A shuttle car driver was tramming through a crosscut from Entry # 5 to Entry # 6. The car driver stopped spoke to the victim. The victim proceeded past the car, traveled through a curtain into the intersection of Entry # 6. The victim told the car driver he was clear. The car proceeded through the curtain and struck the victim between the shuttle car and the left rib.
Injured was operating a 777 end dump. EE was being loaded with a 992 loader. As the 992 loader operator dumped a load into the bed of the end dump the operator of the end dump was jarred. EE went to the Dr. on 8/4/2023 and was placed on restricted duty for a back strain.
Injured was using a cutting torch to cut loose a jack pipe. The jack pipe buckled and struck injured causing him to fall backwards and the torch he was holding fell on his thigh area causing 2nd degree burns.
Employee was traveling in a mantrip when he hit a block causing him to bounce around in mantrip. Employee sustained a fracture to his back and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on 2 South 2, Crosscut 16 between Entries 5 and 6. The roof fall measured approximately 40' in length, 18' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (8444691) was issued August 20, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was installing split steel and didn't know his glove was caught. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a fracture to his finger which requires surgery and will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on 2 North 1 Left Return, Crosscut 52 Entry 2. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 17' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (9033537) was issued June 24, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on Unit 4 (MMU 008), Crosscut 13 Entry 6-7. The roof fall measured approximately 50' in length, 18' in width, and 8-10' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (9033214) was issued June 15, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was using a utility knife and slipped cutting into his leg. Employee immediately went to Good Samaritan Hospital receiving sutures.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 3 North 3, Crosscut 26 Entry 5 Beltline. The roof fall measured approximately 48' in length, 18' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (8444663) was issued May 20, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was hammering to remove a bit from the No. 1 CM when a sliver came from the bit entering employees thumb. Employee went to hospital receiving sutures to his thumb.
Employee was working in water and grout from the drill hole. Employee sustained 3rd degree burns and remains off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was carrying a roller when he hit his finger against a timber requiring him to get sutures.
Employee was directing his co-workers when a band was cut holding the prop setters together and the props rolled onto employees foot. Employee sustained a fractured foot and returned to work on restricted duty the following work day.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 North 2, Crosscut 17 Secondary Escapeway. The roof fall measured approximately 10' in length, 15' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103(k) Order (8450330) was issued March 28, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was breaking a steel band when it sprung back cutting his arm. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.
Employee was in supply yard loading his equipment when he smashed his finger. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 4, Crosscut 52 Entry 5. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 17' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8450328) was issued March 19, 2014, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was reaching to pick something up when he cut his hand on slag. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.
Employee was working on a heater when he cut his finger on a piece of metal. Laceration required stitches and employee returned to work the following work day.
Employee was found in shuttle car unresponsive, co-workers performed first-aid, employee was pronounced dead by the coroner at 9:17 pm.
Employee was walking when he tripped and fell and felt a snap. Employee went to hospital with a broken leg and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was a passenger in a mantrip when it hit a hole causing the employee to strain his back.
Employee was on a hill when he slipped and came down on his leg wrong.
hand loading prop onto timber ride & smashed finger between props
Roof Bolter on Unit#5 was trammed up on the right foot of EE by another ee who was at the side tram controls. EE was leaning over the mid section of bolter on the right side of bolter. He was cleaning off space for some bolts and did not hear bolter start up due noise from forklift.
Employee was hanging curtain while a co-worker was striking pin steel against the bolter. Co-workers steel flew out of his hand striking employee in the face.
Employee was hanging cable when he strained his back.
Employee was pulling on a jumper cable when it smacked him in the mouth.
Was guiding steel into chuck. Misalignment occurred causing a springing action of steel. Tore a laceration into left hand.
Employee was driving a mantrip when the tire blew out causing the mantrip to abruptly stop into the arches. Employee struck the steering wheel with his safety glasses causing a laceration to his nose that required sutures.
Employee was operating the shuttle car as he was moving the curtain for better visibility his arm got caught cutting his arm which required sutures.
Employee was tramming the bolter when he lost his balance falling and trammed over his foot.
Employee was a passenger in mantrip traveling out when the trip hit the rib and smashed his finger.
Employee stepped between scoop bucket and rib as it turned it pinched his foot.
Employee was lifting a board when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment.
Employee was walking around the and stepped on a pile of loose material and felt a pop and a sharp pain in his foot.
