IE was walking across the supply yard toward the warehouse storage building. While walking across the snow covered ground, the IE turned EE's body to speak with another employee located at the fuel pad. During this time, the IE stated EE took a step and slipped, falling to the ground on EE's left side, fracturing EE's left hip.
IE caught their left arm between a set of equipment doors while trying to enter the intake aircourse causing a fracture to the ulnar bone between their wrist and elbow.
Roof rock fell out from between bolts striking employee on the head.
IE was walking, examining belts, when IE stepped on a 2"" rock causing foot to be at an awkward position. Causing the 5th metatarsal bone to break.
A roof fall above anchorage occurred at the intersection of entry #1 xc 8+80, #2 seal of the 1st east seals.
Injured was struck by either rock or piece of miner bit while extracting coal from a face.
IE was examining belts when EE slipped twisting left knee.
Employee presented to us with shoulder pain. Testing shows degenerative condition.
Employee had torn down ventilation curtain and was repairing, had left hauler too close to curtain, another loaded car came in to dump and pinned employee's left leg between haulers.
Injured was walking LOXC between entry #7 and #8, when they fell catching self with their arms causing shoulder injury.
Employee was folding up hog panels to put in trash dumpster when EE's hand slipped allowing hog panel to strike said employees eye.
IE had kneeled to tie IE's boot lace, when IE was struck by a section of coal that came loose sliding down the coal rib on the Unit 3 working face in Entry #7 at XC 43 on the 3L submain. The IE suffered several small fractures including the left fibula and a portion of the lumbar vertebrae
Employees were unloading metal undercast panels from a 5th wheel trailer into the bed of a coal hauler. The top two panels slid partially off of the stack, a panel got stuck, EE's hand slipped across the end of the metal panel, causing a laceration to EE's left hand. IE was transported out of the mine and taken to a local medical facility where EE received five sutures.
A mantrip containing 8 employees was traveling outby on the 9W roadway. While turning onto the 8W roadway the driver turned the mantrip too wide, struck the outby corner of the intersection, resulting in one employee contacting the metal frame resulting in a fractured tibia.
IE stated that EE was entering into the rear seat of a mantrip located behind the front passenger seat with EE's hand on the upright canopy support post. EE stated that another employee closed the door to prepare for departure smashing EE's right ring finger between the door and post. The IE was transported to the local ER for treatment where EE received four sutures in the finger
IE stated EE was backing a tractor with an attached trailer down hill. EE stated EE put EE's hand on the frame on the frame of the machine, outside of the cab, to help turn EE's body toward the direction of the trailer. EE accidentally depressed the throttle causing the tractor to turn slightly, smashing EE's finger that was resting on the machine, causing a fracture.
IE stated was exiting the operators compartment of the diesel scoop and stepped on a rock. IE stated that when did this, it caused IE's right knee to twist. IE stated heard a popping sound and instantly felt like knee was on fire. IE began missing work on 12/21/2022 when MRI results revealed a torn meniscus.
IE was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt. The drill steel became damaged and struck the IE in the right hand between the thumb and index finger causing a laceration. The IE received 5 sutures to close the laceration.
IE was loading a spool of cable into a scoop bucket and felt a strain in their right shoulder. IE continued to work doing therapy on the shoulder. On 12/9/2022 the employee had an arthroscopic procedure completed to clean up a micro tear and bone spurs and began missing work.
IE had EE's left hand burned when EE came in contact with flammable material while EE was welding.
IE was walking belts with a co-worker as part of the underground training program. While working on the opposite side of the bottom belt and EE's co-worker, the IE had turned EE's head to watch the belt, striking EE's left ear with a piece of hog panel/wire mesh. The IE was and taken to the emergency medical facility and received nine sutures to close up the laceration
IE was removing jack stands from a mantrip using right leg to slide the jack stand out from underneath the mantrip. When doing this, IE stated that knee popped with no immediate pain. Over time IE states that pain has progressively gotten worse causing IE to not be able to bear full weight on right leg. IE was taken off work by a medical doctor on 11/3/2021
An unexpected roof fall occurred on the 2W Main in entry #3 (primary escapeway) at cross-cut #5. The fall measured approximately 18'x 18'x 6+' in thickness.
EE stated that as they were unloading a trailer from a tractor using a ratchet strap. EE was pulling up on the tongue with right arm and pulling on the strap with left arm, when they felt a pull or strain in right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 9/8/2021, when they had surgery for a torn rotator cuff.
IE stated they were shoveling coal spillage on the belt conveyor when lower back started aching. IE began missing work on 07/09/2021.
Employee stated employee has fallen several times but cannot remember a specific date, but stated cannot lift arm. Employee was taken off work on 09/10/2021 for surgery of a torn rotator cuff of the right shoulder.
IE stated that while trying to unplug the charging cable from the battery for # 14 scoop, the charging cable was stretched over the battery lids. As the IE pulled on the cable to get some slack to unplug the charging cable, the cable pulled on the lid enough to slam closed on IE's left pinky finger as EE was disconnecting the charging cable plug, causing a laceration and fracture
IE was moving #31 remote controlled bolter forward from entry 6-7 to entry 5. When the bolter went through a curtain in 6-7, the cable got caught on the bolter. As the IE went to reach for the cable to move it, EE believes they hit one of the tram buttons causing the machine to shift and pin themselves between machine bumper and the coal rib. IE was treated for a fractured pelvis.
IE stated was operating a coal hauler. IE stated struck wrist on a sharp piece of wire, while removing their backpack from the equipment. When doing this, IE's wrist came in contact with the wire causing a laceration approximately 1.25"" on the inside of IE's left wrist. On Friday April 23, 2021 IE was seen by local doctor and taken off work for sutures that was added.
