Mining Incidents

Winifrede No. 13-A MineCoal

Rockwell Mining, LLC. · Underground
Wharton, Boone County, WV · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608650
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
93
Years on record
2000–2009
Latest incident
Mar 2009
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

93 on file

2009 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee ALLEGED to have felt pain in his lower back and both legs while unloading three (3) Heintzmann jacks off a battery powered ride. Note: Employee worked 3-23-09 & then began missing.

2008 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

A 3' x 3' x 8' deep void occurred when floor fell into the lower seam at no. 98 crosscut in no. 3 entry. The air is ingassing with 0.0% Methane and 20.7% Oxygen readings.

2007 · 1 incident

Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee filed an ""ALLEDGED"" occupational pneumoconiosis claim on 1/24/07. Received notice on 3/5/07, Claim No. 3007002541.

2006 · 1 incident

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was operating a gas weed-eater at the #2 Belt. He reached into high grass to remove a rock and he felt something touch his hand. He did not realize he had been possibly bitten by a snake. He continued on weed eating, felt hand tingle about 5 minutes later. EE went to hospital & was kept for observation. EE is scheduled off until 6/3/06, this case may change to a lost time.

2005 · 4 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

8 ft. x 8 ft. x 2 ft. thick roof fall on head of miner in No. 1 entry at Pillar Block No. 96

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE hit his left hand with hammer while working on #6 belt head, requiring 5 stitches in palm of hand.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee filed an ""ALLEGED"" occupational pneumoniosis claim No. 2005030425 on 2/9/05. Received notification on 2/23/05.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE hit head on half-header; he fell down on his right arm.

2004 · 14 incidents

Struck against stationary object

ALLEGED to have hit a hole with a coal hauler and hit head on canopy injurying head and neck. He continued working that shift with 5 hours overetime and the 3 additional scheduled days that week. He did not report the injury until 11/01/04 via phone to the buisness manager. His first scheduled workday missed was 11/03/04. This injury is being contested to Workers Comp.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TERMINATED AT 10:00 A.M. 9/17/04 PRIOR TO REPORTING THIS ACCIDENT. HE CALLED IN FROM HOME TO REPORT ACCIDENT AT 10:30 A.M., 9/17/04. EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING STEPS FROM #4 CATWALK, SLIPPED ON A STEP, CATCHING HIMSELF FROM FALLING WITH LEFT HANDRAIL.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking around roof bolter, stepped on a pile of gob and twisted his right knee.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained back lifting belt structure.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED A CLAIM FOR OCCUP PNEUM. RECEIVED NOTICE 8-30-04. CLAIM #2005007839. (ALLEDGED)

Struck by falling object

EE was operating remote control of MRS while pillaring. A large piece of rock fell between rib and roof bolt hitting back and legs.

Accident type, without injuries

In the belt tunnel section of the mine an 8 feet long section of mine floor dropped 2 feet as a result of under mining. Voids created were grouted with cement.

Struck against a moving object

Employee injured back while using Coal Hauler to bump Continuous Miner away from rib, so it could be repaired.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ROCK OFF CONTINUOUS MINER. A PIECE OF IT BROKE CUTTING HIS MOUTH (UPPER LIP).

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR FEDERAL BLACK LUNG. RECEIVED REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON 2-16-04. ALLEGED

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was on the surface of an underground mine when he slipped and fell in mud and ice while taking mantrip off charger, injuring his right shoulder. His first doctor visit was on 2/20/04 and his first day missed work was on 9/14/04. He said he had hurt his shoulder yeasrs earlier in Kentucky.

Fall down stairs

EE WAS GOING DOWN THE STEPS, SLIPPED AND FELL ON SECOND STEP AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT SIDE OF BACK. EE WAS O.K. AND WORKED HIS REGULAR SHIFT. WENT TO HOSPITAL NEXT DAY.

No Value Found

WALKING AROUND FEEDER CHANGING SHEAR PIN TWISTED LEFT LEG.

No Value Found

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING STAIRWAY FROM RECLAIM BELT, LOST FOOTING, SLIPPED DOWN 3 STEPS LANDING ON BACK.

2003 · 12 incidents

Struck by falling object

PULLING UP CABLE ON FEEDER, DROPPED CAT HEAD ON HAND SMASHING INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING BLOCKS WHILE BUILDING A PERMANENTSTOPPING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING SCOOP, EMPLOYEE EXITED SCOOP TO OPEN AIR LOCK DOOR, STATED HE TWISTED KNEE WHEN STEPPING TO MINE FLOOR, CAUSING PAIN IN KNEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING CABLE WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #1 ENTRY 120'INBY SPAD #1033. THE VOID WAS 20'LONG, 18'WIDE AND DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 1

Accident type, without injuries

#1 ENTRY A VOID WAS FOUND. BOTTOM FELL INTO LOWER WINFREDE SEAM 18' WIDE 20' LONG 12"" DEEP AND APP 15' LONG & 5' WIDE & 12"" HIGH BACK INTO SOLID RIB.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RIGHT RIB OF THE NO2 ENTRY BETWEEN SPAD #1140 AND #1144, THE VOID WAS 3"" HIGH, 3' LONG AND 5'DEEP INTO THE RIB.

Accident type, without injuries

#2 ENTRY BELT FELL INTO LOWER WINFREDE. APP 3' LONG AND APP 5'BACK UNDER BLOCK OF COAL. THE GAP BETWEEN MINE FLOOR AND BACK UNDER BLOCK OF COAL APP 3"" HIGH.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING BELTLINE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PULLING SLACK ON MINER CABLE TO HANG FROM TOP. EE RE-INJURED GROIN.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING CINDER BLOCKS AND TOSSING THEM CLOSER TO STOPPING THAT WAS BEING BUILT, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THIS IS AN AGGRAVATION OF A PREVIOUS INJURY.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING PORTABLE HEATER TO BELTINGTRANSFER POINT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SNOW COVERED SURFACE.

2002 · 21 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL AT THE SECTION TAILPIECE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #3 ENTRY ALONG THE LEFT RIB. THE VOID WAS 9'LONG BY 3'WIDE BY 2'DEEP. AIR WAS BLOWING INTO VOID. NO CHY WAS DETECTED.

Accident type, without injuries

FELL INTO MINER UNDERNEATH #3 ENTRY LEFT SIDE 9' LONG, 3' WIDE, 2' DEEP. FELL UNDER RIB & ROADWAY 120' INBY SPAD 1050. AIR GOIN IN 20.5 OXYGEN, NO CU4.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #6 ENTRY (INTAKE)THEFALL MEASURED 30'X20'X6-7' THICK. FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD #130.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PULL SLACK IN THE MINER CABLE TO HANG IT. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA.

Flash burns (electric)

EE LOST POWER ON THE SHUTTLE CAR. WHEN HE WENT TO CHECK THE CABLE, THE CABLE ARCED, BURNING HIS LEFT HAND.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING UNI-HAULER WHEN HE STRUCK A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY & JAMMED HIS NECK AGAINST THE CANOPY.

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

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING STEEL ROPE AWAY FROM SCOOP WHILE IT WAS TRAMMING. EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED & WENT UNDER SCOOP FRAME, GETTING CAUGHT BETWEEN FRAME & MINE FLOOR.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE STRUCK THE ROOF WITH THE CONVEYOR BOOM. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK OF THE R HAND.

Struck by falling object

A RIB ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR TO MINER. HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID CONTINUED FROM VOID ON 4-28-02. FELL 50' OUTBY 20X10X3.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DOSCOVERED 85' OUTBY SPAD #1144 IN THE #2 ENTRY, THE VOID MEASURED 20' BY 10' BY 3' DEEP.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS FOUND BY EE IN #1 ENTRY OUTBY SPAD 1142. 75'- 3X3X12'DEEP.

Accident type, without injuries

AN EMPLOYEE FOUND A VOID IN #1 ENTRY AT 1740. THIS VOID WAS LOCATED 75' OUTBY SPAD #1142. AREA IS APPROX 3' X 3' X 12"" DEEP.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING SUPPLIES FOR THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF & INJURED HIS RIGHT HAND & LOWER BACK.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS FOUND IN #2 ENTRY, 55' OUTBY SPAD #1144. AREA IS 20' X 10'& 2-3' DEEP. VOID WAS FOUND BY AND EMPLOYEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SETTING STEEL CRIBS WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, SLIPPING AND TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING BELT TO PUT ON TOP STRUCTURE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CROSSING IN FRONT OF FEEDER AREA WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE HANGER PLATE & FELL DOWN.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING RUB RAIL ON MINER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

2001 · 16 incidents

Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING BY THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE SLED BEHIND SECTION POWER CENTER, PREPARING FOR A POWER MOVE, WHEN THE SCOOP BACKED IN TO THE SLED, IT STRUCK EMPLOYEE, CATCHING HIS LEFT LOWER LEG BETWEEN SCOOP AND SLED.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING MANTRIP INTO THE MINE WHEN THEY STRUCK A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY, BOUNCING EMPLOYEE OUT. WHEN THE OPERATOR STOPPED THE MANTRIP, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, OVER EMPLOYEE'S CHEST AND S HOULDER.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF COAL THAT FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING THE BOLTER'S DUST BOX AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS PLUGGING MANTRIP INTO POWER CENTER TO CHARGE. THE BREAKER SHOWED THAT IT WAS KNOCKED BUT WHEN EE PLUGGED IN MANTRIP IT STARTED ARCHING, BURNING RIGHT SIDE OF FACE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE TO THROW IT OUT OF THE ROADWAY WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR THE BELTHEAD WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 4"" WATERLINE TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE INTO PLACE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE AWAY FROM MACHINE. THEMACHINE SLID IN THE MUDDY ROADWAY, CAUGHT HIS FOOT BETWEEN A ROCK AND BUMPER OF THE MACHINE.

Accident type, without injuries

VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN #3 ENTRY SPAD #1143. FOUND BY EE. 6 X 6 AREA.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN #1 ENTRY 60' OUTBY 1141. 30' LONG, 1 1/2' DEEP. VOID WAS FOUND BY AND EMPLOYEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD HIS RIGHT WRIST OPERATED ON 7-13-01. HE IS EXPECTED TO HAVE HIS LEFT WRIST OPERATED ON IN MID AUGUST. MANAGEMENT BECAME AWARE OF THIS ON 7-26-01.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD AN OPERATION ON HIS RIGHT WRIST FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 6-29-01. MANAGEMENT FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS ON 7-18-01.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS AWARDED 1.26% BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE DROPPED A LID ON HIS R HAND, LACERATING HIS R INDEX FINGER, THE FINGER WAS FRACTURED ALSO.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE STARTED HURTING.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CONVEYOR ENTRY 95 FT INBY SPAD #113, THE VOID MEASURED 12'X23' AND SUBRDED 12"". THE VOID WAS DISCOVERED BY EE.

2000 · 22 incidents

Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON STEPS AT MINE OFFICE.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR OCCUP PNEUM ON 9/19/00. REC NOTICE 10/12/00. CLAIM #20010103456.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES LOW BACK STRAIN WHILE HOOKING CHAIN TO A S & S SCOOP LOADED WITH BELT STRUCTURE.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR OCCUP PNEUM ON 9/5/00. REC NOTICE 9/21/00. CLAIM #2001010826.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED 1N THE #1 ENTRY AT SPAD #864. THE FALL MEASURED 20'W, 40'L AND 5-6' THICK.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING CO-WORKER IN TIGHTENING BELT STRUCTURE BOLTS WHEN CO-WORKER'S SOCKET WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT AND STRUCK INJURED IN MOUTH.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE INSTALLING CONVEYER BELT TRAINING ROLLERS ON NO. 7 BELT. EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE LEG TO ASSIST IN POSITIONING THE BELT ROLLER FOR BOLTING WHEN THE ROLLER SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY STRAINED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER WHILE HANGING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON 7/27/00.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL MEASURED 20' BY 20' BY 5'. LOCATION WAS 150' IN BY SPAD #987.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKERS WERE MAKING A SECTION BELT ADVANCEMENT. IN THE PROCESS OF REPOSITIONING THE CONVEYOR BELT TAIL PIECE THE EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOW BACK WHILE GETTI NG INTO AND OUT OF SCOOP DECK.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD OF 5% FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON 6-6-00.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS FOUND IN #3 ENTRY ON TUNNEL SECTION. IT'S DIMENSIONS ARE 3' X 3' X 1' AND IS LOCATED 100' OUTBY SPAD #1143.

Accident type, without injuries

VOIDS ARE FORMING NEAR SPAD #1143 IN #3 ENTRY. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A PREVIOUSLY FORMED VOID. THE CRACKS NOW ARE APPROX 3' L. THE CRACKS ARE DRAWING AIR INTO THEM.

Accident type, without injuries

VOID FOUND IN THE INTERSECTION OF THE INTAKE ROADWAY 20' OUTBY SPAD NO 1143. VOID MEASURED 1'X2/

Accident type, without injuries

#3 ENTRY - VOID IS 1' X 2' - 50' OUTBY SPAD #1139 - FOUND 4:45 AM.

Accident type, without injuries

#1 ENTRY - VOID 20' X 2' DEEP - 40' INCH SPAD #1136. FOUND 9:30AM.

Accident type, without injuries

#2 ENTRY - VOID 10' LONG X 5"" WIDE - 10' OUTBY SPAD #1029 - FOUND 10:30 AM.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WEST VIRGINIA WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION GRANTED EMPLOYEE A 10% AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS 0N 2-29-00. COMPANY IS PROTESTINGTHIS AWARD.

Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING NO. 7 CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT ARM ON A CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER.

Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS DISCOVERED IN THE INTAKE ROADWAY ON THE BELT TUNNEL PROJECT. THE VOID WAS CAUSED BY AROOF FALL ON AN UNDERLYING MINE(WMEFREDE #8) WHICH RESULTED IN THE INTERBURDEN CAVING IN & THUS CREATING THE VOID. THE VOID MEASURED 18' X 23' &WAS LOCATED 83' INBY SPAD # 1139.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS SCALING ROOF AND A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. CONTUSION TO RIGHT BIG TOE.