Mining Incidents

Hobet MineCoal

Danville, Boone County, WV · NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4604670
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2001–2018
Latest incident
Nov 2018

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Contact with electrical current

EE was making electrical repairs to the load side loop on a deenergized pole mounted solid blade disconnect switch. He had finished the repair work and was starting to come down the pole. Some how he received an electrical shock and fell down the pole.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2018 · 4 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that employee strained lower back when left foot slipped while loading blast holes.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated they were lifting a bulldozer battery and strained their lower back.

Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped on uneven ground/rock and twisted EE's left foot.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was jarred when the loader bucket slipped while attempting to load a rock.

2017 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut left hand while attempting to remove a plastic wire tie.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that employee strained employee's right shoulder when employee's foot slipped from the step as employee was dismounting Cat excavator. Employee did not begin missing work until 6/1/2017

2016 · 2 incidents

Struck by falling object

Fractured foot due to metal falling on the foot. I was dismantling a excavator bucket and it fell on my foot.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated employee felt pain in employee's right shoulder, right arm, back and groin area while attempting to move a power cable.

2015 · 7 incidents

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was carrying a laptop up the stairs of #24512 830 truck. When he got to the top and turned he twisted his back causing a strain. On 8/7/2015 he went to CAMC Memorial and was treated by Dr. and diagnosed with a lower lumbar strain and taken off work.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating #21909 994H Loader. Employee states the loader bucket struck a large rock while loading and stopped the loader immediately. Employee felt a strain in his lower back. on 7/30/2015 employee was treated by Dr. Hill and taken off work for a lower lumbar strain. Employee was released to return to work on 8/3/2015.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee states he was dismounting #20603 D11 dozer and his foot slipped on the bottom step. Employee struck the lower right side of his body on the lower step. On 06/22/2015 employee went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was treated by Dr. and diagnosed with herniated discs C-5 thru C-7 and bulging discs L-3 thru L-5 and taken off work.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was making welding repairs to the Dragline bucket and a hot piece of metal burned a hole in his pants and went down inside his boot and burned the top of his left foot. Employee went to CAMC Urgent Care on 06/19/2015 and taken off work for a Partial Thickness Burn on his left foot.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was mounting #21133 930H Loader and felt a pop in his right knee. Employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital on 7/14/2015 and 7/22/15 and given an MRI. On 8/17/2015 the employee was treated at Scott Orthopedic by Dr. and diagnosed with a torn meniscus and taken off work.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee dismounted his loader to check the coal and slipped on ice and fell straining his right shoulder. Employee was treated at Health Plus on 2/28/2015, 3/23/2015, 4/16/2015, and 4/30/2015 by Dr. Employee was taken off work 5/1/2015 with a contusion to his right shoulder and referred to an orthopedic specialist.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over lifting a quick drop valve and felt pain in his lower back. On 2/10/2015 employee went to McKinney Family Chiropractic and was treated by Dr. and was released to return to work.

2014 · 13 incidents

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

Employee was adjusting the height of an adjustable Caterpillar jack stand. The tube slipped from his hand and his little finger on his right hand was in the bottom adjustment hole and the tip of his finger was amputated. Employee was transported to CAMC General but the tip could not be re-attached.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was mounting his coal loader and experienced pain in his left wrist.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Using a torch to cut out bearing and hot metal flew off into Left ear.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating #24909 789 Haul Truck. As the loader began to dump the first bucket, employee stated that he was jarred when a rock and material struck the truck bed. Employee stated that he felt pain in his neck, back, and legs. He was transported to CMAC where he was diagnosed with a neck/back strain.

Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a D-10 Dozer. He stated that his foot slipped off of the bottom step and he fell to the ground. The ground in this area was level, dismounting hand rail and steps were in good condition. Employee was wearing his gloves and hard hat at the time of the fall.

