Mining Incidents

1-A Coal

Harman Mining Corp · Underground
Controlled by Hugh M Caperton
Harman, Buchanan County, VA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4406500

1-A has $119 in proposed MSHA penalties and $119 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
139
Years on record
1989–2000
Latest incident
Mar 2000
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1
citations
0
significant & substantial
$119
proposed penalties
$0
paid to date
0% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $119 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
12
inspections on record
75
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 75 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

1-A has $119 in proposed MSHA penalties and $119 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$119
proposed penalties
$119
current assessed
$0
paid to date
$119
outstanding
1 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2000-08-17.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2000 Q1 10 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
December 17, 1990 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME FATALLY INJURED -CRUSHED AGAINST RIB BY CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE TRAILING CABLE STAND-OFF.I.NAME KNEELING BESIDE MACHINE AND OPERATING IT BY REMOTE CONTROL.HE HAD BACKED THE MACHINE AW AY FROM FACE AND WAS PIVOTING IT TO LEFT SIDE OF PLACE TO CLEAN UP LOOSE COAL.#1 ENTRY 001-0 SECT.

Reportable incidents

138 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2000 · 1 incident

March 4, 2000 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

GOT OUT OF SCOOP LIGHT CORD HUNG ON PANIC BAR LET KNEE STRUCK TRACK RAIL.

1998 · 1 incident

January 3, 1998 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING TWO OPEN END WRENCHES TO TIGHTEN A BOLT ON THE CONVEYOR ON THE BRIDGE SYSTEM WHEN ONE OF THE WRENCHES SLIPPED OFF & HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE.

1997 · 36 incidents

December 18, 1997 VA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO UNCOUPLE A SET OF RAILRUNNER BATTERIES AND AS HE JERKED ON THE CAT HEAD HE STARTED HURTING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 18, 1997 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNLOADING A BOX OF ROOF BOLT RESIN ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 18, 1997 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNLOADING CINDER BLOCKS FRO OFF OF A SUPPLY CAR AND AS HE WAS STACKING THE BLOCKS WHILE BENDING & TWISTING HIS BODY HIS BACK STARTED HURTING HIM ALONG HIS BELT LINE.

December 18, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING THE CABLE CROSSOVER BACK ON THE BOLTER WHEN HIS HELPER THREW THE OTHER CORSSOVER AND HIT EE ON THE LEFT HAND.

December 9, 1997 VA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

YEE WAS STACKING A BRATTICE UP WHEN A CINDER BLOCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

December 9, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING ON A BOX OF ROOF BOLT RESIN CARRING IT FROM THE REAR OF THE BOLTER TO THE FRONT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 10, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

November 7, 1997 VA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING RESIN OUT OF SUPPLY CAR AND SAID HIS LOWER BACK BEGAN HURTING. THIS OCCURRED UNDERGROUND AT THE END ON THE TRACK.

October 18, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPIGN SET TIMBERS AT THE NUMBER FOUR HEADING WHEN A COAL RIB ROLLED AND HIT HIM IN THE UPPER BACK AREA. THE COAL HEIGHT WAS APPROX. 40" HIGH.

October 11, 1997 VA · Coal electrician, lineman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING DOWN CHANGING A SOLID STATE PANEL OUT ON A 488 SCOOP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEF TKNEE. HE WAS WEARING A KNEE PAD.

September 25, 1997 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS SHOVELING BELT AND BETWEEN 11:00 AM AND NOON HIS BACK STARTED HURTING GRADUALLY AT FIRST AND THEN HARD. HE TOOK TWO PILLS WHILE HE ATE HIS DINNER AND FELT BETTER WHEN HE GOT THROUGH EAT ING, AND FINISHED HIS SHIFT OF WORK.

September 4, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WASPULLING THE MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE OUT OF THE HAULWAY AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 28, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP PICKED UP THE MINER CABLE AND THREW IT OUT OF THE HAULWAY AND HIS CHEST STARTED HURTING.

