Mining Incidents

Crown III MineCoal

Controlled by Jacob J Oros
Farmersville, Macoupin County, IL · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1102632
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2007–2013
Latest incident
Oct 2013
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2013 · 18 incidents

Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING BY #28 SCOOP TRACTOR EE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE HOLDING KNOB FOR THE FLINGER DUSTER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF #25 TRACTOR AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

Struck by falling object

WHILE HANGING A MINER CABLE FOR A POWER MOVE A PC. OF SLATE FELL CUTTING HIS LEFT FOREARM. IT TOOK 12 STICHES TO CLOSE.

Struck against stationary object

While driving outby on the Main West travel way, the rear axle on the injured employee's vehicle broke causing the vehicle to bounce upwards resulting in the operator striking his head/hard hat on a roof bolt at crosscut 32.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING THE STAIRS TO THE HOIST HOUSE EMPLOYEE LACERATED HIS RING FINGER ON A PIECE OF LOOSE METAL.

Accident type, without injuries

THE BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE FAILED RENDERING THE MAN AND MATERIAL CAGE INOPERABLE.

Struck by falling object

WHILE RIDING INTO HIS SECTION A PIECE OF TOP FELL STRIKING HIS HEAD, SHOULDER AND RIGHT WRIST.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in Entry 4, crosscut 52 of the 2nd West Sub-Main. The fall measured approximately 24' wide by 35' long by 8' high.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX.7:35 AM THE MINE EXAMINER FOUND A FALL AT X-C 32 ENTRY # 7. THE LOCAL FEDERAL INSPECTOR ISSUED A K ORDER AN EVERY THING WAS COMPLETED AS ORDERED BY THE INSPECTOR TO LIFT THE ORDER.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE CARRYING A PROP EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF HIS RAM CAR AT HIS BATTERY STATION WHEN HE GOT HIS FOOT TANGLED IN A CABLE AND FELL FRACTURING HIS RIGHT TIBIA.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING # 4006 RIDE UNDER THE HOOD. THE RIDE INADVERTENTLY MOVED CAUSING THE HOOD TO SLAM DOWN ON HIS LEFT HAND ARM AND WRIST.

Fall from ladders

WHILE COMING DOWN A 6FT.WOODEN LADDER EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

Struck by falling object

WHILE SETTING A PROP A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE UPPER LIP.

Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF HIS RAM CAR A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS HAND. HIS FINGER WASN'T FOUND TO BE FRACTURED UNTIL 06/04/13

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO KNOCK A HOLE IN A BLOCK STOPPING EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND AND MIDDLE FINGER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.

Struck by falling object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BOLT #4 ENTRY A BROW BROKE LOOSE STRIKING EE ON THE HEAD AND NECK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNTANGLING ROOF BOLTS FROM THE BOLTER TRAY EE FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

2012 · 23 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE HELPING SEVERAL PEOPLE HANG A SECTION OF 7200 HV CABLE EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LOADING THE TIMBER TRUCK WITH PROPS EE FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF COAL FELL STRIKING EE IN THE RIGHT CHEEK BONE JUST BELOW THE EYE.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS PUSHING A RAMCAR TO THE CHARGING STATION WITH HIS RAM HIS BUMPER WENT UP ON THE TAIL GATE THEN DROPPED SLAMMING HIS HEAD INTO THE CANOPY.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE NSM TRAVEL WAY EMPLOYEE CAME UPON A ROOF FALL IN THE TRAVEL WAY AT X-CUT 44.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall approximately 20'x 16' by 6' high was found by mine examiner in the North SubMain in Entry 10 between crosscuts 4 and 5. No harm to personnel or equipment was experienced.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Near the end of his shift on 5/24/12, Employee stepped in uneven mine floor in an outby area and hurt his left ankle and foot, and his right knee. Employee did not fully report incident until 5/29/12. Employee did not begin missing work due to the injury until 06/06/2012.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was preparing to move tracking system reader. When he cut the wire to the reader, the reader swung down and struck him in the face/mouth - striking his teeth. Employee did not miss work until June 8 thru 13, 2012.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 2:20 AM A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE NORTH SUB-MAIN TRAVELWAY X-CUT 23.

