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A non-injury roof fall occurred in the #3 entry adjacent to the #2 entry #14 beltline just inby spad#2513 at break256. The fall partially blocked the #3 intake which was the main travel way to 001 section and is the main intake to 001 section, but didn't impede the ventilation. The fall was approx. 6'H. x 18' W. and 60' L. See attached map.
A non-injury roof fall was discovered on 9/24/13. This is a continuation of a previous roof fall that occurred on 2/27/12. This fall is located in the #2 return entry at survey station #2708. It measures 20' to 30' long, 4' to 6' high and 18' wide. *See attached map #1 for location of the original roof fall. *See attached map #2 showing continuation of the original fall
At approx 2:30 pm on 8/30/13, the mine examiner found a roof fall. The roof fall is located in the #3 entry of the 1-West Mains at survey station # 2700. The roof fall is approx 18' wide x 30' long x 6'-8' high. There are no injuries associated with the roof fall. The roof fall will be dangered off. Ventilation has not been affected. The roof fall was reported to the MSHA Hot-line
A non-injury, non-fatal roof fall occurred at this operation on 8/6/13 in the 1 North Main-Left side intake. The fall was discovered by MSHA inspector and company mine examiner during weekly exams. The fall measures approximately 8' thick 100' long and 18' to 20' wide.
EE has filed a black lung claim with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Department of Workers Claim on June 27, 2013. ***There is no accident attached to this claim.
On June 27, 2013, employee file a hearing loss claim with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet Department of Workers' Claims. According to Dr. report, employee has 8% hearing loss. ***THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLAIM.
Employee filed a black lung claim with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Department of Worker's Claims on June 17, 2013. As per doctor, employee has 5% whole body impairment. ***There is no accident associated with this claim.
Coal dust/ Black Lung
The men were using the Mac 8 and Mac 3 at the end of the shift to come out of the mine. The Mac 8 driver's foot slipped off the pedal and caused the machine to slow. The Mac 3 bumped into the back end of the Mac 8. The machines were traveling approximately 5-8 mph. This caused a jolt and resulted in a strain to employee's neck and back.
On June 14,2013 EE filed for Federal Black Lung with the Office of Worker's Compensation. There is no accident associated with this claim.
A roof fall occurred two crosscuts inby spad #7847 on the 6 East Panel. The fall measured 60' long x 20' wide x 5' thick. There were no injuries connected to this fall.
Black Lung
Hearing loss
Cumulative Trauma
EE reached into scoop to retrieve a knife. He hit his right shoulder on the door frame. He continued to work his shift but his pain got continuously worse.
Employee was trimming a splice and caught his knife on the buckle. He twisted the edge of the belt. The knife glanced off of buckle striking employee on his left thumb. This resulted in a laceration which required two (2) stitches to close the wound.
Employee has filed a claim for Black Lung benefits with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation. The notice is dated July 31, 2012. This notice was received by our company on August 3, 2012.*****EMPLOYEE'S FIRST NAME HAS BEEN MISSPELLED ON THE NOTICE OF CLAIM. FIRST NAME IS CORRECT*****THERE IS NO ACCIDENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CLAIM.
Roof fall found in #6 entry off of #9 belt between spad # 1718 and #1887. The roof fall was approx. 1,250' long and 3'-12 high in places. No ventilation nor escape way was blocked. This mine has been idled and in non-producing status for approx. 7 months. There was no old workings above or below this fall.
Hearing loss
Black Lung
Cumulative Trauma
EE filed a claim for Black Lung Benefits with the US D.O.L. Office of Worker's Comp. The date issued is shown as 3/29/12. This notice was received by our Company in April 2012. There is not an accident associated with this claim.
Cumulative trauma / Repetitive work.
At approx.8:40a.m.mine exam.found a rock fall on the #2 entry(return)at the #75 xcut.The fall is 2 breaks outby the #5 belt head. The fall was in the intersect.Fall is approx. 35'L. X 20'W. X 5'H. MSHA hotline was called at 8:50 a.m.Area was bolted with 4'resinbolts and 5-10'rope bolts.No vent.was affected No Eq.involved.No injuries occurred.Area was dangered off.This mine is IDLE.
On 2/22/12 a Roof Fall was found during weekly examination of the airways and was reported to MSHA. The fall was 16' long X 5' high X 20' wide. No interruption in ventilation occurred. No injuries occurred. No equipment was involved. Area was cribbed and dangered off.
Accumulative trauma injuries
loud equipment
Black Lung
Employee was replacing the head jack on a continuous miner. While lining up the new jack, the chain hoist slipped, pinning the employee's hand between the jack and the frame of the machine. This resulted in a jagged cut to the employee's right second finger which required two sutures to close.
