Mining Incidents

North River Mine Coal

Controlled by ACNR Holdings, Inc
Berry, Fayette County, AL  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 0100759

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2006–2013
Latest incident
Sep 2013
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
3,392
citations
1,092
significant & substantial
$2,218,999
proposed penalties
$1,836,955
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 466 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 404 1 0 2475.2
2025 Q1 545 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 612 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q2 0 0 0
2024 Q1 0 0 0
2023 Q4 0 0 0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
August 13, 2007 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall from ladders

EE stated he had been to #3 rock bin to inspect the chute of #4 refuse belt. Witness: EE was on the 1st or 2nd step of a small ladder w/backward fall protection when he "blacked out".*He slipped from ladder landing on feet & fell on his back*. He never lost consciousness. We are waiting for medical records to determine the cause.*On 12/18/07 he had surgery & he died on 12/19/07*

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2013 · 13 incidents

September 27, 2013 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing rollers when his finger was caught between two rollers, causing a laceration that required sutures.

September 1, 2013 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Original accident: EE was pulling air doors open & felt a pop in both wrist & shoulders & neck. EE has been working since accident & was taken off 3/12/14 due to surgery on neck. As of 9/1/13 EE was working for North River Mine (0100759). North River Mine has since closed & EE was transferred to Mine #7 (0101401). I'm filing this report under the mine the acc originally occurred.

August 7, 2013 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee complained with back pain after normal work duties. A MRI was performed which indicated degenerative disc damage. A previous MRI from 2005 showed many similarities. Employee did not lose time until 09/09/2013 due to doctor's exam.

July 25, 2013 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking his fireboss rounds when he stepped in a hole and felt pain in lower back. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT AND DID NOT START LOOSING TIME UNTIL 7/9/14 WHEN HE WENT OFF WORK DUE TO SURGERY.

July 12, 2013 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking off face when a rock struck him in the mouth, breaking two teeth.

July 12, 2013 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was getting socket sets out of tool box when a set fell out of his hand and struck his finger. This caused a laceration that required sutures.

May 11, 2013 AL · Coal HOISTING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was downed at approximately 8:45 pm due to a faulty door lock switch.

March 23, 2013 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was moving an oxygen bottle, when the top came off and struck him in the mouth.

February 12, 2013 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that while he was putting torches into the scoop bucket, he felt a pain in his belly. His first lost workday did not occur until 03/01/2013 due to surgery.

February 5, 2013 AL · Coal FIRE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fire was discovered in the engine compartment of #2 dozer. It lasted approximately 35 minutes.

February 4, 2013 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was using a pry bar when the bar slipped and struck employee in the left side of his bottom lip. This resulted in a laceration that required sutures.

January 14, 2013 AL · Coal HOISTING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was down from 3:58 am until 5:00 due to a faulty relay.

2012 · 18 incidents

December 23, 2012 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in the intersection of Flat Creek Main #6 entry between spad #33+25 and #36+05. The fall measured 180 ft long, 20 ft wide, and 8 ft high.

November 12, 2012 AL · Coal HOISTING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was down from 1:40 am until 4:00 am due to motor brake release fault.

October 24, 2012 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was stepping over a retaining wall when he twisted his knee. An MRI showed a torn meniscus. His first lost work day did not occur until 10/29/2012.

September 25, 2012 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that he was moving mantrip when batteries shifted, catching his finger between frame of mantrip and batteries.

September 5, 2012 AL · Coal FIRE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fire occurred in the engine compartment of a diesel lo trac. The fire burned for approximately 12 minutes.

July 25, 2012 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that while changing a top frame, he pinched his finger between the frame and the belt structure.

July 12, 2012 AL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was carrying a 5 gallon bucket of oil to dozer and felt a pain in his back. He went to the doctor a couple of times and was taken off of work on July 27, 2012.

July 8, 2012 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was replacing a rubber hose. When he cut through the hose, the knife cut his arm. It required 4 sutures to close the laceration.

July 3, 2012 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in Flat Creek Main return. It was approx 10' x 8' x 15'. Some of it was above the anchorage point.

June 29, 2012 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was sent a letter stating that he had evidence of pneumoconiosis. Employee, MIIN M00423747, had waived his rights as a Part 90 miner.

May 31, 2012 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was removing a broken metal band when it came out of the tool and struck the employee in the hand.

