Mining Incidents

No 1 Coal

Beech Fork Processing Inc · Underground
Controlled by James H Booth
Van Lear, Johnson County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1516162

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
111
Years on record
1988–1999
Latest incident
Nov 1999

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
September 12, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO PARK SHUTTLE CAR. THE CAR CAME INTO CONTACT WITH CABLE WIRING. AS THE EMPLOYEE EXITED SHUTTLE CAR HE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE METAL FRAME WHICH CAUSED ELECTRIC SHOC K.

Reportable incidents

110 on file (excluding fatalities above)

1999 · 1 incident

November 1, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from ladders

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF FINISHING A BRATTICE WHEN THE LADDER SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL ABOUT 10 FEET. HE RECEIVED SEVEN STITCHES.

1998 · 3 incidents

November 17, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS LIFTING BOXES OF RESIN WHEN HE PULLEDOR STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK

November 11, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING BOLTER CABLE OFF THE REEL & STRAINED HIS BACK ON RIGHT-SIDE.

August 21, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by powered moving object

THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTING TO FREE ROOF-BOLTER STUCK IN THE MUD WHEN BOLTER WAS FREED IT SLIPPED AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND.

1997 · 11 incidents

December 29, 1997 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF DRILLING HOLE WITH BUTTER FLY DRULL TO ANCHOR TAIL PIECE WHEN HANDLE ON DRILL HIT RIGHT KNEE CAUSING HIM TO PULL LIGAMENTS IN KNEE. THIS INJURY REPORTED TO ME ON 01-02-98.

December 29, 1997 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH ON METAL ON BELT DRIVE WHEN A PIECE OF METAL POPPED OFF & HIT IN LEFT EYE.

December 4, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING SIGHT ROD ON SPAD WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FORM TOP HITTING EMPLOYEE ON FORE-HEAD REQUIRING (7) STITCHES.

November 18, 1997 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by powered moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOOTING CENTER LINES, HAD BACK TURNED TO CURTAIN WHEN SCOOP CAME THROUGH THE CURTAIN STIKING HIM WITH BUCKET ON SCOOP. RIGHT LEG WAS UNDERNEATH BUCKET DRAGGING HIM FOR SEVERA L FEET BEFORE STOPPING.

October 14, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE OF SUPPLYING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING HIM ON NECK AND SHOULDER. THIS WAS REPORTED 1-20-07.

June 23, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF WHEN THE DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF HOLE AND HIT RIGHT FOOT CONTUSIONG IT.

May 27, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CHANGING DISCHARGE ROLLER BEARINGS ON #8 BELT HEAD 002-0, WHEN RATCHET SLIPPED CAUSING EE TO HAVE PAIN IN LOWER RT BACK.

April 7, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BUILDING STOPPING APPROX 6' IN HEIGHT WHEN CONCRETE SOLID BLOCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE TOP OF RIGHT FOOT ABOVE ANKLE CAUSING A CONTUSION.

April 1, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING FLY PADS. HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS COCCXX ON SCOOP.

January 20, 1997 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS SCOOTING MINER MOTOR ONTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE STARTED EXPERIENCING PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND NUMBNESS IN RIGHT LEG. REPORTED ON 1-22-97.

January 4, 1997 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BUSTING LUMP OF COAL OUT OF MINER CONVEYOR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT. HE HAD AN ABRASION ON ANKLE, SWELLING AND A CONTUSION.

1996 · 11 incidents

November 20, 1996 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS WALKING ALONG #5 BELT BEATING ROLLERS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING RIB, INJURING UPPER BACK, SHOULDER AND CHEST. REPORTED TO ME ON 11-25-96.

November 11, 1996 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS SECTION WHEN HE FELL ONTO ONE KNEE. WHEN HE STARTED TO RISE TO HIS FEET HE WAS STRUCK WITH SEVERE PAIN TO THE NECK AREA.

