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A roof fall at the 23 crosscut was discovered while doing the weekly with a Federal Inspector present. The fall was in the #6 entry on 2 mains. The fall measured 18'by 80'by 12' high. The fall fell on the hi-line going to the section.
Change of weather caused immediate roof strata to loosen and break from surrounding top.
Slip in overlying rock pulled the overburden above the extent of the cable bolts.
Slip in overlying rock pulled the overburden above the extent of the cable bolts.
Employee was moving a motor by hand on a trailer and pulled a something popped in right forearm. EE was diagnosed with a strained muscle. EE started missing work on 5/15/2017.
Rainfall event far exceeded national standard for Bottom Development Plan standards. Pumps were unable to keep up with the amount of water coming in to the pit.
Slip in overlying rock pulled the overburden above the extent of the cable bolts.
Water in the roof caused the strength of the overburden to degrade. Also, poor geological conditions were recognized being present due to sharp elevation change over a short distance.
The miner was pinning in #3 entry on the left side. Was pinning in a low spot and was on knees. After drilling hole, lowered the boom and the starter steel stuck in the roof. Put hand on the boom to pull self to a standing position when the steel came out smashing right middle finger against the pot.
Employee was getting out of coal hauler and twisted left ankle. Started missing work on 3/5/2016.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on the M2 headings in the #3 entry at xc 21
A roof fall occurred on the S2 M4 right side return air course measuring approximately 17' w x 17' l x 12' h.
Employee was pulling a stuck drill steel from the roof and strained his shoulder.
Employee was operating a shuttle car, and was getting a load at the miner. The car got on top of the bumper of the miner and was lifted a few inches. When the car pulled away, it dropped and caused the operator to bounce and jam his head into the canopy.
Placing drill steel to top, and steel popped back smacking thumb resulting in stiches.
Employee was exiting out of vehicle by office to turn in paper work. He cannot remember if he missed the last step on vehicle but knows he stepped in a hole and went rolling on ground.
Employee was helping unload sheeting from the forks of a forklift and a piece of sheeting slide against his right forearm, causing a laceration.
Employee was changing roller in a tail piece and strained their back.
An unplanned roof fall occurred along the P3S2M3 Belt line at the intersection of xc 19.
Employee was tramming a single boom roof bolter and pinched their hand between the equipment and a wooden prop causing a right closed fracture of metacarpal bone, distal 2nd on the right hand.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the M3 TRAVELWAY AT X-CUT 123. Approximately 17' w x 16' l x x9' h
Employee was inserting drill steel in truss bolter pot with right hand, and caught cuff of left hand on the guide clamp lever catching his right hand in the guide clamp. Employees right hand required surgery.
An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 entry at x-cut 34-35 of the S1M4. Fall measures approximately 17' w x 60' l x 12' h.
Removing transmission from pickup truck. Right shoulder strain while removing from vehicle.