Employee was operating the miner when he noticed a rock starting to fall. He tried to get out of the way when the rock struck his back. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital and was written off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was dismounting a ladder when he fell straining his back.
Employee was scaling the top when he noticed a rock falling landing on his hand. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital where he received sutures and returned to work his following shift.
Employee was a passenger in a mantrip when it hit the arches. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work his following shift with restricted duties.
Employee was driving mantrip went to apply brake and employee claims the pedal went to the floor causing the mantrip to hit the arches. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work his following shift with restricted duties.
Employee was lifting pie pans and when he went to turn he noticed his back hurting.
Employee was loading supplies from a pallet when the pallet fell landing on employee's foot. Employee started restricted duty September 13th.
Employee was maintaining the miner when he pulled off the rub rail dropping it on his foot. Employee went to hospital where he was written off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was removing a come-a-long from the bottom of a breaker plate. When he released tension from the plate it fell striking employees ear. Employee was immediately taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where he received sutures.
Employee was dragging a scrapper when it slipped out of her hand cutting her. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital receiving sutures.
Concrete block struck his knee when moving blocks. Resulting in deep bruising of knee.
Employee was pulling cable out of the way when he tripped and fell landing on his rescuer. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee is now having pain and is seeking medical treatment.
Employee was roof bolting when he felt pain shoot in his back. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee is now having pain and is seeking medical treatment.
Employee was cutting the at the end of the belting when his knife cut him across his leg. Employee immediately was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where he received sutures and returned to work his following shift.
Employee was dismounting a piece equipment when the cover to the engine compartment fell pinching his finger resulting in a laceration and a fracture. Employee immediately was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work the following day.
Employee was roof bolting when drill boom came in contact with his leg resulting in rolling his ankle. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was installing chain hangers when his finger was pinched between the chain hanger and a wrench. Employee went to Good Samaritan hospital were he received sutures in his finger.
Employee was prying down a rock when it fell striking his ankle. Employee went to Good Samaritan hospital sustaining an ankle sprain and will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was sitting when a rock fell and struck his neck/back. Went to doctor where he ordered him to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was operating the roof bolter when he placed his hand on the canopy then raised the boom smashing his hand between the roof and the canopy. He went to the hospital sustaining a fractured pinky.
Employee was looking in the motor compartment when the hood was not secured correctly falling on his hand. Employee immediately went to hospital sustaining a fractured hand.
Employee was driving a mantrip when he turned to look back and unintentionally decelerated, when this happened a mantrip following behind hit the back of employees ride jolting employees back. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee is now having pain and is seeking medical treatment.
Employee was pulling down a roof bolt and as he pulled down on the bolt his arm struck the plate resulting in a laceration. Employee went to hospital where he received sutures and returned to work his following shift.
Employee was installing roof bolts and as he was removing the drill steel rock fell hitting his canopy. A part of the rock that had fell broke off and flipped under the canopy striking his neck and back. Employee was immediately taken to hospital where he sustained contusions and abrasions.
Employee was repairing a piece of equipment when the planetary fell off the jack and hit his arm. Employee immediately went to Good Samaritan sustaining a dislocation to his hand and a laceration that required stitches to his finger. Employee will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 1, Entry 2 between Crosscut 42 and 43. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 18' in width, and 5 1/2' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448493), was issued April 23, 2013, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was handling the pinner steel when it fell striking his face. Employee went to hospital sustaining abrasions and a fractured nose.
Employee was shoveling coal onto the belt when he felt his shoulder pop. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee has now had to have surgery and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was lifting a cover when he felt a pop or grind followed by a sharp pain and burn sensation down his right arm. Doctor ordered on April 6th that he would undergo surgery on April 11th.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Unit 5 Entry 8 Crosscut 41. The roof fall measured approximately 18' in length, 17' in width, and 10' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448265), was issued March 22, 2013, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was lifting the miner cable and waterline by himself when he felt a pain shoot down his lower back and leg. Employee went to see a doctor the following Monday, March 18th, where he was placed on restricted duty for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was walking through the yard when he tripped on banding and fell striking his lip against a mandoor. Employee was taken to Good Samaritan sustaining a laceration to his lip that required stitches.
