Mining Incidents

Candice 2Coal

Long Branch Energy · Underground
Wharton, Boone County, WV · Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4608429
Fatalities
2
Total incidents
163
Years on record
2000–2009
Latest incident
Mar 2009

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee received fatal injuries when he became caught in the dolly of a mobile bridge system.

Struck by falling object

A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 003-0 SECTION FATALLY INJURING EMPLOYEE.

Reportable incidents

161 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2009 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling 3"" PVC pipe in No. 3 belt entry, pipe hung up and struck top of his right foot.

2008 · 9 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was making routine examination of No. 6C Sycamore Seal, he slipped and fell fracturing his left arm/wrist.

Struck by falling object

EE was operating a roof bolter when a rock fell from roof, striking his left ring finger.

Struck by falling object

Employee was spot bolting top in an outby area. A rock 23"" x 26"" x 6"" thick fell from the rib hitting him in the back.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was hauling a load, when his scoop ran over some draw rock and jammed his head in the top.

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

EE on #1 belt was working with another EE, the victum was in a pinch point area and was struck by battery operated 4-wheeler, pinning EE against Rib and mantrip.

Accident type, without injuries

A 30' x 18' x 4' thick roof fall occurred in No. 5 track entry one break inby spad No. 12822.

Accident type, without injuries

A 25' x 15' x 1.5' high roof fall occurred in No. 2 entry of 1 West Mains, 4 breaks inby spad No. 84.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell between #1 & #2 Entry near spad # 13640 in the Spruce Laurel Mains. The fall was 30' x 20' x 5' thick and will not be cleaned up. Will set cribs, build new stoppings and re-route life line.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall, 20'x20'x5' thick, occurred in the No. 1 entry of the Cazy mains 2 breaks inby spad 13050. The area has been breakered off.

2007 · 10 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A 40' x 20' x 5' high roof fall occured in the #6 entry intersection of the Old Cazy section. The area will be breakered off

Accident type, without injuries

A 25' x 20 x 8' thick roof fall occurred in No. 2 entry, one break inby spad No. 15846. The area will be breakered off and air will be rerouted into the no. 1 entry.

Accident type, without injuries

A 20'x20'x4' roof fall occurred in the intersection of 4 right off 2 west mains in No. 3 entry at spad No. 13919. The fall has been dangered off and breakers set. The fall will not be cleaned up.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in #7 intake entry of Spruce Laurel Mains, 3 breaks inby spad #13367, 25' x 20' x 5' thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall approximately 50 ft. x 20 ft. x 6 to 8 ft. thick occur in the No. 5 intake entry, 90 ft. inby spad No. 13622. Area is dangered off, lifeline and stopping line will be moved/re-routed.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell in No. 3 entry at intersect 2 breaks outby spad 15918. Fall was 20 ft. x 20 ft. 5 ft. thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred in #2 entry at spad # 105. Fall was 17' x 40' x 4' thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell between No. 1 and No. 2 entry inby spad No. 13640. Fall was 50' long by 18' wide by 8' thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in Winifrede No 15 mine occurred 3 breaks underground at intersection from No. 4 entry to No. 3 entry, 1 break inby spad No. 21. Fall was 70 ft. long by 6 ft. wide and 5 ft. thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occured in the Spruce Laurel Mains, Sycamore Section, No. 5 Entry 1 break inby spad No. 1365. Fall was 60 ft. long by 20 ft. wide and 8 ft. thick. Set jacks at fall and will be moving stopping to reroute air and lifeline.

2006 · 41 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall near EP #11. 8'(T)x 30'(L)x 19'(W).

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 60'(L) x 20'(W) x 10'(T) located one break inby #7 Belthead.

Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he was riding 3-wheeler mantrip to #6 head when he decided to cross the track in a place he says he probably wasn't supposed to cross. He stated that he had to go really fast to cross there and when he hit the track it caused his head to bump top.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a H. Jack and stepped on a rail & slipped.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was trying to put a bottom roller in the #1 Belt when he tore a laceration in his chest where his ICD was located. He did not start missing work until 12/1/2006.