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

Employees were attempting to install a left rear wheel and tire onto a motor grade 16M at the shop. The wheel was positioned to be mounted to the grader hub and employee began starting the bolts. The wheel shifted and pinched his finger between the wheel and bolt head. He finished his shift, went to the hospital and received several stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding on #21302 992G loader. Grinding dust settled in his hood and when welding helmet lenses came down material went into employee's right eye. Employee went to Mountain State Eye Associates and was seen by Dr. A piece of metal was removed that was free floating but employee received a prescription.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was operating a 630 Rock Truck. He went over to cut off the heater valve. He stated that when he lifted the radiator cover, he strained his right shoulder. He finished his shift and continued to work until 6/18/2014.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

I went to the tool room to get a new tip and nozzle for my welder, and I got tangled up in the torch hoses, and fell out of the tool room on to the ground. After getting up something popped in my back and that is when I tried to walk the pain out but it didn't help and I decided to go to the Emergency Room to get checked out.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling power cable to put on the tub at the Dragline. His right foot slipped twisting his lower back. On 2/28/2014 employee went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was examined by Dr. and diagnosed with a Lubosacral Strain and taken off work and referred to a specialist.

Struck against a moving object

Employee states he backed over a rock operating #20529 D10 dozer and was jarred straining his left leg and lower back. Employee was examined by Dr. at Lincoln Primary Care on 2/11/2014 and taken off work for a strain to his lower back.

Struck against a moving object

Employee states he hit a dip in the road at the bottom of the 495 Shovel ramp causing pain to his lower back. Employee was examined by Dr. and taken off work and referred to a neurosurgeon.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped back away from #23501 993K Loader after dismounting and stepped on frozen rock and fell backwards to the ground. Employee felt pain in lower back and groin area. Employee was transported to CAMC General and examined by E.R. Physician. Employee was diagnosed with a muscle strain to the back and taken off work for three days.

2013 · 15 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating #20548 a D10 Dozer on the dump and Truck #24903 a 789 backed up and struck the cab area jarring the employee. Employee completed his shift and went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was diagnosed with a Thoracic and Cervical Sprain and taken off work till 1/3/2014. Employee was examined by a specialist on 1/3/2014 and taken off work thru 3/3/2014.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states that he slipped after stepping to the ground from #23207 16M Grader. Employee states he fell on his left side injuring his left shoulder, elbow and hip. Employee was examined by Dr. on 12/3/2013 and diagnosed with a strain/sprain of the left hip and lower lumbar. 12/3/2013 was the employee's first day away from work and is now a Lost Time Injury.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding brackets on a ladder platform. Employees left eye started itching and he removed his hood, safety glasses, and gloves and rubbed his eye. A small metal particle got into his eye and had to be removed by an Ophthalmologist and he was given prescription eye drops to prevent infection.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

7/27/2013 employee advised that he jumped from the push arm on dozer injuring his back and right knee. 7/29/2013 employee went to Med Express and was treated for a lumbar strain relating to a prior injury including degenerative disc disease. 9/11/2013 employee started missing work. The insurer having found this injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

Fall from machine

Employee states he was dismounting his dozer a D11 R and slipped on the step beside the engine compartment and fell between the dozer and tracks. On 7/28/2013 employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital by Dr. and diagnosed with a lower lumbar and left shoulder strain and taken off work. This is now a lost time injury.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states he was lifting an 8 inch plastic pipe and felt a strain to his lower back and stomach area. Employee was seen by Dr. and taken off work on 7/25/2013 with a lower lumbar strain and lumbar disc and nerve damage. This is now a lost time injury.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states he was installing an exhaust turbo on D10 R dozer and felt a sharp pain and burning in his lower back. Employee was transported to CAMC General and diagnosed by Dr. with a lower lumbar strain and taken off work and this is now a lost time injury.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was being loaded by the 495 Shovel. The Shovel had an electrical fault and the bucket struck the rear of the truck injuring his back, neck, and left leg. Employee was transported to CAMC General by Boone County Ambulance and diagnosed with a cervical and lumbar strain and taken off work thru 5/21/2013. This is now a lost time injury.

Fall from machine

Employee was inside the 1570 Dragline and slipped and fell down steps injuring his hip and lower back. Employee was treated by Dr. on 5/8/2013 and was taken off work with a lumbar strain. This is now a lost time injury.

