Mining Incidents

Riola Complex Vermilion Grove PortalCoal

Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, IL · Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1103060
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2003–2009
Latest incident
Aug 2009
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2009 · 5 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in an intersection on the Main Northwest haulroad at 39+90, which also serves as the secondary escapeway. In addition to the primary roof support of 12' and 5' point anchor roof bolts, this area also had cable trusses installed.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was helping dismantle belt structure in the slope, he was pulling on a section of structure that had been cut free and it fell to the ground and bounced up and struck him between his lower lip and chin. He received two sutures to close the wound.

Struck by falling object

The injured was operating a continuos miner in Unit #1, entry #6, at 13+70, when a piece of roof rock measuring 38"" X 24"" X 3"" to 6"" thick fell from the mine roof between the last two rows of bolts striking the injured on top of his hard hat. The injured has been diagnosed with a fracture to C6 and C7 in his neck.

Struck against stationary object

The injured was in the process of changing batteries on a 488 scoop located at the Unit #2 battery station. He exited the cab of the scoop and was walking over to disconnect the jumper cable, when he stepped on a piece of roof rock measuring 4"" X 3"" X 3"", causing him to twist his left knee.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall at 19+25, entry #5, of the Main Northwest. The fall measured 4'L X 18'W X 4' thick. The event was called in at 7:30PM. 103(k) issued at 7:55AM on 1/5/2009. The area was developed 7/10/2002, bolted with 12' point anchor and truss bolts. The fall will be cleaned up.

2008 · 29 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding out of the slope in a diesel mantrip when the trip started to slid backwards down the slope. After several attempts to stop the trip, the driver turned towards the arches to stop the ride. The impact caused EE, who was sitting in the last seat behind the driver to have contact the back wall of the mantrip.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was making a splice on a miner cable. While stripping the outer jacket, the knife he was using slipped out of the cable striking his leather gloved left hand causing a laceration that required 11 sutures to close.

Struck by falling object

In the process of setting a hietzman jack in an area of unsafe roof the injured was struck on the left elbow by a piece of roof rock measuring 10"" X 8"" X 2""; the injured suffered a chipped bone near his elbow. The incident occurred on the Main North, Entry #3, Sta. 6+40.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered an unintentional roof fall on the Main South, entry #4, at the 3+60 intersection. The fall measured 60' X 18' X 8' thick. It did not affect ventilation or the passage of men, no personal injuries. The area was developed on 6/16/07, supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was trimming a piece of belt to be used for a skirt rubber on the tail piece for Unit #2. He laid the belt across his right leg, and as he was cutting, the utility knife he was using slipped out of the belt causing a laceration / puncture to his right thigh. The injured required three sutures to close the wound.

Accident type, without injuries

A unintentional roof fall occurred on the 5th Southwest, S.S. 9+90, Ent.#4. The fall measured 40' X 19' X 8', The area was bolted with 8' point anchor bolts on 4/23/07. The fall did not effect ventilation or passage of men, no injuries or property damage. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on the 1st MS, entry #3, S.S. 00+80. The fall measured 30'L X 19'W X 8' thick. The area was developed on 5/10/2007. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personnal injuries or equipment damage. The fall was supported with 8"" point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on the Main North, entry #3, S.S. 8+60. The fall measured 18'L X 8'W X 6' thick. The area was developed on 1/10/2001. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personnal injuries or equipment damage. The fall was supported with 5' & 12' point anchor bolts. This fall will be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on the MNW, 19+25XC, between entries #4 and #5. The fall measured 20'L X 18'W X 6' thick. The area was developed on 7/27/2002. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personnal injuries or equipment damage. The fall was supported with 8"" point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a fall of roof on the 1st MS, entry #4, S.S. 21+10. The fall measured 50'L X 18.5'W X 12' thick. The area was developed on 12/31/07. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a fall of roof on the 3rd MNW, entry #3, S.S. 48+50. The fall measured 20'L X 19'W X 8' thick. The area was developed on 10/1/2006. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a fall of roof on the 3rd MNW, XC 43+20, between entries #3 and #4. The fall measured 45'L X 19'W X 8' thick. The area was developed on 6/25/2006. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was brushing float dust from the outside rail of the belt structure, the wire brush he was using came in contact with the outside barrel of a top belt roller, causing the wooden handle to strike his left index finger. The injured received three sutures to close the wound.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on the 3rd MNW, S.S 66+10, XC between entries #3 and #4. The fall measured 35' L X 19' W X 8' thick. The fall DID NOT affect ventilation, passage of men, no personal injury, no property damage. This fall will not be cleaned up. The area was developed on 11/15/2006, with 8' point anchor bolts installed.

Struck by falling object

The injured was standing at the operators controls of the roof bolter when a piece of roof rock measuring 53""L X 34""W X 14"" thick, fell from between the rib and first pin. The rock caused the injured to fall to the mine floor with the rock across his legs. The injured was diagnosed with a fracture to the right fibular head.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine experienced a roof fall in the 5th Northwest Panel at the 8+10 XC between entries #2 & #3. The fall did not affect ventilation, but did involve the secondary escapeway. The fall measured 25' X 10' X 7'thick. The area was developed on 12/21/2007, with 6"" fully grouted bolts. 103(k) issued over the phone.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured was escourting MSHA inspector, he slipped in some mud, as he fell he caught himself with his right hand injuring his right wrist. The incident was reported but no medical treatment was sought. On 4/22/2008 the injured had x-rays that revealed a partially healed fracture. No work missed until surgery performed on 5/15/2008.