Struck by falling object

WHILE STANDING IN THE WASH HOUSE A BASKET FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE WEEKLY EXAM A FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE MAIN WEST RETURN AT X-CUT 3 ENTRY # 2.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING HIS WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF THE RETURNS THE EXAMINER CAME UP ON A FALL IN THE NORTH SUB-MAIN RETURN AT X-CUT 12 ENTRY # 1.

Accident type, without injuries

At approx.11:30 pm repairman found a fall in the 9th north between x-cut 85 and 86 entry # 3 and reported it to his mine manager.

Accident type, without injuries

While going back to abate an area under citation,EE found a fall at xc 46 entry # 11 return of the north sub-main.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING HIS WEEKLY EXAMINATION A FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST RETURN AT X-CUT 119 ENTRY # 2

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING HIS EXAM.A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN-WEST SOUTH RETURN AT X-CUT 91 # 11 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS REPORTED AND ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED OFF WITH A DOUBLE ROW OFF PROPS.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE WEEKLY RETURNS THE EXAMINER FOUND A ROOF FALL IN THE NORTH SUB-MAIN RETURNS X-CUT 86 #3 ENTRY. ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL ARE TO BE DANGERED OFF WITH TWO ROWS OF PROPS.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE WEEKLY RETURNS THE EXAMINER FOUND A ROOF FALL IN THE MAIN-WEST RETURNS AT X-CUT 78 # 12 ENTRY. ALL AREAS TO THE FALL ARE TO BE DANGERED OFF WITH TWO ROWS OF PROPS.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE WEEKLY RETURNS THE EXAMINER FOUND A ROOF FALL AT X-CUT 35 ENTRY # 4. ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL ARE TO BE DANGERED OFF WITH TWO ROWS OF PROPS.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE WEEKLY RETURNS THE EXAMINER FOUND A ROOF FALL IN THE MAIN-WEST RETURNS AT X-CUT 37 ENTRY # 2. ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL ARE TO BE DANGERED OFF WITH TWO ROWS OF PROPS.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE WEEKLY RETURNS THE EXAMINER FOUND A ROOF FALL IN THE MAIN-WEST RETURNS AT X-CUT 77 ENTRY # 12. ALL AREAS TO THE FALL ARE TO BE DANGERED OFF WITH TWO ROWS OF PROPS.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting the outer jacket off the bolter cable his razor knife slipped cutting his left thumb.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST ENTRIES BETWEEN # 5 AND # 6 Entries. A K order was issued and a plan was agreed upon to start renovating the fall area.

2011 · 35 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

AT APROX 7:45 PM A FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST RETURN AT X-CUT 72 IN ENTRY # 12 ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX.9:45 PM ON 11/20/11 A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE BETWEEN X-CUT 70 AND 71 IN ENTRY # 9 ALL APPROACHES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 7:30 PM 11/20/11 A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST RETURN AT X-CUT 88 ENTRY # 11. ALL APPROACHES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 9:45 PM ON 11/20/11 A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE AT X-CUT 89 BETWEEN ENTRIES 8 AND 9 ALL APPROACHES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX.10:20 AM A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE AT X-CUT 104 #7 ENTRY. ALL APPROACHES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED. THE ORDER WAS LIFTED IN THIS AREA ON 11/21/11.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE GETTING OUT OF HIS RAM CAR EE TRIPPED LANDING ON HIS LEFT ANKLE-LOWER LEG.

Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING THE MINER IN A TURN THE RIB ROLLED STRIKING THE BACK AND SIDE OF HIS LEFT LOWER LEG.

Struck against stationary object

WAS TRAVELING OUT OF THE MINE A THE END OF THE SHIFT EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A LOW ROOF BOLT.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF CURTAIN. WHILE TRYING TO BREAK HIS FALL HE PUT HIS HANDS OUT BREAKING HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE STEPPING OUT OF A DIESEL 5-MAN HE SLIPPED ON A PC. OF COAL STRAINING HIS UPPER LEFT THIGH.

