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A fall of the roof occurred on the 2nd SE Mains, #5 entry, crosscuts 38-39 (intersection - pillar line). The fall measured approximately 30ft in length, 20ft in width, 7-15ft height. Area has been dangered off, standing support installed around fall area, we do not plan to clean up the fall at this time.
A fall of the roof occurred in the 3rd NE Sub-Mains, #00 entry, crosscut 26 (intersections. The fall measured approximately 30' length, 20' width, 7'-10' height.
EE was outby the last open crosscut reclaiming line curtains and as EE pulled on the curtain, which was spadded to the rib, unbeknownst to EE loose draw rock was resting on the curtain; the rock struck right shoulder. EE has a non-surgical fracture to right collar bone and began missing time on 04/11/2019.
EE was operating a winch unloading hydraulic cylinders off of ride, EE caught finger between the cylinder and the ride, pinching the tip of the right index finger, causing a laceration that EE received sutures for. EE did not miss time as a result of this injury, nor was EE placed on restrictions.
EE was at the charging station on the supply road and parked the scoop in position to change out the batteries. As EE exited the scoop and traveled toward the batteries, EE slipped and fell striking the right side of face against the scoop frame.
A fall of the roof occurred in the 1st NE Mains, #7 entry, crosscut 54, intersection/pillar. The fall measured approximately 40ft in length, 18ft-20ft width, & 7ft-15ft. Standing support has been installed in the area, and flagging on each accessible side of the fall.
Employee was operating a continuous miner (CM), turning a crosscut. As they engaged the cutting head, a rock fell from the mine roof striking the CM, causing another rock to slide off of the CM, which struck employee in the right hand. Employee suffered sutures and was placed on restrictions preventing them from performing their normal occupation.
EE was operating a continuous miner (CM). As ee engaged the cutting head, a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the top of the CM, which caused a rock to slide off of the CM. The rock that slid off the CM struck ee in the right hip, causing a hip dislocation.
EE was adding hydraulic oil to an outby bolter, as EE lifted the five (5) gallon can of oil EE felt pain/strain in lower stomach (groin area hernia). EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation until EE had surgery date of 2-19-19.
EE was servicing the batteries for the ram car. As EE bent down to lift a gallon jug of water, EE twisted causing pain to mid/lower back. EE's doctor gave EE a full release without restrictions until 11-20-18, at which time EE's doctor placed EE on restrictions.
EE was tightening the cats on a continuous miner (CM). As they were positioned on the mine floor beside the CM, a piece of loose draw rock that was resting on the top of the CM shifted and fell striking them on the right ankle/foot, causing a fracture. They saw the loose material prior to squatting down, but did not think that it would move. EE began missing time on 10-29-18.
EE was washing and servicing the continuous miner (CM), as ee was removing a rock from on top of the CM, pinching left hand between the rock and the top of the CM. EE suffered a fracture to index finger and was given a full release and ee did not miss work as a result of this injury. EE returned to work on 10-23-18 performing normal occupation without restrictions.
A fall of the roof occurred in the 3rd NE Mains, 4th North Intake, crosscut 46, from #3 entry toward #2 entry. The fall measured approximately 50ft. in length, by 20ft. in width, by 7-15ft. in height. This area has had additional standing support installed and the primary escape way has been re-routed.
EE was observing mechanics repair the mesh handling tray jacks on a walk-through bolter. As the mechanics re-positioned the tray, the safety chain broke causing the tray to strike EE on the right shoulder & upper back. EE suffered 2 fractured ribs and ee began missing time on 09/17/2018.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts, as ee attempted to place a plate on the bolt, ee dropped the plate onto forearm causing a laceration. EE received 2 sutures, ee did not miss time and returned to work on next scheduled shift performing normally scheduled occupation.
Employee was exiting a diesel mega trac and twisted their left knee. Employee continued to work without restrictions performing normal occupation until surgery on 10-30-18. Employee began missing on 10-31-18, they worked the day of their surgery as well.
Employee was loading wire mesh onto the mesh handling tray. As they lifted the mesh they felt pain in their right shoulder, they continued to work without restrictions until placed off work by a doctor on 11-5-18.
A fall of the roof occurred in the 2nd SE Mains (3rd54 Supply Road), #5 entry, crosscut #36, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20ft. in length, 19ft. in length, & 7-15ft. in height. A fall rehabilitation letter has been submitted to the local MSHA office.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was pushing the bolting tray off of the bolter, EE felt pain in the lower back, and transported to a clinic x-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. Being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 08-20-18.
A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st NE Mains (1st54 Supply Road), #5 entry, crosscut #36, intersection. The fall was approximately 20ft. length, 20ft. width, & 7-15ft in thickness. A fall loading plan has been submitted to the local MSHA District 10 Office.
EE was stacking/storing wire mesh onto the walk-through bolters mesh handling slide. As EE was handling the mesh, the tip of EE's finger caught on the mesh causing a laceration to the tip of the finger. EE received 4 sutures to the tip of the finger. EE received a full release to perform normal occupation. EE did not miss time as a result of this injury.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts into the mine roof. As EE was pushing a bolt into the drilled hole EE felt pain in the right shoulder. EE continued working without restrictions until EE was placed off work on 7-25-18 for a strain.
EE was cleaning up around the 4C Header. EE lost footing and fell to the mine floor, ee felt pain in right shoulder/ankle. EE was treated for a mild strain, given a full release to regular occupation. On 7-16-18 ee seen doctor and was placed on restrictions that prevented ee from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 7-17-18.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While ee was pushing the bolt into the mine roof, ee felt pain in lower back. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. EE is being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06/14/2018.