Fall onto or against objects

5/2/2013 employee advised he slipped and fell crossing over a lift jack on a dozer injuring his neck/shoulder. 5/5/2013 he went to ARH Emergency Room and was examined by Dr. and released. 5/6/2013 he went to Dr's office and taken off work with a neck strain. The insurer having found this injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

Fall from machine

Employee was being loaded by the 495 Shovel and the bucket struck the right rear of the truck injuring the employee's left shoulder. Employee was transported to Logan Regional Medical Center and referred to a specialist. Specialist took the employee off work with a sprained left shoulder.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states on 2/22/2013 he injured his back while installing a cover plate on a 993K loader. Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. MRI revealed degenerative disc disease. The insurer having found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a lost time injury.

Struck against a moving object

1/22/2013 employee advised his truck slid and struck the berm straining his back. Employee was examined by Dr. on 4/4/2013 and diagnosed with a back strain/sprain and an MRI was requested which revealed degenerative disc disease. 7/22/2013 employee started missing work. The insurer having found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off platform and did not see a 1"" X 16"" bolt. Employee slipped and fell striking his right arm and elbow on a junction box. Employee was transported to CAMC General and was given x-rays with negative results and released. Employee went back to CAMC General and was taken off work due to swelling. Severe contusion and strain.

Struck against a moving object

Employee notified the company on 1/18/2013 of an incident that supposedly happened six days prior. Employee stated he backed up and ran over a rock. A proper investigation could not be completed and employee started missing work on 2/13/2013. Employee was diagnosed with a cervical strain and ulnar neuropathy and is now compensable and being reported at this time.

2012 · 7 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a D10 dozer #20550 and backed over a rock with his left track jarring him and straining his back. Employee went to Thomas Memorial Hospital after work and was diagnosed with an acute cervical sprain and was taken off work for two days.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated he was taking a hubcap off a Komatsu 630E and slipped and fell to the ground injuring his left hip and right knee. Employee's family physician referred him to St. Marys Occupational Health Center. Dr. diagnosed him with a sciatic nerve issue on his left hip and sprained right knee and took him off work.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reached down into his box to retrieve a small toolbox and when he pulled up on the small toolbox felt a burning sensation in his genital area. Employee went to CAMC Memorial on 10/06/2012 and was diagnosed with a direct inguinal hernia and orchitis.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the steps on the HD325 fuel truck and he slipped and caught himself with his right arm straining his right shoulder and neck. Employee completed his shift and went to Williamson Memorial Hospital and was taken off work for a possible pulled muscle.

Fall from machine

While a customer was loading a 50' long and 30"" tall section of pipe, it struck the driver knocking him off the high flat trailer.

Fall from ladders

Employee placed a ladder on the right rear track of a D-11 R dozer. Employee climbed up the unsecured ladder and attempted to turn the fuel shutoff valve back on. The ladder slipped and the employee fell to the ground. Employee was taken off work for a lower lumbar strain and contusions to the left hip and back.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a chain hoist to pull the track back together on the 495 Shovel. Employee felt pain in his left side and middle back. Employee completed his shift. Employee went to HealthPlus and was seen by Dr. and was taken off work for a possible pulled muscle in his back.

2011 · 7 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

WHILE FUELING EXCAVATOR AT FUEL TANK EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON EXCAVATOR TRACK AND FELL OFF TRACK AND HIT FUEL TANK.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a dull pocket knife to cut a rope. Placed the knife in a loop and pulled the knife toward himself and the knife came out of the loop and jabbed into his left elbow area. Required two sutures to close the wound.

Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to walk across the rear platform of #21305 992 G Loader and lost his balance. The employee had to jump to the ground and slid and fell on his buttocks fracturing his left foot.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping down off his drill and his right hip and knee gave out and he fell to the ground. MRI still not completed at the time of this report.

Struck against a moving object

Employee stated she hit a hole in the roadway and jarred her neck, shoulder and lower back. Employee missed first shift on 6/13/2011. This accident is now reportable. Unable to obtain any medical records until E.R. Doctor signed off on initial visit.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was inside the first floor of the 1570 Dragline and stepped over a manhole and slipped and fell on the drag trough rail and fractured two ribs.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping down to the lower level on the walk-way around the fuel tank of the anfo trailer. He slipped and fell into a metal support beam from the trailers frame, resulting in bruising of his right side rib area.