#4 Roof Bolter was moving to 7R. The IE was helping move the bolter by hanging cable. One employee was tying the wire while the IE was holding the cable. IE stated the cable got tight and broke loose from the tie wire. IE stated the cable snapped IE's arm downward causing a sharp pain in shoulder.
IE stated was pushing a rock, sized approximately 4' in length by 1.5' in thickness, into the miner conveyor. The rock started to tip up into the conveyor, when the IE's hand was pinched between the edge of the rock and to top of the mine roof, causing a laceration to the inside part of IE's left hand index finger.
IE stated that while EE was operating a man trip, EE reached over to turn the lights off due to oncoming traffic. At that time, the IE ran over a large rock causing the IE to be lifted off EE's seat, striking EE's head on the top of man trip, then back in EE's seat. The IE stated EE did not feel immediate pain. On 4/19/2021 IE was taken off work for further evaluation.
IE was plastering an intake stopping wall. IE stated IE splashed the plaster into eye.
An employee was pinned against a coal rib by a coal hauler. The IE had walked to the #5 entry to assist another operator establish an alignment marker on a coal rib. As IE was walking back to IE's equipment, hauler (B) was traveling from the #4 entry towards the feeder and contacted the parked hauler (A) located in #5 entry, allowing hauler (A) to slide, pinning the IE to the rib.
Employee was kneeling down inspecting a roll of belt. A rock measuring 4.5""x3'8""x7"" fell from approximately 6', striking the employee in the head, shoulder and back.
IE stated was stepping up on a ladder to hang a line curtain. As IE reached the second rung of a 4' ladder, IE reached up to grab the hog panel to stabilize self, the ladder began to tip, causing IE to fall to the ground. IE began to complain of back pain. IE was taken to a medical facility for observation.
IE was installing a bent 6' bolt into the previously drilled hole. EE stated as they were pushing the bolt into the hole from the ground, they felt a sharp pain and popping sound in lower back. EE stated they finished the bolting the entry and moved to entry #9. EE continued to bolt 3-4 rows before coming outside to go the medical facility to be checked out.
IE was using pieces of concrete block to fill in the holes on the sides of the wall IE was building. As IE was using a rock hammer to fit a piece of block into place, IE struck left index finger between the block and the hammer, causing a laceration to the index finger. IE was taken to the medical facility for treatment where IE received sutures to close the wound.
IE stated that EE attempted to exit the mantrip, IE opened the door and stepped out with EE's left leg. IE then grabbed the top of the door frame with both hands to pull self out and up. IE's right leg was bent as EE was standing up. When EE stood up, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's right knee.
IE stated that EE was examining the belt line. IE slipped and began to fall forward. When EE tried to catch self from falling forward, EE grabbed the belt chain with EE's right hand and hog panel with EE's left hand and then felt pain in both shoulders. The IE had surgery on 5/15/2020 making this reportable.
IE stated was outby the unit getting some metal straps for the bolter. IE grabbed 3 of them through the holes in the straps. As IE pulled on them, one of them got caught on something causing EE's hand to get caught between the strap holes causing a laceration to the right hand pinky. IE was brought out and for treatment and received sutures to close the wound.
Employee was loading pan line on a rack. When employee turned to grab more to load, the wind picked up and blew the pan line off the rack onto employee.
IE was cleaning up some coal/rock material that had fallen from the upper rib area along the beltline. As the IE was shoveling it up, a piece of rock approximately 8"" x 7"" x up to 2"" thick struck the IE on the right side of the face (cheek/Jaw) area. IE complained of pain to the jaw, cheek, neck, and shoulder area and was brought out and taken to the hospital for treatment.
IE was adjusting a fan in the surface shop to direct air towards where EE was working to help keep EE cooler. The IE grabbed a hold of the side of the guard which surrounds the fan to swivel it, one of the fan blades came in contact with the guard causing a piece of the fan blade to break off, causing a portion of the fan blade to go through EE's glove into the palm of EE's hand.
The IE was getting out of a scoop when left foot got caught. This caused the IE to put more pressure on right foot and twisting it. IE stated heard 2 pops in ankle and fell to the ground and was in pain.
IE stated on 8/5/19 that IE was lifting belt structure on or around July 8th, 2019 and felt pain in the groin area that radiated up to EE's left hip. IE was taken to medical facility to be evaluated and was taken off work on 8/7/19.
EE was drilling a hole for a door pin when the drill caught and twisted EE's right hand around resulting in a popping sound
IE stated IE was roof bolting and had finished drilling with the first steel. EE lowered the drill pot down, inserted the second steel into the 1st steel. When EE raised the drill pot up to insert the second steel into the drill chuck the steel sprung causing the steel to strike EE on the hand causing a laceration between EE's index finger and thumb. IE received sutures.
IE stated that while roof bolting IE was installing the 2nd steel onto the 1st drill steel that was already in the drill hole. When IE attempted to put the 2 steels together IE raised the drill pot up to the 2nd steel, the steel sprung back striking IE's hand in the thumb area.
A fall of roof occurred on the 2nd South submain in entry # 10, xc # 8. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 18 feet long and the thickness is unknown.
IE was positioned inside the trailer end of the coal hauler trying to find a blown hydraulic hose. The operator was prompted to bump stinger to locate the blown hose. When stinger was engaged the auto reset button was pushed instead of the manual, causing the stinger to retract back towards the IE pinning the IE between the stinger and the back of the false bottom.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th left panel off of the 1st West Submain in a return air course.
