While replacing a bolt in a strap, where rock had fallen out from around it. A piece of rock fell out, measuring 24"" x 12"" x 10"", striking the bolter operators leg while installing the replacement bolt.
Cass #1 MineCoal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 23
- Years on record
- 2013–2019
- Latest incident
- Sep 2019
Reportable incidents
23 on file2019 · 4 incidents
Miner had EE's finger pinched between a training roller and a piece of belt structure when a chain broke that was holding a come-along.
When roof bolting a piece of rock 4'X 15""X 30"" fell out in front of the ATRS bounced back and pinched right foot against the boom.
While reaching into the scoop bucket to get roof bolting plates a piece of rib 20"" thick X 23"" wide X 36"" long struck employee on the back, pushing EE into the scoop bucket.
2018 · 8 incidents
Moved wrong lever pinched hand between canopy and ATRS
When installing a T-3 strap, employee accidently cut their finger on sharp edge of strap. Requiring two sutures.
When lifting scoop battery lid to vent gases when charging. Employee was using left hand to lift lid and right hand to position lid support. Employee thought support was in its slot to hold lid and left go of lid dropping the battery lid on right arm.
When backing up a golf cart, employee caught employee's head on a hung miner cable. Employee accidentally hit the tram pushing self down against the steering wheel.
While helping the scoop man clean the feeder.The employee bent over to move the slack shuttle car cable out of the way. The scoop operator stated scoop was sitting still when the injured yelled you got me. The operator did not realize they hit employee. When interviewing the injured employee they said the scoop swung over towards them hitting the top of their head.
A roof fall occurred at station 1581 #6 entry of Main E room. 16'W x 6'-7'H x 16'L
Employee was cleaning off a shuttle car with back towards the scoop. Scoop man was rock dusting outby areas. EE backed up to the shuttle car never seeing the employee cleaning off the SC. EE accidentally pinned the left leg of the injured employee between the SC and scoop.
2017 · 5 incidents
While shoveling coal accumulation at 2 tail. Employee struck a rock with EE's shovel injuring EE's shoulder. First missed day was 6/25/18.
Scoop rock duster was jammmed with a tube of resin. When employee was pulling out resin, they hit themselves in the eye with the resin.
When making a miner cable splice knife blade broke causing a laceration requiring 6 sutures.
When tightening a wheel unit bolt by hand, the head of the bolt broke off. Employee jammed right shoulder into the bottom.
Hand slipped using a utility knife. Resulting in a laceration on right index finger requiring 3 sutures.
2016 · 1 incident
While helping to change the batteries on the section scoop in the Apple Mains section scoop charger, the mechanic grabbed the jumper cables to move it out of the way of the scoop tire, coming into contact with a cut in the cable. The cut exposed a slice in the red phase of the energized wire, causing an electric shock.
2014 · 4 incidents
Mechanic was using a pry bar on a rusty piece of equipment. The pry bar slipped free, causing the mechanics arm to jerk upward quickly. He said that he felt something tear when this happened. The injured worker continued to work his regular duty until 02/11/2015, when he had corrective surgery.
While the roof bolter was bolting, in the #5 entry of the Hickory Mains Section, he cut his right forearm on a roof bolt plate and required stitches.
While operating the roof bolter, the operators drill steels became stuck together in the roof. He tried to separate the two drill steels when he felt pain in his mid to lower back.
While operating the continuous miner, the machine dislodged a post. While moving the post, to reset it, the operator felt a sharp pain in his Right Shoulder. He then worked the remainder of his shift. He did not miss any work until 09/02/2014.
2013 · 1 incident
Employee was lifting the end of a steel I-beam while building an entry canopy. He and another contractor were lifting a piece of I-beam when he felt a ""pop"" in his left shoulder. He worked the rest of the shift and next day before seeking medical attention. He is still awaiting results of an MRI.