2010 · 8 incidents

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

Employee was installing a drag chain repair link. Employee placed his hand on link and other link fell over and smashed his little finger on his left hand. X-ray revealed a fracture on last joint and he recieved four sutures to close the wound.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling on an air hose and slipped in the middle of the haul road and landed on his left hip causing a contusion. On 9-27-2010 saw Doctor and was referred for an MRI. MRI was given on 10-20-2010 and results were obtained on 10-27-2010 and were negative. This is now a lost time reportable injury.

Struck against a moving object

EE backed up to and thru the berm and turned the below listed truck over causing a laceration to his head and left shoulder area. EE was transported to Logan Regional Medical Center by Boone County ambulance where he received 7 sutures to his head 17 sutures to his shoulder and was released.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing segment bolts from Unit #20524 a D10 Dozer. Employee was using a breaker bar and the socket slipped off the nut and struck the employee in the chin and mouth area. Employee was transported to CAMC General were he recieved 5 sutures to his chin and 5 to his lower lip and also chipped a tooth. Employee returned to work the next day.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped/tripped/fall on the steps leading onto the 495 shovel. When the employee fell he hit his mouth on another step resulting in a laceration that required 5 stitches.

Flash burns (electric)

Employee was stoning the #3 motor on the 1570 Dragline. While stoning the motor it flashed causing a burn to the top of his left hand. Employee continued to work and went to the doctor on 6/14/2010 at which time the doctor took him off until 6/21/2010 and he did return to work on this date.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a grid box cover off unit #24602 a 630 Komatsu truck. While lifting the cover off his little finger on his left hand got caught and it pinched the nail and tip of his finger off. He was transported to Logan General Hospital where he was referred to a specialist. He was seen by Dr. Culpepper a plastic surgeon who applied nine sutures to close the wound.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was welding on a excavator bucket. Employee reached over to pick up a shank and felt a twitch in his lower back. Employee did not miss any work until 6/11/2010 and had surgery on 6/14/2010 to repair disc L5/S1.

2009 · 7 incidents

Struck by falling object

Checking battery cables when battery cover door fell on left hand, smashing & cut left middle finger.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck in the mouth by a dewatering pump, requiring seven sutures to his lower lip.

Fall from ladders

Employee mounted a ladder and did not secure it. The ladder shifted and the employee fell to the ground. Employee was transported to CAMC General Hospital and x-rays were negative and referred to a specialist. Employee saw another doctor who advised that he had a compression fracture at L-2 and this accident became reportable 7-20-2009.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using his right hand to cut a strap. He was using a utility knife and after cutting the strap the knife struck the palm/thumb area of his left hand causing a laceration. He was taken to CAMC General and recieved 8 stitches. He was seen by a specialist on 04-03-09 and was given a full release to return to work.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a ladder back up and felt a pull and pain in his lower lumbar. Employee was referred to a specialist and has been off pending an MRI. Employee was referred to a Dr. after results of the MRI. Employee has three herniated discs in his lower lumbar and is now reportable due to not being released to return to work.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 789 Rock Truck and was about to be loaded. A 992 K Loader pulled up to dump into the bed and the loaders front tires encountered a mud seam and three rocks fell out of the bucket and inside the truck bed, jarring the employee. He was diagnosed with a back strain and was scheduled for an MRI on 02-13-09.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was mounting his truck after checking the oil filter for a leak. The employee slipped and caught himself with his left arm, causing a burning sensation in his left arm and shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with a strain by a specialist and will follow-up on 02-17-09 with the specialist.

2008 · 10 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to pry a deck bushing back into place and slipped and fell mashing his right thumb between a slate bar and dust curtain bar. Employee finished his shift and was diagnosed at Boone Memorial Hospital with a dislocated and fractured thumb. After seeing specialist there was no fracture or dislocation only tissue damage.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was dismounting a D-11 dozer. He stepped on a round rock with his heel and he twisted his left knee. The employee finished his shift. On 10-17-08 he went to his family physician who referred him to a specialist. The specialist advised that he had a torn miniscus and needed surgery. He missed his first shift of work on 12-29-08 and had surgery on 12-30-08.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Fitting broke on the steering valve spraying hydraulic fluid on the turbo which ignited. Employee then jumped from the truck and received 1st and 2nd degree burns to his arm and ear. No damage was done to the truck.

