Fallen Miners

OHIO COUNTY MINE

OHIO COUNTY COAL RESOURCES, INC. · Underground · Coal
Dallas, Marshall County, WV · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4601436

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee was working on a winch rope on a 650 scoop that was loaded with a shield, this shield was hit by another 650 scoop, causing the employee to be caught between the scoop he was working on and the shield tip.

All reportable incidents

200 on file
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee was working on a winch rope on a 650 scoop that was loaded with a shield, this shield was hit by another 650 scoop, causing the employee to be caught between the scoop he was working on and the shield tip.

Accident type, without injuries

The Golden Ridge Hoist transformer blew while a crew of employees were on the cage. There were no injuries involved and no other part 50 criteria applies.

Struck by flying object

Employee was dragging hoses off the face when they became stuck. When the pull rope broke, the hoses whipped the employee in EE's right arm, resulting in a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was carrying a spool on EE's shoulder through the Golden Ridge Bottom Cut Through, when EE's left thumb was caught between the spool and the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee had their right right hand on the power center and was struck by a cable on their right middle finger during a power move, resulting in an abrasion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was was on the 2 Left Longwall face and stepped in a hole at 7 shield, resulting in a severe sprain to left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking along the 8 South Back Switch Track, when EE tripped over the rail and fell, striking EE's right knee on the rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

The employee was reaching for a bolt when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was loading up recovered rail and when EE was getting off car EE stepped down on a piece of rail and rolled EE's right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was carrying a piece of bed rail stepped in hole felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Employee was lining and leveling the belt when a the jack kicked out and struck their left thumb, resulting in a fracture. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

This injury was not identified as as a recordable until 01/09/26. The EE reported a back strain while lifting and moving a vulcanizing press from a belt line UG to a track on a flat car on a mine site. At a later time the EE received treatment at a medical facility and an over counter prescription resulting in a recordable incident due to the original injury.

Struck by falling object

Employee was installing a roof bolt when a monster mat fell on right hand, resulting in a laceration to pinky finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock on left hand/wrist that had fallen from in between 4 and 5 shield. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling on a bottom roller to remove the belt stand and got right middle and ring finger caught between the roller and the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was hanging a run through curtain when a rock fell from the top, striking EE in the right shoulder and right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting at 1-28 on the belt when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was throwing miner slack against the rib when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a bag out of EE's locker when EE claims EE felt a ""pop"" in EE's lower back.

Struck by flying object

Employee was struck by a rock while working on 5 Belt at 29 1/2 wall, which resulted in a contusion to their left wrist. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to move a gopher drill through a mandoor, when the drill got caught on the door and pulled their left arm downwards, causing a sprain/strain injury to their shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the River Haulage at 64+00. The fall was approximately 40 feet long by 7 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the river haulage at 41+25. The fall was approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at 39+00 on the river haulage. The fall was approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and 20 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 5/30/2025. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A fire occurred at the overland belts on the stacker belt. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had EE's left foot on the miner step, reaching for a roof strap, when the miner sumped forward and caused EE's left foot to become caught between the miner. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/system not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was loading beams on mule and was struck in the testicles with the beam. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee claims to have been struck by a high pressure hose in EE's left bicep while running the longwall controller. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 2 South Return at 31 crosscut. The fall is approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 8 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Struck by falling object

Employee was repositioning the pan line bolter when EE was struck by a rock on EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 20% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 3/24/2022. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the Main East Haulage at 7-21. The fall was approximately 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Fall from machine

