The miner has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.
10 de agosto de 2026WV · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
The employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
22 de julio de 2026WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee got out of their shuttle car to assist the electrician working on a roof bolter that was blocking the roadway. As they were cutting the conduit from a panic switch tree, the knife slipped cutting their left forearm.
9 de julio de 2026WV · CarbónAbastecedor, Trabajador de suministros, MandaderoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was lifting a timber, dropped it, causing it to smash EE's right thumb between a crib and the timber. This resulted in a laceration requiring three sutures.
3 de junio de 2026WV · CarbónObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
While riding on a rail mantrip following a supply motor going out-by on 1A track. The motor went through a dip on the track and slid backwards striking the rail mantrip.
3 de junio de 2026WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
While driving a rail mantrip, following a supply motor going out-by on 1A track. The motor went through a dip on the track and slid backwards striking the rail mantrip.
3 de junio de 2026WV · CarbónOperador de scoop tram, Operador de cargue/acarreo/descargueTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
While on a rail mantrip, following a supply motor going out-by on 1A track, the motor went through a dip on the track and slid backwards striking the rail mantrip.
7 de mayo de 2026WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MAQUINARIA
Employee stated, EE was drilling a bolt hole to strap a kettle bottom. A piece of the kettle bottom broke off striking EE on the right index finger, causing a fracture and seven sutures.
While loading in the number ten entry, a piece of coal rib rolled out striking the employee's left ankle.
20 de abril de 2026WV · CarbónExaminador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de minaNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Employee was striking a claw hammer with another claw hammer in an attempt to pull a belt pin from a mechanical splice, when a piece of metal broke off and struck their right forearm, resulting in a laceration and four sutures.
Employee was hitting a conveyor chain with a 5lbs. hammer, when a piece of metal broke loose and struck them in the left side of their groin.
3 de marzo de 2026WV · CarbónCapataz de sección, Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Jefe de turnoNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Icy conditions on deck of crane. Operator was leaving cab and slipped on deck of crane and fell to same level. The operator grabbed the cab door on way down causing minor strain to right shoulder. The operator's hard hat came off, EE's butt hit 1st causing bruising to right humerus, and back of head struck platform resulting in a contusion and hematoma.
29 de diciembre de 2025WV · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee stated they were assisting an electrician to place a rub rail back on the miner, they smashed their left index finger between the rub rail and the frame of the miner causing a laceration, needing two sutures.
18 de diciembre de 2025WV · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
EE has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
1 de diciembre de 2025WV · CarbónExaminador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de minaNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Employee stated while running the miner, loading out cut rock, a piece of rock ricocheted back striking them on right hand. Employee was seen at Medical Center and received six sutures and a follow up with a physician for fracture to end of finger.
15 de noviembre de 2025WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was using the side of EE's drill pot to push EE's roof bolt high enough for clearance to install into the drill chuck. EE dropped the pot down to far and pinned EE's left foot between the drill pot and the mine floor.
15 de octubre de 2025WV · CarbónOperario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee was asleep while riding on #7 diesel mantrip, when the operator moved over to the right to allow clearance for a pick-up truck to pass. Employee's foot was caught between a jersey barrier and canopy post.
8 de octubre de 2025WV · CarbónCapataz de sección, Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Jefe de turnoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee stated EE was moving a bucket of plaster, when EE set the bucket down, the plaster splashed into both eyes. Prescription medication was used to treat both eyes.
5 de septiembre de 2025WV · CarbónCapataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimientoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Electricians were trouble shooting panel on miner, before they knocked the breaker injured bent over to look inside to see where the smoke was coming from when an arc flash occurred. Employee was burnt on left side of face and right hand, removal of burnt skin was needed.
29 de agosto de 2025WV · CarbónOperador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbónNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
While drilling for cable bolt, reached with left hand grabbing cable bolt from tray and went to pull it off, cable bolt slipped through hand and momentum caused them to hit their hand on drill pot causing laceration.