EE was removing the collar off of the mesh tray jack, a piece of draw rock came from the rib/roof striking EE in the head & right shoulder. The force of the rock drove EE's head and left side of EE's face against the dust box. EE suffered fractures to the left side of EE's face, below EE's eye. EE began missing time on 6-11-18.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts. While EE was installing the bolt, EE applied boom pressure/rotation and EE's glove caught on the bolt causing left hand to twist. X-rays revealed fractures to the middle & ring fingers. EE has been placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06-05-18.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was removing drill steels from the mine roof, EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. EE is being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing EE's normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06-01-18.
EE was operating a diesel getman on the supply road. EE encountered a loose concrete block on the blind side, which caused EE to be bounced in the seat. As EE bounced, they felt pain in their back. EE was given a full release to return to work without restrictions. On 05-08-18, EE had an appointment and the MRI revealed two herniated discs, EE was placed off work at this time.
A fall of the roof occurred on the 2nd SE Mains, #1 Unit, crosscut 148, entry #2 (intersection). The fall measured approximately 20' length, 18'-20' width, & 7'-15' thick. The fall has been cleaned up according to our approved rehab plan, additional support has been installed in the area, with the fall area being arched.
EE was a passenger on a 10-man mantrip. The driver encountered uneven bottom which caused EE to be bounced in EE's seat. As EE bounced, EE struck EE's head against the canopy of the mantrip, causing pain to EE's neck. EE continued working without restrictions until EE was taken off work on 04-04-18, at this time EE began missing time.
A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st NE Mains (1st 54) in the #5 entry, the pillar line fell between crosscuts 26-27. The fall measured approximately 65' in length, by 18'-20' in width, & 7'-14' in height. The fall was in a secondary escapeway entry, the lifeline was re-routed, flagged, mapped, and all persons were notified of the change.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter and was drilling a hole into the mine roof in preparation for installing a roof bolt. During this process, a piece of draw rock slid off of the wire mesh striking EE in the right hand. EE was transported to ER where EE had surgery and is expected to make a full recovery and return to normal occupation within 5-6 weeks.
EE was checking supplies on the walk-through bolter and as ee exited off of the bolter, ee slipped and fell to the mine floor, striking right shoulder against the floor. EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation until 03-05-2018. EE began missing time on 03-05-2018.
As employee was getting out of the scoop operating compartment, they felt pain in the left elbow/arm. Employee began missing time on 01/19/2018.
Employee was walking on the surface of an underground mine to gather materials for EE's shift. As EE was walking, EE slipped on uneven surface that was slick from snow causing EE to fall to the ground. As EE fell EE caused a fracture to EE's left leg/ankle. EE began missing time on 01-16-18.
As ee was stepping up onto bolting platform, ee lost footing causing ee to scrape right shin on the frame of the step. EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation. On 01/17/18 ee was referred to physical therapy and placed on restrictions that prevented ee from performing normal occupation, ee began missing time on 01/17/18.
Employee was picking up a bucket of belt chains, as ee lifted ee strained right side of body, rib area. EE began missing time on 1-9-2018.
Employee was installing a roof bolt by operating a walk-through bolter. As ee was pushing the bolt into the drilled hole, ee felt pain in left shoulder. EE was placed on restrictions on 1-9-18 that restricted from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 1-9-18.
A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st NE Mains (1st54), #4 entry (belt entry), crosscut #11, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20' length by 16' width by 12'-16' height. Additional support has been installed in the area with steel arches through the intersection.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter, installing roof bolts in the #2L face. During the process of drilling the hole, the drill steel became stopped up with dust and EE did not let off of the boom/rotation pressure quickly enough, resulting in the steel bending and striking EE in the left side of the face. EE began missing time on 11-21-17.
Employee was unloading 42" crib block from a supply trailer. While pushing the block away from them toward another employee, they felt pain/pop in the right bicep. Employee continued to work conducting normal occupation without restrictions. On 12-12-17 employee was placed on restrictions that prevented them from performing normal occupation.
Employee was operating a shuttle car, while tramming they encountered uneven bottom floor, bouncing them in the seat and causing pain to their neck. EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation until taken off work on 03/20/2019.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts. While EE was pushing a roof bolt into a drilled hole, EE felt pain in right shoulder. EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation. On 11-08-17 EE was referred to physical therapy and placed on restrictions that prevented EE from normal occupation. Began missing time on 11-08-17.
EE was riding as the passenger on a golf cart. EE's left foot was under the right leg and when EE's toe caught on a piece of loose coal, the left foot pulled back, causing a strain. EE received a full release and continued working performing normal occupation until the surgery date of 01/03/2019.
Operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts at the face, EE was pushing a roof bolt into the drilled hole, the plate slid down and struck EE on right forearm causing a contusion. EE continued to work performing normal occupation without restrictions until surgery was conducted to repair nerve damage to EE's forearm. EE began missing time on 10-03-2017.
A fall of the roof occurred on the 2nd NE Mains (3rd North 54), #4 entry, crosscut 7, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20' length by 20' width by 7'-12' thickness.
EE was setting bits on a continuous miner, as EE struck the bit block with a hammer, EE inadvertently stuck right ring finger, causing a laceration, EE received sutures as a result of this injury. EE did not miss work for this injury.
A fall of the roof occurred on the #4 unit, 1st SW Sub-Mains, #0 entry, crosscut 18, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20' length, 20' width, 8'-14' height.
EE was moving a chunk of coal out of the walkway beside the right sub, as ee lifted the chunk of coal, ee pinched finger between the chunk of coal and another loose rock on the mine floor. EE received sutures as a result of laceration. EE did not miss time as a result of this injury.
EE was picking up a block & stacking a brattice wall, as EE lifted and twisted EE felt pain in the lower back. EE continued to work without restrictions until 1-21-19, at this time EE was placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing EE's normal occupation.