Struck by falling object

WHILE STANDING NEXT TO THE BOLTER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD SHOULDER AND RIGHT ARM.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 4:45 AM A FALL WAS FOUND IN THE NSM RETURN AT ENTRY # 3 AT X-CUT 61. A STOPPING WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE FALL. A J ORDER WAS ISSUED AND LATER MODIFIED TO A K ORDER TO ALLOW US TO PROP ALL 4 SIDES TO THE FALL, BUILD A CRIB ON THE TRAVELWAY AND THEN RESTORE VENTILATION. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 25FT. IN LENGTH, 20FT. WIDE AND 9FT. HIGH.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO LOOSEN A FITTING ON THE MINER USING TWO WRENCHES THE WRENCHES SLIPPED SMASHING HIS RIGHT RING FINGER.

Struck by falling object

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE TRAVELWAY A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE AND THE RIGHT CHEEK

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE # 8 ENTRY X-CUT # 94 AT APPROX. 6:43 AM MSHA WAS NOTIFIED. PROPPED AND CRIBBED ALL APPROACHES TO THE FALL PER INSPECTOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD.

Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE IN THE MOUTH AND RIGHT ARM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received treatment for Repetitive trauma, bilateral upper extremities, carpal/cubital tunnel/overuse syndrome on 4/20/2012.

Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK SLID DOWN THE AUGER STRICKING EMPLOYEE IN THE FOREHEAD.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING A PC OF ROCK FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE MINER PINCHED HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE ROOF.

Struck by falling object

WHILE PULLING A ROOFBOLT AUGER OUT OF THE HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL GLANCING OFF THE BOLTER ARM STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD NECK AND BOTH SHOULDERS.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 1:00 AM THE EXAMINER FOUND A ROOF FALL IN # 1 ENTRY X-CUT # 141 OF THE MAIN WEST ENTRIES.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at in Entry #5 (belt entry)in the North Submain of the Main West.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN ENTRY 3 X-CUT-45 IT WAS 25 FT. LONG 20FT. WIDE AND 8FT. HIGH. THE FALL WAS PROPPED ON ALL FOUR SIDES AN ADDITIONAL CRIB WAS BUILT ON THE TRAVELWAY SIDE.

Struck by falling object

WHILE PULLING OUT AN AUGER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND

Accident type, without injuries

A REPAIRMAN WAS IN THE 2ND SOUTH INTAKE CHECKING THE PHONE LINES WHEN HE CAME UP ON THE FALL AT X-CUT 22 ENTRY 6 AND REPORTED IT AT ONCE TO HIS SHIFT MINE MANAGER.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 2:45 AM ON THE MORNING OF 03/08/11 THE AIR BRAKE VALVE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE BRAKES ON THE HOIST FAILED. THE REPAIR TOOK APPROX. 50 MINUTES.

Struck by falling object

WHILE DOING PERMISSIBILITY ON # 34 MINER CABLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL SMASHING HIS RIGHT HAND.

Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER A ROCK DUST HOSE WHILE DUSTING IN THE INTAKE. THIS ACCIDENT WAS DISPUTED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE A NON-WORK RELATED INJURY. THIS WAS NOT MSHA REPORTABLE.

Struck by falling object

While moving material on the roof bolter, a piece of rock fell striking him on his left hand. The impact of the rock broke his left pinky finger.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lowering a belt drive the ratchet handle slipped, cutting a finger on his right hand. The injury resulted in sutures and no lost work days.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF A MINITRACT HIS FOOT GOT HUNG UP AND HE FELL ON HIS BACK.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING A COVER ON 32 CM TO FIX A WATER LEAK THE COVER FELL ON DARRELLS RT. FOOT.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EXAMINING IN UNIT 2 EE STEPPED IN A RUT FRACTURING A BONE IN HIS FOOT.

Struck by falling object

WHILE REACHING FOR A ROOF PLATE A PC. OF ROCK FELL CUTTING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

2010 · 30 incidents

Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING A CORNER ON THE 2 ND WEST TRAVEL WAY A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM IN THE FOREHEAD.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While hanging feeder power cable from roof, employee heard a ""pop"" and felt pain in his right shoulder. The employee subsequently had surgery on February 3, 2011, which was deemed ""worked-related"" by the attending physician. Because the employee was able to work for three months, this case was disputed. The employee returned to work on full duty status on April 18, 2011.

Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE PINS STRIKING THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.