IE stated that ee was trying to load a starter box for a belt drive into a scoop bucket. IE wrapped a strap around the starter box and pulled on it twice. When the starter box didn't move, IE attached a strap and used the scoop stinger to pull it into the bucket. IE reported incident on 2-4-19, taken to medical facility where is was taken off work.
A fall of roof occurred on the 2nd Main South at # 4 xc Entry # 6. The fall measured approximately 75 feet long x 18 feet wide.
IE tramming coal hauler towards continuous miner to get cleanup car in entry # 7. As they were tramming towards continuous miner, they ran over a metal roof strap in intersection, just outby where continuous miner was cutting. Strap came into operator's compartment striking IE on side of the rib cage below arm pit causing a laceration.
IE and 2 other co-workers were placing a hog panel against the rib. A sharp edge of the hog panel stuck into the IE finger. On 12/9/18 the IE went to the Dr. to see if there was any metal in finger. Upon examination the x-ray showed a sliver of metal in left pinky finger. IE continued to work, referred to a specialist on 12/14/18 to have the sliver of metal removed.
IE had backed right side continuous miner into intersection to inspect machine, while standing on right side of miner a piece of roof broke loose striking IE on right side of head and shoulder. IE continued to work in EE's normal duties until 2/22/19 when EE received an injection and missed EE's scheduled shift that day.
While driving the Getman tractor along the travelway, the IE stated IE ran over a rock that was located in the wind row left behind the grader. The IE stated it caused IE to bounce in IE's seat. IE stated IE felt a sharp pain in IE's lower back extending down to IE's right leg. IE continued to work until IE had surgery on Dec. 27, 2018.
A fall of roof occurred in the return entry of the 1st North Submain # 7 xc, entry # 3. The fall was approximately 50 long x 18.5 feet wide and the thickness was unknown.
IE stated picked up a bundle of bolts, began to turn towards the hauler, feet got tangled up on a pallet of supplies and started to fall. During the fall, IE tossed the bolts and tried to catch balance. Left arm/shoulder twisted and rolled in a backward motion. IE was brought out of the mine, taken medical facility & arm placed in a sling, with no use of left arm.
As the bolter was being moved around the corner the ATRS pad flipped up. IE used the palm of left hand to flip the ATRS pad into the normal position. While they flipped the pad a rock fell out of the roof between the hog panel and the rib, striking them on the middle, ring and little fingers causing fractures to the tip & avulsions to ring and little fingers.
A Contract employee was building a block wall at 30 xc on the 4th SW right side. EE was stacking block on the wall, when ee picked up a block and started walking toward the wall, ee tripped on another block lying on the ground. EE went down on left knee landing on the side of the block, causing a sprain/ contusion. The employee was taken off work.
IE was loading roof mats three at a time into the bed of a coal hauler. As IE was sliding the roof mats into the bed, the bottom roof mat dropped down catching the lip of the false bottom. This caused the top two roof mats to slide forward catching IE's index finger in between the top two roof mats and the bottom roof mat. IE received an avulsion that took 11 sutures to close.
A coal hauler operator and the miner operator were standing on the intake side of a line curtain, hanging miner cable in entry # 7. As they were in the process of hanging the cable a rock fell out behind striking both employees on the back of their legs. Coal Hauler operator was transported to medical facility and suffered a fracture to second toe on left foot.
A contract driller and an employee were utilizing a horizontal drill to drill in advance of unit # 3 to ensure that we did not mine into the abandoned mine that was located adjacent to the current projections. At approximately 1:50 am the drill encountered a void in the coal seam. An inundation of methane gas entered the return entries off of unit # 3.
A fall of occurred in the 4th SE Intake, crosscut # 68, entry # 6 -7. The fall measured approximately 32' long x 17' wide x 8' thick.
IE was carrying the hog panel from the hog panel rack on the roof bolter to the ATRS for the next row when the hog panel they were carrying got caught on the previously installed hog panel. After a MRI and a follow up Dr's visit on 4/25/18, the IE was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear which required surgery on 4/26/18.
A fall of roof occurred in the 1st North Submain return entry # 2 , crosscut 13-14. The fall was approximately 100 feet long x 18 feet wide and the thickness is unknown.
Mine Operator was cutting in 9R and recognized the roof was falling out. EE radioed the section supervisor to come take a look at the roof. EE saw the IE walking up behind and continued to operate the machine. When ee turned around, ee saw the IE on the ground. A rock measuring 18""x40""x3"" fell from the roof from approximately 11 6 striking the employee on the head and neck.
A fall of roof occurred on Unit # 2 , Entry # 7. The fall measured approximately 40 feet long x 28 feet wide and the thickness is unknown.
IE was roof bolting on unit #2 and had installed two rows in crosscut 2 3. On the third row, after installing roof bolt closest to the rib, the IE started lowering the drill pot down. As the drill pot was being lowered the IE sat the drill pot down on their right foot. IE was brought out and taken to hospital, and was diagnosed with a fractured little toe.
A contract employee had walked into the shower and had been in there approximately 3 - 4 minutes. employee just finished washing hair, turned around to grab body wash and as they turned, they slipped, their feet came out from under them causing them to land on their head causing a laceration that took 10 staples to close the wound.
IE stated that the scoop operator had cleaned entry # 7 and part of the line curtain had been torn down. IE went up to help the scoop operator hang curtain back up. While IE was hanging the curtain a rock fell out between the bolts striking the IE on the hard hat.
IE stated that while walking down the travelway of the 1st Main West they stepped in some dust that had a rock underneath causing them to roll an ankle. EE was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. EE was instructed to follow up with the Dr. on 11/13/17. EE attended the follow up examination and was placed in a walking boot and taken off work at that time.
