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Employee was traveling in a mantrip when he hit a block causing him to bounce around in mantrip. Employee sustained a fracture to his back and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on 2 South 2, Crosscut 16 between Entries 5 and 6. The roof fall measured approximately 40' in length, 18' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (8444691) was issued August 20, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was installing split steel and didn't know his glove was caught. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a fracture to his finger which requires surgery and will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on 2 North 1 Left Return, Crosscut 52 Entry 2. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 17' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (9033537) was issued June 24, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on Unit 4 (MMU 008), Crosscut 13 Entry 6-7. The roof fall measured approximately 50' in length, 18' in width, and 8-10' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (9033214) was issued June 15, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was using a utility knife and slipped cutting into his leg. Employee immediately went to Good Samaritan Hospital receiving sutures.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 3 North 3, Crosscut 26 Entry 5 Beltline. The roof fall measured approximately 48' in length, 18' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (8444663) was issued May 20, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was hammering to remove a bit from the No. 1 CM when a sliver came from the bit entering employees thumb. Employee went to hospital receiving sutures to his thumb.
Employee was working in water and grout from the drill hole. Employee sustained 3rd degree burns and remains off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was carrying a roller when he hit his finger against a timber requiring him to get sutures.
Employee was directing his co-workers when a band was cut holding the prop setters together and the props rolled onto employees foot. Employee sustained a fractured foot and returned to work on restricted duty the following work day.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 North 2, Crosscut 17 Secondary Escapeway. The roof fall measured approximately 10' in length, 15' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (8450330) was issued March 28, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was breaking a steel band when it sprung back cutting his arm. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.
Employee was in supply yard loading his equipment when he smashed his finger. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 4, Crosscut 52 Entry 5. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 17' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8450328) was issued March 19, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was reaching to pick something up when he cut his hand on slag. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.
Employee was working on a heater when he cut his finger on a piece of metal. Laceration required stitches and employee returned to work the following work day.
Employee was found in shuttle car unresponsive, co-workers performed first-aid, employee was pronounced dead by the coroner at 9:17 pm.
Employee was walking when he tripped and fell and felt a snap. Employee went to hospital with a broken leg and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was a passenger in a mantrip when it hit a hole causing the employee to strain his back.
Employee was on a hill when he slipped and came down on his leg wrong.
hand loading prop onto timber ride & smashed finger between props
Roof Bolter on Unit#5 was trammed up on the right foot of EE by another ee who was at the side tram controls. EE was leaning over the mid section of bolter on the right side of bolter. He was cleaning off space for some bolts and did not hear bolter start up due noise from forklift.
Employee was hanging curtain while a co-worker was striking pin steel against the bolter. Co-workers steel flew out of his hand striking employee in the face.
Employee was hanging cable when he strained his back.
Employee was pulling on a jumper cable when it smacked him in the mouth.
A shuttle car driver was tramming through a crosscut from Entry # 5 to Entry # 6. The car driver stopped spoke to the victim. The victim proceeded past the car, traveled through a curtain into the intersection of Entry # 6. The victim told the car driver he was clear. The car proceeded through the curtain and struck the victim between the shuttle car and the left rib.
Was guiding steel into chuck. Misalignment occurred causing a springing action of steel. Tore a laceration into left hand.
Employee was driving a mantrip when the tire blew out causing the mantrip to abruptly stop into the arches. Employee struck the steering wheel with his safety glasses causing a laceration to his nose that required sutures.
Employee was operating the shuttle car as he was moving the curtain for better visibility his arm got caught cutting his arm which required sutures.
Employee was tramming the bolter when he lost his balance falling and trammed over his foot.
Employee was a passenger in mantrip traveling out when the trip hit the rib and smashed his finger.
Employee stepped between scoop bucket and rib as it turned it pinched his foot.
Employee was lifting a board when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment.
Employee was walking around the and stepped on a pile of loose material and felt a pop and a sharp pain in his foot.
Employee was operating the miner when he noticed a rock starting to fall. He tried to get out of the way when the rock struck his back. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital and was written off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was scaling the top when he noticed a rock falling landing on his hand. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital where he received sutures and returned to work his following shift.
Employee was dismounting a ladder when he fell straining his back.
Employee was a passenger in a mantrip when it hit the arches. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work his following shift with restricted duties.
Employee was driving mantrip went to apply brake and employee claims the pedal went to the floor causing the mantrip to hit the arches. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work his following shift with restricted duties.
Employee was lifting pie pans and when he went to turn he noticed his back hurting.
Employee was loading supplies from a pallet when the pallet fell landing on employee's foot. Employee started restricted duty September 13th.
Employee was maintaining the miner when he pulled off the rub rail dropping it on his foot. Employee went to hospital where he was written off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was removing a come-a-long from the bottom of a breaker plate. When he released tension from the plate it fell striking employees ear. Employee was immediately taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where he received sutures.
Employee was dragging a scrapper when it slipped out of her hand cutting her. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital receiving sutures.
Concrete block struck his knee when moving blocks. Resulting in deep bruising of knee.
Employee was pulling cable out of the way when he tripped and fell landing on his rescuer. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee is now having pain and is seeking medical treatment.
Employee was roof bolting when he felt pain shoot in his back. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee is now having pain and is seeking medical treatment.
Employee was cutting the at the end of the belting when his knife cut him across his leg. Employee immediately was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where he received sutures and returned to work his following shift.
Employee was dismounting a piece equipment when the cover to the engine compartment fell pinching his finger resulting in a laceration and a fracture. Employee immediately was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work the following day.