Struck against a moving object

The accident occurred in the slope approx. 1260' from the surface when the examiner was heading down the slope in a Wallace 6 man diesel mantrip. The injured lost control of the vehicle, and struck on of the supporting arches with the front drivers side of the mantrip. The injured walked to the surface and called for help.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on the 5th Northwest panel, entry #5, SS 8+10. The fall was in the primary escapeway and measured 30' X 17' X 7' thick. There was no equipment involved, no personal injury, did not affect ventilation. The area was developed on 1/2/2008, and supported with 6' fully grouted bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

The injured was roof bolting in Unit #2. He left his starter steel in mine roof unattended while checking suction in his pusher steel. The starter steel fell from the mine roof pinching his middle finger of right hand between the two pieces of drill steels. Required 5 sutures to close injury. The injured was wearing metacarpal gloves.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered an unplanned roof fall on the Main South, Entry #6, involving the 24+60 intersection. The fall was 70'L X 17.5'W X 7' thick, the fall did not affect ventilation or the passage of men, no injuries or property damage was encountered. The area was developed on 1/10/2008, supported with 6' fully grouted bolts. It will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered an unplanned roof fall on the 3rd Main Northwest, Entry #2, from 51+80 to 53+10. The fall measured 130' X 19' X 8' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation, or the passage of men, no equipment or injuries were encountered. The area was developed on 12/2006, supported with 8' point anchor bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered an unplanned roof fall on the Main South, Entry #1 from 7+20 to 9+00. The fall measured 180' X 19' X 6' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation, or the passage of men, no equipment or injuries were encountered. The area was developed on 6/2007, supported with 6' fully grouted bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred on the 1st Northwest Main at SS. 8+40 entry #3. The fall measured 50' X 20' X 20' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation, the secondary escapeway (travel road) was blocked. No personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was developed on 7/2002, point anchor bolts 5' and 12' in length was used to support the area. This fall will be cleaned.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred on the 1st Northwest Main at SS. 8+40, entry #4. The fall measured 55' X 18.5' X 18' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation or the passage of men. No personal injuries, conveyor structure damaged. The area was developed on 7/2002, point anchor bolts 5' and 12' in length was used to support the area. This fall will be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred on the 1st Northwest Main at SS.16+10 entry #2. The fall measured 35' X 18.5' X 18' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation or the passage of men. No personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was developed on 7/2002, point anchor bolts 5' and 12' in length was used to support the area. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on the Main North Sta. 19+10, between entries #2 and #3 in the haul road. The fall is approx. 40' X 18.5' X 4.5' thick. No injuries, equipment damage and fall did not affect ventilation. The area was supported with 5' and 12' point anchor bolts. The fall was not in an intersection and will be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 3rd MNE at Sta. 24+85 between entries #2 and #1. The fall measured 30' X 18' X 7' thick. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, and there was no personal injury or property damage. The area was developed on 7/2/2007, and supported with 6' fully grouted bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

The injured was lowering the ATRS on roof bolter when a piece of roof rock measuring 36"" X 32"" X 0 to 4"" fell from a slip striking the injured on his hard hat. The injured complained of neck pain and was taken to Provena Emergency Dept., and later diagnosed with a neck strain.

2007 · 42 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 5th Southwest, Entry #2, Sta. 11+50. The fall measured 70' L X 19.6' W X 8' Thick. The area was developed on 5/8/07, and bolted with 8' point anchors. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, and there was no personal injury or property damage. The fall will be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 3rd MNE, between #2 and #3 entries at Sta. 24+85. The fall measured 20' L X 19' W X 8' Thick. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injury or property damage. The area was developed on 2/1/2007 and bolted with 8' point anchor bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the Main NW, Entry #4 (beltline)sta. 8+40. The area was bolted with 5' fully grouted and 12' point anchor bolts, developed on 7/1/2002. The fall occurred in a 4 way intersection, it did not affect ventilation or passage of men. We did have property damage to the belt and structure in the area of the fall. It measures 30' L X 18.5' W X 12' + thick.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on 12/18/2007 at 2:00 am. The fall was located on the 5th Southwest at S.S. 18+30 entry #6. The fall measured 25'W X 25'L X 9' thick. The area was developed on 5/7/2007 and was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. The fall DID NOT affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injury or equipment damage occurred. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

The injured was working on the cats of the #1 Continuous Miner when a piece of roof rock measuring 4'6"" X 4'8"" X 1-6"" thick fell out of a small slip. The rock struck the injured's left leg causing two fractures to his fibula. The injured required surgery to repair.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on the Main South beltline (entry #4) at S.S. 6+60. The fall measured 50' X 18' X 8.5' thick. The fall affected production on MMU-002. The 800 number was called. The area was bolted with 8' point anchor bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

On 10/30/2007 a roof fall was discovered at 12:00pm on the 5th Southwest, entry #1, S.S. 5+10. The fall measured 50' X 18.5' X 7' thick. The area was developed on 4/25/2007, and was bolted with 6' fully grouted bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

