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West Mains 11 entry, 29 block, MMU 002, 3-way intersection. 20' long x 20' wide x 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
South 4-7 block, #5 entry, Spad #9479 MMU 006-0 17 ft wide x50 ft long x 6ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, acs jacks and bars fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 2, 26 block, 5 entry, MMU 001, Spad # 16382. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screens, pans, dywidag truss bolts, straps, post & Big John jacks. 17 feet wide x 30 feet long x 7 feet high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 mains 3,3 entry between 36 block, mmu 001 spad #18895. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts. pt cable bolts, pans and brow straps. 17ft wide x 30ft long x 8ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
The S/C operator was asisting the miner operator with his cable and curtain. The first S/C was loaded and the miner operator made the connection from the 5 entry to the 5 to 6 x-cut. The operator was loading the 2nd S/C and was in the process of trimming the bottom when a frictional ignition occurred. The flash was orange and yellow in color and lasted a few seconds.
There was a frictional ignition on the 6-mains section. Miner operator loaded 1st S/C and made the connection from 5 entry to 5 to 6 x-cut at block 15. The operator was loading the 2nd S/C and was in the process of trimming the bottom when a frictional ignition occurred. The flash was orange/yellow in color and lasted a few seconds. Two employees were injured.
The miner operator was operating the remote control miner on the 6-Mains section. The first S/C was loaded & the miner operator made the connection from the 5 entry to the 5 to 6 X-cut at 15 block. The operator was loading the 2nd S/C & was in the process of trimming the bottom when a frictional ignition occurred. The flash was orange/yellow in color & lasted a few seconds.
Old North, 8, #9 entry, 44 block, MMU 004, 4-way intersection Spad 17949. 18' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
6 Mains 4, 12 block, 3 entry, 4-way intersection, MMU 007. Support 6' 3/4" resin bolts, 12' PT cable bolts, straps. 25' wide x 17' long x 10' high. Fall dangered off; additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 29 block, 8 entry, MMU 002, Spad #16525. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts, cribs, pans, dywidag truss bolts, straps, 6-12'. 17' wide X 29' long X 8' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 3, 2 entry, 13 block, MMU 001, 4-Way. 17' wide X 25' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts, 12' PT cable bolts, pans, screen and cribs. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
7 Mains 2, 6 entry, 19 block, MMU 002, 4-Way. 14' wide X 28' long X 7' high. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen and cribs. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
7 mains 2, 6 entry, between 25 & 26 block, MMU 002 18 ft wide x 20 ft long x 6 ft high Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 Mains 3, 7 entry, between 8 and 9 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 18 ft wide x 25 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 32 to 33 block, 7 entry, MMU 002, #16721. 17 ft wide x 40 ft long x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
South 1, #7 entry, 39 block, spad #2528, MMU 006-0, 4 way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 7 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof supports installed around fall. Clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
There was a frictional ignition on the 6-mains section. The remote control miner ee started his machine and his bits were not penetrating the coal. His right side bits contacted the right rib that had a sandstone streak. The operator stated that he saw a yellow flame above the right drum that lasted a few seconds.
7 Mains 3, 5 entry, between 9 & 10 block, MMU 001. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 6 ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
The foreman was installing rib bolts with a hand butterfly drill and while drilling, the bit caught something and kicked back. The drill handle struck the foreman on the right side of his head. 10 sutures wer required above his right eye.
North 8, 0 to 1 block, 7 entry, MMU 004. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 17 ft wide x 70 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 3, 7 entry, between 10 & 11 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 18 ft wide x 35 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof supports installed around fall.
North 3, 27 block, 6 entry, MMU 004, 4-way. 20 ft long x 18 ft wide x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, beams & jacks. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The mechanic was changing a scoop tire and in the process the tire fell on his mid section. The EE completed his shift and continued to work, on 9/10/08 the EE decided to see a DR. THe DR diagnosed a umbilical incarcerated hernia.