May 11, 2012 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that the carrier he was on bumped another carrier which caused him to hit his head. This caused a laceration in the back of his head that required sutures.

April 10, 2012 AL · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that she was walking to her car when she slipped on uneven surface. Her first lost work day did not occur until 4/16/2012 due to surgery.

March 31, 2012 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was taking wiper loose from tripper drive when he got his finger caught between the wiper and frame.

March 30, 2012 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck in the hand with a rock while riding in a mantrip.

February 20, 2012 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he was having a pain in his left shoulder after catching himself when he stumbled. He has had numerous shoulder surgeries and an MRI shows a mild metallic artifact within the greater tuberosity from prior surgeries. He did not lose time until 03/15/2012 due to surgery.

January 18, 2012 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a jack when the handle slipped and struck him in the face.

January 11, 2012 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing a cable when his knife slipped. This resulted in sutures to the left little finger.

2011 · 26 incidents

December 16, 2011 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was removing cathead when he struck himself in the mouth.

November 4, 2011 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a wrench to loosen a bolt on metal guard when the wrench slipped and employee cut his finger.

November 3, 2011 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while talking with another employee, a shuttle car he was standing by was struck and pushed him into the rib. Employee's first lost work day was not until 11/04/2011.

October 30, 2011 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping pull an old push out blade out of ram car using a lo trac and nylon rope. The piece broke and struck the employee in the face. Employee first lost workday was 10/31/11.

October 13, 2011 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he was traveling on a rover when he ran into a motor.

September 28, 2011 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in the intersection of Flat Creek 8 #2 entry in the intersection at spad #97+10. The fall measured 35 ft long by 28 ft wide by 5 1/2 ft high.

September 17, 2011 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working bent over. When he raised up, he felt a pain in his back.

August 23, 2011 AL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down slope, slipped and fell causing compound fracture of right ankle

August 14, 2011 AL · Coal HOISTING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The slope hoist was down from 6:00 am on 8/14/2011 until 12:40 pm on 8/15/2011 due to the tachnometer on the drive.

August 13, 2011 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was stepping down when all of his weight shifted to the edge of his foot.

August 12, 2011 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall occurred on Flat Creek 6 Section. It was in the intersection of spad 7+32. It measured approximately 19 ft wide by 20 ft long by 7 ft high.

August 7, 2011 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in the intersection of Flat Creek Main entry #6 entry between spad #36+05 and #37+45. The fall measured 30 ft long by 20 ft wide by 10 ft thick approximately.

July 22, 2011 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he struck his head against T board. An MRI showed calcium spurring on several discs and disc protusion. Employee was placed off work on 8/5/2011 due to surgery.

July 13, 2011 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he was tramming a scoop when he hit a hole and struck his head on the canopy.

June 27, 2011 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was changing out the blade on his utility knife when his hand slipped and cut his right index finger.

June 20, 2011 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was going through a mandoor when he cut his knee on a piece of metal.

June 10, 2011 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while working on the face at the new longwall, the gob came down and a piece struck his bicep. Employee first lost work day did not occur until 06/16/2011.

June 8, 2011 AL · Coal HOISTING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 8:00 pm until 11:30 pm due to a Field DC Contactor.

May 7, 2011 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was picking up a 5 gallon bucket of oil and felt a pop in his shoulder. Employee continued to work until the doctor placed him off work on 7/6/2011 due to a shoulder strain.

May 5, 2011 AL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he was turning on fuel tank valve when he slipped and fell. Employee's first lost work day occurred on July 1, 2011 due to surgery.

March 28, 2011 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that he was operating a battery mantrip. Employee felt something "pop" in his right shoulder when the brake lever was pulled. Employee was placed on Restricted Duty on 4/8/2011

March 22, 2011 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell and felt a pain in his shoulder. His MRI showed a tore rotator cuff and surgery was performed. Employee's first lost work day was 5/27/2011 due to surgery.

February 28, 2011 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was bent down on his knees cleaning/washing the de-watering system. When he got up, he felt a pain in his right knee. He did not lose time until 10/28/2011 due to surgery.

February 15, 2011 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was connecting a pivot bracket when it fell and struck him in the mouth. Employee chipped a front tooth.

February 10, 2011 AL · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while walking to the bathhouse, he slipped on a patch of ice. Employee had an MRI that showed damage to his knee and elbow. Employee did not lose time until 7/29/2011 due to surgery.