Struck by flying object

A forklift operator was placing a load of boring equipment onto a tractor & trailer. While loading the boring equipment, the container was bumped and a 2 1/4 inch bar jumped out of the cradle and fell from the trailer. The employee on the trailer jumped down when the bar fell and the bar bounced and hit the employee in the lower left leg, resulting in a fracture to leg.

Struck against stationary object

Employee placed the vehicle in park. After placing the vehicle in park his right hand came into contact with the exit door handle holding arm causing a laceration to the top of his right hand requiring five stitches.

Fall from machine

Employee's foot slipped while mounting oil check ladder, injurying his right ankle.

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

Employee's thumb was cut when cab door was shut unexpectedly.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the right hand by a high voltage fuse that fell from the hot stick. * Employee did not start missing work until 3/10/08.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Cutting cable with torch, burned left knee, 2nd degree burn.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While mounting dozer, employee felt a ""pop"" in his shoulder. He was diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury. NOTE: Employee did not begin missing work until 4/16/08.

2007 · 9 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while mounting rock truck, striking his right rib area on the metal step bracket.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a D11 dozer. He backed over a rock and was jarred.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was dismounting his mechanics' truck when he struck his right upper arm on a vice mounted on the trucks' bumper. He suffered a laceration that required 5 sutures.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A dog was struck by truck in front of guard shack so employee attempted to render aid for canine. It became aggressive and bit his left leg below the knee so he called the sheriff's dept. Dog was destroyed; employee was treated in ER and returned to work next day. Must take shots.

Struck against a moving object

End loader lunged backwards, throwing employee forward against the seatbelt. Employee was diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 8/21/07.

Struck by flying object

Cleaning engine mounts, got debris in eye. Was using a die grinder with a Scotch Brite pad. Rotation threw debris under safety glasses.

Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell from drill deck, while attempting to adjust the pull down cables.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on drill catwalk.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

2006 · 18 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagonsed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Struck by flying object

Metal entered employees' eye while grinding. However, employee did not go to the doctor until 12/04/2006 then reported injury to employer 12/05/2006.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to lift a 25 KV power cable into a junction box, he slipped and strained his groin.

Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he backed a D-11 dozer over some uneven ground; the rear of the dozer came down hard, jarrring him and straining his lower back.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee called and reported he was under doctor's care for a lower back problem on 9-27-06. Medical records show no changes since previous exam in 2004.

Struck by falling object

Employee cut a tree. As the tree fell a dead limb became dislodged and fell striking him in the left shoulder. Limb was not seen during preshift or puring observation of tree before cutting.

Fall from machine

Employee lost his balance and fell approximately 15 feet from the shovel manlift.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE complained of back (lower) pain after boarding his haul truck. EE finished this shift and returned for his following shift on 7/29/06. He completed the 7/29/06 shift. He did not miss work until 7/31/06 Monday.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell while attempting to check the engine oil during his preshift inspection.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a heating torch (Rosebud) on a bar on a 777A. After finishing he laid the torch on the truck bumper, then when removing the adapter the torch was still hot burning his right hand.

Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting crawler on 495 shovel in a different locatin from where he boarded. Was coming down a ladder- the ladder slipped and employee fell approximately 4 feet.

Struck by flying object

EE was grinding on swing pinion using a die grinder. Jam nut came off and struck EE in right eye breaking his prescription eye glasses.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee smashed his finger with a hammer.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lying down on the revolving frame welding, went to get up and hurt his back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carpal Tunnel syndrome

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BELT ON A/C COMPRESSOR WITH PRY BAR, FELT A ""POP"" IN HIS SHOULDER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted his knee while trying to avoid a rubber pump hose that was being reeled up on a spool. * Note: Employee did not start missing work until 3/20/06.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

MRI report shows employee is off work due to Degenerative Disc Disease. Employee began missing work on 3/14/06.

2005 · 10 incidents

Contact with heat

Employee was diagnosed with heat exhaustion.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pinched his finger between a sledgehammer handle and a metal bulk prill bin, resulting in a fracture to his left ring finger.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing right steering cylinder, driving in bearing using hammer, hammer slipped out of hands hitting employee in left leg above knee.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ARC GOUGING METAL WHEN SOME METAL BOUNCED OFF THE WALL BEHIND HIM AND ENTERED INTO HIS WELDING HOOD AND INTO HIS EYE, ALSO EYE WAS BURNED BY WELDING RAYS.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was striking a loader tooth with a hammer when a metal fragment struck him in the left thigh.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening segment bolts on a D10 Dozer with an impact wrench. He suffered an abdominal strain or hernia. * Note: Employee did not start missing work until 4/14/05.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over tire and fell (torn ligament in shoulder - surgically repaired on 6/2/05).