The IE was roof bolting and had just finished drilling the 1st drill steel. When IE lowered the drill pot, the 1st steel momentarily bound up in the drill chuck insert pulling it out of the drill pot. IE stopped lowering the drill pot, reached to grab the drill chuck insert before it fell, the 1st drill steel came out of the roof, striking the IE on top of right ring finger.
Employee was hit in the neck and shoulder with a cable while tramming the roof bolter on 10/31/17. EE continued to work until 12/15/17. It was not until work comp. reviewed the case and received the Dr's report that this injury was due to the incident that occurred on 10/31/17. We were notified on 1/25/18 of this diagnosis.
EE reported in May that they had been struck by a cable and continued to work until 10/16/17. Surgery was performed on 11/1/2017. Pre-operative and post-operative diagnosis notes indicate an impingement with symptomatic AC joint osteolysis. (See attached report).
Employee medical examination indicates a sufficient degree of pneumoconiosis. Employee has exercised employee's option to work in a low-dust area of the mine.
While mining, two boreholes were mined through, causing water to enter the mine. This caused water to accumulate over the next three days in entries 5 and 6 on unit 1. This is in reference to citation # 9105369.
IE noticed that a battery cell was popping and attempted to cut the cell strap. A screwdriver contacted the case causing an arc flash. IE turned away lost balance, fell spraining IE's wrist as IE attempted to brace self from the fall. The IE was also experiencing eye irritation in both eyes. IE was taken to ER for treatment and prescribed an antibiotic ointment for eyes.
A contract employee called out from UG stating ee was feeling dizzy. A 1st responder was called to assist. Shortly after arriving the contract ee became semi-unconscious. MSHA hotline was called. After contract ee was seen by Dr it was determined to be related to personal conditions.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th SE Mains at 58 xc, entry # 4. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 30 feet long and the thickness is unknown.
IE stated that while throwing over miner cable felt a sharp pain in lower left of back. Having sharp pain radiating down left leg to knee. IE was seen by Dr. on 6/20/17 and taken off work at that time.
On 6/13/17 the EE stated that they stepped in mud while walking. When they pulled their foot from the mud, the knee began to hurt. The EE came in on 6/19/17 and stated that the knee was not getting any better and wanted to go see the Dr. The EE was taken off work on 6/19/17 pending a MRI. Results of the MRI revealed a rupture of a Baker's Cyst.
IE was driving a mantrip on the 4th SE travelway when they fell asleep . A passenger yelled and they looked up as the mantrip hit the rib, broke the 4"" discharge waterline on the opposite side of travelway. The discharge waterline came through the windshield striking IE causing a laceration of the left triceps.
An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 1st Left Panel travelway off the 4th SE Main. The roof fall occurred at crosscut # 13, entry # 5. The fall was approximately 18 feet wide x 20 feet long x 8' thick. The area had been supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts and supplemental 8' fully grouted roof bolts with straps in the intersection.
A fall of roof occurred in the 1st North East Mains at crosscut # 16, entry # 6. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 18 feet long and the thickness is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts, with 8 foot supplemental roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd Left Panel off the 5th SE Submain, Crosscut 56, Entry #9, at Station 33+80. The fall measured approximately 18.5 feet wide x 18 feet long and the thickness is unknown.
EE was walking between the Continuous Miner and the rib, slipped/tripped on some loose mine floor material and began to fall. EE reached out with arms to try to catch themselves on the side of the machine when EE felt a sharp pain in upper left shoulder. EE was transported to the hospital and treated for a dislocation and MRI results show a torn labrum.
On 3/3/17 stated was having trouble with left hand. Employee had a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) to determine if the symptoms were work related on 4/19/17. The results of the test determined that the employee has Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to work activities as an equipment operator and examiner. Employee started missing work after surgery on 5/24/17.
IE was in the process of throwing the cable cross over pads onto the back of the roof bolting machine when the right forearm contacted a steel roof strap that was extending over the back of the machine,causing a laceration. EE was brought outside and taken to the hospital. Three sutures were used to close the wound.
EE was operating continuous miner, when a hydraulic hose blew under the tail of the CM. Hydraulic oil sprayed EE in the face and oil came in under safety glasses getting oil in right eye. EE was administered first aid using eye wash. EE was transported to medical facility, eye was washed out and antibiotic eye drops were given to EE for treatment.
Employee has experienced a Standard Threshold Shift in employee's hearing in the 2000, 3000 & 4000 Hz level as compared to the baseline reading in 2011.
IE had just pulled the continuous miner into the next place and reached down to grab the cutting loop rope to throw the cable over to the rib. IE had pulled the cable tight with the miner and while bending over to pick up the cable, felt pain in lower back. After follow up Dr.'s appointment the following day, employee had restrictions which prevented EE from working.
A Contract employee was roof bolting in entry 3 when a rock fell out in front of the bolter ATRS. A piece of rock broke off of that rock that measured 34""x 4""x 1 to 2"" thick, and came back and struck ee on the ankle/leg area. The contract employee was transported to the medical facility and diagnosed with a hairline fracture of the fibula. EE started missing work on 1/31/17.
IE was taking the .75"" bolts out of the conveyor motor cover. When EE pulled upward with the ratchet, EE felt a pop and what felt like a shock in the shoulder and it ran down right arm. EE finished the job, and was still having pain at end of shift. On 1/11/17 the IE started missing work.
IE was walking in the Main South Intake and tripped over a rock. When IE put Hand down to catch self, smashed left pinky. IE continued walking to the 1st E. Seals then stopped to check hand and seen finger was split open.
