michael d. rennie and post office box 418,501 busseron ... · counsil was helping james r. henshaw,...

CAI-1997 -0006

UNITED STATESDEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATIONDISTRICT8

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION(Underground Coal Mine)FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No. 56-1 (1.0.11-02752)Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation

Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois

March 23,1997

by

Michael D. RennieCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

and

Gale N. WarrenCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

Originating Office-Mine Safety and Health AdministrationPost Office Box 418,501 Busseron Street, Vincennes, Indiana 47591

James K. Oakes, District Manager

CAI-1997 -0006

UNITED STATESDEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATIONDISTRICT 8

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION(Underground Coal Mine)

FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No. 56-1 (I.D.11-02752)Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation


March 23,1997

by

Michael D. RennieCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

and

Gale N. WarrenCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

Originating Office-Mine Safety and Health AdministrationPost Office Box 418,501 Busseron Street, Vincennes, Indiana 47591

James K. Oakes, District Manager

CAI-1997-0006


FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No.56-1 (1.0. 11-02752)Kerr-Mctsee Coal Corporation


March 23,1997


FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine NO.56-1 (I.D. 11-02752)Kerr-:McGee Coal Corporation


March 23,1997

Close-Up View of Kerr-McGee Accident Scene


FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No. 56-1 (1.0. 11-02752)Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation


March 23, 1997

Close-Up View of Kerr-McGee Accident Scene


FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No. 56-1 (I.D. 11-02752) Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation


March 23, 1997

Location of Victim, Talking on Phone at Master Controller


FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No. 56-1 (1.0. 11-02752)Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation


March 23, 1997

Location of Victim, Talking on Phone at Master Controller


FATAL FALL OF RIB

Galatia Mine No. 56-1 (1.0.11-02752)Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation


March 23, 1997

Abstract of Investigation U.S. Department of LaborMine Safety and Health Administration

Authority- This report is based on an investigation made pursuant to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Public Law 91-173.as amended by Public Law 95-164.

Section A Identification Data

1. Title of investigation:

Fatal Fall of Rib2. Date MSHA investigation started:

~..arch23, 19973. Report release date: 4. Mine:

Galatia Mine No. 56-1

11-027526. Company:

Kerr-~.cGee Coal Corporation7. Town, County, State:

Harrisburg, saline County, Illinois8. Authorts):

Michael D. Rennie , Gale N. WarrenSection B-Mine Information

9. Daily production: 10. Surface employment:

18,415, tons 15911. Underground employment:

13. Thickness of coalbed:495

12. Name of coalbed:

Harrisburg No. 5

Section C-Last Quarter Injury Frequency Rate (HSAC) for:

8 feet14. Industry: 15. This operation:

8.83 6.0616. Training program approved:

Section D Originating OfficeYes

17. Mine Profile Rating:

n/a18. Mine Safety and Health AdministrationCoal Mine Health and Safety District No. : 8Section E Abstract

Address: PO Box 370, 302 West Main, Suite 1ABenton, Illinois 62812

On March 23,1997, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a Fatal Fall of Rib Accident occurredon the Galatia North 6th East Longwall Working Section, MMU 056. Stephanie ReneeCounsil was performing the assigned work tasks of longwall stage loader operator.Counsil was helping James R. Henshaw, Laborer, install cribbing in the belt conveyorentry at Survey Station 1475 East. Henshaw noticed Counsil walk away toward thestage loader, but did not know which direction she had turned. A short time later,Henshaw noticed the stage loader had stopped. Upon investigation, he looked inbytoward the face, then looked outby and noticed Counsil beneath a collapsed north rib,pinned against the stage loader master controller.