On 10/29/2007 a roof fall was discovered in # 6 entry of the 2nd North Panel, off the 1st East, S.S. 6+30. The fall measured 120' X 19' X 7' thick, and traveled inby the 6+30 XC. The area was developed on 10/15/2007, and 6' fully grouted bolts were installed. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 3rd MNE, Entry #1, at S.S. 26+25. The fall measured 58' X 19.4' X 12.5'. It was a 3 way intersection, and was developed on 6/30/2007. The area was initially supported with 6' fully grouted bolts, and was later supplemented with 12' point anchor. The fall will did not affect ventilation, or the passage of men. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

The injured was in the process of loading curtain boards on the return side bolter located in Entry #1, S.S. 2+70 of Unit #1. When a piece of roof rock measuring 27"" X 12"" X 2"" fell from the mine roof striking the employee on top of his hard hat. The injured finished his shift on 10/10/2007. On 10/11/2007 the injured sought medical attention, diagnosed with a neck strain.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The injured was setting timbers in the Main North, near the West seals. After completion he and another employee sat down for a few minutes when he felt something bite/sting him on his right upper back. On 10/5/2007 the injured showed the area to management and was sent to the E.R. on 10/6. The injured was treated for an infection at the bite/sting location.

Struck by falling object

The injured was holding an 11' timber while another employee was getting ready to place the wedges to secure it. A piece of roof rock fell striking the injured across his forearms, and a piece struck him in the mouth causing a laceration to his upper lip that required 6 sutures to close.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall at S.S. 8+10, Entry #4 (belt line) of the 5th Southwest. The fall measured 20' X 19' X 8' and was bolted with 8' point anchor bolts. The area was developed on 5/1/2007. The fall will be cleaned up, and the area re-supported.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall at S.S. 8+70 entry #4 (belt) on the 5th Southwest. The fall measured 20' X 19' X 8'. The area was developed on 5/1/2007 with 8' point anchor bolts installed. The fall will be cleaned up.

Struck by falling object

The injured employee stepped out from under the canopy of a Fletcher RRII bolter to go to the back of the machine to get some supplies when he was struck by a piece of roof coal measuring 21"" X 15"" X 5"". The impact drove his hard hat onto his safety glasses causing a laceration to the bridge and left side of his nose that required 12 sutures to close.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall at S.S. 70+30, entry #2, of the 3rd Main Northwest. The fall measured 40' X 30' X 8', and was discovered on the weekley exam. The area was developed on 12/15/2006, 8' point anchors. This fall will be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

On 9/19/2007 a roof fall was discovered at S.S. 6+40 of Entry #1 of the Main North. The fall measured 40' X 18.5' X 8'. The area was developed on 12/16/2001, with 5' point anchor, and (2) 12' point anchor bolts used as support. This fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at S.S. 1+50 of the 1st East Panel, off the 1st South Main. The fall measured 30' X 19.5' X 6', and occured in a 4 way intersection. The fall will not be cleaned up. The area was developed on 7/10/2007, and bolted with 6' fully grouted bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 1st East Panel, Entry #7, S.S. 2+10. The fall measured 70' X 20' X 6'. The fall will be cleaned up. 6' fully grouted bolts was used when the area was developed around 7/11/2007.

Accident type, without injuries

At 12:15 PM a roof fall was discovered at S.S. 56+30, Entry #6 on the 3rd MNW. The fall measured 80' X 19' X 7', the area was developed around 10/31/2006, and 6' fully grouted bolts were used. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men and no injuries or property damage were reported.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine experienced a roof fall at S.S. 1+50, entry #6 of the 1st East Panel, off the 1st North Panel. The fall measured 40' X 19.5' X 7', and occurred in a 4 way intersection. Fully grouted 6' roof bolts had been used as roof support, the area was developed on 7/6/2007.

Struck by falling object

The injured was loading bolting supplies onto the back of the #4 Fletcher bolter; he had bent down to pick up a bundle of resin when a slab of roof rock measuring 5' X 3' X 3"" fell from the roof striking him on the back of the head and neck. He was transported to local E.R. where all x-rays and cat scan were negative and he was diagnosed with a neck strain.

Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 8/21/2007 during the Weekly exam. The fall occurred at S.S. 12+00 in the 5th South return, Entry #1. The fall measured 60' X 18.5' X 8'.

Accident type, without injuries

On 8/21/2007 a roof fall was discovered by an examiner conducting his weekly exam. The fall occurred at S.S. 13+90 to 16+00 in entry #1, of the 5th Southwest. The fall measured 210' X 20' X 10'.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a roof fall on Unit #1 (MMU 001) at 37+45 in entry #2. The fall was immediately reported to the MSHA 800# as required. The fall measured 40'L X 17.5'W X 8'high. A verbal 104(k) was issued over the phone from a representative of District #8.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was cleaning/shoveling on the 3rd Main Northeast beltline. The material was wet and muddy with coal fines and chunks of coal in it . As he was shoveling, he said he suddenly had a pain in his right side, that radiated to his groin area. He was diagnosed with a groin strain.