August 12, 1997 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SAWING A TIMBER TO BE SET WHEN THE BOW SAW BLADE JUMPED OUT OF THE SAWING GROOVE & HIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION THAT TOOK 3 STITCHES TO CLOSE.

August 7, 1997 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Harman Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EE PUT THE BREAKER IN GOING TO THE NUMBER SEVEN BELT DRIVE AND THE BREAKER HAD A PHASE TO PHASE GROUND, AND BURNT THE INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND.

August 6, 1997 VA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS TIGHTENING THE #7 BELT TAKE UP WITH THE AIDE OF A CHAIN HOIST WHEN THE HOIST SLIPPED AND EE HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW ON THE MINE ROOF.

August 4, 1997 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE BATTERY STATION AND WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE HAULER'S TRAMMING STATION HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 19, 1997 VA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING ON A BELT DRIVE MOTOR WITH A SLATE BAR AND THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE..

July 15, 1997 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HELPING WORK ON A MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER WHEN HE HIT HIS RT KNEE ON THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE.

July 11, 1997 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WATCHING THE MECHANIC PUT THE RUB RAIL ON THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 4' LONG X 2' WIDE X 2" THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD AND NECK.

June 19, 1997 VA · Coal ELECTRICAL
Harman Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE FUSES OUT IN A 480 V. FAN SWITCH BOX, WHEN A PHASE TO GR0UND OCCURRED.

June 18, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK 39"X27"X3" THICK AT THICKEST POINT FELL BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE ROW OF BOLTS TRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD AND SLID DOWN HIS ARM. HEIGHT WAS 48". X-RAY SHOWED NEGATIVE, NO MAR KS ON BODY EMPLOYEE WAS COMPLAINING OF HEADACHE. THE DR TOLD HIM TO TAK E 3 DAYS OFF FROM WORK.

June 17, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE BENT A ROOF BOLT AND THREW IT TOWARD THE FACE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. THE HEIGHT WAS APPROX. 48" HIGH.

June 2, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING A 48" ROOF BOLT TO INSTALL INTO THE ROOF WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 2, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A 48" ROOF BOLT TO INSTALL INTO THE ROOF WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 24, 1997 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS SETTING TIMBERS AROUND A HIGH VOLTAGE INSTALLATION. HE TOOK HOLD OF A TIMBER LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR AND PULLED IT TOWARD HIM WHEN A PAIN WAS FELT IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 17, 1997 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR FROM A BRIDGE UNIT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 16, 1997 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL. DURING RETREAT MINING ON THE 002 SECTION IN THE 2ND CUT OUT OF THE 4 PILLAR ROCK FELL APPROX. 4 FT HIGH ON ONE THRD OF THE MINER.

April 5, 1997 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS TAKING A LID OFF OF A ACCULATOR CYLINDER AT THE END OF THE TRACK. PRESSURE WAS BUILT UP IN THE CYLINDER AND AS THE LID WAS LOOSENED IT FLEW OFF AND HIT THE EE ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

April 3, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS HELPING PUT A FOOT SHAFT IN A MINER. AS HE WAS LIFTING, A SHARP PAIN WAS FELT IN LOWER BACK.

March 15, 1997 VA · Coal scoop car operator OTHER
Harman Mining Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON MARCH 15, 1997.

January 26, 1997 VA · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING OUT A ROOF BOLT THAT HE AHD INSERTED INTO A DRILLE DHOLE WHEN THE BOLT WENT SIDEWAYS AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN.

January 15, 1997 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GOING TO CHANGE BATTERIES ON A SCOOP, WHEN HE STARTED TO GET UPON THE SCOOP HIS BACK WENT OUT.

January 2, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DRILLING A HOLE INTO THE TOP WHEN THE DRILL STEEL BROKE AND CAUGHT HIS RT THUMB BETWEEN THE DRILL POT AND BROKE STEEL.

January 2, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING A 48" RESIN BOLT TO INSTALL INTO A DRILLED HOLE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN UNDER HIS SHOULDER BLADE.

