Mining Incidents

No 1 Coal

Great Knobs Mining Corp · Underground
Controlled by Kelly James H
Maxie, Buchanan County, VA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4406259

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
166
Years on record
1986–1997
Latest incident
Jul 1997
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

166 on file

1997 · 2 incidents

January 19, 1997 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CROSSCUT 24 WAS BOLTED WITH 48" CONVENTIONAL BOLTS. A FAL OCCURRED WHICH PULLED THE ANCHORED BOLTS. THIS AREA HAD BEEN CRIBBED OFF PRIOR TO THE FALL. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP AND REBOLTED U SING 5' RESIN GROUTED RODS.

1996 · 5 incidents

October 21, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A CHISEL TO TAKE A BEARING OFF ROCK DUSTER, A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF CHISEL HITTING EE UNDER HIS LEFT EYE.

October 3, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL AT STOPPING #43. AREA HAD BEEN DANGERED OFF AND CRIBS SET. FALL 30' LONG, 18' WIDE, 6-7' HIGH. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED, AREA HAS BEEN TIMBERED OFF AND CRIBS SET. FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR ESCAPEWAY. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED.

September 9, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING A HYDRALIC PUMP OR JOY LO. SHUTTLE CAR, A WIRE BRADED HYD HOSE WAS DAMAGED CAUSING HIM TO STICK A WIRE IN HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 8, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE EXAMINING ARA FOREMAN FOUND A ROCK FALL AT STOPPING #86. THE ROCK FALLW AS IN #2 HEADING . IT MEASURED 7'HX24'WX50'L. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. IT HAS BEEN DANGERED ANAD TIMBE RED OFF.

June 22, 1996 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK WHILE USING A SLATE BAR TO PUT MATT CHAIN BACK TOGETHER ON 14.5 MINER.

1995 · 4 incidents

September 28, 1995 VA · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BOLTING TOP WITH FLETCHER DUAL HEAD ROOF BOLTER ON 001-0 SECTION SPOT BOLTING INRETURN 5 HEADING HALROLD KINDER CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN BOOM OF ROOF OBLTER AND CANOPY JACK.

July 23, 1995 VA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AND TRIPPED OVER AN ELECTICAL CABLE AND FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT JAW ON A MINING SCOOP.

June 30, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING TOP WITH ROOF BOLTER ON SECTION EE LOWER DRILL HEAD CATCHING HIS RIGHT HAND IN A PINCH POINT AREA CUTTING OFF THE FINGERTIPS OF HIS RING & MIDDLE FINGER . NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO T HE AREA OF THE MINE OR THE MACHINE INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.

March 2, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Great Knobs Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A TIMBER 12' LONG APPROX. 10' IN CIRCUMINE AND PULLED, STRAINED HIS BACK.

1992 · 1 incident

February 28, 1992 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS FOUND DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION. DIMENSIONS OF FALL WERE APPROX. 20 FT.L X 20 FT W X 5 FT H. FALL IS LOCATED IN #4 (BELT) HEADING IN CROSSCUT #126.

1991 · 17 incidents

December 13, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE WEEKLY EXAMINATION ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN BREAK 111 IN NO.2 HEADING FALL MEASURED APPROX. 35 FT LONG X 12 FT WIDE X 5 FT HIGH.

November 15, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE PERFORMING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF MINE DISCOVERED FALL WHICH IS LOCATED IN BREADK #127 BETWEEN #1 & #2 HEADINGS. BETEWEEN SPAD #13456 & #13452. FALL MEASURES APPROX 50' L X 20' W X 6' H.

November 15, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE PERFORMING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF MINE DISCOVERED FALL WHICH WAS LOCATED IN BREAK #127 BETWEEN #2 & #3 HEADINGS BETRWEEN SPAD #13452 & #13450. FALL MEASURES APPROX 50' L X 20' W X 6' H.

September 9, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF MINE THE FALL WAS LOCATED AT 37 BREAK AND EXTENDED FROM 1 TO 2 HEADINGS THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 130 FT X 20 FT X 5 FT.

September 9, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING EXAMINASTION OF AREA. FALL IS LOCATED IN NO. 2 ENTRY AT BREAK 150 FALL MEASURED APPROX. 25FTX18FTX6FT.

September 9, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF MINE. THE FALL WAS LOCATED AT BREAK 59 IN 6 HEADING THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 90X20X5.

September 9, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF MINE THE FALL WAS LOCATED AT 37 BREAK IN 4 HEADING THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 25FTX209FTX5FT.

July 11, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TOOL BOX PLACING TOOLS IN THE BOX AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 13, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

THE ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY A FOREMAN AS HE TRAVELED THRU THE AREA. THE FALL IS LOCATED IN THE TRACK ENTRY ALONG THE MAIN LINE AT BREAK 150 THE FALL MEASURES APPROX. 5 FT H X 10 FT L X 12 FT W.

May 7, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY THE MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT AS HE TRAVELED THROUGH THE AREA. THE FALL WAS LOCATED IMMEDIATELY INBY SPAD #11912 WHICH WAS LOCATED IN BREAK #36 IN NO. 3 HEADING T HE TRACK ENTRY. IN THE MAINS. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 18'WX140'LX48"-60"H. NO EQUIPMENT WAS DAMAGED. NO PERSONNEL WERE INVOLVED.

April 26, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TOOL BOX PLACING TOOLS IN THE BOX AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 8, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN ELECTRIC SANDER AND HIS LEFT WRIST MADE CONTACT WITH THE BIT.

March 15, 1991 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING PLASTIC TIES OFF OF WIRE AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEFT THUMB.

March 5, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING RAM CAR AND WAS JOLTED HURTING LEFT SIDE.

January 28, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT APPROX 08:30P;MNO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED NO INJURIES OCCURED FALL WAS LOCATED APPROX 5BREAKS OUTBY THE PILLAR LINE FALL WAS LOCATED APPROX ONE BREAK OUTBY SPAD #123 53 BETWEEN NO 2 HEADING & NO 3 HEADING FALL MEASURED 20FTWX60FTLX4FT THICK

January 22, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT SUCTION STOPPED WORKING SO HE LET DRILL HEAD DOWN LEAVING STEEL IN ROOF THE STEEL FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER

January 14, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVEREDD AT ABOUT NOON FALL WAS LOCATED ON 002-0 UNIT APPROX 10BREAKS OUTBY THE PILLAR LINE FALL MEASURED APPROX 120FTLX20FTWX3FTTHICK THE AREA WAS LOCATED AT SPAD #12386 & EXTENDED FROM #3 HEADING TO #5 HEADING

1990 · 34 incidents

October 26, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING SHUTTLE CAR TO PUSH ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR THAT WAS BROKE DOWN AND THE CAR HE WAS OPERATING SLIPPED AND WENT XXX UP ON THE BUCKET END OF THE OTHER CAR CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO STRIK E HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY.

October 8, 1990 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING A STEEL RAIL WITH AN AX TO STRAIGHTEN THE RAIL. LOCATION - TRACK ENTRY.

September 25, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION BY COMPANY SAFETY INSPECTOR. FALL WAS LOCATED ON THE MAINS TO THE RIGHT OF STOPPING NO. 127 AND SPAD #13453. FALL MEASURES 120' X 20' X 4-5' HIGH.

September 24, 1990 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING TOP AND A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK, HIP AND RIGHT HAND.

September 20, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT. A ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ANKLE.

September 8, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BRAD BAR FASTENER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK WITH A HAMMER BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.

September 4, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IS LOCATED ON 2ND RIGHT UNIT 002-0. FALL IS IN #1 HEADING & EXTENDS TO CENTER OF NEXT INERSECTION ON LEFT. FALL STARTS AT SPAD #13543A & EXTENDS LEFT. FALL MEASURES APPROX 80'X20'X5' .

August 28, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IS LOCATED ON 2ND RIGHT UNIT 002-2 APPROX 7 BREAKS OUTBY PILLAR LINE. IT IS IN NO 2 HEADING OUTBY SPAD #12836. FALL MEASURES APPROX 50' X 20' X 3'.

August 27, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT APPROX 10AM ROOF FALL IS LOCATED ON 3RD RIGHT 003-0 UNIT IN #3 HEADING TWO BREAKS INBY 3RD RIGHT MAIN ENTRIES. FALL MEASURES APPROX 50'X20'X5.

August 24, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IS LOCATED ON MAINS IN NO 2 HEADING. FALL IS LOCATED BETWEEN NO 179 & NO 180 BREAKS. FAL MEASURE APPROX 50'X20'X6'. FALL IS INBY SPAD #13901.

August 17, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PLASTER BRATTICES PLASTER WAS SPRAYED IN BOTH EYES LOCATION OUTBY FACE

August 2, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRAW ROCK DOWN WITH A SLATE BAR AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE RIGHT GROIN AREA.

August 2, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE CHANGING A BELT ROLLER OTHER EMPLOYEE PUSHED THE SHAFT & I T STRUCK I NAME ON THE RT KNEE WAS NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL 02-11-91

July 31, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOFF ALL WAS DISCOVERED AT APPROX. 10AM ROOF FALL IS LOCATED ON 3RD RIGHT, 003-0 UNIT. FALL STARTS OUTBY THE SECOND INTERSECTION FROM THE FACE IN #4 HEADING & EXTENDS TWO FULL BREAK-LENGTHS I N #4 HEADING. FALL MEASURES APPROX. 120 FT X 20

July 30, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT APPROX. 10AM ROOF FALL IS LOCATED ON 3RD RIGHT, 003-0 UNIT., ONE BREAK INBY SECTION BELT DRIVE EXTENDING FROM THE CORNERS OF THE RIBS TO THE RIGHT OF THE BELT 2 1/2 BREAKS. THE ROOF FALL IS APPROX 180 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 6 FT HIGH.

July 25, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BELT ROLLERS IN 1' OF MUD.

June 4, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SPLICE A TRAM CHAIN ON A MINER AND A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE CHAIN PIN BROKE STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT WRIST.

May 30, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING ON RIB WAITING FOR MINER TO CLEAN ROADWAY TO SET TIMBERS. A LARGE HORSEBACK FELL STRIKING EE.

May 2, 1990 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss ELECTRICAL
Harman Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS DISCONNECTING CABLES FROM POWER CENTER. WHILE DISCONNECTING A CHARGER CABLE THE RECEPTACLE FIRED UP BURNING THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND AND FACE.

April 25, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CONT.MINING MACHINE BEING BACKED OUT OF PILLAR WING WHEN ROCK FELL CATCHING IT.FALL MEASURED 12'H X 25'LONG X 40'W.FALL OCCURRED ON 3RD RIGHT 003 SECTION.FALL LOCATED IN 2ND INTERSECTION OF RO OM DRIVEN TO LEFT 2 X-CUTS INBY SPAD 13860.

April 20, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL CLOTHING CAUGHT CHAIN OF BASKET RAISED TO CEILING OF BATHHOUSE AS HE SAT DOWN ON BENCH.BASKET WAS FREED AND FELL STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD.

April 17, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL HITTING PUNCH WITH HAMMER AND PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD.#4 ENTRY 280'INBY SPAD 13882.

March 13, 1990 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LOADING ROOF BOLT PLATES ON SCOOP,EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.MAINS #171 STOPPING.

March 1, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A TIMBER OUT OF SCOOP AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

January 26, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TIMBER TO SET IT AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.LOCATION 003 3RD RIGHT #3 ENTRY.

January 16, 1990 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR, E.NAME, WAS BACKING CONTINUOUS MINER FROM WING OF PILLAR WHERE EXTRACTION HAD TAKEN PLACE WHEN A PORTION OF ROOF FELL ON CONTINUOUS MINER. FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 F T. THICK, 11 FT WIDE, AND 16 FT. LONG. FALL WAS LOCATED 20 FT INBY SPAD #13332 ON 2ND RIGHT UNIT.

January 15, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WHEEL TO PUT IT ON RAM CAR & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK

January 10, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A WRENCH ON A BOLT FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE WITH A HAMMER & A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE WRENCH STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE NECK

1989 · 53 incidents

December 28, 1989 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS BENDING OVER TOOL BOX PLACING TOOLS IN THE BOX AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

December 20, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY CREW ENROUTE TO SEC TION FALL WAS APPROX 40' LONG X 14' WIDE X 5' THICK. FALL WAS LOCATED IN CROSS CUT #150 ON MAIN S IN #3 HEADING.

December 11, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN RIB ROLLED OFF STRIKING EMPL ON BACK & RIGHT LEG.

December 9, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS, HE SAID HE FELT SOMTHING PULL IN HIS BACK.

December 9, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

OCC IN CROSSCUT PREV CRIBBED ON BOTH ENDS. BETWEEN 4 HEADING AND 5 HEADING IN MAINS AREA LOCATE ACROSS FOMR STOPPING 122. 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD 13433. IN 5 HEADING 16' 45' 4'.

December 5, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

RF FALL IS LOCATED IN OUBY AREA DISCOV. ENROUTE TO MAIN LINE. 90' 20' 4' LOCATED 2 BREAKS TO R OF SPAD 13242

November 17, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN TRACK HEADING NO. 3 HEADING ON MAINS AREA BESIDE STOPPING #111. FALL MEASURED APPROX 3' THICK BY 20'-24- WIDE BY 35' LONG. NO INJURIES OCCURRED. NO EQUIP WAS DAMAGE D. FALL WAS CLEANED UP IN TRACK ENTRY & REBOLTEDPERIMETER WAS CRIBBED.

October 21, 1989 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A JACK ON A WRECKED RAIL RUNNER, THE HANDLE SLIPPED FROM THE JACK STRIKING EE UNDER LEFT JAW.

October 13, 1989 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT SPLICE HOLDING NAIL INSERTER TO BRAD BOARD AND WAS TRUCK WITH HAMMER BY FELLOW WORKER

September 20, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS CARRYING A WATER PUMP INSIDE MINE AND HAD TO BEND OVER IN SOME LOCAIONS AND IN DOING THIS HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AND R LEG

September 12, 1989 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPL RAN OVER A ROCK WITH SCOOP AND OBUNCED UP AND STRUCK HER \HEAD ON THE CANOPY

September 6, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY MINE EXAMINER DURING ROUTINE MINE EXAMINATION. FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE MAINS ENTRY #6 APPROXIMATELY 1 BREAK INBY SPAD # 13413. THE FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 16F T LONG X 16 FT. WIDE X 5 FT. HIGH.

August 30, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON IDLE SECTION DURING MIDNIGHT SHIFT. FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 4-10FT. HIGH, 20 FT. WIDE, & 190 FT. LONG.

August 29, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE AGGRAVATED HIS KNEE ON 08-29-89 DURING THE COURSE OF HIS REGULAR EMPLOYEMENT ACTIVITIES.A PREVIOUS KNEE INJURY OCCURRED ON 08-10-88 AND WAS REPORTED TO MSHA.WE DID NOT KNOW THAT THE INJURY WAS WORK REALTED UNTIL 09-13-89 WHEN EMPLOYEES WIFE CONTACTED US CONCERNING COMPENSATION BENEFITS.

August 24, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF DRILL THE ROTATION STOPPED CAUSING THE DRILL STEEL TO BEND CATCHING THE EMPLOYEES FINGER AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE DRIILL HEAD.

August 18, 1989 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SHOOTING WAGON THE WAGON WHEEL GOT IN A HOLE & EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK PULLING IT OUT

August 12, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE AGGRAVATED HIS NECK AND SHOULDER ON 08-12-89 WHILE HE WAS PERFORMING HIS REGULAR WORK ACTIVITIES.NO SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT NOR ACTIVITY TRIGGERED THE INJURY.A PREVIOUS IN JURY INVOLVING HIS SHOULDER AND NECK OCCURRED 09-22-88 AND WAS REPORTED TO MSHA.WE DID NOT RECEIVE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE NECK AND SHOULDER CONDITION WAS WORK-RELATED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5,1989,A

August 11, 1989 VA · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BACKING THE MINER AND NOT WATCHING THE CABLE AS TO THE AMOUNT OF CABLE LEFT, THE CABLE TIGHTENED UP AND HIT HIM IN THE SIDE.

August 7, 1989 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING A MOTOR IN A FEEDER WITH COME ALONG AS THE MOTOR WENT INTO PLACE IT CAUGHT HIS RIGHT LEG AND KNEE BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND FEEDER FRAME.

August 7, 1989 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD OPENED HIS LOCKER DOOR IN BATHHOUSE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A PIECE OF PAPER AND WHEN HE RAISED UP STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE LOCKER DOOR.

August 2, 1989 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL UNLOADING CRIB BLOCKS FROM FLAT CAR AND ONE SLIPPED OUT OF HANDS AND FELL ON RIGHT FOOT.

July 21, 1989 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MACHINE OUT OF #7 ENTRY WHEN THE RIB ROCK & COAL ROLLED OFF STRIKING HIM IN THE SIDE PUSHING HIM INTO THE CUTTING MACHINE

July 19, 1989 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

EMPL MOVING ROOF BOLTER OUT OF #5 ENTRY AND HE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTER AND RIB.

July 18, 1989 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BEHIND CURTAIN AND DRILL OPERATOR WAS MOVING DRILL AND THE CABLE JERKED OUT OF HANGERS STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK OF LEGS MAKING HIM FALL, STRICKING HIS RIGHT SHOULDE R ON BOTTOM.

June 20, 1989 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF MINER AND TWISTED HIS ABACK.

June 17, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 3RD SHIFT ON 06-17-89,APPROX 3'TO 5' HIGH X18" WIDE X 80' LONG.THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

June 14, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN #3 ENTRY CARRYING A BUCKET OF WATER AND A PICE OF TIE WIRE WAS HANGING DOWN,EMPLOYEE RAN INTO IT STRIKING HIS LEFT EYE WITH TIE WIRE.

June 8, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING ROOF BOLT WHILE RAISING HEAD WITH BOLT, THE ROOF DRILL HEAD CAUGHT A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL LAYING IN TRAY KNOCKING THE STEEL OUT STRIKING EMPLOYEE ACROSS CHEST.

June 5, 1989 VA · Coal master electrician MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS HOLDING METAL FOR ANOTHER EE TO WELD, WHILE DOING SO HIS EYES WERE BRUNED BY THE WELDING SPARKS FROM STAINLESS STEEL.

May 30, 1989 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING RAIL RUNNER BRINGING MANTRIP OUTSIDE, A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT CHEEK AND CORNER OF RIGHT EYE.

May 30, 1989 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A TANK OF OXYGEN AND HURT BACK.

May 30, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SMALL SCALE OF ROCK DOWN FROM RROF AND A PIECE OF ROCK HIT THE BOTTOM AND BOUNCED BACK STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF LEFT LITTLE TOE.

May 16, 1989 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EMPL WAS XXXXX HELPING EMPL TAKE SLACK UP IN A CONVEYOR CHAIN USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO HIT CHAIN EMPL ACCIDENTLY STRUCK EMPL ON THE L LITTLE FINGER WITH THE SLEDGE HAMMER

May 2, 1989 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE HAD THE SACOOP BUCKET RAISED TRYING TO PRESS THE COAL DOWN IN THE FACE, THE FRONT OF THE SCOOP WAS UP AGAINST THE CANOPY OF SCOOP.

April 5, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL USING LIFTING JACK ON TAILPIECE LETTING IT DOWN USING RATCHET HANDLE FOR JACK BAR.HAD FOOT ON BAR.FOOT SLIPPED AND RATCHET HANDLE FLEW UP STRIKING EMPL ON RIGHT CHEEK.

April 4, 1989 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER LIFTING A CASE OF POWDER.HE SAID HIS ARM GOT NUMB AND STARTED BURNING.

April 4, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A BARRELL LOOKING ACROSS THE OVERCAST THE BARRELL TRURNED OVER AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON OVERCAST.

April 4, 1989 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING UNDER THE TAILPICE LOADING COAL ONTO THE BELT AND LIFTED THE SHOVEL LOADED TOPO HEAVY FOR HIM AND LIFTED IT TOO HIGH FROM A KNEELING POSITION.EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK.

March 30, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF AMTERIAL FELL IN INTERSECTION IN 3 ENTRY FAL ON UNIT WAS 70 FT INBY SPAD 13731 MESASURED APPROX 6FT H 25 FT 25 FT.

March 30, 1989 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING THE CUTTING MACHINE OUT OF A PLACE, HE WAS WATCHING HIS CABLE AND ACCIDENTLY PUT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE FRAME AND WHEEL. WHEN HE TURNED THE WHEELS AND WHEEL CAUGHT HAND BET WEEN THE WHEEL AND FRAME.

March 16, 1989 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 GETTING OUT OF THE SCOOP CAB & IN DOING SO HE TWISTED HIS BACK

March 15, 1989 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP 5 HAULWAY TO FACE. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOOT.

March 14, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL DRILLING HOLE TO INSTALL ROOF BOLT AND A PARTICLE FLEW INTO HIS EYE.BECAME REPORTABLE 4-12-89 EMPL WENT TO DR.

March 14, 1989 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 BARREL OF HYDRAULIC OIL INTO THE RAILRUNNER AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 9, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Harman Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED BY ELECTRICAL ARC WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH AN AIR WRENCH. THE CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE AIR COMPRESSOR WAS CONNECTED WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS THE FI RST TIME THAT THE CIRCUIT HAD BEEN USED IN THE NEW POWER UNTI. DEFECT WAS PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED.

February 20, 1989 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

EMPL PULLING ON CABLE FROM REEL AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT LOWER BACK.

February 17, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL LOADING CINDER BLOCKS ON SCOOP.ONE ROLLED OFF STRIKING LEFT FOOT.

February 5, 1989 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

THE ROOF FALL WAS FOUND BY PRESHIFT EXAMINATION ON 2-5-89 NO ONE WAS INJURED AND NO EQUIPMENT WAWAS INVOLVED

January 26, 1989 VA · Coal driller operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HE RAN OVER A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS LOWER BACK.

January 12, 1989 VA · Coal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO FACE AREA TO MARK OFF A PLACE TO DRILL.HE SLIPPED IN OIL.AND WATER ON STEPP GRADE AND FELL STRIKING HIS ELBOW LEFT AGAINST THE MINE BOTTOM.

January 5, 1989 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. WHEILE HE WAS LOADING COAL THE BOTTOM SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH IT, JOLTING EMPLOYEE. THIS ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 1-20-89 AT WHICH TIME EM PLOYEE FIRST MISSED WORK AND SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT.

1988 · 29 incidents

December 16, 1988 VA · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL
Harman Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPL PULLED BATTERY CHANGING CABLE & LEADS GROUNDED TOGETHER CAUSING IT TO ARC FLASH FROM CABLE BURNT HIS EYES.

December 15, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS PULLING DRILL STEEL OUT OF HOLE INTO HAND HAND SLIPPED WHEN STEEL CAMEL OOSE & CAUGHT FINGERS BETRWEEN STEEL & HEAD OF BOLTER. INJURY TO LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.

October 14, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING PLANETARY OUT OF SCOOP, PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

October 14, 1988 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAYING STEEL, HAD HAND UNDER RAIL, RAIL CAUGHT FINGERS BREAKING IT.

September 28, 1988 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS OPER. CUTER ROCK AND COAL FELL STRIKING EMP ON L. SHOU.DER.

September 26, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS LAYING TRACK HE WAS LIFTING ON RAILS & HURT BACK & LEFT LEG.

September 22, 1988 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING AND HANGING CABLE, STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.

September 22, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS GETTING OUT OF ROOF BOLTER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPL ON L SHOULDER AND BACK

September 21, 1988 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

BRUISED RIBS RIGHT SIDE. EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON BATTERY LID ON A SCOOP, LID CAME OFF AND EM PLOYEE FELL STRIKING RIGHT SIDE ON BATTERY STAND.

September 10, 1988 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY. FALL WAS APP. 6 FT HIGH X 80 FT LONG X 18 WIDE AND FALL WAS IN FACE AREA OF 001 SECTION.

September 8, 1988 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAMPING PLACE, COAL FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HEAD, HURTING NECK.

August 30, 1988 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 INSTALLING A HOSE ON A ROOF BOLTER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE WAS I ON HEAD NECK AND SHOULDER

August 22, 1988 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP SHOTS & POWSDER PUNCH WENT IN FINGER

August 18, 1988 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF BEGAN WORKING IN LOCC AND FELL IN INTERSECTION FALL WAS CRIBBED OFF AND DANGERED OFF FALL WAS ABOUT 60" THICK 28'W 35'L

August 13, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING REEL IN CUTTER USING ROPE HOIST, ROPE BROKE ON HOIST CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO CUT HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 10, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HALF HEADERS IN THE SCOOP AND STRUCK RIGHT KNEE WITH HALF HEADER.

August 9, 1988 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCC IN FACE OF #6 THROUGH CROSSCUT AND INTO FACE OF #7 FALL IS ABOUT 48" TO 60" THICK THIS FALL IS IN AREA WHERE HEADING WERE STA\TED FOR A NEW SECTION.

May 16, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP. WAS LAYING TRACK, LIFTING ON RIALS AND HURT HIS BACK AND LEFT LEG.

April 25, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

RUN OVER ROCK IN HAULWAY

April 6, 1988 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RAIL RUNNER RAN AWAY AND EMPL TRIED TO RUN & CATCH IT.SLIPPED & FELL DISLOCATING LEFT SHOULDER.

April 5, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

CANOPY FELL ON EMPLOYEES RIGHT AHAND.

April 5, 1988 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

UNLOADING BELT TOOLS OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET.

March 10, 1988 VA · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

COAL DRILL RAN OVER A ROCK IN HAULWAY AND FELL CANOPY FELL HITING OPERTOR ON NECK AND SHOULDER

March 5, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PLASTERING STOPPINGS, CEMENT RAN DOWN HIS ARM SLEEVE AND RUBBLED BISTER ON ARM.

January 27, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING WITH SLAGE BAR BAR SLIPPED CAUSING WORKER TO TWIST R T .KNEE

1987 · 14 incidents

September 8, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID H9 WAS TIGHTENING UP ROOF BOLT WHEN BOLT WRENCH TWISTED IN GLOVE HURTING RIGHT ARM.

September 2, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS BOLTING TOP2 WRENCH CAME OFF BOLT STRIKING HIS SIDE

July 14, 1987 VA · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING ROCK C2UTE OUT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE GETTING OUT OF CHUTE.

April 11, 1987 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

PUTTING ROOF BO5TS ON BOLTER, OPERATOR DID NOT SEE HIM AND TRAMMED MACHINE OVER HIS FOOT.

March 26, 1987 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

HIT HEAD ON CAN2PY OF SCOOP

March 16, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Harman Mining Corp · Contact with electrical current

TAPING SPLICE O3 CABLE, THE CABLE GROUNDED, BURNING HIS LEFT HAND.

March 4, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS OPENING POW8ER BOX WITH A PUNCH, THE PUNCH SLIPPED OUT SIDE OF BOX AND WENT INTO HAND

March 2, 1987 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

HE NOTIFIED FOR9MAN THAT HE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ARM

January 16, 1987 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

RAN OVER A ROCK3IN HAULWAY WITH SCOOP SHAKING HURT MIDDLE BACK AND BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES

January 7, 1987 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TR5VELING ON SUPPLY TRACK AND A PIECE OF ROOF STEEL WAS LAYING ON THE RAILRUNNER. IT CAUGHT LEG ON TOWER AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON SIDE OF HEAD.

1986 · 7 incidents

November 22, 1986 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CANOPY ON A 3203GALIS HIT HIM IN THE BACK WHILE TRAMMING THE MACHINE BRRUISED EMPLOYEE'S BACK.

November 7, 1986 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

LOADING CINDER 6LOCKS IN SCOOP & DROPPED ONE ON FINGER

August 13, 1986 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

LOOSE SLATE ROC5 UNDER A SMALL SEAM OF COAL THAT COULD NOT BE SEEN FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LOWER PART OF BACK AND RIGHT SIDE. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO NEXT REGULAR SHIFT AND WORKED THRO OUGH SEPT. 19, 1986. WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON THE 19TH AND HAS NOT RETURNED AS OF THIS DATE.

April 25, 1986 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL LIFTING AN8 PULLING ON CABLE HE WAS ALSO HANGING CURTAIN AND CARRYING POWDER.

April 4, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING LAY TRACK AND CLEANING UP ON THE OUTSIDE. WHILE MOVING HYDRAULIC JACK, HE LET THE JACK SLIP AND IT HIT HIS FOOT.