2010 · 18 incidents

December 1, 2010 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that he was holding a bar up that holds cylinders in place on the refuge chamber cylinder racks while another employee tightened the bolts with an impact wrench. The employee's finger got caught in a pinch point.

November 13, 2010 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he bolting a strap on a locomotive when his hand slipped and cut his thumb on a piece of metal.

October 29, 2010 AL · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that he had his hand on side of the canopy while shield was being functioned. This caused him to mash his left fingers, resulting in sutures.

October 12, 2010 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated that he was in the process of moving a chain fall from above a chute when he slipped and straddled the chute.

September 1, 2010 AL · Coal FIRE
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Mine examiners discovered a small fire at crosscut 7 on North Main 3 belt which was extinguished with fire extinguishers and fire hose.

August 31, 2010 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 11:00 pm until 4:00 am due to a faulty auxilary on main contactor.

August 12, 2010 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he had pain in his hand and numbness of hand. Employee's first lost work day was 08/16/2010 due to surgery.

August 5, 2010 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm due to replacing the governor's rope.

June 3, 2010 AL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he slipped on mine floor. Upon the MRI showed degenerative nature of knee and several tears. Employee had surgery on 1/10/2011 which was his first lost work day.

June 2, 2010 AL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he got his feet tangled up in the booster pump hoses and fell, twisting his knee.

May 19, 2010 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he tripped over a water hose & fell. An MRI showed moderate degenerative changes & ACL partial tears. This will be the third surgery on his knee due to degenerative changes & ACL issues. Employee's first lost work day did not occur until 9/8/2010 due to surgery.

April 8, 2010 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he was walking by the power center and tripped. He fell, striking his face on the ground.

April 6, 2010 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

As the hoist operator was bringing two supply cars out, they became uncoupled and dropped into the slope bottom.

March 16, 2010 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that he was working on the feeder when a ram car trammed near him. The oil compartment caught his foot between the compartment and the coal floor. His FLWD did not occur until 03/17/2010 due to surgery.

March 1, 2010 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The hoist operator had droped the Barney car into the bottom. The right rear wheel had came off and caused the car to wreck. When discovery of the wheel missing, all employees were notified to evacuate the mine. The hoist was our secondary mechanical means of escape.

February 20, 2010 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

The supervisor of the long-wall crew was walking down the #2 entry and had started back to the face area. He saw a dribble of rock, looked up and a rock fell, stricking him on his left side head, ear, and shoulder. Employee recieved lacerations, requiring sutuers.

January 29, 2010 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 7:00 am until 11:30 am due to a faulty contactor.

January 27, 2010 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that when they let an end of the monorail down, the other side slid off. The employee's thumb was caught on top of the motor.

2009 · 30 incidents

November 15, 2009 AL · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant POWERED HAULAGE
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Acceptable conditions- Employee was removing equipment from belt structure and got his finger caught between two pieces of equipment causing a fracture to the left pinky finger.

September 29, 2009 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting in replacing the boom lift jack on the Fletcher Roof Bolter when the boom fell fracturing his right arm.

September 13, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 8:20 PM until 11:50 PM due to a faulty switch.

September 13, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 6:53 am until 9:46 am due to an auxilary brake contactor fault.

September 12, 2009 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During Longwall recovery, employee was helping pull hoses off face with the use of a scoop and chain. The chain slipped off the end of the hose, causing the hose to spring back and strike the employee in the leg.

August 31, 2009 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Chevron Mining Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was opening airlock travel doors when his knee "gave out" & he fell into the door. The treating physician says that his knees were "bone to bone". His first lost work day did not occur until 9/24/09 due to doctor's orders.

August 27, 2009 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was about to start pinning when a piece of draw rock fell and struck the canopy. It slid off the canopy and struck the individual.

August 18, 2009 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was loading a Kennedy brattice when he stepped on a rail and twisted his ankle. Employee was placed on restricted duty on 08/20/09.

August 3, 2009 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee stated that he was walking down a overcast stairway when his foot slipped off of one of the steps. An MRI was taken and the doctor placed the employee on restricted duty 8/10/09.

July 11, 2009 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was assisting another employee with a wrecked jeep when the jack they were using, came out from under mantrip and struck the employee on the left elbow. EE FLWD was 7/13/09.

July 8, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was taken out of service due to a DC Fault caused by the brake liners coming out.