IE was backing in a unit fuel tank in a xc with a tractor when ee pinched right pinky in a pinch point where the tractor sections come together. EE backed over a berm causing the rear section to lift up butting against the front section causing a laceration.
A fall of roof occurred in the 1st North East Main xc 78 travel way entry 4. The fall measured approximately 40 feet in length x 18 feet wide x Thickness is unknown.
A fall of roof occurred in the 1st Left off the 5th SE at crosscut 54, entry 3-4. the fall measured approximately 80 feet long x 19 feet wide x 8 feet thick.
IE was shoveling spillage along the beltline for about 45 minutes when ee threw a shovel of coal/rock up and on to the belt, left arm locked up. When ee was pushing left arm down ee felt a pop and pain which made drop to knees. IE said the shovel did not come in contact with anything when ee threw the material on the belt.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th SE Main, at 59 crosscut, entry #4. The fall measured approximately 60 feet in length x 18 feet in width x 8-10 feet in thickness.
IE was driving a coal hauler through an airlock door when coal hauler hit the equipment door causing damage & loosening it. IE stated that while trying to push the inby door back into place IE felt a sharp pain in the back of the right calf. Employee continued to work until the results of a MRI revealed a torn Achilles tendon. The employee was taken off work on 9/29/16.
IE was waiting between entry 7 & 6 for a coal hauler to tram towards the feeder in entry 5. When the coal hauler started tramming towards the feeder it caught a roof bolter cable, started pulling it down behind the IE, striking the IE in the back. IE was transported to medical facility. IE was re-evaluated the next day and was unable to return to work on EE's next scheduled shift.
EE was drilling with a wrench in high top. When drilling down, the wrench came out from the drill pot, the wrench bounced off the drill pot and flipped over coming down and striking the middle of upper lip with the adapter end of the wrench causing a small laceration. EE was transported to the hospital and received 3 stitches to close the wound.
Employee was making a splice on a feeder cable cutting the Insulation off of one of the phase leads, and the knife blade struck left index finger, causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.
IE was walking from entry 2 to 3 towards the battery scoop ee was operating. As ee was walking ee stepped in a hole and twisted knee as ee landed. IE continued to work with no restrictions until 8/18/16 when ee had surgery to repair the ACL.
The IE and another mechanic went to help lift the tongue of a trailer to hook up to a scoop. They were using a miner bit as a pin. As the trailer was pinned they let the weight off of the tongue, it kicked the bottom of the miner bit out causing the top end to shift towards the battery pinching EE's L index finger. This caused a laceration to EE's finger which required 5 sutures.
IE was carrying tools back to tool hole from working on the miner which had already been fixed. EE had tools in both arms and a small shovel under EE's arm when EE got tripped up on EE's feet and fell to the ground on EE's knees. Causing EE's left knee to swell. IE continued to work but pain and swelling progressed. Employee did not report on next scheduled shift.
A Contract employee had just slid a hog panel on the ATRS. EE pulled the roof bolter up to the next row and set the ATRS. EE started swinging the boom out and had EE's left hand resting on the handle under the canopy. As EE swung the boom out, EE's elbow hit the rib which caused EE's wrist to fold striking it under the canopy, causing a fracture to EE's wrist.
Employee was removing a cover from the Getman tractor, as EE was sliding the cover off the front of the tractor EE dropped it and then tried to catch it and pinched EE's left pinky finger in between the cover and the bumper of the tractor. EE received 6 stitches to close the wound.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th SE Main, at 63 crosscut, entry # 3. The fall measured approximately 30 feet in length x 20 feet wide x 15 feet thick.
EE stated that while walking through the warehouse, turned to the left to look at something and felt a sharp pain in right lower back. Employee stated that they were not carrying any material nor was there a specific event that caused the pain. EE has continued to work and was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. On 10/20/16 employee started missing work due to surgery.
A contract employee was assisting to help repair the track on a continuous miner. When he was swinging a 12 lb. sledge hammer the sledge hammer glanced off the pin hammer, pinching his left index finger between the sledge handle and a steel rub rail on the side of the continuous miner. The injuries incurred were a laceration and fracture of the left index finger.
IE stated he was installing a roof bolt and it bent. He lowered the drill pot and started retracting the boom. IE was retracting the boom, he had his hand lying over the lip of the tray. During this time, one of the roof bolts located in the tray slid forward, crushing his right middle finger between the bolt and the lip of the tray, causing a laceration and a fracture.
Employee continues to experience pain from repetitive motion activities while material handling, operating a fork truck and skidsteer. The employee had surgery on the left shoulder in 2008. He started missing work on 12/17/15.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southeast Submain, crosscut 141-142, entry # 6. The measured approximately 18 feet wide x 45 feet long and the thickness is unknown.
A roof fall was discovered at 1:43 pm. The fall of roof occurred in the 1st South Submain, crosscut 40, entry # 1. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 20 feet long x 6 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall was discovered at 5:00 am. The fall of roof occurred in the 1st Northeast Submain, entry, # 4 crosscut # 5. The fall measured approximately 30 feet long x 30 feet x 8 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southeast Submain Crosscut # 189, Entry # 1. The fall was approximately 50 feet long x 20 feet wide x 6 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the 7th Southwest Sub-main 31 crosscut, Entry # 5. The fall measured approximately 39 feet long x 30 feet wide and height is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted bolts.
While the offside operator was bolting the slab the IE noticed a damaged roof bolt in the entry. IE decided to spot a bolt beside the damaged bolt. IE finished drilling the hole, inserted resin and bolt into the drill hole, started to push the roof bolt up into the hole, he felt a pinch on his finger. The IE received sutures to close the wound to the end of his finger.