Section F-Mine Organization

Company officials: Name Address

19. President: PO Box 25861William D. Hake Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73125

20. Superintendent: Post Office Box 727R. Michael Davev Harrisburq, Illinois 62946

21. Safety Director: Post Office Box 727- H~rnlr1 R rnl"" Harrisbura. Illinois 6294622. Principle officer-H&S: Post Office Box 727

U=1rnlr1 R rnl"" Harr i.sburc Illinois 6294623. Labor Organization:

l\1nn<=>24. Cilairillan-H&SCommittee'

HA F rm 0MS 0 2 0057. Apr 82 (revised]

Abstract of Investigation U.S. Department of laborMine Safety and Health Administration .

Authority- This report is based on an investigation made pursuant to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 Public Law 91-173as amended by Public Law 95-164. . .Section A-Identification Data

1. Title of investigation:

Fatal Fall of Ri3. Report release date:

2. Date MSHA investigation started:

Iv..ch 23, 19974. Mine:

AUgust 13 / 19975. Mine 10 number:

Galatia Mie No. 56-16. Company:

11-027527. Town. County. State:

Harrisburg. Saline County. IllinoisSection B-Mine Information9. Daily production:

Kerr-~.cGee Coal Corpration8. Author(s):

Michael D. Rennie i Gale N. Warren

10. Surface employment:

18.415. tons11. Underground employment:

15912. Name of coalbed:

Harisburq No.549513. Thickness of coalbed:

8 feetSection C-Last Quarter Injury Frequency Rate (HSAC) for:14. Industry: 15. This operation:

8.8316. Training program approved:

6.0617. Mine Profile Rating:

njaYesSection D-Originating Office

18. Mine Safety and Health AdministrationCoal Mine Health and Safety District No. : 8

Section E-Abstract

Address: PO Box 370, 302 West Main, Suite 1ABenton. Illinois 62812

On March 23,1997, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a Fatal Fall of Rib Accident occurredon the Galatia North 6th East Longwall Working Section, MMU 056. Stephanie ReneeCounsil was performing the assigned work tasks of longwall stage loader operator.Counsil was helping James R. Henshaw, Laborer, install cribbing in the belt conveyorentry at Survey Station 1475 East. Henshaw noticed Counsil walk away toward thestage loader, but did not know which direction she had turned. A short time later,Henshaw noticed the stage loader had stopped. Upon investigation, he looked inbytoward the face, then looked outby and noticed Counsil beneath a collapsed north rib,pinned against the stage loader master controller.

Section F-Mine Organization

Company officials: Name Add ress

20. Superintendent'

PO Box 25861Oklahoma Ci t Oklahoma 73125Post Office Box 727Harrisbur Illinois 62946Post Office Box 727Harrisburg. Illinois 62946Post Office Box 727a isburg. Illinois 62946

19. President:

21. Safety Director:

22. Principle officer-H&S:

23. Labor Organization:Noe

24. Cliairriian-H&SCommittee'

MSHA Form 2000.57. Apr 82 (revised)

General Information

The Galatia Mine No. 56-1, located approximately 10 miles west of Harrisburg, SalineCounty, Illinois, is operated by the Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation, a subsidiary of Kerr-McGee Corporation. The mine employs a total of 495 miners, with 159 employeeslocated on the surface. The mine is opened into the Harrisburg NO.5 Coal Seam bytwo shafts and one slope. The mine produces an average of 18,415 tons of coal perday from four continuous miner sections and two longwall working sections. Coal isremoved from the mine by diesel ramcars and longwall face conveyors, whichdischarge onto a series of conveyor belts to the slope bottom, The coal is thenconveyed to the surface by the slope belt to the raw coal silos, and conveyed to thepreparation plant for processing. Kerr-McGee then ships the processed coal by rail toits customers.

The overburden is a maximum of 750 feet at the Galatia North Portal. The immediateroof consists of approximately 70 feet of Dykersburg shale. Chain pillars for thelongwall panels are driven on maximum of 125 x 125-foot centers to a minimum of 100x 1OO-foot centers. The three heading longwall development entries and crosscuts aredriven 20 feet wide and the roof is supported with six-foot long, double lock roof boltson 5-foot spacings. Additional supports are placed in the headgate (belt entry), theseare three-piece truss systems placed on 4 to 4.5-foot spacings. The angle bolts areinstalled on development and the cross members are installed 100 feet outby thelongwall face as it is being retreated. Wooden cribs are installed according to theApproved Roof Control Plan, parallel to the belt entry and across the opening of thecrosscuts as the panel is mined. Additional cribs are placed on the corners of chainpillars nearest the belt entry.

