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14 de febrero de 2026 WV · Carbón Operador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbón RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Aracoma Coal Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was moving a miner cable when EE tripped over a rock measuring 6"x12 " landing on EE's right hand and shoulder, EE hasn't missed any work due to this incident but started physical therapy treatments on 4/14/26 which makes it a reportable incident, EE has continued to experience pain on EE's shoulder since EE's fall

20 de enero de 2026 WV · Carbón Operador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbón MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Was removing rock from continuous miner when the corner broke off rock and struck them on right eyebrow and nose causing laceration requiring 8 sutures, employee was treated and released at hospital

23 de octubre de 2025 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee lost suction on the drill pot, stepped to the back of tray to check suction, then went back to the canopy when a piece of rock fell, striking them on the right side of ear, neck, shoulder area. They went to ER and needed 3 or 4 sutures on their ear and was released back to work. Accident location #2 entry 001 section 144 feet inby spad 12328.

19 de octubre de 2025 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis on 10/19/25 we received the notification of the diagnosis on 4/20/2026

16 de octubre de 2025 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee raised shuttle car up with service jack that's attached to the car, placed part of crib block under jack and a crib under operators deck, was welding a nut onto drag link so EE could pull on it, the crib block failed that was under jack allowing it fall enough to hit EE's hip area causing hairline fractures to pelvis area.

16 de octubre de 2025 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

EE was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis by a B reader on a chest x ray . EE hasn't worked at our operations since Oct 2023

13 de octubre de 2025 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis on 10/13/25 by a B reader

29 de septiembre de 2025 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Installing a roof bolt in the corner of 3 left when the top rib rock came out striking them on left arm as they were inserting roof bolt into hole causing laceration requiring 6 sutures, rock measured 48 long x 32 wide x 3 inches thick , employee was taken to hospital and released back to work.

12 de septiembre de 2025 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was helping another employee remove the discharge shaft from the shuttle car conveyor reducer while the other employee was using slate bar to hold up the shaft, EE was prying with a bar when EE reach down to pick up the shaft it fell striking EE's rt foot big toe causing laceration and fractured big toe requiring 7 sutures

20 de junio de 2025 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis, on 6/20/2025 by a certified b reader for chest x-rays , EE has continued to work.

31 de marzo de 2025 WV · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was working with others to anchor the tailpiece, after drilling the inby hole on the offside EE was moving drill to the outby hole when EE tripped and fell catching themself with left hand causing a laceration on left pinky finger on left hand requiring 2 sutures

10 de febrero de 2025 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was sliding rub rail out of the way. Rub rail slid off the block that was supporting it and EE's finger was caught between the rub rail and the block causing a laceration requiring 6 sutures.

27 de enero de 2025 WV · Carbón Apuntalador de tajo largo, Ayudante de apuntalador, Cuadrilla de avance en tajo largo, Operario de avance, Colocador de gatos, Ayudante de avance en tajo largo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was loading an argon tank onto a scoop when EE smashed the tip of EE's right index finger against the light housing on the scoop.

16 de noviembre de 2024 WV · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

While handloading block into scoop bucket, employee felt pain and a pop in right shoulder. Continued to work until 2-5-25 when employee was taken off work.

28 de octubre de 2024 WV · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumonoconiosis on 10/28/24 by a B reader , EE hasn't worked since 8/23/24 due to EE's vision problems

24 de octubre de 2024 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis on 10-24-24. EE continues to work.

4 de septiembre de 2024 WV · Carbón Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Aracoma Coal Company · Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

Employee was in process of installing a keeper on the left side tie rod end on a battery four wheeler, as EE reached up to get EE's channelocks , EE made contact with the foot pedal causing the machine to reverse striking EE's left leg & abdomen, EE continued to work until 9-16-24

15 de agosto de 2024 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Two rope bolts had gotten lodged behind drill boom on bolter. EE extended the boom and was pulling on rope bolt when the second one came loose and struck EE in the lip requiring 6 sutures to close the laceration

11 de julio de 2024 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis on 7/11/24 we were made aware of EE's condition recently

16 de mayo de 2024 WV · Carbón Capataz de sección, Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Jefe de turno NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis on 6/16/24 by a Niosh b reader. Employee continues to work.