July 8, 2009 AL · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Eight miners were stuck on the Service Elevator due to a DC Fault due to the brake liners.

June 29, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was taken out of service to replace slack rope indicator.

June 25, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm due to a guide wheel was out of alignment.

June 7, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Elevator was out of service from 5:45 am until 1:45 due to a car overload fault.

May 19, 2009 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was raking on Flat Creek Main beltline when he felt a burning in his left shoulder. Employee's first lost work day was 9/25/09 due to surgery.

April 29, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Service Elevator was taken out of service due to wear on the ropes of the elevator.

April 15, 2009 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that he was pulling the miner cable over with a cable hook and felt a pain in his lower back. The employee was diagnosed with two herniated discs in his back and placed on restricted duty on April 20, 2009.

April 14, 2009 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was moving a pump with a metal bar when he stepped on some loose coal and lost his footing. The pump shifted and caused the bar to jerk his arm. Employee's FLWD did not occur until April 15, 2009.

April 9, 2009 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that he was pulling 100 ft of suction line over the overcast when he felt his right knee pop. Employee first LWD did not occur until 5/28/09 due to surgery.

March 14, 2009 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was jacking out the cat tracks on the mobile tailpiece with a grease gun when the grease fitting broke and struck employee in the face.

February 27, 2009 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was helping move the miner cable when he felt a strain in his right shoulder. Employee's FLWD was not until 4/29/09 due to surgery.

February 26, 2009 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Supervisor was making prestart face exam and found low volume of air on face. Went to bleeder and found two brattices damaged, most likely from fall of gob. Notified CP person who began withdrawal of Miners, except those needed to repair brattice.

February 25, 2009 AL · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was assisting another employee lift a part from a platform to a loading dock. Employee's foot became entangled in the overhead hoist chain, which resulted in employee tripping and falling backwards off the platform.

February 20, 2009 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was picking up a bucket of plaster with both hands when he felt a pain in both arms. Employee's FLWD did not occur until 2/23/09.

February 20, 2009 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Longwall experienced the first fall of roof in the gob behind the shields. The fall damaged a few ventilation devices behind the set up entry. A brattice, a set of run through doors, a regulator, and 9 curtains were damaged.

February 14, 2009 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a com-a-long to raise a pipe in order to tighten support chain. A clevis that was supporting the com-a-long spread apart, allowing the com-a-long and pipe to drop, pinching employee's finger between pipe and support chain.

February 13, 2009 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of preparing base lift jack for shield removal. The saddle that holds the base lift jack vertical fell, striking/pinching employee's finger between the saddle and the base lift jack.

January 23, 2009 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator OTHER
Chevron Mining Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating scoop in the face area. Coworker saw scoop not moving and went to check. Found operator unresponsive with shallow breathing and pulse. Activated EMS system. Crew began CPR and transported out of the mine. Employe was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead of Myocardial infarction (MI)

January 19, 2009 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Two persons were trapped on the elevator from 12:05 to approximately 1:35 due to a fault in the PLC of Cedar Creek Elevator.

2008 · 31 incidents

December 25, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Service Elevator was out of service from 9:00 am to 1:45 pm due to power outage.

December 14, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 6:15 am to 8:30 am due to a problem with operating in the inspection mode.

December 5, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The hoist rope for the Flat Creek Main Emergency Escape Capsule broke during a functionality test. Ice had accumulated on the guide ropes which stopped the capsule's descent, allowed slack to gather in the rope, and allowed the capsule to drop the corresponding distance of the slack in the rope, which resulted in breakage of the hoist rope.

December 1, 2008 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was lifting top idlers for the belt set up and loading them on a skid. When he tried to lift a roller, two rollers were struck together, causing a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Employee's FLWD did not occur until 1/7/09 due to surgery.

November 22, 2008 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he and a contract employee were moving eicotrac when the contract employee turned the eicotrac and caught the employee's finger between the panline and the eicotrac.

November 7, 2008 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee was riding mantrip, he raised his left arm up to shield himself from the run through track drops. As mantrip travelled through, his left arm was pulled back over his head.

October 29, 2008 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he got off the ram car and was walking to the dinner hole when he tripped over a waterline. He put his arms out to catch himself and felt a pain in both shoulders. Employee's FLWD did not occur until 1/7/09 due to surgery.

