Mining Incidents

Upper Mason No 1 Coal

St. Charles, Lee County, VA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4406529

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
114
Years on record
1989–1999
Latest incident
Jun 1999

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
September 2, 1992 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman Fatality · MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

VICTIM WAS TRAMMING THE CONTINUOUS MINER INTO A WORKING PLACE WHILE HE WAS POSITIONED IN THE DECK OF THE MACHINE. AS HE TRAMMED INTO THE PLACE, ANOTHER EE INFORMED HIM THAT THE MACHINE WAS CON TACTNG THE LINE CURTAIN INSTALLED IN THE PLACE. THE VICTIM APPARENTLY MOVED THE MACHINE IN REVERSE AND CAUGHT HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE COAL RIB AND MACHINES CANOPY.

Reportable incidents

113 on file (excluding fatalities above)

1999 · 2 incidents

June 22, 1999 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS REMOVING C-CLAMP OFF BELT ROPE; AFTER TAKING NUTS OFF THE CLAMP WAS STUCK. WHEN THE EE STRUCK THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN IT, IT CAME LOOSE AND PART OF IT STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE, ABOVE HIS RIGH T EYE.

May 11, 1999 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT B-PORTAL FAN ENTRY PORTAL MEASURINGAPPROX 16'W X 15'L X 4' H. WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN.NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. MINE IS IDLE NO PRODUCTIO N TAKING PLACE EQUIPMENT IS BEING REMOVED FROM THE MINE

1998 · 10 incidents

September 23, 1998 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANGING A CABLE WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT RIBCAGE. DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 9-26-98, BECAME REPORTABLE ON 9-28-98.

August 21, 1998 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANGING ROOF BOLTER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK AT REGULAR DUTY UNTIL 8-27, WHEN HE WAS TAKEN TO SEE A DR. FROM WORK.

July 10, 1998 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE PICKED UP THE END OF A TRACK RAIL TO POSITION IT FOR ATTACHING A FISH PLATE & FELT HIS LEFT KNEE BUCKLE. DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 7/30/98. FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 8/11/98. HE R ETURNED TO FULL CAPACITY AS CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR 8/15/98.

July 2, 1998 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE GOT DOWN ON HIS KNEES TO GET HIS SHOULDER UNDER A MINER CABLE TO LIFT IT UP. WHEN HE RAISED UP TO LIFT THE CABLE, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK.

June 11, 1998 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL FOUND IN #2 INTAKE ENTRY OF 3RD NW MAIN, FORMER MAIN LINE FOR STEDCO AND UPPER MASON #2. FALL MEASURED APPROX 20'W X 20' L X 4'-5'H. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. NO INJURIES.

June 4, 1998 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL DISCOVERED IN NO. 2 ENTRY OF NORTH MAIN APPROX. 20' OUTBY SURVEY STATION 430. FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 20' W X 20 L X 5' HIGH. NO INTERUPTION OF VENTILATION OR TRAVEL, NO EQUIPMEN T INVOLVED AND NO INJURIES.

May 19, 1998 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE STRUCK LEFT FOREFINGER AGAINST ROCK WHILE BREAKING ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. RESULTED IN LACERATION REQUIRING 4 SUTURES.

April 29, 1998 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL (RADIO) CONT MINER WHEN THE MINER CABLE WAS CAUGHT AGAINST THE ROOF. THIS PULLED THE CABLE CAUSING IT TO SHORT CIRCUIT AT THE JUNCTION BOX. THIS CREATED CONS ISDERABLE SMOKE. THE OPERATOR, WHO USES AN INHALER, SUFFERED BREATHING PROBLEMS FROM EXPOSURE TOTHE SMOKE.

February 4, 1998 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS LOADING A MANDOOR INTO A SUPPLY LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HE CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER ON A SHARP EDGE ON THE DOOR. [WAS WEARING GLOVES] LACERATION REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.

January 6, 1998 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING APIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT WHEN THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED, STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG. HE SUFFERED A LACERATION 2 CM LONG WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE.