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a crib block from underneath a D10 dozer track after the track had been bolted together. Two of the track pads came together, severing the tip of the employee's right little finger just below the fingernail.

Accident type, without injuries

D11N Cat dozer caught fire in the engine compartment. Dozer appears to be a total loss. No reportable injuries.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped in an open 8"" drill hole, fell backwards to the ground and his foot became stuck. His foot was quickly dislogded from the hole and he suffered strains/sprains to his right hip and lower back.

2004 · 16 incidents

Struck by flying object

Employee was trouble shooting a brake problem on the Cat Lowboy trailer. He began to loosen the bleeder plug to check for pressure. The bleeder plug blew out of the cylinder causing fluid to spray into the employee's eyes.

Struck against a moving object

Employee's portal vehicle was struck by a deer while driving on mine property. The air bags deployed causing the driver to enter the ditch and into a sump along the roadway. Employee suffered a fracture to his left ring finger. * Medical records diagnosing and confirming the injury were not available until 12/10/04.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING FUEL HOSE TO TRUCK TANK, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 11/08/2004, TREATED BY DR, GIVEN RX AND ONE WEEK RESTRICTED DUTY.

Fall from machine

After boarding the 16G grader, the employee lost his balance, turned and jumped to the ground. He sprained his ankles and left shoulder. * Note - Employee did not start missing work until 10/6/04.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent over to pick up a piece of nylon rope and experienced pain in his lower back. He was diagnosed with a lumbar strain.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor knife to cut an old radiator hose. His forearm came in contact with the open blade, resulting in a cut that required 14 stitches to close.

Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BRAKE ROTORS ON HAULPAK 830 TRUCK. THE WRENCH SLIPPED & HE HIT HIS RT. ELBOW ON CALIPER. THE NEXT DAY HIS ELBOW STARTED TO SWELL & HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO BE CHECKED. INFECTION CAUSED LOST TIME AND EE WAS SCHEDULED OFF THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was using an endloader to move a large rock from the dig face. A section of the rock broke loose, causing the endloader to jar the employee resulting in a strain to the neck and shoulder.

Fall from machine

Employee fell from the bumper of his service truck. He was attempting to raise the hood and was using the grill section as a grab handle. The grill section broke away, causing him to loose his balance and fall onto the concrete shop floor. He has contusions to his lower back and left arm.

Fall from machine

Employee was ejected from a hydraulic manlift and fell approximately 12-14 feet to the ground. He received fractures to his left shoulder, left knee and left femur.

Struck by flying object

Employee was struck by a flying piece of metal from a dozer track which was being unloaded. He suffered a laceration to his stomach and arm.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee came in contact with a dozer push arm that he was welding on and was burned.

Struck against a moving object

Employee turned to look rearward while backing his loader down a slight incline and strained his lower back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive motion, trigger finger.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE came to work not feeling well. An ambulance was called and the ee apparently suffered a heart attack in the ambulance in route to the hospital.

Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT INDEX FINGER BY BOLT/NUT FROM CUTTING EDGE ON 575 KOMATSU DOZER. *NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT VISIT DOCTOR UNTIL 1-16-04. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DIAGNOSI S UNTIL 1-17-04. MEDICAL RECORDS WERE NOT OBTAINED UNTIL 1-21-04.

2003 · 20 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER MAKING DELIVERY, DRIVER UNCOVERED 3""HOSE FROM STORAGE TANK. HE FAILED TO RELEAVE PRESSURE BY UNCOUPLING ONE SIDE AT A TIME, AS TRAINED 2 WEEKS PRIOR. ONCE UNCOUPLED THE HOSE FLEW BACK STRIKING HIM IN THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION. HE SOUGHT IMMEDIATE TREATMENT BY PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM WORK AREA & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RT. CALF. NOTE: EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 11/2/03.