October 10, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was installing a Kennedy stopping, when a rock fell from the roof and struck the employee on right hand and leg just above the ankle. Employee's FLWD did not occur until 10/11/08 due to surgery.

September 26, 2008 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was helping hang the miner cable in # 1 entry of Flat Creek 3 section, when he felt a burning sensation in both shoulders. Employee's FLWD occurred on 10/24/2008 due to surgery to correct the condition.

September 21, 2008 AL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management STRIKING OR BUMPING
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was conducting a fan check. As he was walking around a concrete form in the early morning light he walked in to and struck some spare fan housing panels, resulting in his two front teeth being chipped.

August 28, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured employee and three other coworkers were preparing to build a brattice. Injured employee was taking the plastic shrink wrapping from a pallet of blocks. As employee was removing wrapping, a block became dislodged from the pallet, fell, and struck employee on the top of the right foot, resulting in a contusion.

August 6, 2008 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he grabbed the chain to a valve block and it was not secure. The block fell on the employee's leg causing a laceration. This resulted in 10 sutures.

June 4, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was loading roof jacks onto rail car when he felt a pain in his back. He was diagnosed with disc herniation in his back. His FLWD was not until July 1, 2008 due to surgery.

May 23, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm due to a frayed electrical wire.

April 15, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from appr. 6:00 am until 8:00 am due to a broken bracket on the door locking mechanism.

April 14, 2008 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was attempting to cut a rubber hose when the knife slipped and he cut his left index finger.

April 13, 2008 AL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was picking up a bag of sand when he felt a burning sensation in his stomach. He was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. His FLWD did not occur until 04/19/08.

March 18, 2008 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing bits on shearer cutting drum. As he was turning drum he felt his left knee lock up. First Lost Work Day was 7/10/08 due to surgery to repair tear.

March 18, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm due to a microswitch.

February 25, 2008 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was repairing a splice, when he attempted to knock a clip off of a pin and his hammer glanced off of the piece of belting and struck his finger.

February 20, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Elevator was out of service due to a bent stabilizer bar.

January 27, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintenance on pump. Pump shifted forward, dropping down, pinching employee's left hand middle finger.

January 27, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from approximately 11:00 am until 3:00 pm due to a power outage at the substation.

January 26, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was dusting a beltline when the dust hose ruptured causing the nipple end to strike his left ankle. First lost workday did not occur until 11/24/08 due to surgery.

January 25, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Elevator was out of service from approximately 6:00 am until 7:00 am due to wiring connection in conduit box.

January 24, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was down from approximately 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm due to the mine door locks.

January 10, 2008 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating longwall shearer when he was struck on left side of face by rock, fracturing tooth.

January 8, 2008 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was cutting a metal band on a roll of belt at Flat Creek No. 2 belt header when a loose end of the band struck him in the face.

January 8, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was pulling a fly pad down. While pulling the pad down, his hand slid across a nail resulting in a laceration that required sutures.

January 6, 2008 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading belt wiper on to end of supply car. When he set it down on the car it slid over into the drive motor that was already on the supply car and pinched his pinky finger on right hand.

January 1, 2008 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping splice West Main belt and changed the blade in his cutting knife, which he thought he had closed the blade in the knife. While he was working on the belt splice his right hand came in contact with the exposed blade cutting the side of his hand where his pinky finger is.

2007 · 45 incidents

December 8, 2007 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping other employees maneuver outby Pinner cable and plug over other cables near the section power center. As he was pulling the plug over another cable he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. Later diagnosed as a hernia.

November 26, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from approx 1:00 am until approx 4:30 am due to locking mechanism.

November 20, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 9:53 pm 11/20/07 to 12:48 am 11/21/07 due to car being stuck at bottom.

November 11, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

the cedar creek elevator was out of service from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm due to electrical contactor problem.

October 30, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was out of service from appr 1:50pm to 2:45pm due to the governor's rope needed to be replaced.

October 26, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Elevator was out of service from 5:45 am to 6:20 am due to a DC drive fault.

October 19, 2007 AL · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was loading bags of gravel onto a material car when one bag slipped. He attempted to catch it and felt a pull on his shoulder. Employee's first lost work day was 01/17/08 due to surgery.

October 10, 2007 AL · Coal INUNDATION
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

At approx 6:00pm, a water inundation occurred, due to the breaching of Don 25 seal

October 7, 2007 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated that he was kneeled down beside the track switch leading into flat creek 1 section. When ee attempted to stand up, his foot slipped and his right knee came into contact with the switch or rail. This caused a laceration to the side of his knee which required sutures.