Accident type, without injuries

On 7/25/2007 at 11:35 am, the mine experienced a roof fall on the 3rd main Northwest at S.S. 54+60, including the 54+60 crosscut. The Secondary escapeway (haul road) was rerouted to an adjacent entry to allow the travel of men.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine examiner located a roof fall located outby the #1 Seal of the 1st Southwest seals, off of the 2nd Main Northwest. Instructions from Distrct #8 is to monitor the area near the seals hourly until the fall can be cleaned to check the condition of the seal. Approaches to the area will be resupported with 12' bolts and cable bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

MMU-001 experienced an unintentional roof fall at S.S. 29+05, entry #0. 103(k) issued, and modified to allow additional roof support to be completed.

Struck against stationary object

The injured was in the process of retrieving a B.O. Getman tractor out of the slope. In the process, the tractor started sliding and struck the arches in the slope causing an avulsion to the back of his head.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was shoveling section belt tail and sustained a hernia.

Fall from machine

The injured was exiting the #7 Stamler coal hauler that he was operating, and his CSE SR-100 rescuer caught on the side of the car causing him to fall to the mine floor. He tried catching himself using his right arm/hand, which caused him to injure his right shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was using a standard utility knife to cut a piece of mine belt. The injured employee was using both hands pulling the utility knife towards himself, when it slipped out of the cut and lacerated his right leg just above his knee. The laceration was approximately 3/4"" long. He received 4 staples to close the wound.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine experienced an unintentional roof fall at S.S. 65+40 of the 3rd Main Northwest. The Secondary escapeway(haul road), has been re-routed to an adjacent entry to allow the travel of men.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was roof bolting in #2R at 00+60 crosscut on Unit #1. IE had sudden onset of pain just above left hip bone. IE asked to be taken out of mine and sent to Emergency Dept to be seen by a doctor. IE was taken to Provenas' Emergency Department, and diagnosed with a hernia.

Accident type, without injuries

The mine experienced an unintentional roof fall on the MMU 001 working section, at S.S. 22+80, entry #2 of the 2ndNorthwest Panel. A 103(k) was issued at 2:00am.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was installing 6' resin bolts in the face of Entry #6, on Unit #2. While trying to install the bolt he he felt some discomfort in his left shoulder. At 6:45 he requested to seek medical attention. He was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain. The mine was unable to meet his restrictions.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was attempting to sand paint off of the new 7/8"" drill steels that he had taken underground. He placed a piece of emery cloth in his leather gloved hand, and placed the drill steel in his drill pot, placed his hand around the drill steel and became entangled. His glove was ripped from his left hand, he sustained compound fractures to his left ulna and radius.

Struck by falling object

The injured employee was walking past the corner of a pillar that had a slip running across the corner of it. As he walked by a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the employee knocking him to the ground; a second piece of rock fell striking the back of his left ankle. Diagnosed with tear to his ligaments in ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

Encountered fall of roof at Station 10+50, Entry #3 (Haul Road), on the Main Northwest. The fall measures 17.5' x 50' x 12' thick. Secondary escapeway has been routed to Entry #4.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was digging a hitch in rib, soreness started developing & swelling.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured employee was installing 6' fully grouted bolts; in an effort to lift the bolt onto his drill pot he felt a pinch in his lower abdomen. He was diagnosed with a hernia that will be surgically repaired.

2006 · 25 incidents

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

Injured worker was helping put subbase beams together and placed his hand to where his thumb was between two beams.

Accident type, without injuries

Discovered a roof fall at station 6+40 of entry #2 of the 1st N.W. Panel off the 3rd N.E. Main-Unit #1. The fall measured 120'long X 18'8""wide X 6'-8'thick.

Accident type, without injuries

At approx 12:10 am on 12/1/2006, a fall was discovered in 0 entry at station 52 + 10 of the 3rd main northwest. No injuries or property damage and no impairment to ventilation.

Accident type, without injuries

On 11/28/2006 at 3:00 am we incurred a roof fall at 1 + 80 cross cut of #6 entry of the 3rd SW panel off the 3rd MNW in unit #2 (MMU 002-0). The roof fall measured 40'L x 19'W x 12' thick. The fall involved unit scoop #3 being covered from the battery end to the cab of the scoop. The scoop was unattended at the time of the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

On 11/27/2006 we incurred a roof fall at 56+30 x-cut of #5 entry on the 3rd M.N.W. The fall measured 40' x 19.5' x 7'. The area was developed around 11/6/2006. The fall was called in 11/27/2006.

Accident type, without injuries

On 11/13/2006 a roof fall was discovered at Station 54+90 intersection of the #0 entry, of the 3rd M.N.W. The fall measured 50' x 19.5' x 7', the area was developed on 11/6/2006. The fall was called in on 11/14/2006.

Accident type, without injuries

On 11/13/2006 at 8:30 AM a roof fall was discovered at 54+90 x-cut of #5 entry, of the 3rd M.N.W. The fall measured 12' x 18' x 6'. The area of the fall was developed on 11/6/2006. Called in on 11/14/2006.

Accident type, without injuries

On 11/13/2006 a roof fall was discovered at station 56+30 x-cut of #0 entry of the 3rd M.N.W. The fall was called in 11/14/2006. This area was developed on 11/9/2006. The fall measured 18' 18' x 8'.

Accident type, without injuries

At approx 3:15 am on 11/9/06 a roof fall occurred at station 7 + 70 crosscut on the 2 mwm at #1 entry.