Struck by falling object

While plugging the battery plug into the scoop he hit his head on the jumper cable causing it to fall crushing his finger between the jumper cable and the battery plug.

Accident type, without injuries

AT 7:00 PM 09/27/10 A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE ENTRY # 8 1 X-CUT OUTBY ZERO X-CUT. ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On the above date, employee was diagnosed with repetitive motion syndrome of the left upper extremity and believes it is work-related. No incident occurred that resulted in this condition. Th e illness was disputed until now.

Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 5:00PM 09/20/10, A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE NORTH SUB-MAIN INTAKE ENTRY #7 X-CUT #21.

Accident type, without injuries

AT 1:10 AM A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE ENTRY # 8 X-CUT 118.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED WHILE GETTING INTO A MANTRIP, STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT X-CUT 99 OF THE MAIN WEST TRAVELWAY. ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL WERE PROPPED AND CRIBBED. CLEAN UP HAS BEGAN PER OUR APPROVED CLEAN UP PLAN.

Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING, TOP FELL BETWEEN THE PINS, STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Struck by falling object

WHILE MINNING COAL AT THE FACE A PIECE OF COAL FELL BETWEEN THE PINS CRUSHING HIS LEFT FOOT.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN WEST INTAKE X-CUT 118. THE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY WAS REROUTED AND ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL WERE PROPED OR CRIBBED.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING ALONG THE NORTH SUB-MAIN BELT EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Struck by falling object

While examining the faces, a piece of rock fell between the pins striking him on the right shoulder and right foot.

Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING THE MINER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE PINS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS.

Struck by flying object

WHILE REMOVING THE BOLTER WRENCH FROM A BOLT THE WRENCH KICKED BACK STRICHING HIM IN THE MOUTH.

Struck against stationary object

EE WAS GOING THRU A MAN DOOR THE WIND BLEW HIS HARD HAT OFF WHEN HE STOOD UP HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE UNIT 1 TRAVELWAY AT X-CUT # 7. OUR PLAN IS TO REROUTE THE TRAVELWAY, AND ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL WILL BE PROPPED AND CRIBBED.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE EXAMING THE NSM BELTLINE HE TRIPPED AND FELL FOWARD ON HIS LEFT ARM AND WRIST.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, DRIVING HIS HARD HAT INTO HIS GLASSES THEN INTO HIS NOSE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CAN OF OIL AND ALLEGEDLY FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SCREW DRIVER TO ALIGN A BELT SPLICE,THE SCREW DRIVER SLIPPED CUTTING LEFT HAND.

Struck by falling object

HE WAS INSTALLING THE FIRST PIN IN A ROW OF BOLTS HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP OF THE CANOPY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL CRUSHING HIS HAND.

Struck by falling object

WHILE HANDLING SUPPLIES ON TOP OF SCOOP TRACTOR EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY FALLING ROOF.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PUTTING A BOARD ON A PLATE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF AND THE PLATE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNHOOKING SUPPLY TRAM THE TRAM ROLLED AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE

Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING A RAM CAR DOWN THE TRAVELWAY HE RAN OVER A PIECE OF ROCK OR A PROP END BOUNCING HIS HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER INTO THE CANOPY.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While unloading belt structure, stepped off tram and twisted his right ankle.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A pump motor was suspended by a come-a-long and was being pulled into position when the chain twisted pinching his rt ring finger.

2009 · 34 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in unit #3 at crosscut #42 in entry #4. MSHA was notified at 0900 on December 31 2009. The area around the fall was re-supported and all approaches to the fall were propped. The travel way was also re-routed.

Struck by falling object

GETTING SUPPLIES OFF THE BACK OF BOLTER A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD.

Accident type, without injuries

THERE WERE TWO ROFF FALLS IN THE 2ND SOUTH MAIN WEST ONE AT X-CUT 82 # 3 entry AND ONE AT X-CUT 82 # 2 ENTRY PROPS ARE BEING SET AROUND THE FALLS AND ADDITIONAL 8FT BOLTS INSTALLED INBY THE FALLS.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Auger popped back, striking left thumb.

Struck by falling object

While taking the rub rail off of a miner, the rail fell striking the employee in the shin.