Employee was operating the roof bolter when a rock fell and hit his left shoulder. Employee went to Good Samaritan sustaining a shoulder sprain/strain and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was walking and struck his head against a curtain board. At the time of the incident employee just had a stiff neck and didn't take any medical treatment. Employee is now having pain in his neck seeking medical treatment.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2, Entry 1 Crosscut 83. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 18' in width, and 10' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448262), was issued March 7, 2013, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was constructing a brattice when he felt his back start to hurt, then told his foreman and on the ride out felt a sharp pain down his leg. Employee continued to work and reported his accident March 19th. Employee has been ordered as of April 5th to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 3 North 4 Return, Entry 2 Crosscut 79. The roof fall measured approximately 25' in length and 18' in width. A 103 (k) Order (8448260), was issued February 28, 2013, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was a passenger in a man trip traveling down the roadway when they hit a bump causing the employee to bounce and hit his head against the canopy. Employee went to the doctor sustaining a strain to his neck and the doctor ordered him to remain of work until the 27th.
Employee was lifting and pulling the pinner cable when he strained his right shoulder. Employee came back to work until the 25th. He then went to the doctor where he was placed on restricted duty for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was roof bolting when a rock fell and struck his back. Employee came out and went to emergency room where he sustained a deep contusion and possible nerve damage. Doctor ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 5D, Entries 5-6 Crosscut 2. The roof fall measured approximately 25' in length, 18' in width, and 5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448054), was issued January 22, 2013, by MSHA Inspector.
EE was cutting a zip tie used to hold a miner cable up above a drain in a concrete curb. A knife slipped off of the zip tie stabbing him in the lower left shin. This injury was on the surface. But I am turning it in since it happened at the underground mine.
Employee was walking in a crosscut when he tripped over a rock and fell to the ground. Employee complained of back pain but didn't received doctor's care. Employee was treated by the doctor on March 1, 2013 and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was communicating with the miner man and turned around to walk away and felt his knee pop. Employee was immediately taken to the hospital and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on Unit 1, Entry 5 Crosscut 18. The roof fall measured approximately 12' in length, 4' in width, and 10' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448240), was issued December 19, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Hauler batteries fell off edge of scoop bucket onto a timber, causing the end of the timber to come up and strike the victim in the chest. Victim was taken to the hospital and released with bruising and told to follow up with doctor.
Employee was a passenger in the mantrip and was traveling on the roadway and hit a bump. Employee bounced around and hit his head jamming his neck and back. Employee went to doctor and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was loading supplies for the bolter when a rock fell startling employee. He stumbled over supplies and fell, he tried to extended his arm trying to catch himself and felt crack or pop. Employee was taken to Good Samaritan, sustaining a fracture that has to be surgically repaired and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was roof bolting when a rock fell hitting his shoulder causing a laceration that required sutures. Employee went to doctor received sutures and returned to work the following day.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 1, Entries 4 to 5 Crosscut 36. The roof fall measured approximately 25' in length, 18' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8447945), was issued November 19, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was a passenger in a mantrip traveling out. While backing up the mantrip ran into rib and hit employees arm against the rib. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a contusion to his arm. Doctors ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Walking, carrying boards, stepped in hole, twisted ankle, ankle is sprained and muscles and ligaments pulled.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 North 1, Entry 2 Crosscut 21 thru 22. The roof fall measured approximately 80' in length, 17.5' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448216), was issued October 30, 2012 by MSHA Inspector, Glenn E. Fishback.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 1 Right Return, Entry 8 Crosscut 41 thru 42. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 17.5' in width, and 8' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8448217), was issued October 30, 2012, by MSHA Inspector, Glenn E. Fishback.
Employee was lifting a roller when he felt his back pop. Employee went to Hospital sustaining a strained back and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was grabbing bags of rock dust when he heard a ""POP"" in his shoulder. Employee went to Good Samaritan hospital sustaining a strained shoulder and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was repairing the skirt rubbers in the tail when he was cutting the skirt rubber he cut himself. Employee went to hospital where received sutures and then returned to work the following day.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1C, Entry 6 Crosscut 6. The roof fall measured approximately 25' in length, 18' in width, and 10' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8446937), was issued October 14, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was repairing equipment when the rub rail fell off the miner landing on his foot sustaining a strain/sprain and contusion. Employee immediately came out and went to Good Samaritan where they ordered him to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was reaching for materials in which were behind the curtain. While moving the curtain employee didn't realize there was a damaged pie pan on the machine in which cut his arm. Employee went to hospital sustaining a laceration to his arm that required sutures. Employee returned to work the following workday.