A fall of roof occurred in the 1st South Submain Entry # 4 Crosscuts # 28-29. The fall measured approximately 40 feet long x 18 feet wide and the thickness is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the 1st Southeast Submain between crosscut 25 and 26 , # 5 entry. The fall measured approximately 60 feet long by 18 feet wide a x 12 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the southeast submain at crosscut 120, # 7 entry. The fall measured approximately 25 feet long x 25 feet wide x 10 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
Employee stated he was working on a 2"" discharge line on Unit #1 @ XC 31 in entry #2 wearing rubber boots, he noticed a skin irritation the next morning had developed on both left and right shins. The irritation had become more severe as the day progressed. The employee was seen at Dr's office and diagnosed with dermatitis. The employee started missing work on 4/15/2015.
IE was pushing a disabled mantrip from the side of the machine into a crosscut with another mantrip, when the disabled mantrip bumper slid down the side of the mantrip the IE was operating and struck him in the knee.
The employee reported to his on supervisor on 3/4/15 that he was experiencing pain in his elbow while taping a cable. The employee has 4 years of repetitive motion of the elbow performing maintenance activities such as pulling/pushing wrenches, swinging hammers, pull on cables/wires etc. He started missing work on 5/15/15. He was diagnosed with Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow).
IE was walking down the belt line and as the IE was passing the booster pump, he stepped over the main waterline to avoid the hoses from the booster pump, when his right foot came down on a chunk of coal. His leg kicked out which was going to cause him to fall. He reached up with his left arm and grabbed the belt chain to keep himself from falling and injured his left arm.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southeast Submain at crosscut # 38, Entry # 3. The fall measured approximately 30 feet long x 20 feet wide x 8 feet high. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The injured employee stated he was climbing out of the cab of a coal hauler. When he stepped out of the cab, he felt a popping sound in his left calf muscle. The employee continued to work and felt the pain was getting worse. He was taken for medical treatment for a strained calf muscle. During a follow up visit, he was treated for a torn muscle and was placed in a walking boot.
A fall of roof occurred in the SE Submain at crosscut 56 entry #2. The fall measured 30 feet in length x 30 feet wide x approximately 8 foot thick. The area had been supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts. Cracks in the shale were causing adverse roof conditions.
The IE stated that he was walking back towards the rear of the bolter to retrieve supplies for the operator. While walking to the other side of the roof bolter, he stated he was struck in the head, shoulder and hand by two rocks. He was diagnosed with multiple fractures and avulsion of the 5th digit, an avulsion to the 4th digit finger.
The IE stated he was pulling cable slack from a roof bolter while the bolter was being trammed to entry #6-7. While he was walking toward the machine, he was hanging the cable from the mine roof. The IE employee stated he had stepped on some coal material that had been previously mined causing his body to twist in one direction, while his lower leg twisted in another direction.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd right panel off the 3rd SE Submain at 36 crosscut, # 7-8 entry. The fall measured approximately 40 feet long x 18 feet wide x approximately 9 foot thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall has occurred in the 2nd right panel off the 3rd Southeast Submain at XC 7 entry #00. The fall measured approximately 20 feet in length x 20 feet wide x approximately 8 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof fall occurred in the 5th Right panel off the 3rd SouthEast Submain at XC 26 entry #3. The fall measured approximately 50 feet in length x 20 feet wide x 6 feet in thickness. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A roof bolter operator (IE) stated that he installed a drill steel coupling into the starter steel to complete drilling the hole. The insert broke at the base of the starter steel. The 2nd steel came out of the drill chuck and struck the IE just below the elbow, right above the kevlar sleeve he was wearing. The IE went to the Dr. and received two staples to close the wound.
A fall of roof occurred in the 7th right panel off the 6 Southwest Submain at crosscut #9, entry #7. The fall measured approximately 25' in length x 19' in width x an unknown thickness. The area was supported by 6' fully grouted resin bolts.
A contract employee was standing in the intersection of # 1 entry hanging tie wire to hang the continuous miner cable. The continuous miner was parked between #2 and #1 entry. The continuous miner operator started tramming the miner to #00 entry. When the continuous miner entered the intersection, the contract employee was struck by the head of the continuous miner in the leg.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd Right panel off the 3rd Southeast Submain at crosscut # 28, # 3 entry. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 18 feet long x 6 foot thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
On March 3, 2014 an employee came to the office stating that he has been having pain in his right wrist for 6-8 months, while performing his job duties as a laborer hanging ventilation curtains. He was diagnosed with Tenosynovitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The employee started missing work on May 9, 2014 and had surgery on May 12, 2014.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd NE at crosscut 37, # 7 entry. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 18 feet wide x 12 feet thick. The area was supported by 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
On February 17, 2014 an employee came into the office and stated that he is having pain in his right elbow since early January 2014, while performing his roof bolting duties. He has been diagnosed with medial epicondylitis (Golfers Elbow). He received an injection in his elbow to relieve the pain on 4-8-14.
A forklift was being towed up the slope haulage road by a diesel scoop. The forklift had to be disconnected from the scoop. Another employee asked the IE to check to make sure the tow bar was disconnected. When the IE picked up the tow bar, two 1.5"" diameter clevis's attached at the tongue of the tow bar shifted, smashing his right middle finger against the tow bar.
The IE employee stated he was driving a connector link on a conveyor chain on the #18 continuous miner. He stated he was using a 15lb. sledge hammer to drive the connecting link to the strap. While striking the link a piece of metal struck the employee in the right arm approximately 3"" above the wrist. IE had surgery to extract the metal from his arm.