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

EE was in man trip, when person driving jeep got too close to rib. EE's arm got caught and pulled over his head, pulling EE out of jeep.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was crawling by the bolter when rib rolled out & piece of cap coal hit hip & lower back.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 35' x 19' x 6' on Cazy Section near spad #15809.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling belt splice out with a hammer & piece of hammer splintered & went into right index finger by center joint.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring: 40'(L) x 19'(W) x 8'(T) -occurring near spad # 15830.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 35'(L) x 21'(W) x 6'(H) on Cazy Mains 1st Right- 2 breaks inby spad #13065.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding in a mantrip. He rose to see where he was and hit his head on a steel beam.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 70'(L) x 22'(W) x 10'(H). 1 break inby spad 15918 on Cazy.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said bolt was bent & he had a hold of the bolt trying to get it out of drill pod & it kicked back on his left wrist.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Doing bolting rotation, twisted wrist and bolt came back and hit his left wrist.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hoisting a belt with a set of come-alongs when the come-alongs slipped & struck him in the face. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT, BUT SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was struck by a rib roll while walking towards a MRS.

Struck against stationary object

While tramming a scoop in #4 Entry, employee contacted a metal sign & lacerated his face. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT, BUT REQUIRED SUTURES.

Struck against stationary object

EE states he was rock dusting belt line, when it caught his finger on accident on roof bolt plate, and roof bolt plate cut his finger. Note: EE did not report accident until 11/16/06, when EE said it got infected.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 100'(L) x 19'(W) x 4'(T) on 1 West Mains.

Struck by falling object

A piece of drawrock fell out from between the roof bolts, striking employee on his head & left forearm.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 20'(L)x 19'(W)x 10'(T)- two breaks outby spad 15822.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 70'(L) x 19'(W) x 10'(T) located @ 21 Xcut- Spad #15813.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 40'(L) x 18'(W) x 3.5'(T). The fall was on 1 West Mains, 6 breaks outby intake overcast on 2 Belt.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The slate bar that the EE was using struck him in the mouth when the material that he was pulling down broke loose.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his back while lifting a foam filled tire out of a mantrip.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured himself while squaring a belt. The razor knife slipped & cut his leg when it cut through the belt.

Struck against a moving object

EE was driving 3-wheeler to the outside with co-worker following on another 3-wheeler pulling the duster when they went thru swag. Co-worker asked injured employee to wait at the top of the swag in case he needed him to pull him up, which he did. Injured employee went to back up and the brakes went out causing him to flip the 3-wheeler.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of rib 3'(L) x 8""(T) while roof bolting. He did not start missing work until 7/24/2006.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inadvertently cut his finger while cutting belt. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional Roof Fall measuring 80'(L) x 20'(W) x 4'(T) found @ 12:30 PM on 6/7/06. It was located @ spad 299 in # 3 Entry.

Struck against a moving object

EE stated he was going out on the 4-wheeler transport and hit a bump, hurting tailbone and lower back.

Struck by falling object

Bridge operators were going up swag & making right hand turn & they slid into 4x4 posts that turn belts on/off causing 4x4 to fall into EE's left shoulder.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee injured his back while sliding an 8' timber around in a scoop bucket. He was preparing to saw the timber. He did not start missing work until 6/14/2006.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking across the section, employee felt a burning sensation behind his kneecap(L) & his knee kept locking up.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 40'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(T) on #7 Belt in #5 Entry.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting ready to move a piece of curtain out of the roadway when he was struck on his ankle(R) by apiece of rock that fell out of the rib. EE returned to work on 3/28/06, but will be doing light duty until his ankle heals.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the intake. Measured 30'(L) x 16'(W) x 3'(H) in the #3 Belt Intake.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was shoveling wider the belt in mud and twisted his back the wrong way as he was shoveling mud onto the belt.

Struck by falling object

Employee was taking belt tools on ride to a co-worker when rock fell from top and struck him in head and shoulders (in middle of shoulders).

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall occurred in #5 Entry- 1 break inby spad #15127. Measurement: 20'(L) x 20'(W) x 6' to 8' (T).

2005 · 29 incidents

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING IN FOR SCOOP OPERATOR & WAS TAKING SCOOP ACROSS SECTION, GOT STUCK UP IN SWAG. CABLES IN ENTRY; WENT TO THROW OUT OF THE WAY (AGAINST RIB) & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS LOWER LUMBAR REGION, HIS LEFT SIDE & HIP.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulled his knee(L) while working on a trainer in a dolly. He didn't start missing work until 3/6/2006 when his knee was operated on.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall: 125' (L) x 19' (W) x 6' to 8' (T). Casey Section 1 break inby spad 14978.

Struck by falling object

Employee was checking bridges when his right hand was struck by a rock. The wound required sutures.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall was found @ 7:45AM. It was 95'(L) x 19'(W) x 7'(T). This fall occurred on the Cazy Section approx. 200' inby spad #14979.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 60'(L) x 18'(W) x 7'(T)- one break outby spad # 13379. Found 10/24/2005.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 1 break inby Spad #13379 in # 5 Entry. Dimensions: 50'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(T). Roof fall was found @ 3:15PM.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was injured by a low hanging roof bolt that caught him on the right side of his face while he was riding a 3 Wheeler.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top when the drill pot hung on a bolt & dropped on his knee (R).