An unintentional ignition occurred on the number 1 Unit face, between Entries 4 and 5. A 103 (k) Order (8447221) was issued October 1, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was installing a roof bolt when he heard his elbow crack. Employee went to the doctor sustaining a strain/sprain to his arm and may need surgery and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was cutting a rock dust bag when the knife went through the material it slipped out of his hands and flew towards his body. Employee tried to catch the knife when he stabbed himself in the torso. Employee completed his shift then went to the doctor where he received stitches and returned to work the following day.
Employee was tightening bolts at the breaker return belt when his hand slipped off the wrench and the guard struck his hand sustaining a laceration. Employee immediately reported to Good Samaritan where he received sutures.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2 Return, Entry 1 between Crosscuts 86 thru 87. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 17' in width, and 4.5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8446917), was issued July 18, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Smashed finger while roof bolting
Employee was rolling up the curtain for the miner when he stepped in a hole rolling his ankle. Employee went to doctor where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Carrying a prop-setter with co-worker, co-worker dropped his end and EE said that it pulled a muscle in his back. He did not want treatment but that he wanted to go home for the day. He called after the holiday and said that his back still hurt so we sent him to the doctor.
An unintentional fire occurred at the Mine Rescue Building, the building was a complete loss. A 103 (k) Order (8442550), was issued by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was standing observing area when a rock fell striking his leg. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a contusion and was ordered to remain off work awaiting an MRI.
Employee was operating miner when a rock fell striking employees ankle. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a strain/sprain to his ankle and was ordered to remain off work until the 12th of June.
Employee was loading boards into scoop when a rock fell striking his neck and shoulder. Employee went to Good Samaritan sustaining an abrasion/contusion and was ordered to remain off work until the 4th of April.
Employee was operating miner, checking his sites before cutting when he was struck by a hauler amputating his leg. Co-workers applied tourniquet, treated for shock and cared for him while traveling out of the mine to the helicopter where he was flown to U of L for treatment.
Employee was walking when he tripped over a berm and cables falling to the ground. Employee was taken to Good Samaritan where they couldn't diagnose his condition of his ankle at the present time due to a pre-existing condition. Employee has to see specialist in Indianapolis and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was unclogging a dust hose when it came unclogged and the hose became uncontrollable with rock dust flying out striking employee. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining fractured ribs, employee returned to work the next day.
Employee was traveling on the road on the way in, when the man trip hit a bump and employee hit his head on the canopy. Employee thought he could work but came out before the end of shift wanting to go to the doctor. Employee sustained a neck strain/sprain and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was traveling in mantrip when it hit the rib and his knee hit the dashboard. Employee went to Gibson General hospital where they ordered him to remain off work until he was seen by an orthopedic surgeon. Employee will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was operating roof bolter when he was struck on the ankle by some rock. Employee went to Good Samaritan, sustaining a strain to his ankle, placed in a cast; he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2, between the Beltline and Intake Stopping Crosscut 99. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 18' in width, and 9' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8433781), was issued April 15, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was operating miner when he was struck on the knee by some rock. Employee went to Dr., sustaining a strain to his knee; he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was traveling on travelway when the mantrip hit a bump and employee struck his head against a roof bolt resulting in a laceration. Employee was seen by Good Samaritan Hospital and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 1, Entry 2 thru 3 Crosscut 52. The roof fall measured approximately 50' in length, 17' in width, and 5.5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8441324), was issued April 3, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 North 2, Entry 7 thru 8 Crosscut 17. The roof fall measured approximately 70' in length, 6-18' in width, and 5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8440972), was issued March 30, 2012, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was walking back to equipment when hauler approached intersection slidding in the mud and hitting the scoop inwhich struck employee into rib pinning him between canopy and rib. Employee was Lifeflighted to Deaconess Downtown; treated for a fractured pelvis and shoulder, ruptured ear drum and artery. Employee will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 1, Entry 1 Crosscut 9 thru 10. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 17' in width, and 6' in thickness.
Employee was operating the roof bolter installing a roof bolt when the steel flexed while starting a hole and struck his hand. Employee went to hospital and was order to stay off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was operating Miner #9 and started to cut the corner and hit a roof bolt with the head of the miner. Part of the bolt flew off and hit him in the nose resulting in a laceration requiring stitches.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 3 Return, Entry 9 Crosscut 16. The roof fall measured approximately 17' in length, 17' in width, and 10' in thickness.