1997 · 14 incidents

December 2, 1997 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ASSISTING WITH REPAIRS TO A CONTINUOUS MINER. HE BROKE THE CONVEYOR CHAIN BY PUYLLING PIN, ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO SLIDE OUT OF THE CONVEYOR BOOM & STRIKE HIS RIGHT FOOT.

November 15, 1997 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD GONE UNDERGROUND TO HELP SET A WATER PUMP. HE BEGAN HAVING CHEST PAINS & WAS BROUGHT TO THE SURVFACE & TRANSPORTED TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY FACILITY. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A BLOOD CLOT HAD ENTERED HIS HEART. HE WAS NOT EXPOSED TO ELECTRICITY.

October 16, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN SMALL ROOFMATERIAL FELL AND ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE(COMING OVER HIS SAFETY GLASSES)THIS IS REPORTABLE BECAUSES THE RX MED WAS USED STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR ALL DRS WITH ANY TYPE EYE PROBLEM. MSHA SHOULD RECONSIDER THIS REPORTABLE REQUIRMENT. WE DO HAVE AN EYE PROTECTION PROGRAM IN PLACE.

September 20, 1997 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING FLAT CAR WHEN CAR ROLLED AGAINST PIN, MASHING EMPLOYEE'S FINGER BETWEEN PIN AND FRAME OF RAILRUNNER. RESULTED IN FRACTURE OF DISTAL END OF LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.

August 28, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND BACK.

August 21, 1997 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A COAL HAULER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD, RESULTING IN A CLOSED WOUND WHICH REQUIRED 5 SUTURES.

August 15, 1997 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-A FEW MONTHS AGO, EMPLOYEE CAME INTO OFFICE AND SIAD THAT DOCTOR HAD RECOMMENDED THAT HE WORK IN A LESS DUSTY ATMOSPHERE DUE TO HIS LUNG CONDITION.WHEN ASKED IF THE CONDITION WAS "BLACK LU NG" HE ANSWERED NO, THAT THE DOCTOR HAD SAID IT WAS SOME OTHER LUNG DISEASE.WE INFORMED HIM ON HIS RIGHTS IF IT WAS BLACK LUNG.WE GAVE HIM THE OPTION OF WORKING 3RD SHIFT,WHEN NO COAL IS PROD

June 25, 1997 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISINT A CO-WORKER INT HE RE-RAILING A RAIL MOTOR. AS THEY JACKED THE RAIL MOTOR UP, THE LIFTING JACK SLIPPED, STRKING THE EE ON THE RIGHT JAW.

June 3, 1997 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ASSISTING WITH SETTING OF BREAKER TIMBERSWHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF & STRUCK HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG, FRACTURING HIS FIBULA.

May 29, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK.

May 27, 1997 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS ASSISTING WITH INSTALLATION OF A TRACK SWITCH. WHEN HE PULLED ON A TRACK RAIL, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

January 13, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT HE STRUCK HIMSELF ON THE RIGHT TESTICLE WITH A ROOF BOLT ON 1-13-97. HE DID NTO REPORT THE INCIDENT UNTIL 1-22-97, AT WHICH TIME HE STATED THAT HE FLT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE FROM HIS GROIN TO HIS WAIST WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT ON 1-20-97. HE WAS TREATED BY A DR BOTH FOR SCROTAL TRAUMA AND FOR EPIDIDMYTIS (INFECTION). EMPLOYEE COUNSELED FOR UNTIMELY REPO

January 10, 1997 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS NEARBY WHIL A REPAIRMAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A BEARING RACE. WHEN THE REPAIRMAN STRUCK A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK EE IN HIS RIGHT EYE. RESULTED IN CORNEAL ABRAS ION, WHICH OF COURSE RESULTED IN USE OF PRESCRIPTION ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT, AS WITH EVERY EYE INJURY.

1996 · 22 incidents

December 12, 1996 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HURRYING ALONG A BELT CONVEYOR TO TRAIN THE BELT TO STOP COAL SPILLAGE WHEN HE STRUCK A SAIL BOLT WITH HIS HARD HAT. HE SUFFERED NECK/SHOULDER STRAIN.

