Employee was unplugging scoop battery bell when cable arched. He turned to leave the area (a normal movement) and twisted his knee. He finished his shift with no complaints, and came outside. Due to a reconstructive knee surgery from a earlier injury, he requested a report be filled out for precautionary measures.
Cedar Grove #1 MineCoal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 9
- Years on record
- 2011–2014
- Latest incident
- Jan 2014
Reportable incidents
9 on file2014 · 1 incident
2012 · 4 incidents
One of the employees picked up a rock and threw it while horse playing. The rock struck another employee in the upper lip resulting in a laceration.
Employee was helping roof bolt crew re-route roof bolt cable. As they were moving the cable, a shuttle car came around a turn striking the employee into the rib.
Employee was walking from the end of track towards the section when he stumbled. As he fell, he hit his right cheek on the D-box causing a laceration.
Employee was recovering curtain when rib rolled and struck employee in back.
2011 · 4 incidents
Employee was cutting tape off suction hose on the right roof bolter. During this process, employee cut his hand between his thumb and index finger.
Employee was trying to get a piece of stuck drill steel out of the drill chuck. As he was pulling on the drill steel, he something felt something pop in his back causing him to fall to the ground.
Member was helping re-enter hi=line cable into the #5 belt head kva. member was holding the lead out of the way for the electrician. A malfunction in the #1 box allowed that particular lead to become energized, causing the member to receive a shock.
Member was attempting to split a half header against a block, when he smashed his right middle finger causing a laceration.