Struck by falling object

EE DROPPED DRILL BIT SUB SECTION, PINCHING LT. INDEX FINGER.

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE FELL APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET FROM THE SHOVEL CATWALK WHILE CLEANING HANDRAILS.

Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO AN AIR INTAKE TUBE, STRAINING HIS NECK. EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 9-8-03.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE FELL WHILE DISMOUNTING PORTAL BUS, STRAINING HIS NECK AND LEGS.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE INHALED FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHEMICAL.

Struck by flying object

EE WAS STRUCK IN THE R THIGH BY A FRAGMENT OF METAL.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A CONTUSION.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLGES A LOSS OF HEARING WAS DYE TO EXPOSIVE OF NOISE HE WAS EXPOSED TO WHILE IN THE EE OF HEBET MINING. HE WAS GRANTED A 10.40% AWARD BY THE WV WORKERS COMPENSTATION DIVISION.

No Value Found

EE WAS JARRED WHEN THE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING REARED UP & THEN CAME DOWN SUDDENLY

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING/REMOVING SHIFTING DEVICE FROM TRUCK, STRAINED (R) SHOULDER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS REPETIVE MOTION SYNDROM IN BOTH HANDS CARPAL TUNNEL

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES TO CONTRACTING COAL WORKER'S PNEUMOCONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH HOBET MINING INC AND WAS GRANTED A 30% AWARD BY THE WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE DIGGING OUT A HOLE PLUG IN A DRILL HOLE. NOTE EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 4-10-03.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SUFFERS FROM REPETIVE MOTION SYNDROME.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES TO CONTRACT COAL WORKERS PNEUMONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH HOBET MINING INC AND WAS GRANTED A 10% AWARD BY THE WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVISION.

Struck by flying object

EE SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT EYE. A PIECE OF BRASS ENTERED HIS EYE CAUSING AN ABRASION.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA WHILE TYING A SHOT TOGETHER. NOTE: HE DIDN'T MISS WORK UNTIL 1/30/03.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME REQUIRING SURGERY.

2002 · 40 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

EE FELL WHILE HOOKING CABLE TO LOADER BUCKET. HE SUFFERED A CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT ARM AND HEAD.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SHEET METAL HE TURNED LEFT & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

Accident type, without injuries

ELECTRICIAN'S TRUCK OVERHEATED, CAUSING A FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE TRUCK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED WHILE DISMOUNTING DOZER.

Fall from ladders

EE FELL FROM A 3' LADDER WHEN THE TRUCK HE WAS WORKING ON MOVED FORWARD.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS JARRED WHILE BEING LOADED AT THE SHOVEL. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 12-2-02.

Struck by flying object

EE HIT STRIKER PLATE ON TANKER TRUCK. RUST MATERIAL WAS DISLODGED FROM BETWEEN PLATE AND TANKER BODY AND LODGED IN EE EYE. EE TREATED AT LOCAL CLINIC AND RETURNED TO WORK SAME DAY.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED WHILE MOUNTING DOZER, RESULTING IN A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE FELT SOMETHING ""PULL"" WHILE MOUNTING THE ENDLOADER. EE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY UNTIL 8-29-02.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS-CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME- REQUIRING SURGERY.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES TO CONTRACTING COAL WORKER'S PNEUMONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE MINE AND WAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD BY THE WV WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A FALLING HYD TANK THAT HAD SLIPPED FROM A CHAIN LIFTING DEVICE. LACERATION REQUIRED STAPLES TO CLOSE.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES TO CONTRACTING COAL WORKER'S PNEUMOCONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH HOBET MINING INC AND WAS GRANTED A 20% AWARD BY THE WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION.

Fall from machine

EE SLIPPED & FELL FROM DOZER PUSHARM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED KNEE DISMOUNTING LOADER.

Struck against stationary object

EE JAMMED WRIST AND THUMB DOWN SHIFTING TRUCK.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRUCK LEFT WRIST WITH HAMMER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF EDGE OF TOEBOARD ALONG WALKWAY, SPRAINING ANKLE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING A FITTING OFF AN AIR HOSE & STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED IN A WATER FILLED DEPRESSION, HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE STRAINED HIS LT. KNEE. EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 4-30-02.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE ALLEGES TO CONTRACTING COAL WORKERS'PNEUMOCONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH HOBET MINING AND WAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD BY THE WV WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK & STRAINED INSTEP OF RIGHT FOOT.