October 6, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was out of service from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm due to interlock switch problem.

October 3, 2007 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was moving the feeder cable to repostion the remote cable when he felt his shoulder pop. Employee's first lost work day was not until March 4, 2008 due to surgery.

October 2, 2007 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator OTHER
Chevron Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that she was kneeling down while she replaced bits on the shearer. When she rose up, she felt a pain in her lower back. She was placed on restricted duty on October 4, 2007.

September 14, 2007 AL · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from H-Main Seal area where the walkway was very muddy. Employee slipped, twisting left knee.

August 31, 2007 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was stepping across a pile of "gob" when his foot struck on piece of rock. He was placed on restricted duty on 9/7/07.

August 31, 2007 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was making up pins when a rock fell between the pins and struck the employee. His first lost work day was 9/4/07.

August 29, 2007 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stated that he was trying to move a flight ahead to help release tension. As he picked up the filght, it slipped catching the employee's finger between the flight and the stage loader flight. The employee returned to work full duty the next day.

August 26, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Elevator was down from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm due to component malfunction.

August 5, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 10:55 am to 1:15 pm, due to an electrical interlock problem.

July 25, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 6:30 am to 7:15 am due to a fault door locking mechanism.

July 23, 2007 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was swapping out supply cars. He was standing near the rail to uncouple the cars. When the cars separated, the car rolled forward taking the slack out of the chain which had the cars secured and caught the employee's left foot. He was placed on restricted duty 7/24/07.

July 10, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek elevator was out of service from 3:55pm to 4:25pm on 7/10/07 due to door malfunction.

June 22, 2007 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Chevron Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was loading a bed plate from old longwall face. He reached down to pick up a winch cable when he felt a pain in his back. He was placed on restrictive duty on 6/25/07.

June 7, 2007 AL · Coal welder MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting loose rails in No.2 primary refuse well when one of the rails he was cutting came loose from its weld & pinned his right foot & ankle. He was placed on restricted duty on 6/9/07.

May 31, 2007 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was attempting to remove bolts from ranging arms. He used a wrench as a cheater bar. The wrench slipped & struck him in the nose. He received 11 stitches.

May 24, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 3:15 pm to 3:58 pm on 5/24/07 due to a door malfunction.

May 8, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 8:20 pm 5/8/07 until 12:35am 5/9/07 due to a door malfunction.

April 13, 2007 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking in the motor pit when he hit his head on a roof bolt. He was diagnosed with cervical strain. He was placed on restricted duty on May 18, 2007.

March 29, 2007 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to loosen a roof bolt plate that hung under a rock while doing overcast work. Employee exerted extra force to free plate and stated he felt pain in left arm. When he released the roof bolt his arm continued back striking rib rock.

March 16, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 9:50 pm 3/16/07 until 12:15 am 3/17/07 due to a door malfunction.

March 13, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek elevator was out of service from 2:00 am until 4:45 am on 3/13/2007 due to door rollers off track.

March 9, 2007 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee loaded some high voltage cable on a skid. He could not recall a specific incident. After lunch, he had trouble getting up from his seat and had a pain in his lower back.

March 6, 2007 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that while cleaning refuse from cont miner, he cut his right hand on an unknown object.

February 7, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Service Elevator was out of service from 10:00 pm on 2-7-07 to 1:00 am on 2-8-07 due to a bad elec. contactor. Repair service was called out & placed the elevator back in service at 1:00 am, 2-8-07.

February 5, 2007 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that while loosening a plug on gear box, he hit his head on side of gear box causing a laceration to the left ear.

February 5, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 10:15pm - 11:00pm due to car being stuck at bottom.

February 4, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 10:35pm until 11:30pm due to door switch problems.

February 2, 2007 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagnosed with bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. He is currently off of work pending surgery. Employee FLWD was 2/5/2007.

January 31, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from 8:00 am on 1/31/07 to 2/1/07 at 8:35 am due to a problem with the doors not functioning properly. From the Kemper was on site and adjusted the doors and instabled/a new operator which corrected the problem.

January 29, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Elevator was out of service from approximately 5:30 am until 6:30 am due to a governor bearing.