Employee was lifting and handling supplies (Cable Bolts) to the bolters when he pulled his back. He went to Gibson General, then went to Dr. in which ordered him to stay off work for the rest of the week.
Employee was installing rub rail on the miner; rub rail fell off onto employees left foot. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was operating a roof bolter when the pinner steel broke and struck him in the mouth. Employee immediately came out and went to Vincennes Hospital, sustaining a laceration that required 3 stitches. Employee returned to work the following workday.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 3 Return, Entry 7 Crosscut 180. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 17' in width, and 10'-12' in thickness.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 3, between Entries 5-6 Crosscut 179. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 17' in width, and 7'-8' in thickness.
Employee was lifting/handling the lid on a piece of equipment when his hand slipped pinching his finger. Employee immediately came out and went to Good Samaritan Hospital, sustaining a fracture and laceration. Employee reported back to work next scheduled day of work.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 3, between Entries 5-6 Crosscut 17. The roof fall measured approximately 40' in length, 17'-18' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8437763), was issued December 13, 2011, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was splicing a belt with an utility knife and cut finger, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. Employee was taken to Gibson General Hospital where he received sutures.
Employee was in confined area removing stacked cribs when he was struck by crib blocks that fell from the tailpiece. Employee immediately came out and was seen by doctor sustaining a contusion to his leg. Employee was ordered from doctor to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was operating a roof bolter when a rock fell pinching his finger between the machine and a rock. Employee immediately came out and went to Washington Hospital, sustaining a fracture and laceration. Employee will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was splicing a belt with an utility knife and cut arm, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. Employee was taken to Gibson General Hospital where he received sutures.
Employee removed hard hat and walked into a roof bolt, resulting in a laceration to his head. Employee came out from underground and went to doctor, where he received staples and then was released back to work. Employee still complained of pain, went to Comp Center the next day where he was seen by a different doctor and ordered to stay off work until next visit on October 14th.
Employee was shoveling at the beltline when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on his head. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was walking alone, back to the beltline to continue splicing when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on his head. No visible signs of injury but complained of pain through neck, back and feet. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER. Employee was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was alone, switching rides when he stepped out of mantrip and his back ""Popped"". Employee worked the rest of shift, didn't report accident to foreman and worked the next couple days. Employee called in on the 13th and reported accident and came in on the 14th to file report. Went to Dr. where he was ordered to stay off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was handling 50 lbs. bags of dust; while tossing those bags he strain/sprained his shoulder. Employee was taken to the doctor and was ordered from the doctor to remain off work. Employee needs surgery and will remain off work on Workman's Comp for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was lifting and handling supplies and strained/sprained his back. Employee will be off work on doctors orders for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Unit 4, 1 North Main West Right Return, Entry 9 Crosscut 51. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 18' in width, and 10' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8437817), was issued September 02, 2011, by MSHA Inspector.
Employee and coworker was lifting handling an I Beam when he strained/sprained his pelvis. Employee went to a doctor in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee had surgery on September 08, 2011, in which at that time became a reportable accident and will be off on Workman' s Comp for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was loading supplies when a stack roof bolts rolled falling onto employees left leg. Injuries resulted in a fracture to his ankle which required surgery. He will be off work for approximately 6-8 weeks.
Employee was constructing on the beltline in a flooded area where water got into his boot. The water had a chemical substance in it that didn't react well with his skin resulting in 2nd degree burns. Employee worked throughout his shift and went to Good Samaritan on the 25th, employee will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was lifting a timber when he felt his back go out straining/spraining his back. Employee was transported to hospital and now under doctors care remaining off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was installing guarding and while cutting thru the guarding the knife slipped. Injuries resulted in a laceration to his hand which required sutures.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2 Right Return between Entries 10 and 11, Crosscut 82. The roof fall measured approximately 55' in length, 18' in width, and 7' in thickness.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 2 Main West 1 Entry 8 Crosscut 93. The roof fall measured approximately in 45' length, 18' in width, and 12' in thickness.
Employee was constructing a stopping when he tripped and fell hitting his lower back on a half block. Employees SCSR was located on his lower back in which is where his pain originated. Employee finished his shift then went to Good Samaritan in Vincennes, Indiana where the doctor ordered him to stay off work for an uncertain period of time.
Employee was reclaiming curtains and picking up trash in the left side Entry 2 when a loose rock fell from the top striking the employee's arm. Injuries resulted as an abrasion and strain/sprain to his left arm. Employee will remain off work until released by the doctor on June 06, 2011.