Employee was standing on a tube, adjusting dog chain, when EE fell from the tube and injured EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was operating the shearer when 14 shield pulled in and struck EE's left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was using a flat head screwdriver when it slipped from EE's left hand, causing a laceration to EE's right hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 0 East Section of the #2 entry at 4 crosscut. The fall was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a shuttle car canopy when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE's right hand, causing EE's right ring finger to become caught between the rock and the canopy and resulting in a fracture to EE's finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #7 Entry at 2-24 to 2-26. The fall was part of an existing fall and was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #1 Entry at the 4 way intersection of 2-23. The fall is approximately 18 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. Not other part 50 criteria applies.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was reaching for a stick of glue when EE struck EE's right hand against a channel plate, causing a laceration and resulting in sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was struck by a drill steel that was left in the roof from the previous shift on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was sweeping floor when EE claims EE stepped on an oil and water spot, causing EE to slip and twist EE's knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not factors. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Hanging curtain when a rock fell from between the roof straps and struck left foot. Compliance with rules/regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with an additional 50% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 1/23/2017. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was attempting to cut a suction line from an air pump, when the knife slipped and cut left ring finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped over the miner cable and fell into the rib, which resulted in a sprain/strain injury to employee's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 12/23/2024. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was attempting to uncouple the slag car from the trip of cars. The chain was not attached to the coupler when attempting to cut the cars and EE's hand slipped off the handle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was unspooling 2 inch driscol pipe when the end sprung up and struck EE in the mouth. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was changing bits in the miner when a rock fell from between the straps and struck EE, causing a laceration to EE's left ear and striking EE's neck and shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was rib meshing when a rib strap swung loose and struck miner in the right hand lacerating EE's index and middle fingers. Compliance with rules, regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was sliding stack of roof straps over when EE's small left finger was caught between 2 stacks of straps. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to put a draw bar on a dolly and got left pinky finger caught between the draw bar and dolly. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee overexerted attempting to remove a strap that had fallen between the conveyor boom and the rib bolter station. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying block to construct a stopping when EE tripped and while attempting to catch self, EE suffered a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was spotting a belt move when EE's right ring finger got caught between a roller and cradle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was transferring a belt stand from a rail car to a scoop while offloading a belt move and overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A gas ignition occurred on the 2 Left Continuous Miner Section at the face due to mining into an unknown methane pocket. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was dismounting the scoop that they had been working on, when they stepped down, and rolled their right ankle, resulting in a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Employee was struck by a high pressure hose on the right knee. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a return staple had been used instead of a high pressure staple. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency not a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was working in the pit at the longwall teardown and while digging out the bottom to construct a crib by the walker shields, a rock fell from the top and struck the employee on the left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was carrying a middle roller through the belt door at the transfer when their right thumb got caught between the top of the roller and the door frame. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to lift a drawbar when EE overexerted and injured their left bicep. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling on a piece of k-wall foram that was attached to the top. As EE pulled on it, a rock fell from the top and hit EE in the back of the head, knocking EE's hat off and pushing EE to the ground. Was knocked unconscious for a second.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South Right Side Intake at 2-40 intersection. The fall was approximately 20 feet long by 20 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a bar to remove a middle roller, when the roller became free, their right pinky finger was caught between the bar and the bed rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 3 West Seals. The fall is approximately 40 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was tightening a fish plate bolt when EE fell backwards causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

While hammering tabs on a track tie, metal shavings flew up and embedded in employee's eye.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting roof straps on to a scoop when employee overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to left elbow. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was reaching for a safety rope that was stuck on a channel car and the channel came in contact with the back of employee's left had, resulting in four sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee injured left knee after employee slipped on a relay bar walking down the longwall face. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was changing a bottom roller above the take-up when the roller fell and struck EE on the right foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found on the #6 mainline belt at 5 wall. The fall was approximately 25 to 30 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing the sprocket guard when it slipped and pinched their hand and right index finger between the pan and sprocket guard. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee slipped while walking to the section, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to cross over the outriggers of 8 South 4 Belt tail when employee fell and felt pain on the right side of lower back, hip and calf area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South Right-Side Return at 2-25. The fall is approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee cut EE's left hand when it was caught between the strap and cable bolt. EE allegedly saw EE's own blood and became ill. No sutures were required. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping through a mandoor at 7-29 from track to belt when EE's knee gave out, which caused EE to fall and land on EE's right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 8 South Belt at 3-31 crosscut. The fall was approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was going through a mandoor and EE's hand slipped on the door while trying to catch self, the door slammed shut on EE's right index finger causing a fracture. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock on that hand. The employee received a fracture and 4 sutures to EE's left index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Employee claims EE was struck with a miner bit after it came off the rotating head. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South Return at 2-26 crosscut. The fall is approximately 73 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 to 12 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Struck by falling object