The employee was throwing over miner cable, when he stepped on a chunk of coal measuring 6"" x 2"" thick, with the outside of his foot. His foot slipped /rolled off the coal causing pain in the front left side of his foot. The IE was transported to the hospital and determined that there was a fracture of the 5th metatarsal.
The IE was loading roof bolts on the offside of the bolter. When the operator started to advance to the next row, he heard the IE scream from his foot being ran over. The IE was taken to the hospital and treated for a contusion on the top of his foot. The IE continued to work, and then on 4/8/14, IE was seen by Dr. and failed to report to work on his scheduled afternoon shift.
The IE was changing bits on the continuous miner, and as he was attempting to remove the bit with a hammer a small piece of metal broke off the shoulder of the bit, and struck the employee in the right leg and embedded into the quadricep muscle.
Employee was working on the 1C Belt drive, and as he was walking around the tailpiece of the 1B belt, he met a group of miners. As he was walking to avoid traffic in the congested area, he stepped on a anchor pin that was sticking up out of the ground approximately 3.5"". This action caused him bruise the bottom of his foot.
A roof fall occurred in the 2nd Right Panel off 3SE submain at 35 crosscut in entry #10. The fall measured approximately 40 foot long x 30 foot wide x 10 feet in thickness. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted resin bolts.
See Attachment The EE is a surface lead warehouse /yardman and has performed multiple tasks for the last 5.5 years. He turned in an incident involving his neck which was reported as an injury at another mine. EE complains of neck pain and has been diagnosed with tendonitis and arthritis AC joint in his shoulder. He was scheduled for surgery 2/14/14 for his shoulder.
A roof fall occurred in the 2nd Right Panel off 3SE submain at 45 crosscut in entry #10. The fall measured 20 feet in length x 20 in width x 10 feet in thickness. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted resin bolts.
A roof fall has occurred in the 6th right panel, #36 crosscut, #6 entry. The fall measured approximately 80 feet in length x 19 feet in width x 10 feet in thickness. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof has occurred in the 6th right panel, # 34 crosscut, # 5 entry. The fall measured approximately 25 feet in length x 25 feet wide x 12- 15 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts and 8 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
IE was operating the continuous miner, when he was struck by a foreign object that went into his upper arm (triceps). He was administered first aid and then it was determined that an object was embedded in his arm. He was transported to the ER. He had surgery on the morning of 8/15/13 to remove a piece of metal. He was taken off work by the surgeon until his next Dr's visit.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd South east Submain, Entry # 5, # 105 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 50 feet in length x 18 feet wide x 10 - 12 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The employee is a mobile equipment operator and has operated equipment, been a laborer and handled materials for over 20 years. He turned in an incident involving his back in 2009, which was not reportable. He is now diagnosed with ""degenerative disc disease"". The employee is scheduled for surgery on August 2, 2013.
The employee stated he had some trash on a wooden pallet in the bucket of the battery scoop to take outby to unload. He was standing on the pallet picking up trash and tossing in the dumpster. The pallet broke, and when this happened the employee fell against the side of the scoop bucket striking his hand on the inside of the bucket causing a laceration that required sutures.
The employee is a surface warehouse/yardman and has performed multiple tasks for the last 8 years (handling materials, operating forklifts, unloading trucks, etc). He turned in an incident involving his back in 2010, which was not a reportable injury. He has been diagnosed with ""degenerative disc disease"". The employee did not work his scheduled shift on July 30, 2013.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southeast Submain at 95 crosscut, Entry # 5. The fall measured approximately 55 feet long x 25 feet wide x 15-18 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th right panel off the 3rd SW Submain in entry # 11, crosscut 6-7. The fall measured approximately 80 feet long x 20 feet wide x 9 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The employee stated that he was installing a roof bolt next to a bent roof bolt that he had just previously tried to install. When he was raising the drill pot up to push the roof bolt up to the top, he put his hand on the roof bolt plate to turn it so that the two plates would not overlap it caught his finger tip causing an avulsion.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd right panel off of the 3rd SW Submain at crosscut 42, entry # 6. The fall measured approximately 20 feet in length x 20 feet wide x 10 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The employee stated while installing his middle roof bolt in Entry #5 a rock fell inby supported top startling him. While trying to move away his left foot was caught between some rocks on the mine floor. While moving his left foot twisted spraining his ankle. He stated to his supervisor he felt a burning in his left ankle. He did not report to work on his scheduled Monday shift.
A contract employee was reclaiming a Kennedy wall when a rock fell from the top and struck him on his right hand and ankle.
Employee was reclaiming a Kennedy wall when a rock fell from the top and struck him on his right hand and ankle.
A fall of roof occurred in the 3rd Right panel in entry # 3, crosscut 49. The fall measured approximately 70 feet in length x 20 feet in width and 6 ' thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the 3rd Right Panel off the Northeast Mains at crosscut # 43 Entry # 8. The fall measured approximately 40 feet in length x 20 feet wide x 8-10 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred on the Main South Beltline at crosscut # 12-13, at 9+50 station. The fall measured approximately 100' long x 18 feet wide x 12-15 feet in thickness. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
EE has been an examiner,he has repeatedly walked miles of U.G.entries.He had previous problems with his right knee including a surgery.The right knee is sch.to be replaced,EE now states he has pain in his left knee. After exam.by the Dr.determined that the symptoms for his left knee appear from accumulative degeneration.See Dr's report. The EE began missing work on 12/7/12.
The IE looked up to start drilling the hole for the first roof bolt to be installed in that row, when a piece of rock fell, came between the 6"" x 6"" opening of the hog panel and struck him in the upper lip and front tooth. This resulted in a chipped tooth.
