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A fully trained miner was picking up tools when EE felt a pop in EE's right knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was changing a cutter shaft on the shearer when they got hot oil on a hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 12/1/2020 from Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board dated 9/15/20 awarding the injured 15% for permanent partial disability for occupational pneumoconiosis.
Employee was cutting pump discharge line with a knife. As employee was cutting, the knife cut through the line causing a laceration to left thumb. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
employee was walking down the entry tripped on rocks in travelway, falling to ground catching catching self with hands
A fully trained miner was letting a track jack down when the track bar came out of the jack and struck them above the left eye. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Employee was on the 8 South Mains Section hanging rib mesh, when EE overexerted, causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
A fully trained miner was removing a keeper pin when EE was struck on the finger by a hammer. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 5 West 1 Belt entry at 11 block. The fall is approximately 30'L x 14'W x 8'H. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues. This fall also did not disturb any ventilation or escapeways.
Employee was reaching through the door of the CAT #3 Pan to turn the lights off when EE fell and fractured EE's left ankle. It did not involve any compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE, or protective devices.
A fully trained miner was roof bolting when they pinched a hand with a drill steel. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was lifting a bretby on the longwall face when they strained their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fall was discovered in the Cameron Corridor at crosscut 101. An action plan has been submitted to clean it up.
A fully trained miner was walking on the track when the miner stepped in a hole and twisted an ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fall was discovered at 17-14 between the track and belt. The area has been posted and dangered off.
A fully trained miner was next to the miner when a rock fell from between the straps and struck the employee's foot. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A roof fall was discovered in Conner's Run at 3-11. An action plan to clean the fall has been submitted.
A fully trained miner was changing a hose on the miner when they slipped on a rock and twisted a knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
The EE was bolting on Main West Haulage at 106 block. While EE was changing steels a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the EE on top the head. EE finished EE's shift, and went for medical treatment the next day.
While cutting old conduit for removal, about 30 feet of conduit came off the brackets and got caught on the band saw the employee was using and pulled the employee down, which caused a strain/sprain in employee's left groin area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
IE was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt. When the IE was adding the "pusher" steel a piece of loose rock fell striking EE's left ring and middle fingers causing a laceration. IE was brought out and took to be checked out where IE received stitches. IE returned on EE's next scheduled shift.
Employee was carrying roof bolting supplies when employee felt a pain in right wrist. This is a questionable claim. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
A fully trained miner was rolling track rail when the roller slipped off rail causing miner to fall onto a track jack. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Employee was using a drill steel to beat on a retainer pin on the battery scoop. When the retaining pin loosed up, the drill steel hit the employee in the right ear resulting in a small laceration which required stitches.
Employee was walking/crawling when EE felt a pain in left knee. The is a questionable injury, the employee did not begin missing work until 10/15/2020. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 6 North Right Return #8 entry 12-13 block. The fall is approximately 90' L x 16'W x 6-8'H. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues.
The EE was lifting the miner cable and water in the 9 North Mains Section. When EE pushed it up into the roller hanger, EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder. The EE worked one day, before EE sought out medical treatment.
A fully trained miner was on platform in the prep plant when EE fell to the floor below.
Employee was carrying posts when the employee felt a pain in right shoulder. Employee began missing work on 09/14/2020. This is a questionable injury. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 6 North Belt entry between the 21-22 block intersections. The fall is approximately 50' L x 12'W x 6-8'H. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE, training or compliance issues.
Injured employee was walking around a parked roof bolting machine when EE rolled right ankle and fell. EE's body weight came down on the ankle causing a strain/sprain. Employee did not violate any rules or regulations and was wearing required PPE.
The EE was taking a piece of roof screen up to the face on the 2 West Section. As EE approached the miner, it trammed forward to the face. A splice caught the roller hanger and causing the cable to fall and strike the EE on the left shoulder/neck area.
The EE was carrying a bag of tools towards the miner in the 2 West Section. The EE stepped into 2-1 crosscut to get out of the way of a shuttle car. When EE did this EE stepped on some curtain and twisted left knee.
Injured employee was using a knife cutting conveyor belt in two for removal. Employee was cutting toward self when the knife slipped from the belt and across employee's upper right leg causing a laceration requiring 13 sutures to close. No mining equipment was involved and employee has training and experience.
The employee was prying down a loose hanging above the continuous miner in 9 North Mains. When the rock broke free, the slate bar came down and contacted employee's left ring finger. The employee received 10 stitches and a fracture to the end of the finger.
IE was assisting in placing an I-Beam on top of a shield during LW Recovery. A sharp edge on the I-Beam cut into the IE's left hand. IE was took to have the cut looked at. IE received stitches and returned to work full duty.
A fully trained miner was using a sledge hammer to break a rock when a piece of the rock flew under glasses and hit them in the eye. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Injured employee was getting out of the operator's compartment of a scoop. As EE stepped out EE hit EE's right shin against the edge of the frame causing a laceration/puncture wound. Employee has training and was wearing required PPE but failed to pay attention to where EE was stepping. Received 4 sutures.
Employee was operating a mantrip when a rock fell from the roof and struck them on the head causing a sprain/strain injury to the neck. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
A supply trip left the 60# spur at Sugar Run, and was moving towards the slope. The injured was moving mantrip to switch out with two other motors, when the supply cars came uncoupled and struck the injured's mantrip. The employee did not sustain any broken bones, but is off work to see a neck specialist.
Injured EE was operating a shuttle car on the 3W CM Section. As EE was driving into the #3 entry they hit a "pot hole" causing the shuttle car to bounce & the seat became dislodged from the mounting bracket. EE fell onto the floor of the operator's deck. Suffered contusions & a shoulder & neck/back strain. Employee has training & experience and was wearing required PPE.
IE removed the keeper that holds the pan line roof bolter to the eichotrac. The pan line bolter fell off of the pan line and squeezed IE between the bolter and the pan line. IE was brought to the surface and took to the hospital for treatment. MSHA was called immediately after determining the severity of the injury.
An unplanned roof fall was discovered on ML 3 Belt at 3 block intersection. The fall was approximately 20' L x 10-12" H from the existing steel set x 16' wide. The fall damaged a steel set at this location, which was being used as permanent support. No one was injured as a result of the fall.
Employee was operating the pan bolter at shield #121 on the 8th South longwall face. As EE attempted to raise the mast, EE inadvertently activated the clamps and pinched EE's left thumb and index finger resulting in lacerations requiring stitches and a fractured bone in EE's index finger.
A roof fall was discovered on the 5 North No. 2 belt at 17 crosscut. The area has been cleaned and bolted.
An alleged face ignition occurred on the 3W CM section while mining at the face of the #3 entry. Investigation revealed a missing spray in the bottom center spray block of the CM, which caused the entire 6 spray block to lose water pressure. There were no injuries or damage to equipment or mine structures as a result of this event.
At approximately 8:00pm a roof fall was reported on the 7 West Belt at 25 1/2 crosscut. The fall was approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and 8 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
Employee was placing trolley pole onto the trolley wire when EE inadvertently contacted the energized trolley wire with EE's head causing electrical shock. It did not involve any compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
At approximately 10:43am, a roof fall was reported on the 8 South #2 Belt from 2-32 1/4 to 33 crosscut. The fall was approximately 40 feet long and 8 feet wide and it varied from 8 to 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
A fully trained miner was picking metal out of the loader when a rock fell and hit EE in the hand. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.