1 de abril de 2024 WV · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was unloading bolt supplies from the roof bolter for repairs, while moving a stack of roof straps EE's left ring finger was caught between the straps resulting in a laceration requiring 5 sutures to close the wound Equipment Type

6 de febrero de 2024 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was trying to lift a small knack toolbox upon a 4-wheeler to move it up when as EE lifted, EE felt sharp pain in lower back. EE was taken by ambulance to hospital and taken off work due to the injury.

21 de diciembre de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy GOLPEAR O CHOCAR
Aracoma Coal Company LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee was exiting the mantrip and struck their left elbow against canopy post, They sought treatment for it during vacation 12/29/23 and was taken off work.

2 de diciembre de 2023 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was using a Milwaukee handheld grinder to cut a seized set screw on a light. While holding the housing with their left hand, EE was using right hand to operate grinder. It kicked back when contacting another screw. This caused a laceration thru EE's glove on left hand requiring 7 stitches to close the wound.

24 de octubre de 2023 WV · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Aracoma Coal Company LLC · Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

EE was watching cathead as it was being moved with scoop, it came unhooked and EE told Co-Worker to back up scoop, when backing scoop up Co-Worker hit EE in both legs resulting in a torn muscle in the left leg below knee.

9 de octubre de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

EE was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis on 10/9/2023 when EE's x ray was taken and read, we were notified on 1/19/2024 of EE's diagnosis.

21 de septiembre de 2023 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Tramming scoop in track entry had rt arm arm outside operator's compartment, ran scoop into rib catching arm between scoop and rib causing laceration, resulting in sutures needed to repair the wounds

19 de septiembre de 2023 WV · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Aracoma Coal Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee stated was in the process of cutting a piece of conveyor belt to prep for a move, as EE was cutting away from self EE's right arm came in contact with a frayed belt pin that was in an old splice next to where EE was cutting the pin. Caused a laceration requiring 5 sutures to close the wound

14 de septiembre de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee stated: was lifting 1 bundle of roof bolter plates from the side of the bolter to the tray and felt pain in right shoulder. Went to ER, told to follow up with Ortho who placed employee off work for 2 weeks.

21 de agosto de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis on 8-21-23. They Retired from the mining industry on 5-26-2023

17 de agosto de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Bending 5 foot roof bolts to make it easier to install in lower mining conditions employee felt pain in left shoulder, mining height was 55 inches

9 de agosto de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

EE put the pusher into drill pot, put finisher in hole, was suing up pressure to match up the two pieces of steel when EE said slipped and applied too much up pressure and pinched right index finger between the finisher steel and pusher resulting in 16 sutures and taken off work on 8/11/23.

30 de junio de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was installing a 10' cable bolt in the 6 entry when the extension and finisher got stuck in the hole as employee was reaching to remove the pusher from the drill pot the extension and finisher fell out of the hole striking employee on the right pinky finger causing a laceration requiring sutures

23 de junio de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was replacing a damaged bolt in the #9 entry before bolting the 20' cut, when a piece of rock hit EE in the back. As EE tried to get away another piece of the same rock fell , hit EE in the lower right leg causing a compound fracture. Total size of rock when measured was 4' W X 94" long X 7" thick. Only a portion of the rock struck the employee.

23 de mayo de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee installed the outside bolt on the 4th row in the crosscut, while holding the steel EE dropped the pot to swing it in. As the pot dropped it came in contact with the steel EE was holding causing the 4 foot drill steel to penetrate EE's right boot resulting in a fracture to a toe and laceration to the foot

20 de mayo de 2023 WV · Carbón Apuntalador de tajo largo, Ayudante de apuntalador, Cuadrilla de avance en tajo largo, Operario de avance, Colocador de gatos, Ayudante de avance en tajo largo DESPRENDIMIENTO DE FRENTE/COSTILLA/PILAR/COSTADO/TALUD
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was tramming the left bolter from the inch tram control to install the last row of bolts when a piece of rock measuring 13 1/2' fell and struck the employee on the left arm and hip causing a bruise and scrape. EE went to Dr on 5-22 and Dr gave EE 2 days off work.