The IE was preparing to load roof bolts into the supply tray for the roof bolter. When he cut the bands loose, one of the roof bolts came up and struck him in the mouth loosening the bridge in his mouth. It was determined that the IE had set the edge of the scoop bucket down on one of the roof bolts. He had a permanent tooth pulled on 10/4/12, that was loosened during the incident.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd Right Panel off the 3rd Southwest Submain at cross cut #67, #2 entry. The fall measured approximately 60 feet long x 19 feet wide x 8 feet in thickness. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The employee stated that as was roof bolting (drilling a hole), the IE was looking up to see how deep the hole needed to be drilled. While he was looking up, the drill pot was approx. at head level or slightly above his head. He was struck by an unknown foreign object that he thinks spun off of the drill pot and hit him in the forehead, causing a laceration that required sutures.
EE was helping hold the wrench and belt when the operator was pushing the bolt up in place and then it bent pushing his thumb into the canopy of the bolter.
A fall of roof occurred in the 2nd Right panel off the 3rd Southwest Submain at crosscut # 47, # 6 entry. The fall measured 25 feet long x 30 feet wide x 12 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
An employee was removing pull ropes from the miner cable. During this time the cathead was being pulled to the new power center location by another employee. They pulled cable approximately two crosscuts when they heard the injured employee yelled ""stop"" on the radio. They went to the injured employees and found the miner cable wrapped around injured employees right leg.
Employee was in the process of cleaning entry 0 with scoop. As he was scooping inby he tore down part of the curtain. Employee backed scoop outby the curtain he tore down. Employee climbed out of the scoop to go rehang the curtain. As he walked over to the curtain to pick it up employee stepped on a lump of coal and twisted his right knee. Employee had surgery on 4/6/12.
The injured employee was standing on the outby corner of the #4 entry at XC-58 on the MMU 001-0 working section. While waiting on the continuous mining machine to be repaired, the injured was struck by a falling rock. The rock fell from the mine roof which measured approximately 8.5 feet high. The rock measured ~ 4' x 2' x 0-4"" thick.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southwest Sub main at crosscut # 51, entry # 5. The measured approximately 25 long x 25 feet thick x 7 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the 1st Right off the 3rd Southwest submain at cross cut 41, # 7 entry. The fall measured 18 feet wide x 18 feet long x 10 -12 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
Employee stated that he was opening a battery lid. The IE had his hand positioned on the other side of the door. When he was raising the lid, the lid shifted smashing his finger between the other lid, causing a fracture to the tip of his left ring finger. The employee had surgery on 2/3/12.
The employee stated that the service maintenance ride was down, so he was walking with a can of hydraulic oil to take to a coal hauler to fill it up, when he stepped in a hole and twisted his knee. The IE continued to work, then on 1/20/12 had surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
The employee was operating the continuous miner loading a coal hauler, when the entire roof of the cut fell in. When the rock fell on the continuous miner and coal hauler, a section of the rock deflected off of the coal hauler striking the employee on the left hand. He was diagnosed with a fractured left little finger and right knee cap.
A fall of roof occurred in the South East mains at cross cut # 30, # 1 entry. The fall measured approximately 100 feet long x 20 feet wide and the thickness is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The IE started to loosen the nuts on the victalic coupler to remove an end cap of the waterline, when a rush of water blew out and the cap blew off. The water hit the witness in the face and turned to the side to wipe off his glasses and when he turned back around he noticed the IE lying on the ground beside and partially under the beltline.
The employee stated that he was splicing a miner cable. He had the cable lying on his leg and as he was cutting the cable open with a self-retracting knife, the knife slipped and he cut his leg just above his right knee. The IE was transported to the hospital, and received 6 sutures to close the wound.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th right panel off the 2nd Southwest Submain, # 22 crosscut, # 3 entry. The fall measured approximately 25-30 feet long x 20 feet wide x 8 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof has occurred in the South East Submain at 39 crosscut, # 3 entry. The fall measured approximately 20 feet long x 30 feet wide and the thickness is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
Employee was working VFD cable and shield cut his hand. Required 3 stitches.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th Right panel off the 2nd Southwest Submain, 9-10 xc, at Station 8+90. The fall measured approximately 70 feet in length x 18 feet wide, x 8 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
The injured employee was installing a spray block cover on the # 10 continuous miner. While holding the cover to put the bolts in, the cover slipped out the employees hand. The cover smashed his left ring finger. It was determined he had a tuft fracture at the tip of the finger and required three stitches.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southeast Submain at Crosscut # 50, station # 26+10 in # 1 entry. The fall measured approximately 18 feet long x 18 feet wide and the thickness is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the southwest submain at 38 crosscut, # 2 entry. The fall measured approximately 18 feet long x 6-8 feet wide x 4 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the 4th Right Panel off of the 2nd South West Submain at crosscut 15 - 16, # 1 Entry. The fall measured approximately 18 feet wide x 100 feet long x 7 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof has occurred in the 4th Right panel in entry # 0 at crosscut # 12-14. The fall measured approximately 100 feet in length x 18 feet in width x 8 feet thick. The area was supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
On 7/13/2011 the employee stated that he has been experiencing constant pain in his left shoulder. He has stated the pain has gradually gotten worse over time. The employee had surgery on 9/19/2011 and began missing work.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southwest Submain at crosscut # 41, entry # 2. The fall measured approximately 20 feet in length x 20 feet in width and the thickness is unknown. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.
A fall of roof occurred in the Southwest Submains at crosscut 24, entry 2-1. The fall measured 40 feet in length x 12 feet wide x 3 feet thick. The area was supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.