October 31, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS AT SECTION POWER BOX (DINNER HOLE) EATING LUNCH WHEN A ROCK SCALED BETWEEN BOLTS APPROX 18" IN DIAMETER AND 2" THICK FELL STRIKING EMP ON NECK AND SHOULDERS CAUSING CONTUSING TO THE NE CK AND SHOULDER.

October 7, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS ON 002-0 SECTION OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK (COAL) 3'L, 6"W, 2"THICK STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HEAD (HARD HAT). DRDIAGNOSIS: STOVED UP IN NECK AREA, STEROID SHOT ADMINISTERED (NO APPARENT HEAD INJURY.)

May 28, 1996 KY · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS HANGING CURTAINS IN ENTRIES 5 & 6 ON 002-0 SECTION, USING A LADDER TO BLIMB TO HANG CURTAINS WHICH WERE VERY HEAVY, WET & MUDDY. AS HE CLIMBED THE LADDER HOLDINMG THE CURTAINS HE LOST G RIP OF THE LADDER & FELL HURTING RIGHT SIDE, RIBS.

April 29, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BOLTING TOP WHEN DRILL STEEL GOT HUNG AND WHEN IT FELL IT HIT HIS LEFT HAND AND CONTUSED IT. THE INJURY OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION 4TH RIGHT ENTRY.

March 10, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING CLAMPS ON #1 BELT (MAIN BELT 120' OUTBY TAILPIECE) TO MAKE A SPLICE IN BELTWHEN HE FELL TO GROUND COMPLAINING OF LOWER BACKPAIN.

March 2, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE AND STARTED TO GET ON MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK SCALED FROM TOP STRIKING EE ON LOWER BACK AND SCRAPPED RIGHT LEG.

February 29, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS OPERATING MINER WHEN HE SAW A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK START FALLING FROM TOP, HE MOVED FOUOT LEG TRYING TO MISS ROCK WHEN IT HIT HIM ON RIGHT LEG, WHEN HE MOVED LEG FOOT HE HIT A BAR CAU SING HIM TO TWIST ANKLE AND BREAKING RIGHT FOOT ANKLE. DR S TERM OF BROKE BONE MEDICAL MALLEOLUS.

February 17, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SPOT BOLTING TOP. WHEN LOWERING BOOM, WRENCH FELL STRIKING HIM IN LEFT SIDE, FRACTURING TWO RIBS.

January 25, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMLOYEE EE WAS MAKING A CABLE SPLIC IN HI-LINE, WHILE SPLICING CABLE, HIS UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LACERATE HIS RIGHT HAND PLAM.

1995 · 11 incidents

December 22, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING A ROLLER ON A BELT HEAD, WHEN HE RAKED HIS FINGER ACROSS A BOLT HEAD, REQUIRING 8 OUTER STITCHES AND 5 INNER STITCHES.

October 30, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS SPOT BOLTING NETURAL ROADWAY WHEN A ROOF BOLT THAT HAD BEEN LEANED UP AGAINST BOOM OFROOF BOLTER FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT CHEEKBELOW EYE REQUIRING [9] STITCHES.

October 25, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO MAKE A SPLICE IN A BUGGY CABLE, HE LAID CABLE IN HIS LAP SLICED THE CABLE OPEN AND KNIFE WENT THRU CABLE CUTTING HIS LEG REQUIRING 7 OUTER STITCHES AND TETN US SHOT.

August 17, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE 1ST INTAKE SEALS ON 002-0 SECTION BUILDING CRIBS WHEN HE HAD PAIN IN RIGHT NECK AND SHOULDER.

August 9, 1995 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE EE WAS ON 002-0 SECITON AT #4 BELT MOVIGN (LIFTING) ROCK OFF OF PUMP CABLE WHEN HE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

July 26, 1995 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE EE WAS CUTTING METEAL BAND WHICH HOLDS ROOF BOLTS WITH A POLEX-POLEX HAS A WOODEN HANDLE ON IT WHEN BAND WAS CUT HAND SLIPPED OFF HANDLE & BAND CUT LEFT WRIST TO THE BONE REQUIRIN G 13 STITCHES & TETANUS SHOT

June 1, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSTING EMPLOYEE WITH LOADING ROOF BOLTING SUPPLIES AT SUPPLY AREA INSIDE MIEN, EE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN LOWER BACK.