November 26, 1996 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE WORKING ON WET CELL BATTERIES, WATER/ACID SPLASHED INTO BOTH EYES. FOLLOWUP VISIT TO DR FOR OBSERVATION ON 11/27/96. RX MEDICATION GIVEN

November 2, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A RAM CAR WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE AND STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF, RESULTING IN NECK STRAIN.

October 5, 1996 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING TRACK RAILS OFF A FLAT CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK(40 LB. RAILS). REPORTED ON DAY OF OCCURRENCE BUT DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 10-9-96. RETURNED 10-10-96 AT REGULAR DUT Y, HAD MRI 0N 10-11-96, RETURNED AT FULL DUTY ON10-14-96 BUT HAS CONTINUED TO HAVE PAIN. BEGAN PHYSICAL THERAPY 10-16-96.

September 20, 1996 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ENO STATED AT 10:00AM IB 9-20-96 THAT HE FELT HIS BACK POP WHILE PULLING ON MINER CABLE AT SOME TIME ON THE EVENING SHIFT ON 9-19-96. NOT SURE OF TIME. STATED FELT BURNING PAIN IN LOW BACK. DI D NOT REPORT TO ANYONE AT MINE PRIOR TO LEAVING WORK (COMPLETED SHIFT). DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL AROUND MID DAY NEXT DAY.

September 13, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A BATTERY COAL HAULER (RAM CAR). WHILE WAITING FOR ANOTHER RAM CAR TO BE LOADED, EMPLOYEE HEARD ROCK ABOVE HIM BREAK. AS HE TRIED TO JUMP ACROSS THE CAR, THE ROCK FELL, KNOCKING HIM ONTO THE FRAME OF THE CAR. HIS HEAD STRUCK A BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. X-RAYS REVEALED A SKULL FRACTURE.

September 1, 1996 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BUILDING OVERCAST, FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT HIP WHILE PUTTING I-BEAM ON TOP OF OVERCAST.

August 30, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WITH BETL SET-UP. WHILE PULLING ON THE CONVEYOR BELT, HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. RETURNED TO WORK AT FULL CAPACITY BUT IS TAKING PHYSICAL THERAPY. DID NOT GO TO DR UNT IL 9-3. FOLLOW-UP VISIT TO DR ON 9-4.

August 20, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPRATING BATTERY COAL HAULER (RAM CAR) WHEN THE CAR STUCK A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY, CAUSING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WORKED AT FULL CAPACITY UNTIL 8-27-96. BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 8-29-96.

July 15, 1996 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADDING WATER TO BATTERIES WHEN A LID FELL & STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW. HE PERFORMED HIS REGULAR DUTIES UNTIL HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 3-3-97. NOTE: INCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTAB LE UNTIL 3-3-97.

April 30, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX. 40'LX20'WX6'H IN THE FACE OF 7 ENTRY OF 6 RIGHT OFF WEST SUBMAN IN THE BLEEDER TRAVELWAY BLEEDER SYSTEM HAS BEEN REVISED AND ADDITIONALROOF SUPPORED INSTALLED.

April 29, 1996 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE. HE STOPPED TO START A CONVEYOR BELT. WHILE HE WAS STOPPED, ANOTHER LOCOMOTIVE STRUCK THE REAR OF HIS VEHICLE. CAUSED BACK STRAIN TO EMPLOYEE. MRI ON 5-10 -96 WAS NEGATIVE. BEING REFERRED TO SPECIALIST.

April 26, 1996 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN ABANDONED PANEL MEASURING APPROX. 60'LX20'WX4' CROSSCUT BETWEEN NUMBERS 2 AND 3 ENTRIES OF 4 RIGHT OFF WEST SUBMAN NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED PASSAGE OF MEN NOT AFFECTED, VENTILATION N OT DISRUPTED REPORTED BY PHONE TO MSHA AND VDM.