4 de mayo de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was bolting in the #5 entry, when removing the steel from the roof the finisher separated from the pusher allowing the pusher to come out of the chuck striking EE in the safety glasses on left side of the face, EE was taken off work at this time

27 de marzo de 2023 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was bolting in the #1 entry on last row of bolts as EE placed EE's starter steel in the pot and pushed it up a piece of bone 15x10x1 inch fell striking EE's right hand causing a laceration requiring 3 stitches

15 de marzo de 2023 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was helping remove a set of batteries out of battery tray on surface using a lifting beam hooked to the forklift, two other jacks was being used on each side to aid in raising battery out of tray, as they bent over to move the jack the lifting beam came unhooked hitting employee in the face, employee was taken to hospital and diagnosed with sinus cavity fracture

3 de marzo de 2023 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

We were notified by MSHA by letter this employee is now a part 90 miner on 03/03/2023 and needs to work in low dust area.

20 de febrero de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

EE was walking down #4 entry to get a roll of fly pad. EE bent over to pick up the fly pad, draw rock fell hitting EE in head and back & knocking EE into the muddy floor. Rock measured 12" wide x 24" long X 11/2" thick, EE was taken to hospital and found to have no broken bones but was taken off work until seen by specialist

16 de febrero de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbón MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee had finished setting bits on #1 cm 6322 and was picking up unused buckets of bits off c/m and felt sharp pain in left shoulder. EE didn't cease work or miss any time until 6-6-23 when EE had surgery to repair the left shoulder and was taken off work then.

3 de febrero de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Aracoma Coal Company · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Employee stated they were walking to the shuttle car and their foot got stuck in a hole or mud causing them to fall striking left knee on a rock. They finished the shift then went to the Dr on Sat, they were taken off work on Monday by a specialist for a bruise/contusion

20 de enero de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de scoop tram, Operador de cargue/acarreo/descargue TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Aracoma Coal Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee stated employee was cleaning the face and was backing up scoop to set over, employee placed left hand on top of the operator door and got the deck into the rib smashing hand between rib and scoop door causing fractured thumb.

16 de enero de 2023 WV · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was walking to drop cable slack in preparing for power move, an electrician was trouble shooting reel on the #2 car, when the electrician pecked on the valve the cable reel engaged as EE was stepping across cable, it came up striking EE on the mouth area causing laceration to lip requiring couple stitches.

11 de noviembre de 2022 WV · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was bolting in 3 left, as EE was drilling EE put the finisher steel in the hole EE tried to guide the pusher steel to connect the steel with left hand as EE was raising drill pot EE pinched hand against mine roof causing laceration requiring stitches

29 de octubre de 2022 WV · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was in the process of lapping 460' of 48" belt when the rope attached to the bar going through belt slipped and pinched employee's right finger between the belt and rope causing a laceration to the right thumb

24 de octubre de 2022 WV · Carbón Apuntalador de tajo largo, Ayudante de apuntalador, Cuadrilla de avance en tajo largo, Operario de avance, Colocador de gatos, Ayudante de avance en tajo largo MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee and the foreman were putting up belt hangers in belt entry, after installing EE's hanger, employee swung out to install a hanger for the waterline once this was done EE swung the boom back in, EE's hand was caught between canopy and mine roof causing a injury to EE's hand

25 de agosto de 2022 WV · Carbón Operador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbón MAQUINARIA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was kneeling down as they were cutting 8 right when a portion of inseam bone in the coal rib fell out striking them in back area causing a simple fracture to a unspecified vertebrae in spine. EE was taken to hospital and released back to work with a follow up appointment with a orthopedic doctor on 8/26/22.

25 de agosto de 2022 WV · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was roof bolting the mine roof in # 7 entry when a piece of rock measuring 8 inches long x 5.5 inches wide struck EE on the forearm causing a laceration that required stitches to close back up

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