Accident type, without injuries

At approx. 10:00 pm on 11/2/06 a roof fall occurred at station 44+60 crosscut on the 3rd Main Northwest between entries #3 and #4. The fall involved the beltline in #4 entry.

Accident type, without injuries

Station 18 & 60, #4 entry in 2nd s.w. submain faces, in return.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/26/06 EE reported that his back was continuing to give him problems. He was not clear what he had done to it. After being evaluated, an MRI was conducted on 11/9/06 and he was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. On 4/11/07 back surgery was performed. Documents to support degenerative disc disease attached.

Struck by falling object

While setting up to cut the straight of #3 entry at 17+40, the miner operator backed the miner out to sight it in when a rock measuring 2'x1'x4"" fell from the roof striking the back of his left hand which was on the remote box for the miner (the rock also broke the box's handle). Initial x-ray indicated bruising only; follow-up determined that a bone in the wrist was fractured.

Accident type, without injuries

2nd southwest, station 16+20 crosscut between entry #4.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at station 2+60 #5 entry of southeast panel off the southwest sub-main.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured at station 19+25, entry #1, Main Northwest. The fall measured 25' long x 17.5"" wide x 12' thick.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured at 42+00, entry #2 of the 3rd main northwest. The fall measured 19.5'wide x 60'long x 9'thick.

Struck by falling object

After changing oil in the feeded the EE was reinstalling a cover on the side of the machine. One bolt had been installed and he was preparing to insert the second bolt when the cover fell off striking him on the left foot.

Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a coal hauler when he ran over a rock. This caused him to strike his head on the machine canopy. Later in the shift his back began to hurt.

Struck against stationary object

EE was moving a hydraulic cylinder in the ware- house when he struck his elbow on an upright shelf brace.

Struck by falling object

The employee was roof bolting at the time of the accident. The roof bolter had been advanced to the next row to be installed. While the ATRS was being set the injured stepped up to the operator's drill station. When the center support of the ATRS contacted the mine roof a rock was dislodged that struck the employee on the left leg as it fell to the ground.

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

Employee was helping the miner operator change bits on the machine when the accident took place. While holding a bit in his right hand he used both hands to pull the miner head downward. In the motion of moving the head his right middle finger met with a stationary part of the head. The result, despite wearing full-fingered gloves, was a smashed and lacerated finger.

Struck by falling object

The injured was operating the continuous miner in #6 left when a large piece of rock fell onto the mach. He then turned to run and was struck by a second piece of rock that fell from between the last two rows of bolts. Rock was 75""long by 52""wide by 6""thick. Taken to hospital, being treated for fractures to right leg, left ankle and pelvis.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was assisting a crew of repair personel changing out the rear end of a battery scoop. When the pry bar that he was using to align the rar end slipped, he fell to the ground and his right foot was caught between the differential and the battery lift arm.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in Entry #4 of the 1st s.w. panel @ s.s. @ + 00. The fall measured 45' long x 19' wide x 10' thick.

2005 · 31 incidents

Struck by falling object

Rock fell and pushed hard hat into right eye brow cutting his face.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING DOWN A LOOSE COAL OVERHANG WHEN A ROCK MEASURING 7' LONG X 3' WIDE X 8"" THICK BECAME DISLODGED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR. WHEN THE ROCK FELL IT CAUGHT THE PRY BAR AND DROVE IT TO THE GROUND CAUSING THE END HE WAS HOLDING TO STRIKE HIS LEFT THIGH. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO ADVANCE THE BOLTER TO THE NEXT ROW WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND NECK.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading supplies on the bolter. A rock fell & struck him. His foot was between two boards on a pallet. The rock made him fall and his foot couldn't move. It looked as though he broke his foot. The rock was 5' x 3' x 6"".

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING A RIGHT TURN IN ENTRY #2, OPERATING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOLTER. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK THE DRILL CANOPY. BROKE IN HALF AND HALF THE ROCK STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in #2 entry of the 2nd nw panel at survey station. 6 + 60. The fall measured 30' long x 19' wide x 10' thick. The areas had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts.

Struck by falling object

AFTER BOLTING THE FACE OF NUMBER 6 ENTRY, TWO WORKERS WERE SITTING AT THE BACK OF THE ROOF BOLTER WAITING FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER TO FINISH CUTTING #5 LEFT. A ROCK MEASURING 12' X 3.5' X O"" TO 7"" THICK FELL AND BROKE OVER THE TRAM CANOPY OF THE MACHINE. ONE OF THE PIECES STRUCK EE ON THE SHIN CAUSING A LACERATION AND PARTIAL AVULSION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY OF THE MAIN NORTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 17 + 30. THE FALL MEASURED 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the 2nd main north west at survey station 40 + 60. The fall measured 25 ft long x 18 1/2 inch wide x 9 ft thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED BETWEEN #4 & #5 ENTRY OF THE 2ND MAIN NORTH WEST AT SURVEY STATION 39490. THE FALL MEASURED 70'LX 19'WX 6' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS & A 9' DOUBLE LOCKS

Struck by falling object

Employee was in the process of changing a ramcar battery when a rock fell from between the roof bolts and struck her on the back of the neck.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS MARKING UP CHAIN HANGERS & TRIPPED OVER A HOLLOW BLOCK, FELL TO THE GROUND AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND ON ANOTHER HOLLOW BLOCK.