January 2, 1997 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING ROCKDUST UNDERGROUND AT THE END OF THE TRACK WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1996 · 26 incidents

December 22, 1996 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS PULLING THE BRIDGES WATER AND POWER CABLES OUT FROM A PINCH POINT AND PULLED A MUSCLE INLEFT HIP.

December 16, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A WATER PUMP OUT OF A WATER HOLE AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 3, 1996 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING PUT A TAILROLLER IN THE #5 BELT TAILPIECE AND PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK AS HE WAS CARRYING A BEARING.

September 21, 1996 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED ONE FOOT UPON THE SECTION BELT TO CLEAN THE GOB OFF SWITCH, WHEN THE BELT CAME ON AND THREW HIM ONTO THE MINE FLOOR.

September 18, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

MINER WAS GETTING THE FIRST CUT OUT OF THE #2 BLOCK WHEN A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED INBY AND RODE THE BREAKER TIMBERS OUT AND PINNED THE MINER AGAINST THE RIB. 3-6' OF ROCK IS ON MINER.

September 3, 1996 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS ROCK DUSTING THE #4 BELT AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A FLY BOARD AS HE WAS WALKING.

July 27, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE THE LONG JOHN UP THE BELT. HE WAS UNHOOKING A CHAIN THAT WAS BEING USED TO PULL THE BELT WITH, WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A BURR ON THE CHAIN THAT CUT HIS HAND.

July 25, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2' X 2' X 16" THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT LEG AT HIS KNEE.

July 11, 1996 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE SECTION EE WAS WORKING ON WAS PULLING PILLARS. HE WAS SETTING TIMBERS AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.

July 10, 1996 VA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE GOT OUT OF A RAILRUNNER AND WENT TO CLOSE AN AIR LOCK DOOR WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS RT ARM ON A STEEL RAIL.

May 15, 1996 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A SCOOP WHICH WAS BEING USED TO PULL THE MANTRIP. THE SCOOP STOPPED TRAMMING AND THE OPERATOR SHOOK THE SCOOP TRYING TO GET IT TO TRAM. HE THEN CUT THE PUMP MOTOR OFF AND T HEN BACK ON AND HIT THE EJECTOR LEVER TO RELEASE THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE. IN DOING SO, HE CAUGHT INJURED'S HAND BETWEEN THE EJECTOR BLADE AND THE BUCKET.

May 2, 1996 VA · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Harman Mining Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD A DETERIORATED DISK.

April 21, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

THE MINER WAS PULLING THE BOLTER THAT WAS STUCK IN A DIP. THE EE UNHOOKED THE CHAIN FROM THE MINER HEAD AND IT FELL AND HIT HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

April 4, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A RAILRUNNER AND WARCHING THE BELT LINE TO FIND PLACES THAT NEEDED SHOVELING. A BELT STRUCTURE FRAME (OVERHEAD) RAN ACROSS THE TRACK. THE STRUCTURE WAS MARKED WITH REFLECTI NG TAPE. THE EMPLOYEE HAD HIS BACK TO THE STRUCTURE AND WAS STRUCK ON HIS CHEEKBONE WHEN THE RAILRUNNER OPERATOR SHOUTED AT HIM.

April 3, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL OCCURRED 2 BREAKS INBY #6 BELT DRIVE. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 150' LONG, 16' WIDE, AND 5-1/2' HIGH. THE IT FELL IN WAS A ROLL. IT HAD 4-5-6 & 7' RESIN BOLTS INSTALLED AND COLLARS BOLT ED TO THE TOP.

March 20, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS RIDING A 3 WHEEL BUGGY DOWN THE PRIMARY ESCAPE WAY WHEN HE WENT THROUGH A LOW PLACE AND HIS BACK CAUGHT AGAINST THE TOP.

March 18, 1996 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS UNLOADING TOOLS FROM A RAILRUNNER, WHEN HE STUMBLED AND HIT HIS ARM ON THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE (RAILRUNNER).

