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EE complained of pain in low back after uncoupling and handling belt structure. The accident occurred in the belt entry, there was no mining, and mining equipment has been removed due to the mine being permanently closed. A report was made online on 9/24/14 (attached). Upon reviewing 3rd quarter results it was noted that the report failed transmission due to an error of the writer.

Roof fall found during air way examination. Fell above anchorage.

Top fell during second mining pulling roof bolts out by Mobil roof supports.

Operator was informed that medical treatment was provided on 6/6/2014 for injuries sustained to the shoulder when employee slipped on ice. The employee no longer works at this mine.

Walking to lock out main mine fan door, thick ice under the snow. Employee slipped and fell twice while traveling to the fan door causing pain in his right shoulder.

Dropping miner cable. Reached to cut rope hanger with knife in hand. Cable hanger broke and cable came down hitting left hand with knife in it, pushed knife into right index finger. Received 6 stitches

A roof fall above the anchorage zone of the installed roof bolts has occurred in the No. 7 return entry at the No.8 crosscut survey station spad no. 1533, along the No. 12 conveyor belt haulage way- on the No. 1 unit.

The operator was notified on June 3, 2013 that the employee had developed coal worker's pneumonicosis while he was employed at at Pocahontas Mine 46-09154. On 09/06/2013, the employee was transferred to Grassy Creek Mine 46-08365 as an outby general laborer.

Loading 4'water line on motor. Tried to caught end of water line falling off motor. Pulled something in right bicep. Continued working until 11/4/2013 surgery needed.

Trying to remove pin from rub rail on miner. Using a racket extension between pin and floor to push pin out. Holding pin with left hand while raising miner heads, caught and mashed finger between extension and frame of miner.

Carpal Tunnel

Unintentional roof fall just inby spad #1057.

On Friday, 11/15/2013 the mine operator was notified that the former employee was diagnosed with simple pneumoconiosis, category p/q, 1/0. The employee ceased employment on 07/09/2013 due to retirement.

An unintentional roof fall Rt. Return off #1 Section near spad #1561...Break 9 on 12 belt.

Changing cat planetary on roof bolter.

The operator was notified on June 10, 2013 that the employee had developed carpal tunnel syndrome due to repeated trauma over an extended period of time.

Removing center section from scoop and top pin in center section fell out hitting the left pointer finger, smashing it. He was taken to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and received 6 sutures. He was given full release.

The operator was notified on June 5, 2013 that the employee has developed Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis.

Employee was hanging MRS cable and slipped causing him to cut his finger on the corner of a roof strap. He was transported to Summersville Memorial Hospital where he received 6 sutures. He received a full release.

The operator was notified on June 3, 2013 that the employee has developed coal worker's pneumoconiosis.

Employee was pushing drill steel into hole and while lining up the steel with the chuck he inadvertently struck the rotation control with his elbow. The steel spun in his hand and cut his palm. He received first aid on the section and went to the emergency room where he received 11 stitches in his palm.

Roof fall 20' outby spad # 2020 in #6 entry off #7 belt flight. The fall measured approx. 30'x20'x7'. The area was supported with 4' resin bolts and no plans at this time to clean up the fall. All approaches to the fall have been breakered off and dangered off.

Roof fall above anchorage

Pillar fall occurred and a mobile roof support became fouled to where it could not move on it's means or other means available.

Operator said he was filling in hole with rock from the shuttle car and got too close to the rib. As he steered away from the rib, the deck of the shuttle car contacted the rib. The operator's arm was outside of the deck at this time. He received some bruising and abrasions. He was transported outside and taken to the hospital.

Employee had exited out of his truck to perform a post shift vehicle inspection. He stepped on the edge of pavement and gravel meet; his ankle twisted. X-rays revealed a fracture of the left ankle. NOTE: THIS ACCIDENT WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE SUBMITTED TO MSHA ON 03/11/2013. THERE WERE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE NETWORK AND THE ACCIDENT REPORT DID NOT GO THROUGH.

Employee got thumb caught between a crib block and miner frame while placing a block under frame of miner.

employee was removing a universal joint from a drive shaft. while driving the old caps out with a hammer when a piece of the end of the hammer broke off and flew into wrist.

Employee was cleaning rock off of the Continuous Miner. He stepped back away from the miner onto the slack pile and twisted his knee. He worked an hour and a half longer then told his supervisor about the injury and went outside. An ambulance took him to the hospital where they gave him an immobilizing splint.

EE was installing a fish plate to rails and was located behind co-worker, who was using a pole axe to turn the tabs on a track tie. The axe slipped from his hand and struck EE above the eye. He was given first aid and chose to work the remainder of his shift. EE went to his physician and received four sutures and a head scan. He was released back to work. No days were lost.

Employee using a razor knife while making a repair, knife slipped and cut employee in left palm and on the index finger. Employee went to Greenbreir Valley Med center. Received 3 stitches in palm and 5 stitches in index finger

dismounting coal loader using 3 points of contact, missed or slipped on last step and fell to ground landing on left elbow, employee was transported to Summersville Regional Hospital, x-rays reveled two broken bones in lower arm

Switching seats in shuttle car, employee grabbed handle and when he pulled himself up he felt a pain in his shoulder

Employee reported un-witnessed accident, stating he slipped on bathhouse floor, he finished shift and went to doctor next day, employee had MRI on 07/16/2012, no tears or deformities were found, however a cyst was found. Operator has determined no accident occurred, submitting for MSHA review, as Occupational Illness

Slipped on water line and grabbed on "rock box", laceration on left palm, transported to SMH and received 3 stitches.

Employee helping put a shaft in SC, shaft slipped and smashed right index finger. Employee was administered first aid by EMT on section, came to surface signed a waiver and drove himself to ER where he received 5 stitches in right index finger.

unintentional roof fall inby spad #1622 - does not effect travelway or ventilation

Unintentional roof fall, #9 Entry Near spad 14385

EE was installing the side plate on a shuttle car. When he felt a sharp pain in his back.

unintentional roof fall at or near spad 6917

pulling slack on 2" waterline, a clamp on waterline caused a laceration to right thumb of employee, employee went to Braxton county memorial hospital and received five stitches

EE was bolting with the Right bolter on the off side in #7 right. He was setting the outside bolt; when a piece of rock came down, hit the canopy, then rolled off striking his R ankle. This report is to abate citation 8154347.

unintentional roof fall near spad # 8060

rock fell between bolts and struck employee on the back, transported to SRH, contusions only

CM operator was pinned between Coal rib and standoff on the CM. He was airlifted to Charleston General hospital, no fractures, contusions only.

Employee was a passenger in mantrip heading to section, his mantrip was going through a swag and slid back down hill where it was struck by another mantrip, employee was transfered to Greenbrier Med Center with neck pain, he was released the same day but was given 3 days off by ER doctor.

Employee was sitting in front of mantrip when another mantrip slid back down a hill and struck the mantrip he was riding in, he was transported to Greenbrier Med Center with knee pain, he was released later that evening, given 3 days off by ER dr

Hanging a roof bolt cable and felt a pull in his back. Taken by ambulance to Summersville Memorial Hospital.

Employee was knocking track ties on track rail. Rail was blocked up. Employee stuck rail with hammer causing rail to fall on top of right foot. Employee was transported to SMH by ambulance. X-rays reveled no fracture