Struck by falling object

EE was walking thru the second open cross-cut when a rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the left foot.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was installing chain hangers in low top. He was trying to push a roofbolt up through the resin cartridge when he suffered a ruptured hernia.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS PRYING DOWN LOOSE ROOF ROCK, WHEN THE ROCK BROKE LOOSE, A PIECE STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD, SHOULDER AND FOOT

Struck against stationary object

Employee was entering the heavy media sump through the inspection door. When he put his right hand against the lining of the sump he contacted a sharp steel lip. He has a laceration on his right palm proximal to the lesser pinky finger.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN ENTRY #1 OF THE 1ST S.E. PANEL AT SURVEY STATION 13 + 30. THE FALL MEASURED 60' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 6' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOTLS. ALL APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in entry #6 3rd s.w. panela @ 15 + 60. The fall measured 20' long x 18.5' wide x 6' thick. the area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts. all approaches have been timbered.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in entry 4-5 of the 2nd MNE at survey station 13 & 30. The fall measured 30' long by 18.75' wide by 8' thick. The area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and 9' double locks. The approaches have been timbered.

Accident type, without injuries

(2ND OF 2 ROOF FALLS THIS DATE.) A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #6 ENTRY OF 3RD S.W. AT SURVEY STATION 15+00. FALL MEASURED 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 12' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the 2nd MNE submain at survey station 33 & 60 between #3 and #4 entry, measuring 35' long by 18.5' wide by 9' thick. Area had been supported with 6' fully grouted and 9' double locks.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at survey station 42+00. The fal measured 15' long x 18' wide x 9' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted and 9' double lock bolts. All approaches have been timbered off.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE RETURN BOLTER IN UNIT#1. EE WAS INSTALLING HIS 2ND BOLT IN THE 1ST ROW OF CUT IN #1 ENTRY. EE STATED THAT A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE OVER HIS CANOPY & ROCK FELL VERTICALLY OFF THE EDGE OF HIS CANOPY AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT COLLARBONE. EE HAD SWELLING & TENDERNESS. ICE PACKS WERE APPLIED. ROCK WAS APPROX 8""X1""X2"" THICK.

Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a rock fracturing his right clavicle. This will result in lost work days.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #2 ENTRY OF THE MAIN NORTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 4+50. THE FALL MEASURED 40' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at #28 x-cut of the Main Northwest in Entry #3. The fall measured 17' long x 17' wide x 12' thick. This area had been supported with 8' fully grouted resin bolts and 12' double locks. All approaches have been timbered.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hit with rock in right shoulder.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in #5 entry of the main south east at survey station 18 and 90. The fall measured 30' long by 19' wide by 10' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and 9' double locks. All approaches have been timbered.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED BETWEEN #2 + #3 ENTRY OF THE 2ND MINE @ SURVEY STATION 20 + 30. THE FALL MEASURED 45' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS AND 9' DOUBLE LOCKS. ALL APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the 2nd main northeast at survey station 22+60 to 22+80. The fall measured 80' long x 18.5' wide x 10' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and 9' double locks. All approaches to this area have been timbered off.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in #3 entry of the 2nd main north east at survey station 0 + 00. The fall measured 25' long by 18' wide by 9' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted and 9' double lock bolts. All approaches to this area have been timbered off.

2004 · 46 incidents

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING HIS FOOT TO GUIDE THE BELT SHEAVE ROPE ONTO A BOTTOM ROLLER WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ROPE. THIS CAUSED A FRACTURE OF THE LOWER LEG. THIS RESULTED IN LOST WORK DAYS.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the right elbow by a rock falling from the mine roof. This resulted in a fracture of the right forearm and lost workdays.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in #1 entry of the 2nd mine at survey station 41+50. The fall measured 110' long x 18' wide x 9' thick. The area had been supported with 6' grouted and 9' double lock bolts. All approaches to this area have been timbered off.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was loading the roof bolter when he stepped on a rock causing him to twist his back. He has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain that has resulted in lost days.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred between #3 and #4 entry of the 2nd MNE at survey station 1 and 40. The fall measured 40' long by 18' wide by 10' thick. This area had been bolted with 9' double lock and 6' fully grouted resin bolts. All approaches have been timbered.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in #5 entry of the 2nd M.N.E at survey station 4 and 20. The fall measured 40' long 20' wide and 10' thick. The area had been supported with 9' double locks and 6' fully grouted resin bolts. All approaches have been timbered or long bolted.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was struck in the mouth by a roof mat as he was placing the mat onto the mat holder. This resulted in a broken tooth and a small cut on his lower lip.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN #3 AND #4 ENTRIES OF THE MAIN NORTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 8 + 70. THE FALL MEASURED 50' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 7' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCK AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. AREA IS TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #5 ENTRY OF THE MAIN SOUTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 24+60. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