Principal officials of Galatia No. 56-1 mine at the time of the accident were:

Steve RowlandLarry W. WilsonR. Michael DaveyHarold E. Odie

General ManagerGeneral Underground SuperintendentMine SuperintendentManager Health and Safety

The last MSHA Safety and Health Inspection (AAA) was completed on February 1,1997. The current MSHA Safety and Health inspection (AAA) began on February 3,1997, and was ongoing at the time of the accident.

Description of Accident

On March 23, 1997, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the" B" crew, twelve-hour shift begantheir work duties. The crew under the supervision of Robert Huff, Longwall Foreman,traveled to the Galatia North 6th East Longwall Working Section to prepare for the day'sactivities of operating the longwall. After arriving at the working section, Huff assigned

General Information

The Galatia Mine No. 56-1, located approximately 10 miles west of Harrisburg, SalineCounty, Illinois, is operated by the Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation, a subsidiary of Kerr-McGee Corporation. The mine employs a total of 495 miners, with 159 employeeslocated on the surface. The mine is opened into the Harrisburg NO.5 Coal Seam bytwo shafts and one slope. The mine produces an average of 18,415 tons of coal perday from four continuous miner sections and two longwall working sections. Coal isremoved from the mine by diesel ramcars and longwall face conveyors, whichdischarge onto a series of conveyor belts to the slope bottom. The coal is thenconveyed to the surface by the slope belt to the raw coal silos, and conveyed to thepreparation plant for processing. Kerr-McGee then ships the processed coal by rail toits customers.

The overburden is a maximum of 750 feet at the Galatia North Portal. The immediateroof consists of approximately 70 feet of Oykersburg shale. Chain pillars for thelongwall panels are driven on maximum of 125 x 125-foot centers to a minimum of 100x 100-foot centers. The three heading longwall development entries and crosscuts aredriven 20 feet wide and the roof is supported with six-foot long, double lock roof boltson 5-foot spacings. Additional supports are placed in the headgate (belt entry), theseare three-piece truss systems placed on 4 to 4.5-foot spacings. The angle bolts areinstalled on development and the cross members are installed 100 feet outby thelongwall face as it is being retreated. Wooden cribs are installed according to theApproved Roof Control Plan, parallel to the belt entry and across the opening of thecrosscuts as the panel is mined. Additional cribs are placed on the corners of chainpillars nearest the belt entry.

Principal officials of Galatia No. 56-1 mine at the time of the accident were:

Steve RowlandLarry W. WilsonR. Michael OaveyHarold E. Odle

General ManagerGeneral Underground SuperintendentMine SuperintendentManager Health and Safety

The last MSHA Safety and Health Inspection (AAA) was completed on February 1,1997. The current MSHA Safety and Health inspection (AAA) began on February 3,1997, and was ongoing at the time of the accident.

Description of Accident

On March 23, 1997, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the" B" crew, twelve-hour shift begantheir work duties. The crew under the supervision of Robert Huff, Longwall Foreman,traveled to the Galatia North 6th East Longwall Working Section to prepare for the day'sactivities of operating the longwall. After arriving at the.working section, Huff assigned

the work tasks for the day. Stephanie Renee Counsil (victim) was assigned the regularjob task of longwall stage loader operator, and to assist James R. Henshaw, a classifiedgeneral inside laborer, in building wooden cribs around the stage loader area. Theother workers were assigned regular job duties along the longwall working face. Huffwalked and examined along the longwall face to the tailgate area, and then calledCounsil to start the stage loader and panline.

At approximately 8:20 a.rn., Larry J. Wilson, Preshift Examiner, drove a mantrip into theunit to pick up Bill Hughs, Preshift Examiner, who was walking the 6th East beltconveyor. Wilson stated that he observed Counsil and Henshaw breaking a chunk ofcoal at the stage loader, and then throwing the coal in the stage loader. At that time,Counsil stated she was hot and wiped her brow. A short time later, Wilson met up withHughs, left the unit and did not have any further contact until they were told to bring theambulance to the Galatia North 6th East Longwall Section.

Henshaw, who was assigned to install cribs and work with Counsil, stated that Counsilused her channel lock pliers to help break a steel band on a bundle of crib material inthe crosscut. They began building a crib just inby the master controller, in the 6th EastHeadgate Entry at the crosscut at Survey Station 1475 East. Henshaw stated thatwhile he was retrieving more crib material from the crosscut, Counsil walked out of thecrosscut toward the stage loader, but he did not know which way she had turned. Ashort time later, Henshaw noticed that the stage loader had stopped and hewent toinvestigate. Upon reaching the stage loader, Henshaw looked toward the face area,noticed nothing wrong and tried to reset the emulsion computer. \I\Jhen the emulsioncomputer would not reset, Henshaw looked outby along the North side of the mastercontroller and saw Counsil covered by a coliapsed coal and rock rib. He immediatelyclimbed on top of the controller and could see only part of the victim's head J hard hat,and left hand. Henshaw was unable to get a response from Counsil, and called for helpfrom the people on the longwall face.

Mike Jeter, Longwal! Shield Operator, was the first to arrive and immediately saw theseriousness of the situation. The rest of the crew, consisting of Les Sturgill, Edgar8ledsoe, Alan Harris, Longwal! Shearer Operators, Fred Plumlee, Lonqwatl Repairrnan,and Robert Huff arrived a short time later and began recovery operations. Huffinstructed Henshaw to retrieve the stretcher and first aid supplies, and sent Plumlee tocall for an ambulance and alert the mine manager and mine control of the seriousaccident. The crew continued extrication procedures by breaking the massive rock withsledgehammers and using a come-a-lone to pull a portion of the rock a'vvayfrom thevictim. Huff stated that he attempted to give mouth to mouth resuscitation, but wasunable to reach the victim due to the amount of material on her body and closeproximity of the controller. He tried on several occasions to find a pulse, but could findno signs of life. Huff stated that after the rock was removed from Counsil, she still couldnot be moved due to being covered from the waist down by more material, P,Jterapproximately 30 minutes, Counsil was uncovered, removed and placed on 2 stretcher.Because of the extent of her injuries, the victim was covered and placed on unitmantrip for the ride out of the mine. William Penrod, Mine Manager, who Jeen

the worK tasks for the day. Stephanie Renee Counsil (victim) was assigned the regularjob task of longwall stage loader operator, and to assist James R. Henshmv, a classifiedgeneral inside laborer, in building wooden cribs around the stage loader area. Theother workers were assigned regular job duties along the longwall worKing face. Huffwalked and examined along the longwall face to the tailgate area, and then calledCounsil to start the stage loader and pan line.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., Larry J. Wilson, Preshift Examinei', drove a mantrip into theunit to pick up Bill Hughs, Preshift Examiner, who was walking the 6th East beltconveyor. Wilson stated that he observed Counsil and Henshaw breaking 2; chunk ofcoal at the stage loader, and then throwing the coal in the stage loader. ,A,t that time,Counsil stated she was hot and wiped her brow. A short time later, Wilson met up withHughs, left the unit and did not have any further contact until they were toid to bring theambulance to the Galatia North 6th East Longwall Section.

Henshaw, who was assigned to install cribs and work with Counsil, stated that Counsilused her channel lock pliers to help break a steel band on a bundle of crib material inthe crosscut. They began building a crib just inby the master controller, in the 6th EastHeadgate Entry at the crosscut at Survey Station î475 East. Henshaw stated thatwhile he was retrieving more crib material from the crosscut, Counsil walked out of thecrosscut toward the stage loader, but he did not know which way she had turned. Ashort time later, Henshaw noticed that the stage loader had stopped and he went toinvestigate. Upon reaching the stage loader, Henshaw looked toward the face area,noticed nothing wrong and tried to reset the emulsion computer. When the (:;mulsioncomputer would not reset, Henshaw looked outby along the North side of the mastercontroller and saw Counsil covered by a collapsed coal and rock rib. He immediatelycìimbed on top of the controller and could see only part of the victim's he3u, hard hat,and left hand. Henshaw was unable to get a response from Counsil, and called for helpfrom the people on the longwall face.

Mike Jeter, I_ongwaìl Shield Operator, v'/as the first to arrive and immedicitely saw theseriousness of the situation. The rest of the crew, consisting of Les Sturç::¡!, Edgar8ledsoe, Alan Harris, Longwall Shearer Operators, Fred Plumlee, Long\¡vaìl F¿epairman,

and Robert Huff arrived a short time later and began recovery operations. Huffinstructed Henshaw to retrieve the stretcher and first aid supplies, and sent Plumlee tocall for an ambulance and alert the mine manager and mine control of the seriousaccident. The crew continued extrication procedures by breaking the massive rock withsledgehammers and using a come-a-Iong to pull a portion of the rock away from thevictim. Huff stated that he attempted to give mouth to mouth resuscitaticn, wasunable to reach the victim due to the amount of material on her body and .:c', closeproximity of the controller. He tried on several occasions to find a pulse, b could findno signs of life. Huff stated that after the rock was removed from Couns¡i, she still couldnot be moved due to being covered from the waist down by more materiaL. /~\:terapproximately 30 minutes, Counsil was uncovered, removed and placed on c: stretcher.Because of the extent of heí injuries, the victim was covered and placed on unitmantrip for the ride out of the mine. \,Villiam Penrod. Mine Manager, who h Jeen

alerted of the accident, met the mantrip five crosscuts from the accident scene.Penrod, an Emergency Medical Technician, immediately got onto the mantrip andbegan assessing the extent of Counsil's injuries. Penrod stated that he continued tocheck for vital signs all the way out of the mine, even stopping the mantrip on twooccasions to check for faint signs of life, with none being detected.

After arriving at the surface of the Galatia North Shaft, the Saline County AmbulanceService Advanced Life Support Unit took over care. Mark Elder, Paramedic, and BillCulkin, Emergency Medical Technician, immediately began assessing the situation.Elder stated that as soon as he saw the type of injury to the victim, he decided it wouldbe best to treat the victim while en route to the hospital. While en route, ParamedicDoris Holzinger met the ambulance at the junction of State Route 34 and Raleigh,Illinois, and care and transportation were resumed. Life support monitors were usedand medicines were administered during transportation to the hospital. After arriving atthe Harrisburg Hospital, the attending physician, Dr. Alexander, pronounced Counsildead and then contacted the coroner.

Physical Factors

The investigation revealed the following factors relevant to the occurrence:

1. The Galatia North 6th East. Longwall Section was retreat mining at the time ofthe accident.

2. The coal seam averages 8 feet in height in the Galatia North area.

3. The belt entry mine floor had been graded approximately one foot lower than thesurrounding area to aid in leveling the belt conveyor.

4. The mine roof in the accident area (Headgate Belt Entry) was supported with 6'-foot double lock roof bolts, and fully truss bolted with 3/4-inch truss bolts on 4 to4 Y:z-footcenters.

5. Prior to the accident, the longwall section was forced to slow down because thelongwall was mining up a hill. This would cause additional pressure to beapplied to the equipment from the uneven coal seam.

6. Some rib spalling and rashing were present, but although additional support wasinstalled, no unusual conditions were observed. The closer the abutmentpressures are to the longwall face, the greater the spalling.