Employee was operating the #3 Fletcher Roof Bolter (Double Boom); while attempting to dislodge steel from drill chuck he missed the steel and struck the drill chuck with his claw hammer causing a piece of steel to fly up striking his eye. Injuries resulted in a laceration to his eye which lead to surgery and will be off work on Workmans Comp for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 South 1 Entry 6, Crosscut 10. The roof fall measured approximately 40' in length, 18' in width, and 7'-8' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8434030), was issued May 11, 2011, by MSHA Inspector, Phillip D. Herndon.
Employee was attempting to close the outby set of doors. The inby set and one of the outby doors were already closed and was closing the second door when his hand was smashed between the outby set of doors. Injuries resulted in lacerations and fractures to his hand.
Employee was lifting a solid concrete block out of the mud when he strained/sprained his lower back.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North Main West 1, Entry 7, Crosscut 103 Last Open Crosscut. The roof fall measured approximately 30'-35' in length, 22' in width, and 8'-10' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8433535), was issued May 05, 2011, by MSHA Inspector
Employee was repairing the FSH2 Dozer using a sledge hammer to remove a pin on the track pads. Employee was striking down when his hand slipped which caused him to miss the pin and smash his finger resulting in a laceration.
EE was stepping over car cable with cable under his foot to pick up curtain when equipment was energized and cable reel came on. EE was thrown from equipment, resulting in a dislocation to his right shoulder. EE has since then been referred to an Orthopedic Surgeon for possible surgery and will be off work on Workmans Comp for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Unit 4 Outby Feeder Right Return in the Entry 8, between Crosscuts 97 and 98. The roof fall measured approximately 80' in length, 18' in width, and 25' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8430282), was issued on April 28, 2011 by MSHA Inspector
Employee was handling a crib block when he smashed his finger between the crib block and the bolt resulting in a laceration to his left index finger. Employee will be off work for an uncertain period of time.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 1, Crosscut 43, between Entries 4 and 5. The roof fall measured approximately 25' in length, 17' in width, and 5' of thickness. A 103 (k) Order was issued March 29, 2011, by inspector.
Employee was stepping onto a crib when he twisted his right knee resulting in a torn meniscus. Employee will be off work for surgery and therapy for an uncertain period of time.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on Crosscut 4 Entry 10 3 North 2 Beltline Walkway. The roof fall measured approximately 15' in length, 15' in width, and 8' of thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8433153), was issued on March 16, 2011 by MSHA Inspector.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on Crosscut 69 Entry 6 Main West 1 Beltline. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 20' in width, and 7' of thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8433152), was issued on March 16, 2011 by MSHA Inspector.
Employee was taking a rock off of the miner when the rock smashed his finger in between the rock and the rib resulting in a fracture.
Employee was struck by a high line on his lower back, making him fall to the ground. Employee didn't complain of any severe back pain and was just treating it at home. The accident occurred on January 31, 2011, although he didn't go to the doctor the day of and wasn't taken off work until February 23, 2011 by doctors orders.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on Crosscut 93 Entry 2 towards Entry 3 35' Main West 2 Return. The roof fall measured approximately 55' in length, 17' in width, and 5' of thickness.
Employee was complaining of pain and popping in his shoulder. Continued to work until it kept getting worse and went to the doctor a week in half later. Is currently off of work under doctors orders.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on Cross-Cut 36 Entry 6 Main West 1 Secondary Escape way. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 18' in width, and 8' of thickness.
Employee was a passenger in a Genco mantrip, when traveling up the mine slope out of the mine, when they collided with another Genco mantrip. Employee was struck against an unknown object, resulting in a strain/sprain to his back. Employee went the next day to Dr. where he received treatment.
Employee was striking down on a 1"" bolt trying to dislodge another bolt using a 8lb. sledge hammer. The bolt he was trying to remove was a tank mounting bolt on the Pod Duster #2. When he swung down, his hand hit the side of the tank resulting in a fracture and laceration.
An Unplanned Roof Fall occurred on Cross-Cut 100 between Entry 7-8 Main West 2 Primary Escape way. The Roof Fall measured approximately 35' in length, 17' in width, and 5'-5 1/2' of thickness.
Employee was picking up trash from the beltline when a metal band came in contact with his forearm resulting in a laceration that required sutures to close.
Employee was unloading roof bolter plates and pins from the pallet when the metal banding came in contact with his forearm resulting in a laceration that required sutures to close. Employee completed his shift then went to doctor in Princeton, Indiana to receive sutures.