Employee was loading supplies on the miner when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the River Mainline Haulage at 24+75 The fall is approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the Whittaker Mainline Haulage from 20 to 21 wall. The fall was approximately 50 to 60 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee walked into #8 shield as it was being pulled in and it pushed employee's right leg into the pan, causing a sprain/strain injury. The audible and visual alarms were functioning properly on the shield. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock on EE's left shoulder that had fallen from the roof. The employee received a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was bolting on the belt line at the 11 West Longwall Booster when a drill steel became stuck in the top. When it came free, it struck EE on EE's left arm. EE received 7 sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Employee was changing bits on the tailgate drum at midface, when the coal face blew out and struck the employee. Employee received a fracture to T9, T10, and T11. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency not a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A fire occurred on top of the prep plant silo. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 7/9/2018. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Struck against stationary object

Employee reached around the back side of a spring board and received a laceration on the left middle finger after it came in contact with a sharp object that the employee could not see. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the #7 Mainline Track at 40 wall. The fall was approximately 50 to 60 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

NEC

Employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with a 15.85% permanent partial disability. This did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was loading straps on the miner when they stepped in a hole, causing a sprain to right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was bolting and used the incorrect lever causing their left thumb to become caught between the drill guide. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 50% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 12/18/2023. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading a loader onto a dolly and the loader slid off the dolly and cribbing. The impact from the loader bottoming out resulted in the slotted canopy to shift and pinched the employee against the controls of the loader. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was constructing a wall when EE claims EE breathed in a lot of material from the material used to construct the wall and EE's lungs were irritated from chemical inhalation. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

NEC

Employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with 5.5% permanent partial disability. This did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Struck by... NEC

Working aloft stripping wires to terminate them, using a razor knife. The knife slipped cutting EE's left-hand index and middle finger.

Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to hang a tube when a rock fell from the roof and struck the employee on the head, resulting in a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was attempting to move a cradle on the beltline when the end of the cradle struck the belt, causing the cradle to jump and strike the employee in the nose. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 8 South #3 Mainline Belt at 18 1/2 wall. The fall was approximately 30 feet long by 14 feet wide and 12 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was offloading crib when EE overexerted and felt a ""pop"" in their left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got left middle finger caught between a draw bar and a rail tie. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was bolting when EE's left index finger was caught between the wrench and the head of the bolt. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was bolting with the twin boom bolter and guiding up the monster mat and bolt when EE accidentally hit the clamp lever and got the webbing between EE's thumb and index finger on the left hand caught between the clamp, resulting in a laceration. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Contact with electrical current

Employee was working on disconnecting battery leads on a golf cart. EE's wrench touched the positive and negative leads resulting in a burn to the right pinky finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was dragging top cradle when EE felt something pull in stomach area, right side. Started vomiting immediately but continued to work until around noon when EE was brought out of the mine. Stomach pain continued until arrival at the hospital.

Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a truss bolter when a drill steel came out of the top, striking EE's finger that was on the drill station. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adjusting a shield on the bill of a scoop, while removing a crib the shield fell pinning their hand between the canopy of the shield and the scoop. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Employee struck a detail with a hammer and a piece of metal punctured EE's left forearm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking up the Brown's Run Refuse Slope when EE slipped and fell, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by powered moving object

Employee leaned over the operators side of the bolter to get supplies and the operator did not see EE and trammed the bolter forward, causing the cat to contact the employees left foot resulting in a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to pick up monster mats from a scoop when EE overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left elbow. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was assisting in fixing a rolled out haulage rail. Another employee pushed rail tie across and struck employee's left hand. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was exposed to crib mixture through a breach in footwear. Employee worked unrestricted until 10/29, began missing work 10/30. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules & regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to unload a door from a supply car, when they lost control of the door and it fell onto their left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was attempting to repair a bobcat bucket when employee struck right index finger with a hammer. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the #6 Mainline belt at 7 3/4 wall. The fall was approximately 20 feet long by 9 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was unloading supplies and tripped on loose rocks. When employee attempted to catch self, employee's hand was caught between the bolt plates and a stack of crib blocks. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was dropping in pan at the shaft and was guiding the pan down that was hooked to the hoist on top of another piece of pan. As it sat down it lost tension from the hoist and slid back, pinning EE's arm between the pan. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was standing at the bottom of a ladder when a 4 pound sledge hammer fell striking them in the nose resulting in a fracture.