7 de agosto de 2025WV · CarbónElectricista, LinieroMAQUINARIA
Employee stated they were changing out the belts on the blower motor on a roof bolter, they had crawled to the edge of the machine, when the shield flipped up knocking them to the ground landing on their right arm/shoulder.
Employee stated EE was trying to pull a P-50 pump that was stuck in the mud, when EE felt some pain in EE's right groin. EE is awaiting surgery to repair the damage.
23 de julio de 2025WV · CarbónCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was re-stacking a busted pallet of block onto a new pallet, when they picked up a block and twisted around, they felt a pain in their back. Employee began missing work on 07/28/2025 after following up with their family physician.
18 de julio de 2025WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Employee stated they were pulling draw rock with a slate bar, when a piece of draw rock measuring 40"long X 27"wide X 3" thick caught a pie pan flipping the rock over onto their right foot.
Escape hoist malfunctioned for more than 30 minutes, no injuries, no mine emergency has occurred. Paul's Fan Repair, replaced the cable and repaired the hoist.
25 de junio de 2025WV · CarbónObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was assisting in the removal of a steel beam. While preparing to cut a beam another employee in the man basket struck a piece of steel causing it to fall on the employees leg. EE has a small fracture on EE's patella as well as a laceration above EE's knee. EE is on modified duty.
12 de junio de 2025WV · CarbónTrabajador del acero, Trabajador del hierro, Herrero estructuralRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Mammoth Coal · Caída desde andamios, pasarelas, plataformas
Worker was walking on 2nd floor of transfer. EE stepped on unsecured decking. The decking slipped and EE fell to the floor below. EE hurt EE's knee in the initial fall and then EE's chest when EE fell over after landing. EE was wearing fall protection but was not tied off.
28 de mayo de 2025WV · CarbónObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
While lapping belt EE hooked up a pallet puller to a 15' piece of 60" belt, when the scoop operator began to pull, the belt flipped up knocking EE to the ground, landing on left shoulder. "Employee continued working until 06/09/2025".
28 de mayo de 2025WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was attempting to flip 60" belt over by hand, when EE felt a pain in EE's right arm.
27 de mayo de 2025WV · CarbónCapataz de sección, Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Jefe de turnoNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
20 de mayo de 2025WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
EE stated while riding the MAC-8 to the section, from the end of the track, a piece of draw rock fell striking them on top of the left hand resulting in a laceration.
6 de mayo de 2025WV · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyNEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
EE stated they were putting up the outside bolt, EE was trying to straighten the bolt when they slipped and fell into the bolt and pie pan. EE went was seen at Hospital and received 5 sutures and made an appointment with a dentist.
4 de abril de 2025WV · CarbónExaminador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de minaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee stated while backing employee's 4-wheeler over to 1-A belt, employee's left thumb was caught between the steering wheel and an elevated fire valve that was pointing downward.
25 de febrero de 2025WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
While working on the right miner conveyor chain EE was using a 2lbs hammer to strike one of the conveyor links when a piece of metal entered the right eye. EE was wearing safety glasses, however the glasses became repositioned on the face slightly exposing the eye. The metal was surgically removed from the right eye.
13 de diciembre de 2024WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MAQUINARIA
EE stated EE was reversing drill steel to remove from mine roof, as EE was lowering the drill pot the steel flew around and struck EE's right hand.
3 de diciembre de 2024WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
EE stated while installing rib bolt a piece of draw rock (7"W X 7" L X 4" T) fell from top sticking EE on the right ring finger causing a fracture to the end of the digit.
22 de noviembre de 2024WV · CarbónOperario de servicios generales, Mandadero, Operador de camión de servicioTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee stated EE smashed finger between 4" I beam and scoop bucket. EE finished EE's shift and sought medical treatment. X Ray revealed broke R index digit. EE did not miss any scheduled shifts.
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