March 11, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEARING ROCK OFF THE MINER BY USING A SLATE BAR TO HELP PRY LARGER PIECES OFF INTO MINE FLOOR. HE WAS PRYING ON A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND THE END OF THE SLATE BAR STRUC K HIM IN THE NECK.

March 3, 1996 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A PIECE OF BELT, 40' LONG. HE FOLDED IT BACK AND WAS PULLING ON IT WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.

February 15, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE HAULWAY. IN DOING SO SHE PULLED SOMETHING IN HER BACK.

February 14, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BOLTER CREW HAD PUT 2 TO 3 ROLLS OF BOLTS IN THE #2 ENTRY RIGHT BREAK. THE TOP GOT TOO LOW (35") TO GET BOLTER INTO THE REST OF THE CUT. THE OPERATOR STARTED BACKING THE MACHINE OUT OF THE PLA CE WHEN THE FRONT CANOPYS GOT INTO THE TOP AN THE REAR OF THE BOLTER WENT INTO THE RIB ON THE OFF SIDE. THE OFF SIDE OPERATOR COULDN'T GO AROUND THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE BECAUSE THE TOP WAS N

February 1, 1996 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MINER WAS STUCK IN THE #1 ENTRY'S RIGHT BREAK. THE UNI-HAULER OPERATOR WAS PULLING THE MINER WHEN HIS CAR KICKED OUT AND CAUGHT THE VICTIM'S FOOT AGAINST THE UNI-HAULER AND A METAL DINNER BUCKET AND THE RIB. THE VICTIM WAS WATCHING THE MINER CABLE. THE COAL HEIGHT WAS 40".

January 24, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT INTO THE TOP. THE AVERAGE COAL SEAM IS 40" TO 42". HE HAD TO BEND THE BOLT THE GET IT STARTED INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLE. WHEN HE STARTED TO STRAIGHTEN IT BACK OUT AFTER STARTING IT INTO THE HOLE, THE BOLT SLIPPED AND HE HURT HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

January 23, 1996 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A UNI-HAULER TIRE TO BE LAODED ONTO A FLATCAR WHEN SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS WRIST.

January 3, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BRATTICE SEALER INTO A RAILRUNNERTO BE TRANSPORTED UNDERGROUND WHEN HE FELT A PPIN IN HIS BACK. SEALER IS STORED IN 5 GALLON BUCKETS & WEIGHS APPROIMATELY 30 TO 40 POUNDS.

1995 · 20 incidents

December 30, 1995 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING THE MINER. HE WAS DOWN ON HIS KNEES. A PIECE OFDRAW ROCK APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET BY TWO FEET BY TWO INCHES THICK FELL AND HITT EE ONLEFT SHOULDER, LEFT ARM, AND LEFT THIGH.

November 28, 1995 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE TO HANG IT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

November 9, 1995 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Harman Mining Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING UP A TIN DOOR FOR A BATTERY CHARGING STATION. HE KNEELED DOWN TO GET A PIECE OF TIN WHEN A SHARP PAIN HIT HIM IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK. HIS LEFT LEG & FOOT WENT NUMB.

November 5, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SPOTTING A BOLT IN #4 BREAK. WHEN HE RAISED THE BOLTER HEAD IT HIT THE TOP & SOMETHING WENT INTO HIS EYE. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 11/8/95 7 WAS TOLD HIS EYE WAS SCRATCHED. HE WAS NOT W EARING GLASSES.

October 31, 1995 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON A 482 SCOOP. HE UNCOUPLED THE CAT HEAD AND WHEN HE PULLED ON THE LOEADS HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT HAND.

October 27, 1995 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE HAULWAY, EE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

October 19, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS SIDE.

August 12, 1995 VA · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A BOX OF ROOF BOLT RESIN AT THE SUPPLY HOLE IN #5 HEADING

June 16, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS RUNNING ROOF BOLTER AND A PARTICLE WENT INTO HIS RT EYE.

May 1, 1995 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING CINDER BLOCKS INTO A CAR & TWISTED HIS BACK. *THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL EE LOST TIME ON 5/5/95.