OCCURED ON #2 UNIT ROOM #6 SURVEY STATION 1 + 20 RETURN ROOMS. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 19' WIDE X 6 ' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH A 6' FULLY GROUNDED RESIN BOLT. ALL APPROACHES TO THE AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #1 ENTRY OF THE MAIN SOUTH EAST @ SURVEY STATION 7 + 70. THE FALL MEASURED 90' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' BOUBLE LOCK AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #2 OF THE 2ND N.E. MAINS @ SURVEY STATION 21 + 00. THE FALL MEASURED 70' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the 2nd N.E. Main between #5 and #6 entries at survey station 4 and 20. The fall measured 40' long by 18.5' wide by 8' thick. This area had been supported with 9' double locks and 6; fully grouted resin bolts. All approaches will be timbered off.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured between entries 4 and 5 of the 2nd North East at survey station 00. The fall measured 40' long by 18' wide by 9' thick. This area had been supported with 9' double locks and 6' fully grouted resin bolts. All approaches will be timbered.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #2 MAIN SOUTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 5+60. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESINS BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA WILL BE TIMBERED.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the 2nd N.E. mains at survey station 12+60. The fall measured 140' long x 19' wide x 9"" thick. This area had been bolted with 6' fully grouted and 9' double lock bolts. All approaches will be timbered.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A ROCK BROKE AND SMASHED HIS FOOT RESULTING IN LOST WORK DAYS.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING A SPRING METAL USED TO HOLD ROOF MATS. WHEN HE REACHED FOR THE SPRING METAL IT POPPED LOOSE AND PINCHED OFF THE SKIN ON THE END OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER. THIS RESULTED IN LOST WORKDAYS.

Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 16' ROOF MAT WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the main north east at survey station 4+90 to 5+60. The fall masured 120' long x 18.5' wide x 9' thick. The area had been bolted with 9' double locks and 6' fully grouted bolts. All approaches have been timbered off.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE # 2 ENTRY OF THE 1ST E. MAINS @ SURVEY STATION 17 + 50. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEENBOLTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the first S.E. mains at survey station 17 and 50. The fall measured 60' long by 18.5' wide by 9' thick. This area had been supported with 9' double locks and 6' fully grouted bolts. All approaches will be timbered off.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE 1ST S.E.MAINS FROM ENTRY 0 TO ENTRY 1@ SURVEY STATION 27+50. THE FALL MEASURED 90'LONG X 18.5'WIDE X 9'THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9'DOUBLELOCK & 6'FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #1 OF THE SOUTH EAST MAINS @ SURVEY STATION 22+40. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 19' WIDE X 10' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping hang miner cable when his back started getting sore. He was diagnosed with a lower back strain resulting in lost work days.

Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a piece of roof rock causing an abrasion on the back of his neck. His doctor placed him on restricted duty for a few days.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE 1ST N.E.PANEL IN ROOM #6, FROM STATION 1+20 TO 1+80. LENGTH OF THE FALL WAS 90'X 18'WIDE X 7'THICK.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the main southeast in entry #6 at station number 10 and 50. Fall was 20' long, 18' wide and 7-8' thick.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured on unit 002 of the south west submain in entry #3 and survey station 00 & 0. the fall measured 20' long x 30' wide x 10' thick. this area had been bolted with 9' double lock and 6' fully grouted bolts. clean up will comply with 75. 212 cfr

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE MAIN SOUTH WEST HAUL ROAD BETWEEN #3 & #4 ENTRY, AT STATION 23 & 30.

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON MMU-002 UNIT AT STATION 26 + 30 TO 26 + 90. FALL WAS APPROX. 60' LONG, 18' WIDE, AND 9' HIGH, IN #2 ENTRY. 1ST S.E. MAINS.

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON MMU-002 UNIT FROM STATION 26 + 10 TO 26 + 70 IN #6 ENTRY. FALL WAS APPROX. 60' LONG, 18' WIDE, AND 9' HIGH. 1ST S.E. MAINS.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Man was sliding metal straps onto roof bolter. The strap struck a piece of metal and stopped suddenly causing a laceration.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING. TOP PORTION OF A TWO-PIECE DRILL STEEL GOT STUCK IN THE MINE ROOF. THIS DRILL STEEL UNEXPECTANTLY FELL OUT OF THE DRILL HOLE, STRIKING EE ON THE HAND.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #2 OF THE 1ST SW PANEL BETWEEN SURVEY STATIONS 7+20 & 8+40. THE FALL MEASURED 70'LONG X 18.5'WIDE X 8'THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' & 8; FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPROACHED TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS PULLING DOWN LOOSE ROCK. THE ROCK FELL & SMASHED HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST HIS COAL HAULER. THIS RESULTED IN LOST WORK DAYS.

No Value Found

EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN THE COAL HAULER HE WAS WALKING PAST WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER COAL HAULER PINCHING HIM AGAINST THE RIB. HE SUFFERED A FRACTURED LEFT ARM RESULTING IN LOST WORK DAYS.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE S.W. PANEL BETWEEN ENTRIES 3 & 4 AND SURVEY STATION 6+60. THE FALL MEASURED 40'L X 19'W X 9'THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6'X8' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPRO ACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1ST S.W. PANEL UNIT #1 IN ENTRY #2 @ SURVEY STATION 15+60. THE FALL MEASURED 50' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 8' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS WITH STRAPS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN BOLTED WITH 8' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS WITH STRAPS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK ON BACK OF HEAD WITH LOOSE ROOF ROCK CAUSING A UPPER THORASIC STRAIN RESULTING IN LOST WORK DAYS.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ROOM #4 RETURN ROOMS 1STS.W. PANEL SURVEY STATION 0 AND 60 TO 1 AND 20. THE FALL MEASURED 90' LONG BY 19' WIDE BY 8' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT 1 1ST S.W. PANEL IN ENTRY #5 @ SURVEY STATION 12+60. THE FALL MEASURED 50' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' & 8' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS . ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

