Mining Incidents

Logan Surface MineCoal

Controlled by Blaschak Holding Corp
Centralia, Columbia County, PA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3608780
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
41
Years on record
2006–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

41 on file

2025 · 2 incidents

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were replacing protective wing shroud on the left side of the bucket on the 6020 excavator. While attempting to put the shroud in place, the shroud dropped unexpectedly pinching EE's fingers between the shroud and edge of the bucket. The shroud weighing approximately 40 pounds fell 10 inches before striking the employee's left 3rd finger causing fracture and laceration.

Struck by falling object

Had left hand resting on the steel side of the rock picking table when an approximately 200lb rock fell down from the feeder striking employee's hand. No initial treatment needed. Later, numbness developed and recommended surgery. Did not have knowledge of this until 7/8/25.

2023 · 6 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a 777 haul truck on mounted ladder located on the non-cab side. EE took a step onto the bumper ladder and when EE did, the steps swung, causing EE to throw off EE's balance. EE's right hand slipped off the ladder, spraining EE's middle finger.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was placing machinery teeth on a pallet to be moved with the skid loader. A tooth fell off and landed on the ground and employee decided to pick up the 100+ pound tooth and place it back on the pallet while the skid loader was still in motion. Employee felt a pop in lower back and had instant pain

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard threshold shift on a retest from 12/28/22 annual hearing test of left 10db.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard threshold shift on a retest from 12/20/2022 annual hearing test of left 10db and right 30db.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard threshold shift on a retest from 12/28/22 annual hearing test of left 17db and right 10db.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard Threshold Shift on a retest from 12/27/2022 annual hearing test.

2022 · 5 incidents

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was working in the Logan breaker picking breaker rock. While unwedging a large rock that became wedged on the picking table between the divider and the side of the table, the employee put left hand on the side of the table to brace self near the feed chute and a rock came in and hit the tip of the ring finger

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down the ladder of a CAT 777B Haul Truck at end of shift. EE missed placing EE's right foot onto the last step and EE's right foot slid to the ground, causing left shoulder to hold EE's body weight. EE's right hand slid off ladder because EE was in the process of taking the step and was removing EE's right hand to slide it down the rail.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing a guard on the push arm of a 375A bulldozer to make a minor repair using a wrench. Wrench slipped and struck employee on right shin causing a laceration.

Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting the D10 dozer at the end of EE shift. While utilizing steps and per Employee ""3 points of contact"", EE slipped off step located on blade arms, landing on EE's Left Side.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a case of water down to cleaning plant and EE slipped on fresh snow/ice landing directly on back, knocking the wind out of EE. Employee continued to finish out the shift picking rock. On 1/31 EE left work early to seek treatment because still in pain from contusion.

2021 · 2 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard Threshold Shift. Hearing loss.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of placing the protective cap on an empty acetylene cylinder. When EE went to tighten the cap, it became stuck and employee tried to jar it loose. While in the process, the cylinder started to tip over and pinched finger between the cylinder and storage cap. Caused laceration to left middle finger requiring 2 stitches.

2020 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While picking a lump of coal off the Cleaning Plant picking table, a rock of unknown size collided with Employee's Right Pinky Finger

2019 · 1 incident

2018 · 2 incidents

Fall from ladders

STANDING ON LADDER. WENT TO STEP DOWN FROM THIRD STEP AND FOOT SLIPPED AND SLID DOWN LADDER. DID NOT FALL TO GROUND (STANDING). Pulled neck.

Struck against stationary object

RIGHT KNEE BUMPED THE FIRST STEP OF THE LOADER WHEN CLIMBING UP TO START IT.

2017 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying tooth base adapter to back of truck.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee got out of truck and slipped and fell on ice.

2015 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped out of the Demag bucket that he was welding in and twisted his ankle.

Struck by falling object

Broken side cutter was removed from demag bucket with welding truck crane. Hook-on cable got welded in point sheave. Welding partner lowered winch causing slack on the reel. Employee yanked on broken piece which came down on his finger because of slack.

2014 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving a drill steel rod. Rod was on the ground, when being lifted it shifted landing on employee's ankle.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered a sudden cardiac arrest secondary to an acute myocardial infarction while seated in the office trailer at this mine. Employee was a security supervisor at this mine. Employee had a past medical history of cardiac illness.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee arrived at the mine to find his co-worker in sudden cardiac arrest. Employee attempted resuscitation efforts unsuccessfully. Employee suffered a mental health emergency from this incident.

2013 · 3 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has discovered apparent bite marks, both red and bumpy in color, similar to that of a mosquito bite. Employee has found these apparent bites on both forearms and on the #4 finger on the left hand.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee contacted our emergency on duty manager and presented with speech problems. Employee asked for help to be dispatched. Employee was working second shift security.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Said he was lifting a rock and felt pop in shoulder. Reported to foreman but said he needed no treatment. *On 2/6/13 he reported to foreman he needed to seek treatment for shoulder.*

2012 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He pulled pin to remove hook and pulley, block spun back and hit his arm.

Struck against a moving object

EE was backing cat 777 haul truck to rock dump, truck went over dump and slid or rolled approx. 150' to bottom of pit.

Struck by falling object

Walking by another employee using grinder and dirt and sparks hit him in the face.

2011 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Heating and bending round stock with sledge hammer. Woke up next morning with what he thought was tendonitis. Went for x-ray on 5/31/11 and found out hand was fractured.

2010 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a ratchet and pipe to loosen bolt. Ratchet broke and hit his finger between the pipe and ground.

2009 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a grease barrel and felt a strain in abdomen area. He later sought treatment and learned he had a hernia and would need surgery. Scheduled for surgery on 10/23/09. Will be off work after.

2008 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped out of storage trailer and twisted ankle.

Struck by flying object

Dirt blew into eye. Haul truck was dumping along side of dozer. Window of dozer was open and dirt blew into window and went into eye and mouth.

2007 · 3 incidents

Contact with hot objects or substances

A cutting torch was heating round stock. EE had pipe on end of stock. When he bent the round stock his right hand went under the flame of the torch.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee injured himself on 7/13/07 but did not seek treatment. He went to the doctor a few weeks later and has been off work since 09/06/07.

2006 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling a rock off picking table into a 5' by 3' shaft, which is just below the belt line. The rock hit his penis causing cuts and bruises.