Struck by falling object

The employee had his hand on the tray of the roof bolter and a rock fell from the top, striking his hand.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting two augers together, they weren't aligned properly and one of the augers sprung striking the employee's left thumb.

Struck by falling object

While hauling coal in a joy shuttle car, the operator struck the rib causing the rib to loosen and fall into the operators compartment, striking the operator.

Struck by falling object

WHILE STANDING NEXT TO THE MINER, PRYING A ROCK OFF, THE ROCK FELL ON TO HIS LEG AND FOOT. THE MINER WAS STANDING IN A MUD HOLE.

Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOFBOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIM IN THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE AND ON THE RIGHT ANKLE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING HAD HIS HAND ON THE CANOPY POST THE SPACER SLID DOWN PINCHING HIS FINGER

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLEANING OUT PLANATARY ON MINER AND JAMMED HIS THUMB

Struck by falling object

WHILE WALKING BACK TO GET A PIN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE PINS AN STRUCK HIS BACK.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN UNIT #1 X-CUT 40 # 7 ENTRY.

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN UNIT #1 AT xc 42, ENTRY #8

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE NORTH SUB-MAIN RT RETURN ENTRY #2 FOOTAGE #2283.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING, AUGER BENT, SLAPPING LEFT HAND.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT X-CUT 41 ENTRY # 8 MAIN WEST INTAKE.

Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING TOP OF LEFT FOOT

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE BOLTER BUMPER AND THE RIB, CRUSHING HIS RIGHT LEG BELOW THE KNEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee, complaining of back pain, was transported out of mine to receive medical treatment. He made no claim or assertion that he was injured at mine at time of incident. Upon investigation, management determined that incident was not work-related. MSHA issued 1046 citation. This 7000-1 submission is to abate citation #6675934.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking alongside the roofbolting maching, stepped on a chunk of coal and twisted his right ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING THE INTAKE INSPECTION, THE FALL WAS FOUND AT X-CUT 78 ENTRY #8 MAIN WEST INTAKE.

Struck by falling object

Employee was installing boards on props to protect SCSR storage area when a rib rolled over and fell, striking him on his back knocking him to the mine floor. The coal rib also struck his feet. He worked the next two scheduled shifts but started missing on April 14. His first Dr. visit was April 15 when a left foot fracture was found after xrays were taken.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing a curtain board on the mine roof with roof bolting machine, when on side operator pressured ATRS against roof, the floor jack pressed employees right foot into the mine floor. His right foot suffered a contusion from the middle to the distal end.

Fall from machine

Employee was unpluging a battery from a ram car when he slipped and fell while standing on loose coal. His left thumb was cut when he fell. Three stitches were required to close the wound.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While washing a Roof Bolting Machine he stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee. He did not begin missing until April 2, 2009 after a surgical procedure was preformed on his left knee.

Struck by flying object

Employee was going through a 3x3 mandoor in a stopping when dust flew into his left eye. He finished the shift but was kept off work due to an abrasion on his left eye.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall, #78 crosscut #4 entry unit #3 North Submain. Length 25' width 18', height 8'. Fall propped all 4 sides, 4 way intersection. Date of development 1-5-09.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assigned to work on the conveyor belt. As he was traveling (walking) in a x-cut that contained muddy gob on the floor he slipped on a 3"" water pipe and fell onto his buttock. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital and treated for a contusion.

Struck by falling object

Man was roof bolting, piece of top fell while he was drilling. Put his left hand up to protect himself and was struck on left hand and side of his face. Received abrasion to face and laceration to left hand. 2 stitches on hand.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 11th Main West Entry at 0 x-cut on the bottom. Will be proped off from area people can walk. Length 25', width 15', height 8'. 4 way intersection. Approx date of mining June 2004.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing an 8 ft roof bolt, while straighting the bolt to install he slipped and strained his back.

Struck by falling object

Employee set lunch on skid on ground, raised up and bumped into roof bolt. Loose debris and one 6"" flat coal piece rolled down back.

2008 · 35 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd South in entry 3 at x-cut 18. The fall measured 20' long, 25' wide and 8 feet high. It did not cause injury, affect travel, ventilation or equipment. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was backing a personnel carrier into a crosscut when the tongue of a wet duster struck and lacerated his left leg just below the outside of his knee. 12 stitches were used to close the wound.

Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the continuous miner loading a ram when a rib fell striking the employee on the back of his right leg and knocking him into the ram car. He continued to work until Nov 18, 08 until which time his physician began treating him for an infection in the affected area of his right lower leg.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred in the 2nd west submain in entry #4 at X-cut #33. The fall measured 25' long, 30' wide and 7' high. The fall took out a stopping and caused some leakage. It did not affect travel, cause injury or damage equipment. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the North sub main in entry #9 x cut12. The fall was 40ft long, 20ft wide and 8ft high. This fall did not cause injury, affect travel, ventailation or passage of people. The fall will be cleaned up.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While roof bolting the drill steel plugged up; once cleared we began to raise the drill steel to the roof. When the steel struck the roof a clod fell and the steel bent and snapped back striking his left hand.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd south at X cut 6 in the entry #3. The fall measured 30ft long, 20ft wide and 81/2ft high. The fall did not cause injury, passage of people or ventilation. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported that he tripped and lost his balance when he fell and twisted his right knee.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd South in entry #3. The fall measured 20' x 30' x 9'. The fall did not cause injury, affect travel, ventilation or passage of people. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

While in the process of roof bolting, a piece of clod fell from the roof. As the miner was moving out of the way of the falling clod it struck him on the left elbow (posterior). His elbow was swollen and cut in two small places.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the South Sub Main Entries xcut 33 in entry #12. The fall measured 25' wide, 25' long & 5' tall. It did not cause injury, affect ventilation or passage of people. No equipment was affected. It will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

Occured in Main West, intake x cut 119 entry #8 fall measured 20'l x 20'w x 8'h. did not affect ventilation, travel on cause injury and will not be cleaned up.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Twisted left wrist. 2"" water pipe fell of sled, while trying to reload, he twisted his left wrist. Did not begin missing until Jan 28, 2009 due to surgical procedure to repair the damaged wrist.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the South Sub Main, entry #3 at x-cut 40. The fall measured 20' wide x 20' long x 8' high. It did not affect ventilation travel or cause injury. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by flying object

Employee was hit in the face with a piece of steel.

Struck by falling object

IE was working demolition of a steel structure at the bottom of the slope. He and another employee were torch cutting 8"" channel iron into 36"" long pieces. IE cut one piece off and set it down on the ground, leaning it up against the belt frame. Soon after, the piece tipped and fell against IE's lower rt leg, causing an approx 3"" long laceration to his lower rt leg.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the Main West entry #3 at 33 x-cut. The fall measured 20' long 20 feet wide & 8 feet high. It did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury. It will not be cleaned.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the 3rd West panel at 24 x-cut in entry #4. The fall measured 22' L x 26' W x 10' High. It did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury. It will not be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

Struck on right leg with rock.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burnt forearm while using torch.

Struck against stationary object

EE walked around timber trip that was stuck and struck a roof bolt with her hard hat. She had a neck stain at the time and continued to work until 10/9/08, when she had surgery.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cutting bands on bundle of roof bolts, slipped and twisted foot causing strain.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the South Sub Mains at 9Xcut in entery #7. The fall measured 25' long, 25' wide and 9' high. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury. It will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

Broken wire in trailing cable for hoist controls.

Struck by falling object

Rock fell from brow and struck employee, fracturing his pelvis, left femur and 2 left ribs.

Struck by falling object

EE was hit by rock on his lower back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped and twisted left knee. EE continued to work until today 4/29/08, he will undergo surgery.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on left hand with a piece of steel, fracturing thumb.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the south submain of 35 xcut in entry #11. The fall measured 20' long, 20' wide & 8' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury. It will not be cleaned up. No one is required to work or travel in this entry.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed right thumb.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the 2nd south Sub Main at x cut 50 in entry #4. The fall did not affect travel, ventilation or cause injury. The fall measured 20' long, 18' wide and 9' high. It will not be cleaned up. No one is required to work or travel in the entry.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in unit 1 (1st west panel) in the rooms. It is located in return room 2 in the last open xcut. It measures 20 ft wide, 30 ft long & 7 ft thick. This fall did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury. It will not be cleaned up. No one is required to work or travel in this entry.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the return of the 3rd West panel. The fall is located in entry 8. It measures 20 ft long, 2 ft wide & 8 ft tall. It is at 11 x-cut. This fall did not affect ventilation, travel, or cause injury. It will not be cleaned up. No one is required to work or travel in this entry.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the return of the 2nd South submain entries. The fall measured 20 ft long, 25 foot wide and 8 foot high. It is located in #8 entry at 16 X Cut. This fall did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee sprained left ankle when he fell over metal laying on ground.