Struck by... NEC

Injured employee was unloading supplies from the scoop when their right foot was struck by the sled that was in the scoop bucket. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting a gopher hole and as the drill steel was pulled from the roof, a rock fell, striking the employee on the small finger of EE's left hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the Main East Mainline Track from 7-38 1/4 to 7-38 3/4. The fall was approximately 30 feet long by 16 feet wide and 12 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was attempting to place an oval shaped pipe into a circular hole on a car. EE struck the pipe with a sledgehammer in an attempt to force it into the hole and the pipe sprung back and struck EE under EE's left eyebrow, causing a laceration which required 8 stitches. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the #2 mainline belt at 33 intersection. The fall is approximately 60 feet in length by 16 feet wide and approximately 12-16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found on the #7 Belt line at 39 wall. The fall was approximately 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and 12 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found on the #1 Belt line at 1-29 1/4. The fall was approximately 30 feet long by 16 feet wide and 12 to 16 feet wide. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Employee was attempting to pull a piece of rail off a car with a slate bar, when the bar slipped and smashed employee's right middle finger between the bar and the rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in a mantrip facing outby, traveling into the 11 West Section, when the mantrip slid into the e-ride at the end of the track causing a sprain/strain injury to the employee's neck and back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency not a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to uncouple cars when the employee's foot slipped onto the rail and into the path of the flat car that the employee had just uncoupled from. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Replacing bad bottom rollers on slope belt

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was shotcreting in an entry & got hit in the right eye with a piece of material.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving bed rail to the rib when right middle finger was caught between the bed rail and the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was helping change out a bad relay bar and the relay bar came free from the come-a-long and struck employee's left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Miner was making a makeshift tool using a drill and a nail. While assembling the 2 components miner's hand slipped causing the nail to puncture the left hand between the index and middle finger.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of coal that had fallen from the roof, causing a contusion to the right knee as employee was supplying the miner. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was operating a golf car on Main East Haulage at 11-30 when employee's head came into contact with the roof knocking off employee's hard hat and causing a scalp avulsion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was on EE's knees, shoveling under belt on the solid side at wall 18 of 11 belt, when a piece of roof & rib let go, landing on EE's right arm.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While firebossing a beltline, employee was struck by a rock and caught between the rock and the floor, resulting in foot injury. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Struck by falling object

Employee was loading a leg jack onto the flex pan on a dolly. A come-a-long was being used to remove the jack from the scoop when the jack fell from the scoop bill, striking the employee in the lower right leg. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee twisted as employee was pulling fan cable and the overexertion caused a sprain/strain injury to lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall from machine

Employee was changing a top roller and lost footing, causing employee to fall from the 10 West winch resulting in a sprain/strain injury to lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Crew was completing a stopping in the intake with a large amount of air. Crew was using mine mortar in between block joints, pieces of mine mortar and small debris went up under employee's safety glasses and into eye. Crew leader flushed the eye out 3 times after the incident.

Accident type, without injuries

A fire occurred in a trash car on the #6 mainline track at the #6 belt drive. It is undetermined at this time what started the fire. The investigation is ongoing.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was carrying a sand prop on shoulder when EE stepped into a hole, twisting knee and ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on Whittaker Portal Bottom in the diesel chute. The fall is approximately 40 to 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and varies from 8 to 10 feet in height.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee stepped in a hole causing discomfort to their right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was dropping the inspection door over the head gate sprocket and lost control of the door when EE attempted to drop the cover down causing EE's right hand and EE's middle finger to become caught between the door and the ground. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on the 33B refuse belt at the head roller when EE slipped and tried to catch self. EE experienced a pop and pain in their right shoulder. The injury resulted in a dislocated right shoulder.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was performing vulcanizing work on the 8 south #3 conveyor belt and after working the shift, EE experienced lower back pain. It was determined on 12/27/2022 that the injury would result in a lost time accident.

Struck by falling object

Employee tripped while carrying some rib straps. The rib strap fell on EE's hand, causing a fractured left index finger. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was passing a section of monorail across the beltline to another employee. The monorail slipped and in an attempt to hold onto it, the injured employee felt pain in EE's lower back. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 4 West Tailgate track entry at #4 crosscut. The fall was approximately 12 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 to 12 feet high.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee reported to have smashed their index finger on their left hand while building a wall.

