spad # 4646. The fall measured 20 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 6 feet thick. Persons nor equipment were affected. Ventilation was affected. Employees were removed to the surface. A brattice line was moved over and another intake was established. This area has been dangered off.
The continuous miner operator was struck in the back by a shuttle car while checking his sight in the belt entry.
EE was driving #3 shuttle car back to the feeder. The back wheel guard came off striking him in the head, neck and right shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006020.
EE was building brattice and reached for another block when one fell on the middle finger of his left hand, fracturing the tip.
A roof fall occurred at the bleeder, next to the last open crosscut between #2 and #3 entry. The fall measured 18 feet wide, 50 feet long & 6 feet thick. Persons, equipment nor ventilation were effected. This area will not be rehabilitated.
Working the ratchet on a chain hoist when ratchet broke and the chain wrapped around his arm NOTE: EE worked did not file the inital incident report with the company until 8/12/2010. EE continued to work until November 16, 2010 at which time he went to see his doctor who restricted him from working.
Drill steel came out of carousel and the EE tried to push it back in place manually, when his thumb got caught between the drill steel and the brace, lacerating the tip of his right thumb.
A roof fall occurred at the #1 belt in the #3 entry at break # 25. The roof fall measured 18 feet wide, 50 feet long and 5 feet thick. Persons, equipment nor ventilation were effected. This area will not be rehabilitated.
Roof fall was discovered about 4000' outby working section in #3 entry crosscut #34. The fall did not affect ventilation, impede persons or affect any equipment. Fall was discovered at 12:20 pm
EE experienced chest pains. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006095.
A roof fall has occurred in the intake airway 60 feet inby spad no. 110 in the #3 entry. The fall measured approximately 5' thick, 20' long and 20' wide. Neither persons ventilation or equipment were involved. This area will not be rehabilitated.
EE was installing corner bolt, bolt wrench came out of head, struck him in upper right eye and forehead area. Injuries resulted in medical treatment with intravenous antibiotic treatment. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006078.
Roof fall 3 left 4 north 21+80 off of entry in return side rooms. Fall is approximately 8 feet high, 17 feet high and 30 feet long. First intersection in the No.3 room 0+50. 5 foot fully grouted resin bolts
Employee was installing a bolt when the head of the bolt slipped off the drill pod and struck on the left hand.
Employee (Miner Operator) was cutting in #3 Entry on the 003 section. The continuous miner had dislodged a roof bolts while traming to the face. The result was that a piece of rock secured by the bolts fell and hit him.
EE was a passenger on a ride that collided with a mantrip on the tracks. EE sought medical attention at Pikeville Medical Center. He was given crutches and returned to work the following day on restricted duty.
EE was removing a canopy from a shuttle car. He was sitting under the canopy & when he removed a bolt, the canopy dislodged & struck him on the right shoulder. EE was taken to the hospital & was diagnosed with a compression fracture of the No. 12 vertebrae. He had a follow up visit with his family physician on 6/8/2010 and returned to work on 6/9/2010.
On 6/3/2010, after employee was suspended, he alledged that he was carrying his tool box and slipped on the track rail. He was seen by a doctor on 6/15/2010, but did not address when employee could work, but tests were scheduled. The company does not have any information as to whether this is a reportable event.
EE was welding on section feeder without a hood. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicines. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006077.
While Traming a scoop, the scoop hit a hole in the roadway and threw the scoop operator into the canopy of the scoop.
The alledged injury is stated to be from repetitive trauma from operating a rock truck. No accident or incident report was filed until 5-13-10 with the company. The medical treatment seems to be limited to diagnostic x-rays and Chiropractic Adjustments.
While installing a starter on a Cat 777C rock truck, the mechanic lost his grip and the starter slipped, pinching his finger between the starter and the engine. His middle finger on his right hand was pinched, requiring 2 stitches.
While installing an o-ring in a 777 rock truck tire, the hydraulic jack employee was using flew out striking employee in hand.
At approx. 6:05 am on 4/24/2010 I was told that our elevator went down with 1 employee stuck on it. He was able to get off at approx. 8:30am. The problem was a short in a door switch due to a bad trailing cable.
Employee was prying with a crowbar and the bar slipped causing pain in his right shoulder. He continued to work until 6/2/2010 at which time his doctor said he was unable to work. EE will have surgery for a tear in the rotator cuff. He is expected to be off work for approximately 20 weeks.
Employee was using a ratchet when it slipped and smashed his right middle finger against the feeder frame resulting in a laceration requiring stitches.
EE was preparing to make splice in belt when the razor knife slipped and cut his right thigh requiring stitches.
Injured was with crew loading belt structure into scoop bucket. When EE twisted his body his foot remained stuck in approx. 8" of mud, twisting his left knee.
Employees back started hurting after hanging car anchor. Placed on restricted duty.
EE was changing batteries on scoop, fell and hit his shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006074.
EE was grinding on c/m bit lug, a peice of metal bounced off under his safety glasses into his right eye.
EE was pushing roofbolt into a hole when he felt a sharp pain on his lower back. Placed on restricted duty on 02/05/10. EE was taken off work by physician on 2/25/10.
Fall of roof 2 room off on spad # 1+45 100'long 7'high 17'long.
Fall of roof 1 east 1 right section located in R entry at 504 #14n 17 1/2 wide as feet long 7' high.
Roof fall in West C A entry 43 & 74, 70' long X 8' high. 5' fully grouted. West C A entry 45 & 82 30'long X 17'wide X 8' high. 5 South entry to top 310' long X 18'wide X 8' high. 4 North 2 left A entry 100' long X 18' wide X 8' high.4 North 2 left 3 intake 18' wide X 210' long X 8' high.
Employee was hammering bull gears on head drive when his knuckle hit gear teeth lacerating finger on right hand requiring a staple.
Fall of roof West B-entry 23+80 90'long 18'wide 8'high 5' resin bolts no cable bolts. West B entry 32+80 30'long 17'wide 8'high 5'resin bolts no cable bolts. West B entry 40+50 60'long 18'wide 8'high 5'resin bolts no cable bolts. West B entry 3+80 30'long 18'wide 8'high 5'resin bolts no cable bolts.
Fall of roof F entry 3 left(east) 2+59 40'long 17 1/2 high 2+59 intersection 5' resin belts no cables. 2RM off of a entry(east) 3 left 21+50 intersection 6'high 17'wide 60'long 3 left. 3RM 1+50 east 18'long no cables bolts 18'wide 7'high east. A 17+59-17 1/2'wide 140'long 5'resign no cables. East A 16+29 100'long 17 1/2'wide 7'high 5'resin no cable bolts.
Roof fall in the 4 north mains and entry at 32+55 intersection.
Roof fall in the intersection 54&21 of west mains b entry.
EE was pulling on miner cable when he felt a sharp pain in his back.
Changing battery on permissable ride when battery lead grounded against the frame causing the battery to explode resulting in a chemical burn to one eye.