March 6, 1995 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MARKING INTAKE SPLIT SEAL, TURNED BELT OFF AND CLIMBED UP ON ROBE ON OTHER SIDE SLIPPED AND FELL, LEG WENT UNDERNEATH.

March 4, 1995 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING CRIBS WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK ON RIGHT SIDE.

February 16, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING OUT SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP & HIT HIM ON TEMPLE LEFT SIDE OF FACE AREA, 8 STITCHES WERE TAKEN IN TEMPLE.

1994 · 11 incidents

December 7, 1994 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WITH MANTRIP SLOWED MANTRIP DOWN TO GET OFF LEFT LEG WAS HANGING OVER MANTRIP WHEN HE APPROACHED RIB. MANTRIP CAME TO A STOP HE STARTED TO GET OFF WHEN MANTRIP R OLLED BACK AND SMASHING PINNING LEG BETWEEN MANTRIP AND MINE FLOOR DR DIAGNOISI 8 STICHES BELOW KNEE.

October 26, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Flash burns (welding)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON BELT LINE AND A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE FACIALAREA CAUSING A LACERATION UNDERNEATH HIS NOSE. WHIEL THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS WAY OUT OF THE MINE HE STUMBLED AN D TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

October 20, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING FOOT SHAFT ON MINER, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING FOOT SHAFT WITH SLEDGE HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL FLAKE CHIPPED OFF AND ENTERED EMPLOYEE'S LOWER STOMACH. DR. REMOVED EMBEDDED METAL FLAKE. 5 INNER STITCHES AND 4 OUTER STITCHES.

October 17, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS HITTING METAL WITH BALL PIN HAMMER PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF AND EMBEDDED IN LEFT FOREARM.

September 28, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND WHEN HE CAME AROUND A BREAK HE RAN INTO A MINE RIB WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST CANOPY.WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD IT CAUSED INJURY TO HIS NECK & BACK.

September 13, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYYE EWAS TAKING PLUG OUT OF CUTTER HEAD. HE USED CHISEL & HAMMER WHEN THHE HAMMER STRUCK HE CHISEL IT BROKE AND METAL FRAGMENTS WENT INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S EYE.

September 2, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING METALL BAND THAT KEEPS ROOF BOLTS TOGETHER, WHEN INJURED CUT THE BAND AND WAS BENDIGN BAND BACK TO GET ACCESS TO BOLTS BAND FLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON LEFT ARM CUTTING HIM JUST BELOW ELBOW.

August 27, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BLOCKS TO BUILD SEAL AND STRAINE DHIS BACK.

April 28, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A CONVEYOR CHAIN WHICH WAS BROKE ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN LOWER BACK. VERTEBRA OUT OF PLACE WHICH WAS PINCHING A NERVE.

April 11, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING SHUTTLE CAR & NEEDED BRAKE WHICH WAS ON MAN TRIP. MAN TRIP WAS PARKED(2) BREAKS AWAY & THE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP BRAKE WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF CARRYING IT BACK TO REPA IR SHUTTLE CAR INJURED LOWER BACK.

1993 · 23 incidents

December 29, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN MOVING POWER BY DRAGGING CABLES ON SECTION. WHEN HE STARTED EXPERIENCING PAIN IN GROIN AREA WHEN HE WENT TO THE DR ON 01-06-94 THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A RUPTURE (HERNIA).

December 22, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BOLTING TOP. HE HAD HOLE DRILLED AND HIS DRILL STEEL WAS FOULED. HE HAD LEFT HAND ON TOP OF STEEL AND RIGHT HAND ON BOTTOM. WHEN HE PULLED DOWN ON STEEL IT G AVE LOOSE. THE STEEL CAME DOWN IN A FAST MANNER AND CAUSED HIS LITTLE FINGER (PINKY) ON RIGHT HAND TO GET STRUCK BETWEEN DRILL STEEL AND WRENCH WHICH LAYED ON PINNER.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP CABLE AND 2' X 2' AND 1" THICK ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK.