April 11, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD PLACED HIS KNEE ON A ROCK AND TURNED TO GET A ROOF BOLT AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 7, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT AND STRAINED HIS BACK AND STOMACH.

April 4, 1995 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING UNI HAULER & RAN OVER A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF OF MINE

March 31, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE

February 23, 1995 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BELT ON A CAR INSIDE THE MINE, HE STEPPED ONTO THE CAR AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS KNEE.

February 20, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 36" CONVENTIONAL BOLTS. NO ADVERSE CONDITIONS WERE KNOWN TO EXIST IN THIS AREA. THIS WAS IN A DIP AND A WATER AREA, PUMP BURNT UP AND WHEN WATER WAS PUMPED DOWN, FALL W AS FOUND.

February 10, 1995 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT DRIVE BESIDE THE TRACK, THE BRAKE LEAKED OFF THE RAILRUNNER AND IT CAME DOWN THE TRACK STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

February 4, 1995 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING FLY BOARD TO MINE TOP (BY HANDS) WHEN THE BOARD SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS & FELL STRIKING A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL LAYING ON HEAD OF BOLTER THE DRILL STEEL FLEW UP & HIT EMP LOYEE ON HIS RT ELBOW

1994 · 15 incidents

December 21, 1994 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING & ENTERED AN AREA WHERE THE TOP WAS LOWER & STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE TOP OF MINE. #3 HEADING THIS ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 1/ 19/95.

December 20, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

YFALL WAS IN RETURN ENTRY BUT XXX HAD 2 RETURNS, FALL MEASURED 36-48"X80" LONG AREA WAS TIMBERED OFF AN ALL SIDES, FALLW AS 80' INBY SURVEY STAITON #17058, AREA WAS BOLTER WITH 36" CONVENTIONA L BOLTS.

December 20, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 36" & 60" CONUNTIONAL BOLTS. ROOF FALL WAS IN INTERSECITON IN #3 ENTRY FALL WAS 7 BREAKS OUTBY FACE AREA FALL DID NTO BLACK ALWAY'S INTAKE RO RETURN (CRIBS) UUU SIT ON EA CH SIDE OF FALL. FALL WAS APPROX 20'X20'X6'. FALL WAS 80' INBY SURVEY STAITON #17054.

December 12, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

MINER OUT CROSSCUT INTO #5 FROM #6 & SOME ROCK FELL AFTER LEAVING THIS PLACE ONTO WHERE SET IN INTERSECTION & ROOF FELL LAFTERWARDS INTERSECTION WAS BATTERED WITH 48FT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS WITHY 6INX16IN PLATES NO DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT & NOINJURYS TO EMPLOYEES

October 20, 1994 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING BELTS AND AS HE WAS WALKING HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF OF THE MINE.

August 16, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL AND STRAINED HIS LEFT LEG.

August 10, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER, HE WAS ON HIS KNEES WITH HIS BACK OUSIDE OF CANOPY, A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF OF TH EMINE STRIKING LEMPLOYEE ON THE LOWER BACK.

July 29, 1994 VA · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PICKED UP A WATER PIPE AND THREW IT OUT OF HIS WAY, IT WAS ATTACHED AND THEREFORE IT CAME BACK TOWARD EE, HE TRIED TO CATCH IT WITH HIS LEFT HAND, HIS LEFT HAND AND FINGERS WERE STRAINED.

July 26, 1994 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RIDING THE RAILRUNNER MANTRIP OUT OF MINE AND LET HIS FOOT GO OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AND HIS FOOT STRUCK A BLOCK OF WOOD TWISTING HIS FOOT AND KNEE.

July 13, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING RAM CAR AND A PIECE OF RIB FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

May 13, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT THE BACK OF THE MIENR A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF OF MINE STRIKING EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE SUSTAIEND A BROKEN LEFT WRIST BROKEN LEFT RIB LACERATION TO HEAD SHOULDER & BACK INJURY

May 4, 1994 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIFT ACETYLENE TANK AND HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING AND TURNING.

