Employee was last observed as employee began to ascend an extension ladder. There is no eye witness, it is apparent the employee fell approximately 20ft. onto a moving conveyor belt and was fatally injured.
Bishop Impoundment Area Coal
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- Fatalities
- 1
- Total incidents
- 13
- Years on record
- 2000–2025
- Latest incident
- Oct 2025
| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 18,713 | 28 | 12 | 1496.3 |
| 2025 Q3 | 27,267 | 9 | 1 | 330.1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 5,929 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 18,900 | 8 | 5 | 423.3 |
| 2024 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 Q1 | 2,800 | 58 | 5 | 20714.3 |
| 2021 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fatalities at this mine
1 recordedReportable incidents
12 on file (excluding fatalities above)2025 · 1 incident
EE was operating Rock Truck when EE started having trouble breathing., EE contacted the Foreman, the Foreman went and picked up EE, The Foreman called an ambulance and continued to the mine entrance to wait for the ambulance, EE stated EE had Heart problems. EE died of an apparent Heart Attack due EE's medical conditions.
2014 · 1 incident
Pulling steel cable and bur went in hand
2013 · 7 incidents
Climbing off excavator and slipped spraining ankle.
Employee heated a can of soup on truck engine and when he opened the can it exploded burning his face.
Climbing steps on shovel preparing to change cables. Stepped up and foot stayed stable and straight, but knee twisted.
The employee and two co-workers were pulling conveyor sheets from a box and one sheet slipped, striking the employee's right hand and cutting his index finger. The employee obtained medical treatment, received stitches to his index finger, and returned to work with no restrictions on his next scheduled day, 5/1/13.
Employee was assisting a mechanic change a tire and when tire became dislodged, employee lost his balance. In an attempt to break his fall, he twisted and felt a pull in his lower back.
Employee states he slipped on icy ground hurting his lower back and right elbow. The injury wasn't reported to this office until 2/20/13. Employee sought medical attention on 2/20/13 for his lower back pain and was referred to an orthopedic specialist. That appt is scheduled for 3/11/13.
Employee states he was loading aluminum wire trays on a truck and felt pain in right shoulder when he pulled 2 pieces from the stack to load. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 01/21/2013, at which time the injury was then reported to this office. Employee placed on modified duty.
2012 · 2 incidents
Victim was priming a pump and while picking up a 5 gallon bucket of water felt a pull in his neck and right shoulder.
While using a manlift to attach plywood to spirals, employee states that he unknowingly lowered the manlift boom on the corner of the opposing spiral frame. When he swung the boom out, it dropped off the frame causing the employee to hit his rib/chest area on the rail of the manlift basket. The employee received medical treatment and was placed on modified duty.
2000 · 1 incident
WHILE OPENING A GATE, SHE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN.