Mining Incidents

Raven No 1 Mine Coal

A & N Coal Company Inc · Underground
Controlled by Perry Allen Whited
Keen Mountain, Buchanan County, VA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4401717

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
136
Years on record
1985–1997
Latest incident
Aug 1997

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
September 9, 1992 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND RAN THE SHUTTLE CAR IN THE COAL RIB CAUSING HIM TO BE PINNED BETWEEN THE COAL RIB AND SHUTTLE CAR THIS ACCIDENT WAS FATAL TO HIM RESULTING IN DEATH.

Reportable incidents

135 on file (excluding fatalities above)

1997 · 2 incidents

August 11, 1997 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
A & N Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING THE MANTRIP OUTSIDE WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON OVERCAST.

February 4, 1997 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A & N Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 005 SECTION IN NO. 4 ENTRY ONE BREAK INBY SURVEY SPAD 6224. THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS 20' W X 40'L X 6-9'THICK. NO EQUIPMENT DMANGE OR INJURY RESULTED FROM THIS FALL. THI S FALL RESULTED FROM A LOW ELEVATIONA REA IN AN INTERSECTION.

1996 · 3 incidents

November 1, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
A & N Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING THE DIPPER OF THE SCOOP TO HIS SECTION AND THE DIPPER JARRED HIM.

August 8, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & N Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A PORTAL BUS, KNOCKING ABOLT OUT WHEN HE HIT HIS LITTLE LEFT FINGER WITHHAMMER. FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

June 16, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A & N Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

EE FOUND ROOF FALL 70 FT INBY SURVEY STATION 5840. 70 FT OUTBY STATION 5851. INTERSECTION WAS INVOLVED THE ROCK WAS 6-8FT THICK 20 FT WIDE X 20 FT LONG. AIRWAY WAS NOT DISTURBED AND TRAVEL WAS NOT DISTURBED. AREA WAS CRIBBED, NO INJURES. ITWILL NOT BE CLEANED UP 600 FT OUT OF FACE ON SECOND LEFT OFF OF EAST MAIN.

1995 · 5 incidents

July 5, 1995 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
A & N Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE RAN OVER ASMALL ROCK IN HAULAGE WAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST ROOF.

April 6, 1995 VA · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
A & N Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WORKING WITH OTHER. OTHER WAS DRIVING THE SCOOP AND HE WAS IN THE SCOOP DIPPER. THEY WERE BACKING UP AND OTHER STOPPED THE SCOOP TO CHECK SOMETHING WHEN EE S HEAD GOT CAUGHT ON CABLE.

March 6, 1995 VA · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
A & N Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEUNOCONISIS.

January 25, 1995 VA · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
A & N Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEUMOCONIOSIS

January 24, 1995 VA · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
A & N Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

1994 · 14 incidents

December 16, 1994 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
A & N Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEUMOCONIOSIS

October 7, 1994 VA · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUSHING BRATTICE SEALANT DOWN IN THE HOPPER ON SEALANT MACHINE & SOME SEALANT BLEW BACK OUT OF THE MACHINE HITTING HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE.

July 19, 1994 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CUTTING A WATER LINE WITHA HACK SAW AND A PIECE OF METAL BLADE OR WIRE GOT INTO HSI RIGHT EYE.

July 13, 1994 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS STOMACH.

June 27, 1994 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF PIPE AND KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT LEG.

June 22, 1994 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SHOVELING #2 BELT & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE

April 22, 1994 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING A ROPE DOG WITH A HAMMER AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW OF STICKING IN HIS CHEST.

April 8, 1994 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koch Carbon Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CROSSING TAILPIECE AND FELL AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 10, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEMOCONIOSIS

March 7, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS IN PORTAL BUS AND ANOTHERBUS BUMPED IT IN THE REAR AND JARRED HIM.

March 7, 1994 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LOADING A LOADING ARM PICK IN A SCOOP BUCKET & HIT HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 11, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON 1 ST LEFT PANEL OFF EAST MAIN OUTBY AREA. LOCATION OP ROOF FALL IS IN 5 ENTRY AT SURVEY SPAD 5063 SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 50 FT LONG 20 FT WIDE 7 TO 8 FT THICK THIS FALL IS ABOUT 3000 OUTBY OUR ACTIVE FACE AREA. THIS FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

January 28, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRYING ON SPEED REDUCER TO DRIVE WITH SLATE BAR & BAR SLIPPED & HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT EYE

January 13, 1994 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING LIDS OFF 3 MINER AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT HIP.

1993 · 13 incidents

November 4, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED BLACK LUNG

November 4, 1993 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 005 SECTION AT 9:30 PM. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS 4 BREAKS INBY SURVEY SPAD 5046 IN NO. 4 ENTRY FACE AREA THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 50' LONG AND 20' WIDE, 4-1/2 T O 5' THICK. NO DAMAGE RESULTED FROM THIS FALL.

October 8, 1993 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #1 WEST M,AINS IN #6 HA\EADING AT SURVEY STATION 4401. THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 20' WIDE, 40' LONG AND 8' THICK. IT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE MAKING AN WEEKLY EXAM OF O UR OUTBY AREAS. THERE WERE NO DAMAGE FROM THIS FALL AND WE WILL NOT CLEAN IT UP.

September 2, 1993 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN OUTBY AREA ON EAST MAINS ACROSS FROM SURVEY SPAD 4146 BETWEEN NO.6 & 7 ENTRY NO DAMAGE RESULTED FROM THIS FALL. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. THE SIZE OF THE FALL I S ABOUT 50 TO 60' LONG AND 5 TO 6' THICK. WE DON'T KNOW WHEN IT FELL.

June 1, 1993 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN 3 HEADING ON #1 NORTH MAINS AT SURVEY SPAD 4095. THE FALL IS IN AN OUTBY AREA 3000 FEET OTBY AN INACTIVE SECTION. THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS 20' WIDE, 20' LONG AND 5' THICK .

May 24, 1993 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING PANEL BOARD COVER BACK ON SHUTTLE CAR AND IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

April 23, 1993 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG DISEASE PNEUMOCONIOSIS RECIEVED DOCTORS REPORT 6-28-93

April 21, 1993 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS OPERATING MINER WITH REMOTE CONTROL BOX AND AS SHUTTLE PASSED BY WHERE HE WAS OPERATING MINER IT RAN OVER A SMALL LUMP OF COAL BURSTING IT AND A PIECE FLEW OUT AND HIT EE IN HIS RIGHT E YE.

March 31, 1993 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEDGED PNEUMOCONIOUS PS EE ILLNESS WAS REPORTED TO OPR OFFICE 07-22-93

March 29, 1993 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A STEEL BEAM AND IT FELL ON HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

February 9, 1993 VA · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS BACKING TRACTOR UP IN BLET HEADING AND HE KNOCKED A TIMBER HITTING HIKM ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

February 2, 1993 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

January 11, 1993 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Koch Carbon Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE TRIPPED BREAKER, STARTED TO UNHOOK WELDER, BREAKER WAS STUCK, EMPLOYEE DIDN'T KNOW THIS, FLASHED BURN RIGHT FINGERS & THUMB.

1992 · 26 incidents

December 22, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 005 SECTION IN #2 HEADING AT SURVEY SPAD 4723 ABOUT 600 FT OUTBY THE FACE AREA THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 20 FT WIDE 60 FT LONG AND ABOUT 6 TO 7 FT THICK THE SECTION IS DOING RETREAT MINING.THIS FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.THE FALL CAUSED NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT.

December 18, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 005 SECTION.THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS IN #7 HEADING TWO BREAKS INBY SURVEY SPAD 4789 IN AN INTERSECTION THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS 20X20 FT AND 6 TO 7 FT THICK NO INJURI ES OR DAMAGE THIS SECTION IS ON RETREAT MINING AND THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

December 14, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 27, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON NO.2 NORTH MAINS OUTBY AREA OF THE MINE THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS 1 BREAK INBYT SURVEY SPAD 4351 IN NO.7 HEADING IN AN INTERSECTION THE FALL WAS FOUND WHILE MAKING OU R WEEKLY TRAVEL OF OUR MINE THERE ARE NO DAMAGE FROM THIS FALL THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS 20X20X7 FEET.

October 8, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON OLD NO. 2 WEST MAINS #3 RETURN ENTRY ON 1-8-92. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS AT SURVEY SPAD 4310 IN #3 ENTRY AND 2000 FT OUTY THE FACE. THERE ARE NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMEN T FROM THIS FALL AND WE DO NOT INTEND TO CLEAN THE FALL UP.

September 17, 1992 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING THE GBELT & HIS KNIFE & THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER

September 8, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON 001 SECITON. THE LOCATION THE FALL IS IN NO. 7 HEADING 1 BREAK INBY SURVEY SPAD 4586 IN AN INTERSECTION TEH SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 40 FT LONG 20 FT WIDE AND 6 FT THI CK THE FALL HAD FELL OVER THE WEEK END. THERE WERE NO IMPAIRMENT OR DAMAGE FROM THIS FALL.

August 28, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

10966F FALL OCCURED ON EAST MAINS IN 4 NETURAL HEADING AT SURVEY SPAD 3991 THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS 20 FT WIDE 20 FT LONG AND 6 TO 7 FEET THICK THERE WERE NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT WE DO NOT INTE 54036 CLEAN THIS PALL UP. THIS FALL IS ABOUT 2500 FEET FROM OUR WORKING SECTIONS.

August 14, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

10966F FALL OCCURRED ON EAST MAINS SECTION IN OUTBY AREA LOCATION OF THE FALL IS IN THE OUTBY AREA THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS 80FT INBY SURVEY SPAD 3924 IN NO 6 INTAKE ENTRY THE SIZE OF THE F 13309S 20FTBY20FT6FTTO7FT THICK THE SIZE OF THE VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS FALL & NO DAMAGE ONE DONT KNOW WHEN IT FELL

August 4, 1992 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

85061S RIDING MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF DIRT FELL OFF ROOF GETTING IN HIS LEFT EYE.

July 28, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

54736YEE WAS IN SCOOP BUCKET LOADING CABLE WHEN THE SCOOP OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO RELEASE THE PARK BRAKE BY PULLING IN BUCKET RAM AND MISTAKENLY USING THE WRONG LEVER AND CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE'S 28643DERS TO HIT THE ROOF.

July 22, 1992 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH FLY IN DRIFT MOUTH WHEN THE FLY RAISED TOOL BOXLID AND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.

July 20, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG DISEASE (PENUMOCONIOSIS) PER DOCTOR'S REPORT FROM PROFESSIONAL IMAGING, INC. SIGNED BY KISHOR PATHAK, DATED 2/11/92, SHOWING SIMPLE PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

July 17, 1992 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

55061S PUTTING A NEW TRAM CHAIN TOGETHER ON A MINER AND HE HIT IT WITH A HAMMER AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM UNDER HIS LEFT EYE THERE WERE NO LOST TIME FROM THIS ACCIDENT.

July 13, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 003 SECTION NO.3 RETURN ENTRY LOCATION 2200' AWAY FROM THE FACE, 30'OUTBY SURVEY SPAD 3993. THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 60'LONG X 18-20' WIDE AND 6-8'THICK.FALL HAD NO AFFECT ON MINE VENTILATION.

July 7, 1992 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS LEFT SIDE.

June 25, 1992 VA · Coal MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL LIFTING RUB RAIL ON MINER AND THE INDEX FINGER AND MIDDLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND

May 13, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLTER AND HIT HSI LEFT KNEE.

May 12, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING #6 BELT DRIVE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK, WHILE THROWING A SHOVEL OF MUD ON BELT LINE.

April 27, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

PULLING DRAW ROCK HE SLIPPED THE ROCK SCRAPED HIS L LEG

April 24, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED BY TELEPHONE ON MONDAY 4-27-92 THAT HE HAD HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE ROOF BOTLTER FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1992 ON THE 2ND SHIFT AND SAID HE WAS GOING TO THE DOCTOR TO GET IT CHECKED OUT.

April 10, 1992 VA · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PULLING SCOOP BACK TOGETHER WHERE THE SCOOP WAS BJROKE INTO AND THE CHAIN BROKE AND HE HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD ON THE SCOOP.

April 8, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING THE CABLE OFF OF ROOF BOLTER REEL AND STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM.

April 3, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

RIDING IN MANTRIP IN MINE AND RAISED HIS HEAD UP TO FAR AND HIT IN FRONT ON HEAD ON OVERCAST SM CUT ON HEAD

March 23, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHIPPING A CINDER BLOCK AND A PIECE OF CINDER BLOCK FLEW UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

January 14, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HANGING MINER CABLE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK

1991 · 23 incidents

November 25, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

HE HAD CUT A BOLT HEAD OFF OF A BOLT HOLDING DRUMS ON MINER. HE WAS KNOCKING THE BOLT THROUGH THE HOLE AND A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

November 21, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS TAKING LOAD OF RAILS UNDERGROUND & ONE END OF RAIL FELL OFF OF CAR & HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT IT BACK ON CAR & STRAINED STOMACH.

November 15, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS PINNING TOP AND HE PUT HIS STEEL AGAINST THE TOP AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK WAS DISLODGED AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE.

November 7, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CHECK AIR PLOW ON BLOWER ON ROOF BOLTER AND HIS LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND CAUGHT IT PULLEY CUTTING IT.

October 23, 1991 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Koch Carbon Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEDGED LUNG DISEASE (PNEUMOCONIOSIS) ON 9-12-91 PROFESSIONAL IMAGING-DR.KISHOR PATHAK IMPRESSION OF X-RAY-SIMPLE PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

October 15, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF OCCURRED IN THE RETURN OF 003 SECTION THE LOCATION OF THE ROOF FALL IS ONE BREAK INBY SURVEY SPAD NO.2984 IN THE NO.2 ENTRY OF THE OLD WEST MAINS PANEL. THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS ABOUT 30 TO 40 FT LONG 6 FT THICK AND 18 TO 20 FT WIDE.

September 16, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON OLD NORTH EAST MAINS IN #6 ENTRY RIGHT OF SURVEY STATION 79 SIZE OF ALL IS ABOUT 20' WIDE ABOUT 20' LONG & 4' THICK. THIS FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING WEEKLY TRAVEL OF AREA.

September 12, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONVEYOR CHAIN CAME OUT OF BOOM & HIT HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD THE CONVEYOR CHAIN HAD A ROCK HUNG UNDER IT CAUSING IT TO JUMP OUT

July 8, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE SLACK & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK

July 7, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 003 SECTION DURING IDLE VACATION PERIOD. THIS ROOF FALL WAS FOUND BY THE FIREBOSS 7-7-91. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS TWO BREAKS INBY SURVEY STATION 3800 IN NO. 3 ENTRY . THE SIZE OF THIS FALL IS ABOUT 5 FEET THICK, 18' WIDE AND ABOUT 50' LONG. NO EQUIPMENT OR INJURIES INVOLVED.

June 26, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS LOADING ROCK OUT WITH MINER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW OUT OF CONEYOR CHAIN AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE.

June 5, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS LOADING A MINER CABLE IN SCOOP & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK

June 1, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING CHANGE A BELT ROLLER AND WAS THROWING THE OLD ONE OFF CAT WALK AT STACKER BELT AND THE ROLLER CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND AND CUT IT.

May 27, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DURING THE 3 DAY WEEK END BETWEEN 5-25 AND 5-27-91 ON 001 SECTION. THERE WERE NO DAMAGE FROM THIS FALL. THE FALL SIZE IS ABOUT 18 FT WIDE 5 TO 6 FT THICK ABOUT 100 FT LONG . THE LOCATION OF THIS FALL STARTING IN RIGHT BREAK IN NO.2 ENTRY 80 FT INBY SURVEY SPAD 3778 AND STOPPING IN #4 ENTRY LEFT BREAK 80 FT INBY SURVEY STATION 3783.

May 17, 1991 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF A SCOOP DECK AND HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A BELT HANGER THAT WAS HANGING FROM THE ROOF STRAINING HIS NECK.

May 16, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS USING SHOP HOIST TO PULL A DRIVELINE SHAFT OUT OF A 21SC SHUTTLE CAR THAT HE WAS WORKING ON IN SHOP. THE CHAIN SLIPPED LOOSE AND HIT HIM ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE.

May 14, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS UNLOADING 6' TIMBERS ON 004 UNIT AT END OF TRACK & STRAINED BACK.

April 5, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

HE PUT HIS ROOF BOLTER STEEL TO THE ROOF AND STARTING DRILLING TWO HOLES AND TWO SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT HAND.

March 28, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING PIN TRYING TO GET CONVEYOR CHAIN BACK ON MINER AND HIT HIS RIGHT THUMB WITH HAMMER.

March 19, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING ROOFBOLTER STEEL UP TO TOP TO DRILL A HOLE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AND HIT HIM ON LEFT KNEE.

February 3, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 001 SECTION DURING THE WEEKEND FEB 2 OR 3. THIS FALL WAS FOUND FEB 3 AT 10:45 PM BY THE FIRE BOSS. THE LOCATION OF THIS FALL IS 60' INBY SPAD SURBEY NO. 3604. THE SIZE OF THIS FALL IS ABOUT 4' THICK, 35' LONG AND 18-20' WIDE. THIS FALL IN IN NO. 6 ENTRY. NO EQUIPMENT OR EMPLOYEES WERE INVOLVED. THE STRATA LOOKED WEAK UP TO THE TOP OF THE FALL AND ALSO LAMINA

January 25, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 003 UNIT 150 FT INBY SURVEY STATION 3592 IN NO.3 ENTRY. VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTD BY THIS ROOF FALL. THE ROOF FALL IS 4 TO 5 FT THICK 20 FT WIDE 40 TO 50 FT LONG. NO EQUIPMENT OR EMPLOYEES WAS INVOLVED IN THIS ROOF FALL.

1990 · 14 incidents

December 10, 1990 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS PRYING WITH SLATE BAR TO GET TRAM CHAIN READY TO GO BACK TOGETHER HE PULLED OR TWISTED BACK.

November 29, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS REACHING UNDER THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER TO GET A ROOF BOLT FROM UNDER IT AND ACCIDENTLY DROPPED ROOF BOLTER HEAD ON THE LEFT HAND FOREFINGER MASHING IT.

October 16, 1990 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CARRYING OIL TO MACHINE PULLED OR STRAINED GROIN

September 26, 1990 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS OPERATING SCOOP SCRAPING RIB WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK ROLLED OFF AND HIT HIM ON TOP OF HIS BACK AND LEFT ARM.

September 17, 1990 VA · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE FROM THE ROOF ACROSS AN INTERSECTION AND HE STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM.

August 28, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Koch Carbon Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS PUTTING BREAKER IN ON ROOF BOLTER AND THE TOP LOGS ON THE BREAKER GROUNDED AND FIRE FLASHED BACK CAUSING BURNS TO HIS LEFT ARM AND LEFT SIDE.

August 25, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEATING BRATTICE OUT WITH HAMMER AND STRAINED BACK.

June 12, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE LAID A PIECE OF ROOF BOLTER STEEL ON THE TOP OF ROOF BOLTER AND IT HIT A CAN OF SPRAY PAIN AND KNOCKED A HOLE IN IT AND PAINT SPRAYED IN HSI RIGHT EYE.

May 15, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TURNING AROUND ON SHUTTLE CAR SEAT, TWISTED R KNEE

March 8, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PRYING THE CENTER SECTION IN A SCOOP WHILE HE WAS PRYING IT WITH A SLATE BAR THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED AND HIT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE SCOOP AND SLATE BAR.

February 23, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS WATCHING STEEL CABLE PULLING BELT ON THE STRUCTURE ADN HE WAS TRYING TO CENTER CABLE ON TAIL ROLLER WHEN SCOOP PULLED THE ROPE ON HIS HAND.

February 5, 1990 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Koch Carbon Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS OPERATING MINER IN NO5 ENTRY LEFT BREAK ON 003 SECTION WHEN A METHANE IGNTION OCCURRED CAUSING BURNS TO THE AHND AND FACE.

January 18, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PARKING PINNER AND GOT HIS FOOT HUNG UNDER THE PINNER.THIS CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS KNEE.

January 17, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Koch Carbon Inc · Rubbed or abraded

HE CAME OUT OF MINE 6:00AM(1-1790) WENT TO THE DOCTOR COMPLAINING ABOUT HIS RIGHT KNEE AT 2:55PM

1989 · 12 incidents

December 15, 1989 VA · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 5 GAL. BUCKET OF CEMENT AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 1/15/90. HE TRIED TO WORK IT OUT ON HIS OWN HE HAD NO LOST TIME TILL AFTER 1/15/90.

October 7, 1989 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koch Carbon Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WALKING HAULWAY WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AN BRUISED ABOVE ARTIFICAL LEG.

September 18, 1989 VA · Coal timberman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SETTING A TIMBER AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND TIMBER FELL STRIKING HIM ON LOWER PART OF LEG TOP OF FOOT.

August 16, 1989 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING WHEEL UNIT WITH BAR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

July 17, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER & REACHED DOWN TO MOVE CABLE OUT OF THE WAY & CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN MINER DECK & CABLE

June 16, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

#2 BELT TAILPIECE PULLED LOOSE AND HIT HIM.

June 16, 1989 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

#2 BELT TAILPIECE PULLED LOOSE AND HIT HIM IN RIGHT RIBS.

March 23, 1989 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS CLEANING BELT TAILPIECE CUT HIS FINGER ON A ROCK PRESCRIPTION

March 17, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS NAILING A PIECE OF CURTAIN TO RIB AND A ROCK HIT HIM ON HAND CRACKED BONE IN R HAND

February 15, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN TO LOAD SUPPLIES MUD CAME OFF CHAIN & HIT HIM IN THE EYE PRESCRIPTION

January 9, 1989 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO PUT CHAIN ON MINER. A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM ON HAND. PRESCRIPTION GIVEN.

1988 · 14 incidents

August 23, 1988 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PORTAL BUS DRIFTED OFF RUNNING OVER EMPLOYEES FOOT BENDING IT BACKWARDS BRUISING BIG TOE ON RT FOOT

August 22, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN HOIST TO PULL A BUGGIE BACK ON TRACK WHEN CHAIN BROKE ON HOIST HITTING HIM ON ARM BRUSING HIS ELBOW

June 17, 1988 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A RAILROAD JACK TO LIFT A RAIL IN TRACK, THE JACK SLIPPED OUT AND CAUGHT HAND AGAINST RAIL, CUTTING RIGHT THUMB.

June 6, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING PORTAL BUS ON A STEEP GRADE. THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF WIRE. BUS DRIFTED BACK CAUSING TROLLEY POLE TO SWING AROUND STRIKING OPERATOR IN HEAD.

May 20, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DUST HOSE OUT ON ROOFBOLTER, HIT LEVER THAT RAISES HEAD ON ROOFBOLTER AND MASHED FINGER AGAINST TIP.

April 29, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS FROM SUPPLY CAR TIMBER BOUNCED BACK & CAUGHT RT.HAND CUTTING END OF MIDDLE FINGER

April 15, 1988 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT ON BELTLINE & STRAINED HIS BACK

March 30, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP ROOF BOLT ON CORNER OF INTERSECTION AGAINST RIB, PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON ARM.

March 25, 1988 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED INTO SCOOP CAUSHGT FOOT BETWEEN TWO TIMBERS AND TWISTED KNEE

March 24, 1988 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING OXYGEN BOTTLE & STRAINED LOWER BAK

March 17, 1988 VA · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING METAL FROM MINER WHEN A PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES AND BURNED HIS LEFT EYE

February 3, 1988 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROCKFALL 2000' 2UTBY PILLARLINE ON 001 SECTION, 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #1838 IN #6 ENTRY. FALL WAS ABOUT 20' WIDE X 20' LONG X 5' THICK. FALL HAS BEEN TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF.

February 1, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Koch Carbon Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ON3LADDER CLEANING WALLS IN BATHHOUSE LADDER KICKED OUT CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

1987 · 4 incidents

December 16, 1987 VA · Coal INUNDATION
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CONTINOUS MINER3WAS CUTTING 2ND CUT IN #2 HEADING WHEN IT CUT INTO BEATRICE POCAHONTAS COMPANYS VVH #94 LETTING METHANE GAS ENTER THE WORKING FACE

October 6, 1987 VA · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Koch Carbon Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WALKING AROUND SCOOP AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

October 2, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL ON LOADING TIMBERS FROM CAR DROPPED TIMBER ON FINGER.

1986 · 4 incidents

October 23, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BA7KING ROOF BOLTER UP PAN UNDER CONTROIS CAUGHT ON BOTTOM AND CAME LOOSE.CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND.

July 28, 1986 VA · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS OUTSIDE3OF MINER DECK TRAMMING IT HE SPLIT THE CATS ON MINER CAUSING IT TO PIN HIM AGAINST THE RIB FRACTURES TO LEFT LEG

June 19, 1986 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LOADING3SCOOP MOTOR INTO LOADER BUCKET AND HURT HIS BACK

April 7, 1986 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CR5WLINE ACROSS SECTION WHEN ALL HIS WEIGHT SHIFTED TO HIS RIGHT WRIST CAUSING IT TO BREAK.

1985 · 1 incident

November 25, 1985 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN TH9 #2 & 3 ENTRIES OF THE INTAKE AIR WAS VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED TO THE 001SECTION,ROCK FALL WAS 18'X 20'X 4' EACH ENTRY.