April 4, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A BELT ROLLER, THE ROLLER FELL STRICKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.

January 10, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING TIMBERS AND A TIMBER FELL STRIKIGNEMPLOYEE ON LOWER BACK.

January 3, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN 1-A MINE AT # ENTRY IN INTERSECT ION 15 FT OUTBY FACE. AN SR H88 SCOOP WAS COVER ED IN FALL, NO ONE WAS ON SCOOP AT TIME OF FALL.

1993 · 1 incident

July 1, 1993 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING WEEKLY CHECKS AND FOUND ROOF FALL IN RETURN. FALL LOCATED AT SURVEY STATION 14792 IN #2 ENTRY ON 11 WEST RETURN. FALL MEASURED APPROX. 48" THICK, 20' WIDE, 40' LONG.

1992 · 13 incidents

August 12, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

54730TRAMMING SCOOP THROUGH THE AREA WHEN ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED. LOCATED AT SPAD 14894 IN NO.7 ENTRY ON 11TH WEST. FALL MEASURED 18' X 18' X 1-5.5'/

March 30, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH UNLOADING TIMBERS FROM A SCOOP BUCKET. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND STUMBLED BACKWARDS BENDING HIS KNEE BACKWARDS, STRAINING HIS KNEE.

March 27, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING AND A PIECE OF LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS.

March 25, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOAIDN GTIMBER FROM FLAT CAR TIMBER S WERE WET ONE SLIPPED IN HAND TWISTED BACK

March 18, 1992 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP HE RAN OVER SOMETHING WHICH THREW DIRT PARTICLES IN BOTH EYES.LOCATION 11 WEST TWO BREAKS OUTBY PILLAR LINE #6 ENTRY.

March 13, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SLIDING DOWN OFF A ROCK. WHEN HE GOT TO THE BOTTOM HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE ROCK AND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

March 10, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS WALKING TO THE MAN TRIP AND STRUCK HIM HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT.

March 9, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY SECTION FOREMAN DURING ON-SHIFT EXAMINATION. FALL WAS LOCATED IN NO. 1 HEADING (BLEEDER ENTRY) ON FIRST LEFT OFF OF ELEVENTH WEST. FALL WAS ADJACENT TO SPAD #1560 8. FALL DIMENSIONS WERE APPROXIMATELY 4 FT H X 20 FT. W X 90 FT L.

February 26, 1992 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON A TIMBER A RAM CAR WENT XXX BY AND STRUJCK THE TIMBER CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL STRIKING HIS FACE ON THE GROUND. LOCATION 11 WEST SECTION. 2 BREAKS UTBY PILLAR LINE #10 ENTRY.

February 14, 1992 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS WALKING STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING TWIST TO KNEE AND FALL INTO THE ROOFBOLTER.LOCATION: INTERSECTION OF #7 2 BREAKS OUTBY FACE.

January 13, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING FROM MINE TO BATH HOUSE SPRAINED HIS ANLKE GOING DOWN STAIR

January 3, 1992 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF ROCK AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

1991 · 14 incidents

December 18, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROCKDUSTING AND RAN INTO RIB WITH HIS HARD HAT.

November 8, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJ EMPL WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT WHEN HE REPORTED THAT HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYED INTO EYES. ACCORDING TO EMPL HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME.

November 5, 1991 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL SAYS THAT HE WAS SHOVELING SPILLED COAL AT CONVEYOR BELT DRIVE WHEN HE STARTED EXPERIENCING PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES. EMPL LEFT WORK WITHOUT REPORTING TO FOREMAN. CO WAS NOT INFORMED THAT EMPL HAD JOB RELATED INJ UNTIL 11/12/91. THIS NOT LATE REPORTING.

October 1, 1991 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE USED THE RAM CAR TO BUMP INTO MINER TO KNOCK THE MINER OFF OF THE MINER CABLE.

September 5, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BAGS OF ROCK DUST ON SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS LEFT FOREARM.