2007 · 25 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee cut finger on piece of metal requiring 5 stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the travelway of the 1st west panel, entry #6 at 41 x-cut. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel or cause injury. The fall was 25 ft long, 18 ft wide, & 10 ft high.

Struck by falling object

Employee was hit by top.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 1st West unit in entry #5 at footage station 3710. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel, or cause injury. The fall was 20 ft long, 20 ft wide & 8 ft high. The fall occurred on the section breaker feeder.

Struck by falling object

EE was standing in last open X-cut in unit. A piece of rock fell from between the bolts, striking him on back of head and neck.

Accident type, without injuries

a fall occurred in the 2nd south room 35 crosscut 1 the fall was 20' wide, 20 ' long, and 8' high. The fall didnt affect ventilation, travel, damage, equipment, or cause any injury. the area was bolted with 6' to 8' point anchor bolts. this was in worked out rooms, no one is required to work or travel in the area.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the SSM intake aircourse in entry #8, xcut 38. The fall measured 20' wide, 20' long & 8' high. It did not effect travel, ventilation or cause injury. No one is required to work or travel in this area.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 3rd west belt 3 xcuts outby room #1. The fall was 35' long, 35' wide & 10' tall. It did not effect ventilation, cause injury or block travel.

Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting at the face. He moved to the rear of the bolter when a piece of shale fell directly in front of him striking him on the upper right foot.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving roof plates around on roof bolter when one slid down cutting his right lower arm. He received 3 stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured on the 2nd South belt at x-cut 19, entry # 5. The fall was 30' long, 25 ' wide and 8' high. It did not affect ventilation, cause injury or block travelway.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd West Return in entry #1 at xcut 20. The fall was 20' long, 20' wide & 8' high. The fall did not affect ventilation, block travel or cause injury. No one is required to travel or work in this area.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd West, entry #9, xcut 35. The fall was 20' long, 20' wide & 8' high. The area was bolted with 6 & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, block travelway or cause injury. No one is required to travel or work in this area.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd South submain entry #3 at 2170 footage station. The fall was 20 ft long, 20 ft wide, & 8 ft tall. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, block travelway or cause injury. No one is required to travel or work in this entry.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occured in the 1st West panel, #5 entry, 18 crosscut. The fall was 20 foot long, 20 foot wide and 8 foot high. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, block travelway, cause injury. 48"" conventional belt structure was covered.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the back with a piece of slate.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred in the 2nd south, #2 entry, 2800 ft station. The fall was 20' long, 20' wide & 8' high. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' pt anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, cause injury, block travel or damage equipment. No one is required to travel or work in this entry.

Struck by falling object

Miner was welding when a rock fell out of the top, striking his right hip.

Struck by flying object

Piece of rock projected from miner tail, striking EE on right side of head. Required four sutures.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

His glove got caught on drill steel and he broke his thumb. He was checking the steel to see if it was straight.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the Main West, #2 Entry, #33 crosscut. The fall was 20' long, 20' wide, and 8' high. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall didn't affect ventilation, cause injury, block travel or damage equipment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the South Sub-Main, #3 Entry, #55 Crosscut. The fall was 20' long, 20' wide, and 8' high. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall didn't affect ventilation, travel, cause any injury or damage equipment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the Main West, #5 Entry, #38 Crosscut. The fall was 25' Long, 25' Wide and 8' High. The area was bolted with 6' & 8' point anchor bolts. The fall didn't affect ventilation, travel, cause any injury or damage to equipment.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched his finger while unloading bridge boards. His right middle finger was broken and required sutures.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 2nd west submain #3 entry #32 crosscut. The fall was 20'l x 20' w x 8'tall. The area was bolted with 6' to 8' point anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel, cause injury or damage equipment.