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was trying to pick up a rock to clear walkway.

Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered @ 12:05 PM. Measurements: 120'(L) x 19'(W) x 8'(T). One break inby spad #13800 in # 5 Entry.

Struck against stationary object

Cleaning wet rock dust from the auger with a screw driver. His hand got pulled into auger.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his arm(L) while removing a band off of a bundle of steel straps. He struck the band with a hammer & the band struck his arm.

Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock while trying to get a chain that was behind a scoop charger. A rock 8"" x 6"" x 5"" fell from the mine roof & struck his hand(L) & wrist(L).

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The rachet broke that employee was using causing him to slip & injure his right shoulder. He started missing work on 12/9/2005.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured his wrist(L) when the rachet he was using stripped out. He did not start missing work until 8/13/2005.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was awarded 10% ppd benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was injured while riding a mantrip. While passing a disabled mantrip, He reached out of the mantrip he was riding to get a SCSR on the disabled mantrip. He became caught between the two mantrips.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a rock and sprained lower back and neck.

Struck against stationary object

The 3-Wheeler that employee was operating slipped and jerked the steering wheel causing his elbow to strike a piece of metal.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's glove caught on the roof bolt that he was trying to install resulting in his left hand being fractured.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE smashed his finger while cleaning a belt sensor.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE re-injured his back while pulling a miner cable.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping to pull on a miner cable. His foot got caught in loose coal and mud- twisting his knee.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING LID OVER BATTERY AND LID FELL ON RIGHT HAND

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

The miner that EE was working on slipped off of blocks. EE's finger was smashed between the ground and the bar that he was prying with.

Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall found on 2/22/05 @ 5:10AM. Location: Spad # 133368 #2 entry to #3 entry. Dimensions: 90'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(H).

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was awarded an additional 5% occupational pneumoconiosis. (Please make sure that this was not submitted earlier).

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE injured his toe as he ran from a scoop when its batteries started popping. He slipped & fell in the mud. He fell on the end of his boot which bent his toes back.

2004 · 23 incidents

Struck by flying object

Employee injured his left eye while he was letting pressure off of a grease jack on the #3 mobile bridge conveyor. The grease fitting blew out and struck him in his left eye.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was awarded 10% for occupational pneumoconiosis.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee awarded 5% Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 4% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 6% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee alleges to have injured his back on August 5, 2004, while he was pulling a miner cable. He reported this accident to mine management on August 25, 2004, & did not start missing work until September 7, 2004.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have injured his back while straightening a roof bolt for insertion. The bolt rotated with him while he was applying pressure- thus injuring his back. MINE MANAGEMENT BECAME AWARE OF THIS ACCIDENT ON 8/31/04.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was rewarded 5% ppd benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting a 6"" water line together when he felt pain in his low back. Employee has a history of back problems. Employee stated that his back would ""go out"" every so often.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said that he was shoveling belt and sprained his back.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT SPAD #13364 IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE S. MAINS. THE FALL MEASURED 30' X 20' X 6' - 7' THICK.

Struck by falling object

EE was driving service vehicle and a piece of rock fell hitting his shoulder and causing a bruise.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting flight pump when he felt pain in his back. ee did not think he was injured and did not report accident until 6-15-04. he did not miss work or seek medical treatment until 7-15-04.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING 60-TON JACK TO SET IN #2 ENTRY. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT BUT HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR (EMERGENCY ROOM).

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was awarded a 1.65% ppd benefits for noise induced hearing loss.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING BELT - BAD SPLICE CAME BY AND CUT ARM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS CRAWLING IN ENTRY, MOVING THE CABLE OUT OF THE WAY, WHEN A ROCK FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND. THE ROCK MEASURED 12"" X 18"" X 1 1/2"" THICK.

Struck by falling object

EE was helping to install a cable bolt when a rock fell rib striking his ankle (L).

Struck against stationary object

OPERATOR WAS DRIVING MANTRIP DOWN STEEP GRADE. EMPLOYEES HAD RAILS TIED OFF AT END OF TRACK. OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF MANTRIP & INJURED HIS RT SHOULDER.

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING 110' LONG X 19' WIDE X 10' THICK. LOCATION: NEAR SPAD #13392 ON SOUTH SECTION #'S 1-3 ENTRIES.

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE NUETRAL ENTRY BETWEEN #4 & #5 ENTRIES NEAR SPAD #12479. THE FALL MEASURED 25' L X 10' W X 4' THICK.

No Value Found

EE WAS PULLING CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

2003 · 18 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING 50' LONG BY 18' WIDE BY 4.5' TALL. ROOF FALL WAS IN #3 ENTRY 1 BREAK IN BY SPAD #12815.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH HANDS & WRISTS

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY OF #2 BELT OUTBY SPAD #1940. THE FALL MEASURED 50'L X 18'W X 4.5' THICK.

Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #2 BELT MAINS NEAR SPAD #1940 MEASURING 50' LONG BY 18' WIDE BY 4.5' W.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top when he dropped the bolter head on his r. thigh.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9-18-03 IN ORDER TO HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY. EMPLOYER WAS NOT AWARE OF REASON FOR ABSENCE UNTIL 9-29-03, WHEN NOTIFIED BY EE.

No Value Found

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

MOVING A ROCK OUT OF THE WAY, IT ROLLED OVER HISHAND & INJURED HIS WRIST.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE FROM UNDER LO-LO WHENHE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 6% BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 5% BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BUCKET OF PLASTER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS COMING OUT OF MINE ON MANTRIP BUS WHEN IT SLAMMED DOWN (HARD). EE WAS LYING DOWN ON METAL SEAT (DUE TO LOW COAL). HE HURT HIS BACK.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 15% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS AWARDED 7.7% PPD BENEFITS FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING STACK STEEL IN ROOF OBLTER HEAD TO DRILL A HOLE, GLOVE GOT CAUGHT WHEN HE STARTED ROTATION. BROKE LITTLE FINGER AND DISLOCATED RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS AWARDED 6% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

No Value Found

EE WAS WALKING UP THE BRIDGE LINE WHEN HIS HEAD HARD HAT STRUCK THE MINE ROOF AND SPRAINED HIS NECK.

2002 · 13 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 0.91% PPD BENEFITS FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

Struck by falling object

A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 003-0 SECTION INJURING EMPLOYEE.

Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING BRIDGES, THE OPERATOR DECK SLID UP ONTO THE SIDE OF THE LOOKON EE CLAIMS TO HAVE STRUCK HIS HEAD ONT HE CANOPY WHEN THE DECF SLID OFF THE CON LOW. HE CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS HEAD AND NECK.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED AN ADDITIONAL 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BOLTS ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE FELTPAIN IN HIS BACK.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED 1.91% PPD BENEFITS FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A ROCK FELL FROMT HE TOP, STRIKING L HAND.

Rubbed or abraded

EE STATED THAT HE HAD PAIN IN HIS KNEES, DUE TO WORKING ON HIS KNEES.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP A TIMBER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE HANGING A MRS CABLE IN #6 ENTRY.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN WHEN HE THREW A MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. MISSED WORK ON 3-7 3-8 CAME BACK AND MISSED WORK ON 3-19 TO 4-8

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEOMOCONIOSIS.

2001 · 11 incidents

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A 5% OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARD ON 12-17-01.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

Fall from machine

GETTING OUT SUPPLY MOTOR, FOOT CAUGHT ON SEAT CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONCONIOSIS.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED A 5.8% AWARD FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS ON 8-17-01.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 6% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 8-17-01.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED A 15 PERCENT AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUNOCONIOSIS.

Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING TOP, A PIECE OF RIB FELL AND HIT EE ON THE BACK KNOCKING HIM DOWN.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED BENEFITS (15%) FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON 7-6-01. EMPLOYER WAS NOTIFIED ON 7-18-01. EE LAST WORKED ON 10-6-00.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIB ROLLED IN #3 PILLAR AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN. HURT HIS BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER, HE SAID HE RAISED FROM A SQUATTING POSITION TO INSET ROOGBOLT IN TOP AND FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

2000 · 6 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON A D6H PUTTING ON THE TRACK HAD CRANE HOOKED TO THE TRACK CHAIN SLIPPED ON TRACK & HITEE IN THE EYE & THE NOSE

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING MINER CABLE, HIS LEG GOT CAUGHT IN THE CABLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS TRAVELING TO SECTION ON A 4 WHEELER MANTRIP. HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF THE TOP OF A BELT HEAD AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Flash burns (electric)

HE WAS GROUND FAULTING BRAKER, RECEPTICAL ARCHED AND BURNT HIS LEFT HAND AND EYE BROW.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

SAID HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE.