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An unplanned roof fall above anchorage was discovered at approximately 8:00am, one crosscut inby the #2 Mine Fan installed in the #7 Portal entrance. The fall measured approximately 16 feet wide x 20 feet long x 6 feet high in the intersection of Survey Station 21.
Employee was ascending the steps on the Cat 789C Rock truck when he slipped on the bumper, losing his footing and fell on the ground.
Employee was descending the steps on the Cat 789C Rock truck when he slipped on the bumper, losing his footing and fell on the ground.
On 12-3-13 employee stated he had back pain due to operating a front end loader, feeding raw coal to the prep plant, which was causing back pain over a period of time.
Employee was building a permanent stopping with solid block when a block became dislodged from the top level and fell approximately six feet and struck the employee's right index finger.
Employee was installing permanent roof bolts when a rock measuring 14" x 12" x 6" fell and struck the employee on the right wrist.
Employee was stepping out of truck onto the ground when the ground shifted and the employee twisted his right knee.
Employee was descending from D11R dozer (Company No. 394) when employee slipped and fell 3 feet onto the fender striking his right hip against the machine.
An unplanned roof fall above anchorage was discovered during the Preshift Exam at Survey Station 7893, approximately 1200' outby the 2nd Left working section. The fall measured approximately 20'L x 20'W x 9'H and has been dangered off from all approaches.
Cutting zip ties on hooks with pocket knife. When the tie was cut, the pocket knife struck his left wrist causing laceration. Used surgical glue to close the wound.
An unplanned fire occurred on the D11CD Dozer (company number 370) while operating on the L9 in the Remine pit.
Employee was operating a shuttle car when he hit a pot-hole in roadway causing the employee to hit his head against the canopy.
The employee was ascending the ladder on a 994F Loader when he felt pain in his right shoulder.
Employee was turning a mantrip around when the front tires contacted a ledge causing the steering wheel to spin and the steering knob struck the employee's right hand.
Employee was installing a roof bolt with a bearing plate when he attempted to straighten the plate and pinned his middle finger on his right hand to the mine roof.
An unplanned fire occurred on the D10R Dozer (company number 381) while operating on the North Parking reclaim slope.
Employee was pulling two 6 inch waterlines apart when he felt pain in his lower back.
Employee was operating a drill when the mast of an adjacent drill struck the cab of the drill the employee was operating. Employee stated that pain started in lower back on 7/25/2013 and did not miss work until 7/26/2013.
Employee was moving beam when he stumbled and fell. The beam fell and struck the employee in the head.
Employee exited the cab of the shovel and was walking along the walkway when he stumbled and fell. He grabbed the handrail to catch himself and strained his right shoulder.
Employee stated he was going to get chemical readings when his left foot went between floor drain cover causing him to fall, twisting his knee.
Employee was riding in mantrip to section when he stated that he hit his hardhat on a roofbolt.
Technician was installing hydraulic tank onto 14M motor grader in the rain, slipped and struck tail bone on ripper frame causing contusion
Employee was removing radiator cap when it blew off causing water and steam to come back on his left arm.
Evidence at the scene suggests that the employee turned to dump and got his truck crooked an backed through the berm causing his truck to go over the embankment.
Employee was getting off dozer when a piece of clothing got caught causing him to fall back toward the dozer. Employee struck his head and shoulder on the dozer.
Employee stated while welding, he was having trouble with the ground and when he lifted his welding hood the welding rod arced causing flash burn to his eyes.
While having truck loaded, a rock came in contract with the truck and jarred the employee.
Employee stated that while getting on the drill, when he put his foot on the first step he got dizzy and fell backwards. This caused him to twist his left knee.
Employee was un-hanging the bolter cable in the No. 6 cross-cut when a shuttle car caught the cable and jerked it from the hangers. The cable struck the employee and caused him to fall striking his right hip on the mine floor.
Employee was going up the ladder to gt into the rock truck, his foot slipped off of the first step and he fell to the ground.
A roof fall measuring 6- feet' X 19 feet wide X 20 feet long occurred at the No. 2 to Number 1 crosscut inby spad number 7656
A roof fall measuring 6-7 feet X 19 feet wide X 35 feet long occurred 150 feet inby spad number 7636 in the number 1 entry.
Employee was getting onto the truck he was operating when the second rung on the ladder broke. this put all of the employees weight on his shoulders.
Employee stated that while getting off the mantrip his hard hat brushed the top of the doorway causing his neck to twist. When he exited the bus he felt pain in his right upper thigh.
A roof fall meas. approx. 20' x 50' x 6-8' occurred on the 2nd left section between #6 and #7 cc. inby spad #7398. The fall will not be cleaned up
Prior to employees shift starting, he was working on his mining belt (repairing light pouch) when he cut his hand with a knife.
EE was setting in the shuttle car deck when a piece of rock measuring 16" X 12" X 2" thick rolled from the rib and struck him on the ankle.
Employee was removing a canopy from a scoop bucket and later felt a pain in his abdomen.
Employee was getting off the loader, he was on the bottom step and lost his balance causing him to slip and fall.
Employee was bolting top when a piece of drawrock measuring 2' x 1' x 3" fell and struck employees hand.
Employee bent down to pick up a box of caps. He stated he felt a sharp pain in his back and fell to his knees. After he set down for a few minutes he was able to return to work with no problems. The next day he felt pain in his back again and went to the doctor.
While getting off the water truck, the employee stated that when he got to the last step his knee gave way causing him to slip and fall.
EE was pushing in a shot. The dozer slipped and then caught traction. This sudden jerk caused EE's neck to be jerked.
Employee stepped in a hole and twisted ankle.
EE was operating a dozer (back blading) in a reclaim. area when he trammed over a section of shale rock causing him to be bounced in the cab jarring his neck and back. Lost work days due to the injury began on 5/1/12.
A roof fall meas. 5-8' X 20' X 60' occurred 100' inby spad #2429 in the #6 intake entry. This area is approx. 25 c.c. outby MMU 005-0. The fall will be dangered off and will not be cleaned up.
A roof fall above anchorage was discovered in the Mains Intake Air Course at Survey Station 266 approximately 6000 feet from the Mains Section. The roof fall measured approximately 20' wide by 20' long by 5' high. All approaches have been dangered off and cribbed.
Employee stated that on January 14th, while getting out of his truck he slipped and fell causing him to twist his back. The employee did not miss any work due to this injury until 4-9-2012.
Employee was walking to mantrip, tripped on a rock and fell.