Struck against stationary object

EE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND SPRAINED HIS KNEE RESULTING IN LOST WORK DAYS.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN UNIT 1 1ST S.W. PANEL RETURN ROOMS ROOM #6 @ 1+80 - 2+40. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 18' WIDE X 8' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. AL L APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OF F.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN UNIT #2 S.E. PANEL ENTRY #3 AT SURVEY STATION 13+80. THE FALL MEASURED 100'LONG X 18.5'WIDE X 9-10'THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9'DOUBLELOCK + 6'FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #2 OF THE MAIN SOUTHWEST AT SURVEY STATION 14 + 70. THE FALL MEASURED 60'LONG X 18'WIDE X 10'THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

2003 · 22 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON UNIT #2 SE PANEL AT SURVEY STATION 25 & 50 BETWEEN ENTRIES 5 & 6. THE FALL MEASURED 50' L X 15' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9 ' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREAHAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT 25E PANEL IN ENTRY #3 SURVEY STATION 16 & 80. THE FALL MEASURED 25' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPOSTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS AND 6' FULL Y GROUTED BOLTS ALL APPRACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT 2 SE PANEL, ENTRY #7 AT SURVEY STATION 22 AND 20. THE FALL MEASURED 60' LONG BY 19' WIDE BY 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9' DOUBLELOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREAHAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT #4, ENTRY #4 @ SURVEY STATION 9+80. THE FALL MEASURED 56' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 10' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. AL L APPROACHES TO THE AREA ARE BEING TIMBERED OFF OR LONG BOLTED.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SOUTH WEST MAINS AT SURVEY STATION 14+70 BETWEEN #3 & #4 ENTRIES. THE FALL MEASURED 40' LONG X 15' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY-GROUTE D & 9' DOUBLE-LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DRAIN PLUGS FROM TRAM CASE OF A BATTERY COAL HAULER WHEN THE WRENCH BROKE CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND THAT REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON UNIT #1 NW MAINS IN ENTRY #2 FROM SURVEY STATION 11 & 90 TO 12 & 60. THE FALL MEASURED 90' LONG X 18'9"" WIDE X 10'-12' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GRO UTED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHED TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT 2 IN ENTRY #1 INTO OLD RETURN ROOMS. THE FALL MEASURED 300' LONG X 18 1/2' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 9'THICK. THIS AREA HA D BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SOUTHWEST MAINS ENTRY #3 @ SURVEY STATION 7+70. THE FALL MEASURED 60' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT #2 ENTRY #6 AT SURVEY STATION 13+50 - 14+20. THE FALL MEASURED 20' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOL TS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT #2 SE PANEL ENTRY #6 @ SURVEY STATION 7+80 TO 8+40. THE FALL MEASURED 40' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. THIS AREA WILL BE REHABILITATED.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT #1 NW MAINS ENTRY #2 @ SURVEY STATION 5 + 60. THE FALL MEASURED 70' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' HIGH. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GRATED & 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLT S. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON UNIT #2 SE PANEL ENTRY #3 SURVEY STATION 12 + 00. THE FALL MEASURED 25' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 8' HIGHG. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9"" DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN LOOSE ROOF FELL AND STRUCK HIS HARD HAT CAUSING LACERATIONS TO BOTH SIDES OF HIS HEAD.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON UNIT 2 ENTRY #5 SURVEY STATION 7 AND 80. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG BY 19' WIDE BY 9' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA ARE BEING TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN UNIT #2 SE PANEL ENTRY #1SURVEY STATION 9 AND 60. THE FALL MEASURED 100' LONG BY 19' WIDE BY 9' HIGH. THIS AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS . ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA ARE BEING TIMBEREDOFF.

No Value Found

EE WAS TIMERING WHEN A LOOSE ROOF ROCK SLID DOWNTHE TIMBER AND STRUCK EE IN THE NECK CAUSING A LACERATION

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SOUTH WEST MAINS FROM ENTRY #3 + 0 ENTRY #5 @ SURVEY STATION 25 + 40. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED AND 9' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. FALL MEASURED 150' L ONG, 18 1/2' WIDE, 8-9' HIGH. ALL APPROACHED HAVE BEEN TIMBERED.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1ST SE PANEL IN #7 ENTRY SS 9 + 00 TO 10 + 80. THE FALL MEASURED 150' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 8' DOUBLE LOCK & 6' FULLY GROUTED BOL TS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN MMU-0010, 2ND NW MAINS ENTRY O @ SURVEY STATION 2+10. THE FALL MEASURED 40'LONG X 10'WIDE X 6'HIGH. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9'DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS & 6'FULLY GROUTE D BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ROOM #7 S.E. PANEL RETURN ROOMS, SURVEY STATION 0 + 00 TO 0 + 80. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 18' WIDE X 8' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 8"" DOUBLE LOCK & 6' FU LLY GROUTED BOLTS. ALL APPROACHES TO THIS AREA HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAND DUSTING THE RIB OF A WORKING FACE AND GOT ROCK DUST IN HIS EYE. PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS WERE DISPENSED BY THE DOCTOR RESULTING IN A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT.