Mining Incidents

Superior Surface MineCoal

Coal Mac, LLC · Surface
Controlled by John Mitch Potter
Stirrat, Logan County, WV · NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4608838
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
35
Years on record
2004–2021
Latest incident
Oct 2021
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

35 on file

2021 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was packing bucket of oil up on excavator and twisted left knee

2019 · 4 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down ladder of Cat 785 Rock Truck. When they stepped down foot landed on lump of coal twisting left ankle.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was removing laminated coal to expose coal seam with end loader bucket when they hit rock slinging them and injuring neck.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing off of Rock Truck and when employee touched the ground felt something pull in the left side of back.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating endloader when the machine jerked causing pain in neck and shoulder. Employee visited family chiropractor who ordered x-rays which revealed mild degenerative disk disease with mild levoscoliosis.

2018 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Employee stated EE heard one of the back dual tires blow out. EE stopped to check and found a rock was in between the tires and had blown the outside tire. As EE got closer to the tires to inspect, the inner tire blew out and blew dust into EE's eyes.

2016 · 1 incident

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

In May of 2015 this employee retired from work. On 08/22/2016 this mine was notified that this employee had been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

2015 · 1 incident

Fall from machine

Employee was fueling excavator and when EE turned to dismount EE slipped on tracks and fell to ground catching self with left hand and hurt left shoulder. EE continued to work until June 20th, 2016 where EE had surgery on shoulder.

2014 · 4 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into his service truck. When he grabbed his hand rail the wind blew his door shut and caught his right hand middle finger causing a laceration that required 5 stitches.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis after 50 years of mining employment. Employee is still currently working as of 10/31/2014. Safety department was notified of this diagnosis on 10/29/2014.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 789 CAT truck when his load shifted causing the front of the truck to lift off the ground. The load slid out of the bed of the truck and the front of the truck came back down, jarring the operator. Employee sought medical attention that evening and was referred to a specialist. On 8/20/2014 the employee was taken off work by the specialist.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped while stepping out on the deck of a D-10R dozer. When he caught himself with the handrail, he felt pain in his right shoulder. He sought treatment to his shoulder on 3/12/2014 and was prescribed physical therapy 3x a week.

2009 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just dinished loading a train. He raised up the freeze-proof bar and was holding the spindle crank to lock the wheel in place. He let go of the wheel and the lock slipped out causing the crank to spin and strike his left hand

Struck against stationary object

Removing tooling from minor bogie pin. While setting down ram, cut right palm on metal on ram.

2008 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a cutting torch to cut the wear bars off the 5500 excavator bucket. The wear bar kicked back and hit him in the jaw and chin, cutting his face.

Fall from machine

EE mounted the coal loader on the operator side rear ladder steps. While attempting to walk around the rear of the loader to check oil on the offside, he lost his footing which caused him to fall to the ground.

2007 · 5 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up blocks and positioned them on the ground and lowered pump onto blocks from boom.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee opened the lid on the power box at the fuel containment pump. He stuck his right hand in the box to turn the switch on and was bitten twice on the arm.

Struck against stationary object

Member was in process of removing hose from hose reel at containment area & struck his right arm against tine covering the container causing a laceration.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was using a pocket knife to cut a rag when he accidently cut his middle finger on his left hand.

Struck against stationary object

Blaster helper was climbing into bulk truck, swung right leg up, struck top of knee on lower corner of step. Injury resulted in dislocating knee and deep abrasion.

2006 · 6 incidents

Fall from machine

Member was dismounting a D10 dozer, when he slipped and fell.

Fall from machine

Member was dismounting a D10 N dozer when he slipped and fell.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was dismounting a 777 D Rock Truck, when his knee popped.

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

Employee was under truck watching mechanic adjust brakes. Truck began to roll forward and ran over the block. Employee moved from under truck but foot was run over. Treated at local ER - prescribed RX meds - restricted duty.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down steps. His foot slipped and he fell against fuel tank. Complained of pain to right knee and neck. Saw ER on 6/7/06. Returned to full duty.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Member was using cutting torches when a pinhole developed in the oxygen hose. This caused oxygen to build up under his shirt. The oxygen ignited and a flame flashed out of the collar of his shirt, burning his face. He received benadryl and steroid shots-one each.

2005 · 3 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

MIMEBER WAS PUTTING GREASE IN RIGHT SIDE TANK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHEN HE WAS CROSSING OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE TANK. HE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED UNTIL 9/8/05

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working loading holes. He stepped in a hole and complained of back pain.

Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped on a mud-covered board that had a nail in it. The nail penetrated his boot, puncturing his left foot. He went to the hospital and received a tetnus shot and an antibiotic shot.

2004 · 5 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SURVEYING & SLID OFF HILL & FELL.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SHORT DRIVESHAFT IN A 769 ROCK TRUCK WHEN THE DRIVESHAFT FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was using a 4"" hand grinder when it became fouled and kicked back causing a laceration to his lower left chin area.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING TWINE WITH POCKET KNIFE, A DEAD END SHOE WAS DROPPED FROM A POWER POLE. THE SHOE HIT THE TWINE AND THE POCKET KNIFE WAS PROPELLED INTO THE LINEMAN'S FOREARM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LEVELING SHEETING GIRTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF A HANDRAILED AREA, AND WAS UTILIZING 100% FALL PROTECTION. HE STRADDLED THE HANDRAIL TO CROSS BACK OVER TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE CRUSHER BUILDING. HE HOPPED TO THE FLOOR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THIS INJURY IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.