7. Examinations by unit personnel and by examiners did not detect any unusualconditions in the ribs. However, because loads cannot transfer through the voidof the crosscut, the existence of a crosscut near the accident area increasedthe pressures on the blocks and their ribs.

alerted of the accident, met the mantrip five crosscuts from the accident scene.Penrod, an Emergency Medical Technician, immediately got onto the mantrip andbegan assessing the extent of Counsil's injuries. Penrod stated that he continued tocheck for vital signs all the way out of the mine, even stopping the mantrip on twooccasions to check for faint signs of life, with none being detected.

After arriving at the surface of the Galatia North Shaft, the Saline County AmbulanceService Advanced Life Support Unit took over care. Mark Elder, Paramedic, and BillCulkin, Emergency Medical Technician, immediately began assessing the situation.Elder stated that as soon as he saw the type of injury to the victim, he decided it wouldbe best to treat the victim while en route to the hospitaL. While en route, ParamedicDoris Holzinger met the ambulance at the junction of State Route 34 and Raleigh,Illinois, and care and transportation were resumed. Life support monitors were usedand medicines were administered during transportation to the hospitaL. After arriving atthe Harrisburg Hospital, the attending physician, Or. Alexander, pronounced Counsildead and then contacted the coroner.

Physical Factors

The investigation revealed the following factors relevant to the occurrence:

1. The Galatia North 6th East.Longwall Section was retreat mining at the time of

the accident.

2. The coal seam averages 8 feet in height in the Galatia North area.

3. The belt entry mine floor had been graded approximately one foot lower than the

surrounding area to aid in leveling the belt conveyor.

4. The mine roof in the accident area (Headgate Belt Entry) was supported with 6-foot double lock roof bolts, and fully truss bolted with 3/4-inch truss bolts on 4 to4 ;/-foot centers.

5. Prior to the accident, the longwall section was forced to slow down because the

longwall was mining up a hilL. This would cause additional pressure to beapplied to the equipment from the uneven coal seam.

6. Some rib spalling and rashing were present, but although additional support wasinstalled, no unusual conditions were observed. The closer the abutmentpressures are to the longwall face, the greater the spalling.

7. Examinations by unit personnel and by examiners did not detect any unusual

conditions in the ribs. However, because loads cannot transfer through the voidof the crosscut, the existence of a crosscut near the accident area increasedthe pressures on the blocks and their ribs.

8. The victim had a total of eleven years mining experience, all at this mine.

9. The victim was classified as a Miner 1 (a skilled employee) and was assigned asthe longwall stage loader operator.

10. The victim and one other worker were performing routine work in and around thestage loader, and were building a wooden crib just inby the accident scene.

11. The victim was working on the "B" crews' twelve-hour crew, supervised byWilliam Penrod, Mine Manager, and Robert Huff, Longwall Foreman.

Conclusion

The accident occurred because the ribs in the area where the stage loader operatorworks around the 6th East Longwall Stage Loader were not supported or otherwisecontrolled to protect the stage loader operator. A rib collapsed, crushing the stageloader operator against the longwall stage loader master controller.

Enforcement Actions

1. A 103(k) Order No. 3840476 was issued on March 23, 1997, to ensure the safetyof all workers on the Galatia North 6th East Longwall working section.

2. A 104 (a) Citation No. 4269532 was issued for a violation of 30 CFR Section75.202 (a). The roof, face, and ribs of areas where persons work or travel will besupported or otherwise controlled to protect persons from the hazards related tofalls of the roof, face or ribs, and coal or rock bursts.

8. The victim had a total of eleven years mining experience, all at this mine.

9. The victim was classified as a Miner 1 (a skilled employee) and was assigned as

the longwall stage loader operator.

10. The victim and one other worker were performing routine work in and around thestage loader, and were building a wooden crib just inby the accident scene.

11. The victim was working on the "B" crews' twelve-hour crew, supervised by

William Penrod, Mine Manager, and Robert Huff, Longwall Foreman.

Conclusion

The accident occurred because the ribs in the area where the stage loader operatorworks around the 6th East Longwall Stage Loader were not supported or otherwisecontrolled to protect the stage loader operator. A rib collapsed, crushing the stageloader operator against the longwall stage loader master controller.

Enforcement Actions

1. A 103(k) Order No. 3840476 was issued on March 23, 1997, to ensure the safety

of all workers on the Galatia North 6th East Longwall working section.

2. A 104 (a) Citation No. 4269532 was issued for a violation of 30 CFR Section

75.202 (a). The roof, face, and ribs of areas where persons work or travel will besupported or otherwise controlled to protect persons from the hazards related tofalls of the roof, face or ribs, and coal or rock bursts.

Respectfully submitted by:

~/t.~Gale N. WarrenCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

~~.7<~~Michael D. RennieCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

Approved by:

David L. WhitcombSubdistrict Manager

Respectfully submitted by:

~ /l.~Gale N. WarrenCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

~ ¡J. 12-.~Michael D. RennieCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

Approved by:

va- L ¿)~David L. WhitcombSubdistrict Manager

Appendix

List of persons furnishing information and/or present during the investigation:

Steve RowlandR. Michael DaveyLarry W. WilsonHarold OdieKeith RobertsChad BarrasPete RoneKerry DurfeeWilliam PenrodRobert Huff

Michael JeterJames R. HenshawBill HughsLarry J.WilsonFred Plumlee

Kenneth SloanMark ElderDoris Holzinger

Sam VancilArt RiceDon McBrideTom PattersonRoy GreerMary Bauer

Kerr-McGea.GQaU:mpm:ati~Qfficials

General ManagerSuperintendentGeneral SuperintendentManager Safety and HealthSafety EngineerSafety EngineerSafety EngineerSafety EngineerMine Manager(B crew, 12 hour shift)Longwall Foreman

Kerr-McGee CnaLC.orporation - Emplo_~-s

Longwall Shield OperatorGeneral Inside Laborer(Longwall)ExaminerExaminerLongwall Repairman

Saline County - Officials

CoronerParamedic/Saline County AmbulanceParamedic/Saline County Ambulance

Illlnois.Depa rtme nt of Natu raIResourcesDepartment of Mines and Minerals

Deputy DirectorAdministrative AssistantDivision ManagerSupervisor of InspectionsInspectorExecutive Secretary

Appendix

List of persons furnishing information and/or present during the investigation:

Steve RowlandR. Michael OaveyLarry W. WilsonHarold OdleKeith RobertsChad BarrasPete RoneKerry OurfeeWilliam PenrodRobert Huff

Michael JeterJames R. HenshawBill HughsLarry J.WilsonFred Plumlee

Kenneth Sloan

Mark ElderDoris Holzinger

Sam VancilArt RiceOon McBrideTom PattersonRoy GreerMary Bauer

Ke.rßel'CuC~mp-mati~Olfal

General ManagerSu perintendent

General Superintendent

Manager Safety and HealthSafety EngineerSafety EngineerSafety EngineerSafety EngineerMine Manager(B crew, 12 hour shift)Longwall Foreman

Kerr -M cG ea...aLpilallm-=Emplo_y~ee_s.

Longwall Shield OperatorGeneral Inside Laborer(Longwall)ExaminerExaminerLongwall Repairman

S..Coy--.lLs.CoronerParamedic/Saline County AmbulanceParamedic/Saline County Ambulance

llols.epartmeDLomaurLResnuLcesO~epaenlnf Mines and_Mln..mLs.

Oeputy OirectorAdministrative AssistantOivision ManagerSupervisor of InspectionsInspectorExecutive Secretary

Steven R. Kattenbraker

Troy Bullard

Tom BuelowJimmy Mike ConleyGale N. Warren

Gary O. McDanielMichael D. RennieM. Terry Hoch

Michael A. Evanto

Mine Safet)UmcU:ie_altl1AdmiDis.t[atkm

Supervisory Coal Mine Safety andHealth Inspector


Supervisory Mining EngineerSpecial InvestigatorCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector( Roof Control Specialist)