October 8, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TRAMMING THE ROOF BOLTER IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING LOCATIONS IN ORDER TO PROCEED BOLTING IN NEW LOCATION EE REACHED TO GET ROOFER GLOVES OFF OF ROOF BOLTER & STEPPED TOO CLOSE CAUSING BOLTER TIRE TO TRAVEL OVER LEFT TOP PORTION OF FOOT (LEFT FOOT)

October 7, 1993 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WALKING BELT LINE ON HIS WAY OUT. HE STARTED CHECKING FOR BAD OR STUCK ROLLERS & A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. (1") INCH THICK BY 12" X 12" FELL FROM ROOF & STRUCK HIM ON THE FACE. (CUT A HOLE THROUGH TOP LIP) STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

September 15, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from ladders

WAS UP ON A LADDER PLASTERINGBRATTICE ON 001 SECTION, ROCK FELL OT AND HIT HIM. IT KNOCKED HIM OFF THE LADDER.

August 26, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO THE GREASE TRUCK AND METAL SHAVING DROPPED FROM THREADS INTO HIS EYE.

August 17, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

HE WAS CARRYING SUPPLIES AND RAN INTO SIDE OF ROOF BOLTER AND CUT HIS LEFT ARM JUST BELOW ELBOW. REQUIRED TETANUS SHOT AND 5 STITCHES.

August 12, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WS OPERATING SC WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY CAUSING HIKM TO BOUNCE OUT OF SEAT AND HIT CANOPY TOP WITH HEAD.

August 3, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 3X6X12 FELL FROM ROOF, HIT THE SHUTTLE CAR FRAME AND THEN SLID OVER INTO THE DECK AND STRUCK HIS LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND. REQUIRED 8 STITCHES.

July 22, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CHECKING FOR OIL LEAK ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN PEICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT ABOUT 3 INCH THICK 18 INCH IN DIAMETER STRIKING HIM IN RT SHOULDER AND BACK.

July 22, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS TAKING PINNER CABLE DOWN.BECAUSE OF MINING HEIGHT HAD TO STAND ON SCOOP WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE FOOTHOLD. THE HANGER TORE INTO FINGER.

July 15, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS OPERATING THE LEE NORSE ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE BOTLER WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT HIM OVER HIS LEFT EYE, RESULTING IN A CUT REQUIRING 9 STITHCES.

July 14, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 2FT WIDE BY 5FT LONG APROX. 3" THICK FELL OUT ALONG RIB IN #6 ENTRY WHERE REPAIRMAN WAS WORKING ON MINER. EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVING WHEN ROCK FELL OUT HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD AND BACK(NECK) AREA.

June 2, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING OTHER EMPLOYEE MAKE A SPLICEON ROOF BOLTER CABLE WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED AND STRUCK RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE KNEE.

May 5, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING AND DIRT/ROCK GOT INTO EYE.

May 3, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BOTLING TOP WHEN A ROCK FELL, PUSHING EMPLOYEE INTO EQUIPMENT. THIS CAUSED PUNCTURE WOUND TO FACIAL AREA.

March 17, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object

BROUGHT DIESEL SCOOP OUTSIDE STARTED UP INTO PARKING LOT. HAD TO STOP ON GRADE WHEN ENGINE DIED. SCOOP ROLLED DOWN GRADE AND ROLLED OVER ON SIDE.

February 9, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE AND OTHER WERE BUILDING A STOPPING ON 002 SECTION WHEN A CONCRETE BLOCK FELL FROM STOPPING APP 10 FT HIGH AND STRUCK LEFT HAND.

February 8, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING BITS IN MINER. FRAGMENT OF METAL GOT INTO EYE.

January 12, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRMAN WAS TIGHTING CAT PADS ON 12-7 MINER WHEN HAMMER HANDLE BROKE. HAMMER HEAD STRUCK UNDER LEFT EYE, BROKE GLASSES CHIPPED TEETH AND CAUSING A CUT UNDER EYE WHICH REQUIRED 7 STITCHES.

1992 · 7 incidents

September 15, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRMAN WAS CHANGING TRACTION MOTOR ON SL.L. TRYING TO LOOSEN BOLTS WITH RATCHET WHEN RATCHET SLIPPED CAUSING IT TO JERK HIS ARM WHEN HE WAS APPLY PRESSURE TO RATCHET HANDLE RIGHT HAND AND R IGHT ARM UP TO ELBOW STARTED TO HURT AND TINGLE.

September 13, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL CHANGING TIRE ON SCOOP. THE TIRE FELL ON EMPL LEFT LEG. THIS CAUSED FRACTURE TO EMPL LEFT LEG.

April 23, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE PINNING GOUGE TO TURN BREAK IN 2 ENTRY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 2 FT BY 3 FT AND FROM LINCH TO 4 INCHES THICK FELL FROM TOP WHEN HE STARTED TO SET ATRS TO SET A BOLT.

April 17, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS REMOVING LOWER PIN FROM RIPPER JACK WHEN THE RING FINGER WAS MASHED BETWEEN PIN AND FRAME OF MINER

February 14, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHLE WORKING ON A FEEDER CONVEYOR CHAIN POUNDING A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER WHEN THE CHISEL BOUNCED STRIKING HIM ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE AND BELOW THE LEFT EYE.

January 22, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS PULLING AND LIFTING BELT WHICH CAUSED BACK STRAIN.

January 3, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYE WAS BUILDING A BRADISH. WHILE HE WAS HANGINA BLOCK, IT DROPPED ON LEFT SMALL FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION.

1991 · 9 incidents

December 27, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS RUNNING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A HOLE WHICH CAUSED THE EE TO BE JARRED AGAINST CANOPY PAIN THEN STARTED BE JARRED AGAINT CANOPY PAIN THEN STARTED BETWEEN EE SHOULDER.

December 14, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from machine

WORKING ON LIGHT WIRE ON TRAILER,FELL OFF TRUCK FRAME STRIKING SPARE TIRE RACK AND CUT BACK OF LEG.

October 5, 1991 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator FIRE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from machine

OPER LOADER THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE EMP JUMPED FROM LOADER CAUSED BACK INJ

August 13, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE AGGRAVATED AN OLD INJURY BY SHOVELING AND LIFTING COAL ONTO BELT.

July 20, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS DRIVING BUGGY WHEN ROCK FELL FROM TOP EMPL RAN OVER ROCK IN BUGGY WHICH CAUSED JOLTING & EMPL HIT METAL ON SIDE OF SEAT. EMPL INJURED LOWER BACK LT SIDE LT LEG & COCCYX.

July 14, 1991 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS USING SLATE BAR THE BAR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN MINER AND SLATE BAR POINT OF BIT PENETRATED FINGER AND CAUSED CONTUISON AND FX 3RD DIGIT LEFT HAND.

May 21, 1991 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A D7 DOZER. BUILDING A HAUL ROAD ON LOWER PART OF HOLLOW FILL. AS HE WAS BANKING DOZER UP ROAD HIT A ROCK CAUSING THE DOZER TO JOLT AND THEN CAUSING INJURY TO BACK.

February 19, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN DINNER HOLE A ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SHOULDER

1990 · 14 incidents

December 25, 1990 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

VICTIM WS HELPI8NG THE MECHANIC START DIESEL EQUIPMENT. AFTER JUMP STARTING A ROCK TRUCK HE RAISED THE BATTERY COVER TO REMOVE THE BOOSTER CABLES. WHEN HE RAISED THE LID THE BATTERY BLEW UP. ACID WENT IN HIS EYES AND FRAGMENTS FROM THE BATTERY CASE CUT HIS FACE.

October 6, 1990 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS USING A HIGH PRESSURE GREASE GUN TO GREASE AN END LOADER. WHILE GREASING, A BOOM PIN THE GREASE SHOT OUT AROUND THE PIN AND HIT HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 12, 1990 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL WHICH HAD A SHARP CORNER CUT EMPLOYEE ABOVE RIGHT ELBOW.

September 8, 1990 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELED DOWN ON GROUND SPLICING BUGGY CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON NECK.

July 25, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELTS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON BACK.

July 9, 1990 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall onto or against objects

OPER WATER TRUCK IN PROCESS OFHOOKING UP HOSE TO FILL TRUCK, GROUND WET SLIPPED FELL AGAINST BLDG NEXT TO TRUCK STRIKING R SHOULDER

June 5, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MINER AND WAS STRUCK BY ELECTRICAL FLASH FROM THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE MINER. THIS RESULTED IN BURNS TO THE LEFT ARM AND LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE.

May 18, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A CREW THAT WAS SPRAYING MASONARY SEALANT ON THE MINE ROOF.THEY HAD PARKED THE SCOOP WHICH CARRIED THE PORTABLE SPRAY UNIT UNDER THE METAL CANOPY WHICH CARRIED TH E PORTABLE SPRAY UNIT UNDER THE METAL CANOPY AT THE #3 DRIFT MOUTH.A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM THE HIGHWALL AND COLLAPSED THE METAL CANOPY TRAPPING THE EMPLOYEE.

May 18, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A CREW THAT WAS SPRAYING MASONARY SEALANT ON THE MINE ROOF.THEY HAD PARKED THE SCOOP WHICH CARRIED THE PORTABLE SPRAY UNIT UNDER THE METAL CANOPY AT THE #3 DRIFT MOUTH.A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOOSE FROM THE METAL CANOPY TRAPPING THE EMPLOYEE UNDER THE DEBRIS.

April 26, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from machine

HANGING CHAIN OVER VIBRATOR LOST BALANCE FT SLPPED OUT FORM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL DOWN ON CHUTE

March 23, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS GETTING TOOLS OUT OF TOOL BOX WHEN LID FELL DOWN CUT RIGHT HAND.

February 15, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING RF B0LTER GOT FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES

January 3, 1990 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FEEDER FLIGHT HAD MAGNET LOCKED IN PLACE TRYING TO FREE MAGNET FEEDER CAUGHT THUMB AGAINST MAGNET

1989 · 8 incidents

October 24, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A POWER CABLE WHEN HE KNOCKED A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FROMT EH MINE ROOF WHICH STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.

October 23, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER GETTING READY TO HAND CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN.

October 19, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE HIS SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ONT EH FOOT BEHIND THE STEEL TOE OF HIS BOOT.

October 12, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPL HAD BEEN MOVING THE ROOF BOLTER AND PARKED IT FOR THE SHIFT HE WAS STANDING AT THE REAR OF THE BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF THE HEAD AND NECK

October 7, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS BACKING CONTINUOUS MINER OUT OF CUT OF COAL WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON MINER CANOPY. WHEN ROCK STRUCK CANOPY IT BROKE INTO END OF ROCK WHICH EXTENDED OUT PAST CANOPY BROKE OFF & SWANG DOWN INTO OPERATORS COMPARTMENT & STRUCK VICTIM ON SHOULDER.

October 4, 1989 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ALONG THE BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE STRUCK A BOTTOM BELT STAND WITH HIS LEG. THE CORNER OF THE BELT STAND CUT A HOLE IN HIS LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE TYHE KNEE.

September 14, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL HAD GOTTEN OFF HIS SHUTTLE CAR AND WAS HELPING ALIGN THE CM WITH THE CENTER LINE MARKED ON THE ROOF A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM

September 7, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS AT THE FACE WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT THE RIB. A PIECE OF THE ROCK BOUNCED OFF THE RIB AND HIT THE VICTIM ON THE LEFT CHEEK.

1988 · 1 incident

July 7, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SEGMENT FROM DRY SPROCKET ON A DOZER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL HIT IN THE RIGHT KNEE.DUE TO AN ACCIDENT COMPANY AUDIT,THIS WAS DETERMINED AS REPORTABLE.