Employee was bending a 6' roof bolt over the T-bar when he felt his back tighten up. He continued working the rest of the shift and the next days shift. He went to the doctor on 1/27/2012 and they put him off from work until he could see his regular doctor.
Employee was preparing to install his next row of bolts. As he stepped down to the drill station, he stepped in a hole, resulting in multiple fractures to his left foot.
Employee was pulling a Head Drive over with a Chain Ratchet. The chain broke and the chain hit him in the knee. Employee did not go to the doctor until the following day.
Employee was loading roof bolter and when he cut the strap on the pallet of roof pans, he cut his left hand with a utility knife employee was wearing gloves. Resulting in (5) stitches
EE a truck driver was going to check the oil on a mach truck that he was driving. He said his foot slipped off the bumper step and he fell on his right side. he said he had pain in his right arm & leg. He was taken to Harlan County emergency & x-rayed - no broken bones found.
Employee was loading belt structure onto a Lo-Trac by himself when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. the employee was 13 breaks from the section when this occurred.
While operating a remote control continuous miner a piece of draw rock 18"x 12"x 1/2" thick fell from between bolts and struck him on the back of left hand that was resting on the remote box resulting in three stitches.
A roof fall was found by preshifter during his pre shift run. The roof fall was on #14 beltline 1 cc inby spad # 2521 on 001 section. Fall was approx. 18' to 20' W by 40' Long by 5'-6' thick. No ventilation was affected. No injuries occurred. Fall will be cleaned up and re-bolted.
EE was loading supplies on section scoop when he felt a pain in his lower back on the right side that went all the way down his right leg. EE did not go to the doctor until 9/24/11. He went to see his doctor on 9/28/11. He received a full release on 9/28/11.
Employee was installing a metal roof strap. Turned to get bolt out of tray. When turning back around the strap struck employee in the forehead. Employee received a laceration which required 3 stitches.
A roof fall was found and reported to the outside at this mine. The fall had occurred at crosscut #75 between the roadway and the beltline. MSHA 800 hot line was notified at 3:05pm. The confirmation # for the call was 1-88-296882. The dimensions of the fall are 18'wide by 12' to 15'long by 4' to 5' thick. No ventilation interruption or inj occurred.
EE was plastering a newly erected Brattice when he noticed small pieces of rock dribbling from the top. As he looked up, there was a small piece of draw rock fell striking him in the middle of his forehead resulting in 3 stitches.
The EE was attempting to remove a rock in the sampling unit. The electrical circuit to the belt had been de-energized, but not to the coal sampling machine. The EE got between the belt and the sampling arm. The sampling unit activated by a timer came on pinning the EE with the metal arm. EE was flown by helicopter to Holston Valley Hospital. MSHA hot line notified on 8/29/11.
On 8/4/11, a roof fall found by mine examiner during weekly exams. Fall was inby spad #7932 off 6 east mains. The fall was in an intersection. Fall was approx 24'w by 40'l by 10'h. Fall was in a intake split of air. Fall does not impede ventilation. No injuries no equipment was involved. Area was timbered and cribbed off. This fall will no be cleaned up
Employee was installing a roof bolt and strap to support a "V" beam that had been set. As he was holding the strap in place and started drilling the hole, the steel kicked back pinching his middle finger against the "V" beam. This caused a cut to the middle finger on his right hand that required 2 stitches.
Employee was in process of removing a damaged roller on the beltline when a section of the rib rolled out striking him on his left side knocking him to the ground.
On 4/27/11 the EE was operating a Shuttle Car and hit a hole in the roadway causing him to bounce his head on the canopy. He cont'd. to work his regular schedule until 5/24/11 when he went to the Dr. because he was still in some pain and the doctor took him off from work.
Employee was walking towards the back of a walk through roof bolter when he lost his footing. As he fell, he tried to catch himself but fell anyway. He scraped his right arm and struck his back. He was transported by ambulance to Harlan A.R.H. Hospital. They did admit him overnight for additional testing.
EE was loading belt structure when he felt pain in his back. EE worked his regular shifts until 3/1/11 when he went to the doctor . The conditions were wet and muddy.
Employee arrived at the section and got off the mantrip. As the employee started to walk toward the feeder his feet got tangled in an old metal band and a belt rail that was embedded in the mud. The employee fell onto his knees, jerking his neck and back.
During weekly examinations, an unintentional roof fall was found 3 breaks outby the face area of the old 003 section. Not an active section. The fall was 1 break inby spad #8927. The fall was approx 50' long x 18' wide. Fall was in #4 entry. Height was undeterminable. Area was timbered/dangered off. No injuries or equipment involved. Will not be cleaned up.