Fall from machine

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISMOUNT A TRUCK & HIS FOOTSLIPPED & HE FELL.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING TRUCK SEAT & THE BACK OF THE SEAT BUMPED HIS ELBOW. EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 4/15/02.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS CLEANING THE HIGHWALL FOLLWING A CAST SHOT. HE BEGAN TO NOTICE PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LOWER LEFT STOMACH-WITH SWELLING.

Accident type, without injuries

A DOZER HAD A FIRE BENEATH THE OPERATORS CAB, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CAB & FINAL DRIVE AREA.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING A DOZER ACROSS A WINDROW OF MATERIAL AND HIT SOMETHING HARD, JARRING HIM.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A LARGE ROCK WITH THE ENDLOADER BUCKET. THE ROCK BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN A JARRING ACTION TO MACHINE. STARTED MISSING WORK 3/19/02.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE OBSERVED ANOTHER EE FALL FROM A DOZER. AS HE RAN TO THE AID OF THIS OTHER EE, HE TRIPPED AND FELL, INJURING HIS HAND.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES TO CONTRACTING COAL WORKER'S PNEUMOCONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH HEBERT MINING AND WAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD BY THE WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A GRADE CUT WITH A DOZER WHEN BLADE CAUGHT ON AN EMBEDDED ROCK SUDDENLY STOPPING THE MACHINE, THEN THE ROCK BROKE, RESULTING IN THE DOZER SUDDENLY MOVING FORWARD.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN ENDLOADER ALONG THE TOE OF THE HIGHWALL WHEN THE CORNER OF THE BUCKET CAUGHT ON A SOLID PIECE OF THE WALL, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN STOP.

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS BOARDING DOZER, AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STEPPING FROM TOP OF BLADE PUSH ARM TO CRAWLER HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. WE ARE CLASSIFYING THIS INCIDENT AS THERE IS NO INSTANTANEOUS TRAUMATIC EVENT.

Fall onto or against objects

WAS STANDING ON THE SNOW COVERED REAR BUMPER OF HIS SERVICE TRUCK. SUDDENLY HIS FEET SLIPPED ANDHE FELL FROM THE BUMPER, STRIKING HIS RT. LEG ONTHE EDGE OF THE BUMPER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY 2/5/2002

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A B&O HAMMER AND A 3LB. SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE A PIN FROM AN ENDLOADER BUCKET TOOTH. AS HE WAS SWINGING THE SLEDGE HAMMER, IT GLANCED OFF THE TOOTH BESIDE THE ONE HE WAS WORKING ON. THIS RESULTED IN THE HAMMER STRIKING HIS LT.INDEX FINGER.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOARDING AN ENDLOADER. HE MAINTAINED 3 POINTS OF CONTACT. DID NOT SLIP. EXPERIENCE PAIN INHIS RIGHT LOWER BACK. I HAVE CLASSIFIED THIS INCIDENT AS AN ILLNESS, DUE TO NO TRAUMATIC EVENT.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OFF A D10N DOZER AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK AND FELT NAUSEATED NO TRAMATIC EVENT.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE EQUIPMENT PARKING AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE PACKED SNOW.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE ALLEGES TO CONTRACTING COAL WORKERS' PNEUMOCONIOSIS AS A RESULT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THIS MINING CO.& WAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD BY THE WV WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION.

2001 · 4 incidents

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A ROAD GRADER, LOST HIS GRIP ON THE RIGHT GRAB IRON AND FELL TOT HE GROUND, APPROX 4 FEET.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A DOZER & BACKED OVER A LARGE ROCK, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN JARRING OF MACHINE.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF COAL ON A STOCKPILE & THE TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE TRUCKS FRONT END TO SUDDENLY RAISE & JUST AS SUDDENLY, DROPPED DOWN.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A 8 LB. BUCKET OF BIT GREASE AND EXPERIENCED A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA. MANAGEMENT WAS INFORMED ON 1/28/02 THAT THIS INJURY RESULTED IN A HERNIA AND EE WILL START MI SSING WORK 1/29/02.