A roof fall was discovered in the Cross-Cut 12 between Entries 3 and 4 on the 1A Submain. The roof fall measures approximately 56' Long, 18' Wide, and 6' in Thickness.
Employee was unhooking a chain from a slinger duster when the chain came loose and struck the right index finger. The right index finger sustained a simple fracture.
Employee had just washed off dozer and was performing the required pre - operational check, and about to check the fire extinguisher when he slipped off of the equipment landing on his left wrist. Employee sustained an incomplete non - displaced fracture of the left radius.
A roof fall was discovered in the Main West #1 Main, return air course, in # 3 entry, at crosscut # 45. The roof fall measures approximately 20' long, 19' wide, and 8' thick.
A roof fall was discovered in the Main West #2 Mains, return air course, at 97 crosscut, between # 2 and # 3 entries. The roof fall measures approximately 30' long, 18' wide, and 6' thick.
A roof fall was discovered in the Main West 1, at 60 crosscut, between # 5 and # 6 entries. The fall measures approximately 40' long, 18' wide, and 6' thick.
Employee had soreness/aching in his shoulder from performing repetitive work. Had carpal tunnel surgery October 2010 hoping this would take care of the pain. Pain persisted and worsened by performing the same work, he reported back to doctor complaining of same pain. Doctor scheduled MRI January 2011, results show a tear in shoulder, scheduled surgery March 2011.
Employee was closing manually operated equipment doors by hand. Upon closing the first door, the second door closed on the left hand. The employee sustained an incomplete fracture of a bone in the left hand.
A roof fall was discovered in the 3 North 4 Mains at #84 crosscut, in the #7 entry. The roof fall measures approximately 30' long, 18' wide, and 7' thick.
Employee was scooping the faces when the scoop dropped off of a ledge and bottomed out. Employee jammed neck into the scoop canopy.
A roof fall was discovered in the Main West 1, at crosscut 66, between entries 6 and 7. The fall measures approximately 35' long, 18' wide, and 7' thick.
Employee stepped out of coal hauler onto uneven surface beared body weight onto legs. The tibia and fibula on the left leg both sustained simple fractures.
A roof fall occurred on # 4 unit, 4C Panel, # 24 crosscut, # 7 entry. The fall measures approximately, 30' long, 18' wide, and 8' thick.
A roof fall was discovered in the 3 North 4 return aircourse, # 3 entry, at # 80 crosscut. The fall measures approximately 25' long 18' wide, and 6' thick.
Employee was installing tie wire onto a roof bolt plate. Above the roof bolt plate was a damaged/sharp edged steel pie pan. As the employee tied the wire, his right index finger came into contact with the sharp steel resulting in a laceration that required four sutures to close.
A roof fall was discovered in the 3 North 4 Mains, 85 crosscut, in #8 entry. The roof fall measures approximately 20' long, 18' wide, and 6' thick.
Employee stepped out of the scoop and into a hole. Strained right Achilles Tendon.
A roof fall occurred in the Main West 1, at 47 crosscut, between # 4 & # 5 entries. The fall measures approximately 66' long, 18' wide, and 7.5' thick.
A roof fall occurred in the 4A Submains, crosscut #9, #3 entry. The fall measures approximately 20' long, 10' wide, and 5' thick. The roof fall covered belt structure on the 4A belt flite.
Employee was making up roof bolts at the Main West 1, 64 crosscut, between # 5 and 6 entries (outby), when draw rock fell from between pattern bolts striking employee. The rock measured approximately 7' long, 2.5' wide and 6"" to 8"" thick. Employee sustained a fractured left forearm, and a torn right patella tendon.
A roof fall was discovered in the Main West # 2 return aircourses, at # 83 crosscut, between # 2 and # 3 entries. The fall measures approximately 35' long, 18' wide, and 8' thick.
A roof fall was discovered in the 2 West 2 Mains, # 4 entry, at # 87 crosscut. The fall measures approximately 30' long, 17' wide, and 6' thick.
A continuation of a roof fall was discovered in the 2 West 4 Mains, # 7 entry, at # 42 crosscut. The fall measures approximately 30' long, 17' wide, and 8' thick.
Employee was roof bolting when he drilled a crooked hole into very hard roof strata. When the drill pot was lowered, the steel snapped back and struck the employees right forearm, resulting in a simple fracture to the right radius.