August 2, 1991 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING TRAM,HE RAISED UP TO LOCK BACK ATE EMPTIES AND HIS HEAD STRUCK THE TOP OF MINE.LOCATION OLD 12 WEST ENTRY WHERE CROSSES TRACK.

July 19, 1991 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS IN EACH HAND AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

July 8, 1991 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HAULER AND WAS JOLTED WHILE OPERATING HAULER.

June 24, 1991 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE WITH BUGGY WHILE HIS HAND WAS ON CAT HEAD, THE CABLE TIGHTENED CAUSING CAT HEAD TO CATCH HIS FINGER BETWEEN CAT HEAD AND ROOF OF MINE.

May 21, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL OPERATING ROOF BOLTER -PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF BOLTER CANOPY STRIKING EMPL ON LOWER BACK.

April 1, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INSTALLING REDUCER & CUTTER MOTOR ON CONTINUOUS MINER & WHILE LIFTING STRAINED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK THIS IS NOT A LATE REPORTING ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 05-20-91 THE FIRST D ATE OF LOST WORK

March 20, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT IN LOW TOP,THE BOLT FLIPPED AROUND HURTING BACK.

March 11, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

February 27, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT USING HIS KNEE.LOCATION #7 RIGHT BREAK.

1990 · 9 incidents

October 31, 1990 VA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE A BELT AND RAN INTO BELT HANGER WITH HIS HEAD.

October 23, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS HELPING TAKE DOWN STOPPING & WAS STRUCK ON FINGER WITH CONCRETE BLOCK.

September 24, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RETIEING A 6IN WATERLINE THE WATERLINE FELL CATCHING EMPLOYEES HAND BETWEEN WATERLINE & BOTTOM

September 20, 1990 VA · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS IN A STOOPED POSITION PUSHING ON HYDRAULIC DRILL AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.

August 23, 1990 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

APPARENTLY THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVEL OF BATTERY BEFORE DAY LIGHT BY HOLDING A LIGHTED CIGARETTE LIGHTER OVER THE BATTERY CELLS APPARENTLY THE GASES FROM THE BATTERY IGNITED FROM TH E FLAME OF THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER THE BATTERY EXPLODED T HROWING PIECES OF THE BATTERY CASE INTO THE EMPLOYEES FACE INJURIES RECEIVED WERE TWO LACERATIONS ABOVE THE RT EYE REQUIRED 3 STITCHES

June 26, 1990 VA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RIDING A RUBBER TIRED BATTERY POWERED PERSONNEL CARRIER, THE ACCELLERATOR STUCK THE VECHILE WENT OUT OF CONTROL STRUCK THE RIB AND RAN UNDER THE BELT STRUCTURE. EE FACE STRUCK BELT ROLL ER.

June 12, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL BACKED RAILRUNNER UP WITH ANGLE IRON ON IT ,ANGLE IRON STRUCK RIB AND BOUNCED BACK STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD.MAINS SECTION 20'INBY 2ND FLY CURTAIN SPAD 14426.

April 4, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER MEPL WITH PUTTING TWO PIECE OF 10" PIPE TOGETHER OTHER EMPL PUSHED PIPE CATCHING 3MPLS FINGER BETWEEN TWO PIECE OF PIPE.

March 8, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman FIRE
Harman Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING TORCH TO CUT A HOLE IN SIDE OF FEEDER WHEN GREASE CAUSED A FLASH OF FIRE THAT BURNED RIGHT EYE.

1989 · 2 incidents

December 14, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Harman Mining Corp · Contact with cold

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING FOREMAN MOVE PUMP IN APPROX. 30 INCHES OF WATER. EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT BOTH LEGS STARTED CRAMPING WHEN HE TRIED TO TAKE HIS BOOTS OFF AT THE END OF THE SHIFT.

September 21, 1989 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL GETTING OFF SCOOP ,STEPPED DOWN AND FELL HURTING LEFT FOOT.HAD NO REPORT OF ACCIDENT UNTIL WE RECD DR REPORT 10-4-89.

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