January 28, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek elevator was not of service from 10:05 pm 01/28/07 until 5:15 am 1/29/07 due to water in the bottom of the shaft.

January 25, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek service elevator was out of service from 10:05pm to 11pm on 1/25/07 due to problem with the e-stop bag by reset the elevator and put the elevator back in service at 11pm.

January 24, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek elevator was out of service on 1/24/07 for 3:05am to 5:30am due to problem with the door not functioning properly. Bagby made the necessary repairs & placed the elevator back in service at 5:30am 1/24/07.

January 22, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek elevator was out of service from 10:15pm to 11:15pm on 1/22/07 due to problem with the e-stop. Bagby reset the elevator drive system and placed elevator back in service at 11:15pm

January 8, 2007 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated the weld broke that was used to pull slack out of belt causing the eye and chain to strike him in the head. This resulted in a laceration and a chipped tooth.

January 7, 2007 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek elevator was down from 11:05 pm on 1/7/07 until 2:30 am on 1/8/07 due to a problem with the outer door rollers.

2006 · 18 incidents

November 26, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was down from 9:55 pm to 10:45 pm due to thrown breaker.

October 21, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was down from 12:20 pm to 11:20 pm as a result of a power outage. When power was restored, Bagby elevator was called to make some adjustments & check-out the systems.

October 19, 2006 AL · Coal supply man, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was attempting to cut a plastic tie when the knife slipped, cutting his wrist. The laceration was closed with sutures.

October 17, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek Elevator was down from 3 pm to 7:15 pm due to the brakes being out of adjustment causing them to lock up. Bagby was called & repaired the problem & tested the elevator & everything checked out okay.

October 17, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was down from 10:30 pm on 10/17/06 to 1 am on 10/18/06 due to insufficient airgap on brake causing the brakes to overheat. Bagby was called & corrected the problem, tested & placed back in service.

October 16, 2006 AL · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated he was helping another employee put up racks in the storage building, the other employee fell. While helping him up the racks fell against the EE, he fell to the ground causing him to hit his left shoulder against the rail. His FLWD did not occur until Nov. 10, 2006.

October 16, 2006 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was helping another ee install shelving at the prep plant when some of the boards he was standing on fell through. He has been diagnosed with cervical degeneration of the spine, arthritis and a cyst in his lt. shoulder that was aggravated by his fall. His first lost work day did not occur until 11/22/06.

September 13, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Cedar Creek elevator is out of service as of 9/13/06 due to electrical problems. Bagby Elevator Company examined the service elevator, but did not have the part needed to repair it. We are presently still in search of part to repair elevator.

September 12, 2006 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in the intersection of L Main entry #6 at spad 57 + 38. The fall measured 21' long x 19' wide and approx 8' thick.

August 21, 2006 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while releasing a belt clamp by lowering the belt clamp support jack, the belt clamp did not lower because it became "hung up". EE placed right hand under belt clamp and belt clamp "freed" and fell apprx 6", striking EE's hand. This resulted in two sutures.

August 10, 2006 AL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was repositioning a high voltage cable when he felt a pain in his shoulder. The employee's first lost work day was January 18, 2007 due to surgery.

July 31, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Service Elevator was out of service on 7-31-06 from 9:00 pm until 11:15 pm due to slack in the braking system. Bagby Electric Company adjusted the braking system and the elevator was put back in service at 11:15 pm on 7-31-06.

July 30, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Tyro Creek elevator was down from 2:30 until 4:15am due to limit switch.

July 27, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar creek elevator was down from 10:10 am until 1:20 pm due to an electrical conductor

July 19, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The cedar Creek Service Elevator was out of service on 7-19-06 from 8:45 pm to 9:40 am due to electrical problems. The cedar creek elevator was also out of service on 7/20/06 from 1:30 am to 4:30 am due to door limit switch problem. Bag by elevator co. was called and repaired both items

July 17, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The typro creek service elevator was out of service on 7/17/06 from 10:47 pm until 7-18-06 at 1:40 am due to slack in braking system. Bag by elevator co. adjusted the braking system and then elevator was pit pack in service at 1:40 am on 7-18-06.

June 15, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek service elevator was out of service from approx 4:15 am to 8:00 am due to problems with power supply to drive.

June 15, 2006 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he was washing on the slope. He stepped on a mandoor that gave way causing him to fall. He was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. His first last work day did not occur until 7/20/06 due to surgery.