North 3, 18 block, 4 entry, MMU 003, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 18 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The foreman was standing under a newly constructed supported arch. He was using a rod that he pushed between the arch boards to slide a styrofoam pad on the top for additional cushion. The foreman was looking up and tripped, fell backward and struck the back of his head on a four foot piece of track rail. The CAT scan was negative.
South 7, #6 entry, 27 block 4 way, spad #14630 MMU 006. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. 18' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
On 8/21/2008 this foreman was loading posts in a scoop bucket and he felt a pain in his lower back. The foreman continued to work and on 9/10/08 decided to see his physician. Therapy and rest was prescribed.
7 Mains 2, 6 entry, 32 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 " resin, dywidag truss, pans, cribs, straps, screen. 8 ft wide x 8 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
North 3, 28 block, 6 entry, MMU 004, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 " resin, 18 ft cable bolts, pans, cribs, straps, screen, beams. 18 ft wide x 25 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was driving a wedge with a sledge hammer and struck his left index finger with the hammer. Ex-ray showed a hairline fracture to his left index finger. Splint was applied and he returned to operating his shuttle car his next scheduled shift.
North 4, 7 entry, 71 block, Spad #8273, MMU 004. 18 ft. wide x 30 ft. long X 10 ft. high. Support 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable truss bolts, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
South 1, #7 entry, 37 block, spad #2532. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps. 18 ft wide x 18 ft long x 7 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 2, 18 to 19 block, 7 entry, MMU 002 spad #15990. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screen, pans, brow straps. 17 ft wide x 20 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 mains 3, 5 entry, between 20 & 21 block, MMU 002 Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, screen. 17 ft wide x 15 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was jacking the tail roller in the belt feeder and the jack handle slipped. He fell and twisted his left leg. Sprain to calf muscle.
7 mains 3, 7 entry, between 28 to 29 block, mmu 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 17 ft wide x 50 ft long x 7 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
The employee was using a sledge hammer to knock a pin back in the belt feeder and a piece of metal flew fromthe hammer head and lodged in his right index finger. The piece of metal was removed and 7 sutures were required.
South 4 - between 26 & 27 block, #3 entry. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, jacks. 30 ft long x 17 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall cleanup plan posted.
6 Mains 2, 9 block, 3 entry, MMU 007. Support: 6' 3/4" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. 20' long X 20' wide X 8' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
The employee was working at W 1 tailpiece. While shoveling, a piece of rock came back on bottom belt striking employee's right hand resulting in a laceration to underside of last digit on his middle finger. After being treated and returning to work, the finger became infected subsequently requiring the employee to begin to miss work.
Old 7 Mains 3, #9 Entry, between 27 & 28 block, MMU 002, Spad 18098. 17 ft wide X 25 ft long X 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
Old 7 Mains 3, #9 Entry, between 26 & 27 block, MMU 002, Spad 18094. 17 ft wide X 30 ft long X 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
Old 7 Mains 3, #6 Entry, between 26 & 27 block, MMU 002, Spad 18047. 17 ft wide X 17 ft long X 6 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 4, 12 block, 2 entry, MMU 001-17 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high-Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 7 Entry, 34 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 14 ft wide X 8 ft long X 6 ft high Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 mains 3,6 entry, between 9 & 10 block, mmu 002 16ft wide 2 25ft. long x 10ft high. Suuport 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed aroundn fall. clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
North 3,25 block, 5 entry, MMU 003, spad #5141. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, jacks. 12 ft. wide x 14 ft. long x 7 ft. high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was shoveling belt and felt a pain in his lower back. X-ray was negative and the employee returned to work. This employee notified management that additional back problems from the previous incident required him to return to the physician. Additional rest and treatment was prescribed. (Started missing 8/22/08).
North 3, 39 to 40 block, 6 entry MMU 004-0. 18ft wide x 15ft long x 7ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 resin blots, brow straps, pans, straps, screen, jacks and beams. Fall danagered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean up plan developed and posted at fall.
North 8 belt, 6 entry 11 block, MMU 004, 4-way intersection. 17ft wide x 20ft long x 7ft high. Suuport: 6ft 3/4 resin bolts, 12ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall danagered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean up plan posted.