Struck by falling object

Employee was picking up crib block when the top fell out from in between the straps and struck employee on the neck and back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing highline on a car when EE felt stiffness and pain in EE's back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was pulling a bent bolt out of the roof when the bolt freed up and they struck their right elbow on the corner of the bolter, resulting in three stitches. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

After making a fire boss run, employee felt pain in left knee. EE continued to work unrestricted until 9/16/2022, which is the date EE reported the injury. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over stock pile of miner cable and landed on right shoulder resulting in a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting with bolting a gopher hole when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on the left and right wrists, causing a laceration to both forearms and a fracture to EE's left wrist. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing a golf cart when employee overexerted and felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a miner cable when EE overexerted causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was shoveling at 8 South #1 belt drive when employee claims they suffered a sprain/strain injury from overexertion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Walking down the mine slope while firebossing, employee slipped on fine coal. Employee tried to grab handrail with right hand and felt pop in right shoulder. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at 11-23 crosscut from track to belt. The fall was approximately 40 feet in length by 16 feet wide and 12 feet in height.

Struck against a moving object

Employee claims to have injured back while the mantrip EE was in was struck by a motor in a spur. EE proceeded to unload rollers and belt structure at the 9 West longwall for several hours prior to EE mentioning that EE felt any pain as a result of the collision. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting rib straps from a scoop when EE overexerted and felt pain in the left knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing a top cradle on beltline, the cradle slipped and injured employee's hand was caught between the bedrail and the cradle. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the mainline haulage at the river portal at 38+00. It was approximately 30 feet in length by 16 feet wide and 15 feet in height.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee claims they were installing a stick of glue into the roof when they slipped and fell from the miner and struck their back against the rib protector. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion NEC

Employee was checking the torque on a test bolt when EE claims EE felt a ""pop"" in EE's left elbow area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was rib pinning on the right side of the miner when a rock fell from between the straps and struck EE on the left foot, resulting in a broken fourth toe. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was loading a box of glue on the center bolter when a rock fell from the roof and struck them on the right hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning on the tail of the #8 Belt when EE struck EE's head against a roof strap, causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's neck. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was stacking rollers on a scoop when a bottom roller rolled back as the employee was placing a roller on the scoop and got employee's right middle finger caught between two bottom rollers. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Bodily reaction, NEC

Employee was squatting down in between shields and when they stood up, they claim they felt a ""pop"" in their knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was changing out a fire tap that was still pressurized when the pipe wrench EE was holding to perform the work struck EE's left arm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was removing a rib strap from the miner when the strap slid from the miner, causing a laceration to the employees right wrist and resulting in five stitches. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was found on the river mainline haulage at 46+00. It was approximately 20 feet in length by 16 feet wide and varied from 8 to 10 feet in height.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was bolting and got their left pinky finger caught between two plates, causing a laceration. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by flying object

Employee was side bolting when the bolt bent and the drill steel broke free from the bolt and the drill steel struck the employee on the right wrist. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 15% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 1-7-23. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Struck by falling object

Employee was hanging a roof strap when a rock fell from the top, bounced off the miner and struck the employee on top of the left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

NEC

Employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with a 1.68% permanent partial disability. This did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was assisting the rib pinner when the auger struck a previously installed rib pin, causing the drill handle to spin and strike the employee around the right eye/cheek area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling into the roof with a drill steel, when debris fell and got in EE's left eye. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by falling object

Employee was in the 10 West Section when a 2 foot by 1 foot rock fell from in between the straps and struck EE on the head, resulting in sprain/strain injury to EE's neck. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was opening the inby set of doors at the Viola shaft. Employee had one door opened and as they were opening the other door, the opened door closed on them. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a mainline top cradle with rollers in it on top of the bedrail when overexerted, causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's lower back. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a block from a pallet to construct a stopping, when EE overexerted and felt pain in the lower back, resulting in a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was profiling monorail when it struck employee in the head causing a sprain/strain injury to neck. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Struck by... NEC

Employee was shoveling on the 8 South 3 Belt on top the the 41 wall overcast, when their shovel came into contact with the moving belt, which caused the shovel handle to strike left middle finger against the bedrail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.