Coal Mine Safety and Health InspectorCoal Mine Safety and Health InspectorChief, Roof Control DivisionTechnical Support

Geologist, Roof Control DivisionTechnical Support

Steven R. Kattenbraker

Troy Bullard

Tom BuelowJimmy Mike ConleyGale N. Warren

Gary O. McOanielMichael O. RennieM. Terry Hoch

Michael A. Evanto

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Supervisory Mining EngineerSpecial InvestigatorCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector

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Data Sheet u.s. Department of LaborMine Safety and Health Administration

Section A-Victim Data1. Name 2. Sex 3. Social Securitv Number

Stephanie Renee Counsil o Male ~ Female 70434. Age 5. Job Classification

32 Miner I (State Loader Operator)6. Experience at this Classification 7. Total Mining Experience

1 year 5 weeks 6 days 10 years, 10 months, 15 days8. What activitv was being performed at time of accident? 9. Victim's Experience at this Activity 10. Was victim trained in this task?

Longwall stage loader operator 1 year 5 weeks 6 days Yes

Section C-Supervisor Data (supervisor of victim)

Dowty shields and face conveyor

2-26-97

Section B-Victim Data for Health and Safety Courses/Training Received (re/lJtlJd to accidlJflt) Datil Received11.

Annual Refresher Training12.

(Task) Staae Loader - Mono Rail 2-10-9613.

C:;nrrl"" nrnn14.

2-10-9615. Name 16. Certified

Robert Huff KJ Yes DNa

17. Experience as Supervisor 18. Total Mining Experience

11 vrs 7 !IDS 22 davs l? vr s g !IDS 5 davsSection D-5upervisor Data for Health and Safety Courses/Training Received (relatIJd to accir»ntJ o.teRecIlwd19.

Annual Refresher Training 1-19-9720.

21.

22.

23. When was the supervisor last present at accident scene prior to the 24. What did he do when he 'MIS there?accident? 3-23-97 7:15 a.m.

First part of shift. Talked with victim about slowing longwalldown due to splllage at the belt tall.

25. When was he last in contact with the victim? 26. Did he issue instructions relative to the accident?

3~23-97 No. Had victim building crib inby accident27. Was he aware of or did he express an awareness of any unsafe practice or condition? scene.

MSHA Form 2000-58. June 83 IRevised)

Dàta Sneét u.s. Department of LaborMine Safety and Health Administration .

Section A-Victim Data1. Name 2. Sex 3. Social SecritY Number

Stephanie Renee Counsil o Male iz Female 70434. Age 5. Job Classification

32 lJ.ier I (State Loader Oprator)

6. Expeience at this Classification 7. Total Mining Experience

1 year 5 weeks 6 days 10 years i 10 months, 15 days8. What activity was being peormed at time of accident? 9. Victim's Experience at this Activity 10. Was victim trained in this task?

Longwall staae loader operator 1 year 5 weeks 6 days YesSection B-Victim Data for Health and Safety D:urses/Training Recived (æ//Jrsd to acid""t)

11.Date Recive

Anual Refresher Training12.

2-26-97

(Task) Staae Loader - Mono Rail13.

2-10-96

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2- 10-96

16. Cerified

Robert Huff17. Experience as Supervisor

KJ Yes o No

18. Total Mining Expeience

11 rs 7 mas 22 da sSecion D-Supervisor Data for Healtll and Safety Courses/Training Recive (æ/arsd to acidøntJ

19.Date Rec

Anual Refresher Training 1-19-9720.

21.

22.

23. When was the supervisor last present at accident scene prior to theaccident? 3-23-97 7: 15 a.m.

First part of shift.24. Whet did he do when he Wl there?

Talked with victim abut slowing longwalldown due to spillage at the belt tail.

25. When was he last in contact with the victim? 26. Did he issue instuctions relaive to the accident?

3-23-97 No. Had victim building crib iny accidentscene.27. Was he aware of or did he expres an awarenes of any unsafe practice or condition?

MSHA Form 2000-58. June 83 (Revised)

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