April 9, 1996 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

CHANGING CUTTER BITS ON CONTINUOUS MINER, STRUCK BIT WITH HAMMER AND PIECE OF METAL BROKE FROM BIT, STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN LEFT EYE CAUSING CORNEAL ABRASION.

February 12, 1996 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS; WHILE DRILLING HOLE, SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM AROUND DRILL STEEL AND STRUCK RIGHT HAND. SUFFERED LACERATION REQUIRING 2 SUTURES.

February 10, 1996 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING RAM CAR BATTERIES. AFTER HOOKING UP TO BATTERY CHARGER, EMPLOYEE RAISED THE LID ON THE BATTERY AND STRAINED HER RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 9, 1996 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDIG WITH FOOT BETWEEN 2 ROCKS. WHEN HE STARTED TO MOVE, HE FELL WHILE HIS FOOT WAS STILL BETWEEN THE ROCKS, RESULTING IN FRACTURE AND DISLOCATON OF THE ANKLE.

1995 · 19 incidents

December 4, 1995 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING BELT CLAMPS, PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK RIGHT HAND, CAUSING LACERATION REQUIRING 3 SUTURES.

November 21, 1995 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING AROUND CONVEYOR BELT TAILPIECE WHEN HE PICKED UP A ROCK WHICH SLIPPED THROUGH HIS HANDS. THIS CAUSED A LACERATION TO THE AREA BETWEEN HIS THUMB & FOREFINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND, R EQUIRING SUTURES.

November 16, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX 50'LX19'WX5'H, #6 ENTRYOF ABANDONED 4 RIGHT OFF WEST SUBMAINS, 10' INBY SURVEY STATION 2473. FALL OCCURRED IN A FAULT AREA, 5' FULLY GROUTED RODS HAD BEEN SPOTTED P REVIOUSLY TO SUPPLEMENT THE 4' FULLY GROUTED RODS USED FOR ORIGINAL SUPPORT. NO AFFECT ON VENTILATION EQUIMENT OR PASSAGE OF MEN AREA IS IN RETURN AIR.

October 16, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #3 ENTRY OF WEST SUBMAIN, 1 X-CUT INBY SURVEY STATION 2194. APPROX 60'L X 18-20'W X4'-5'H. 2000' OUTBY ACTIVE SECTION. WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. ORIGINAL SUPPORTS 4'FULLY GRTD RODS.

September 28, 1995 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator ELECTRICAL
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

INJURED WAS LEANING AGAINST A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE STARTED UP THE MINER WITH THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL. THE MINER HAD BEEN IDLE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. APPARENTLY, MOISTURE FROM CONDENSATION H AD BECOME PRESENT IN THE PUMP MOTOR STARTING BOX. WHEN HE ENERGIZED PUMP MOTOR, LEADS INSIDE THE STARTING BOX GROUNDED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO EMPLOYEE (MEDIUM VOLTAGE).

September 5, 1995 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A METAL BEAM BY HAULING IT ON THE BUCKET OF A UTILITY VEHICLE.HE RAISED THE BUCKET TOO HIGH CAUSING THE BEAM TO SLIDE BACK AND STRIKE HIM.

September 4, 1995 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HOOKING WELDING CART TO LOTRAC,MASHED FINGER BETWEEM TONGUE OF CART AND LO TRAC.

September 3, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX 20'W X200'LX6'H IN #4 ENTRY OF 4 RIGHT OFF WEST SUBMAIN,2 CROSSCUTS INBY SURVEY STATION 2454.REPORTED BY PHONE TO MSHA AND VDM ON 09-03-95.DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF PERSONS WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

August 25, 1995 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

STRUCK LEFT THUMB AGAINST SCOOP-SMALL SCRAPE BECAME INFECTED.INCIDENT NOT REPORTED UNTIL 08-30-95.

August 13, 1995 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK INJURED S BACK. FRACTURE OF L-1 VERTEBANE.

July 21, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX. 20'WX15'SX3-4'H, #4 ENTRY OF NW MAIN 2 CROSSCUTS INBY SURVEY STATION 42. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR TRAVEL OF PERSONS. CALLED IN TO MSHA AND VDM 7-21-95.

May 18, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX. 60'-70' LONG, 18'20'WIDE 4.5-5' HIGH 3RD RIGHT OFF WEST SUBMAIN, 2 ENTRY AT SURVEY STATION 2274, APPROX. 2300 OUTBY SECTION LOADING POINT.

May 7, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INSTALLING ROOF BOLT RIB ROLLED & KNOCKED INJURED INTO DRILL HEAD SUTURES FOR LACERATION OF LOWER LIP 002 SECTION X-CUT LEFT OFF #3 ENTRY (WORKS WEEK-END CREW-THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY)

April 7, 1995 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX 100'L X 18'W X 0-5'H. NO. 1 ENTRY, 3RD RIGHT OFF W SUBMAINS, SURVEY STATION 2687. DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR VENTILATION - WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. ON EQUIPMENT INVOLVE D. NO INJURIES APPROX. 1,000' OUTBY FACES.

February 22, 1995 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING, TRIPPED OVER A CABLE, FELL AND STRUCK LEFT KNEE ON MINE FLOOR.

January 10, 1995 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB. FRACTURE AND LACERATION.

1994 · 17 incidents

December 3, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING RUB RAIL BACK ON SIDE OF CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE DROPPED IT ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT.

November 23, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL FOUND BY EXAMINER AND MSHA INPECTOR DURING EXAMINATION OF INTAKE AIRCOURSE. LOCATED AT INTERSECTION OF WEST SUBMAN AND 1ST NORTH NUMBER 3 ENTRY OF WEST SUBMAN. MEASURED APPROX. 18'W X 4'-5'H X 40'L.

November 19, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS RERAILING WRECKED TRACK VEHICLE WHEN LIFTING JACK UNEXPECTEDLY KICKED OUT AND MASHEDINJURED'T THUMB AGAINST VEHICLE.

November 15, 1994 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STANDING BEHIND A ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELT WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CUT THE METAL BANDS AROUND THE ROLL. ONE OF THE BANDS SPRANG ACROSS THE ROLL AND STRUCK INJURED, RESULTING IN LACERAT ION REQUIRING SUTURES.

October 22, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENING METAL BOX CONTAINING WELDING RODS. TAB WAS HARD TO BREAK LOOSE BUT CAME LOOSE SUDDENLY, CAUSING LACERATION TO RIGHT WRIST. INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

September 23, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED RIDING MANTRIP, DID NTO LOWER HEAD TO CLEAR LOW CLEARANCE AREA, STRUCK HEAD AND CAUSED STRAIN TO NECK.

September 7, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS TRAMMING CONTINUOUS MINER BY REMOTE CONTROL WHEN THE MACHINE'S CABLE FLIPPED OVER A ROCK.THE ROCK STRUCK THE INJURED ON THE RIGHT ANKLE,RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

September 7, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND ROOF BOLT AND STRUCK RIGHT ANKLE. RESULTING IN FRACTURE.

July 27, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING ROOF BOLTER, LOWERED DRILL HEAD ONTO KNEE. BRUISED KNEE. NO DEFECTS WITH BOLTER.

July 9, 1994 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING RAM CAR, CAR STRUCK HOLE IN ROADWAY, RESULTING IN LOWER BACK STRAIN.

April 25, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TEARINE DOWN CUTTER HEADS ON JEFFREY MINER CUT LEFT HAND ON METAL BURR ON CUTTER HEAD RING REQUIRED STITCHES.

April 8, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

REPAIRING BATTERY, CAP BLEW OFF BATTERY, STRIKING INJURED ON LOWER LIP REQUIRED SUTURES.

March 11, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

THERE WAS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT BEING TOWED WITH A CHAIN AND THE CHAIN BROKE AND HIT EE.

February 17, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS HANGING LINE BRATICE STRUCK HIS BACK ON A ROOF SUPPORT STRAP. LACERATION REQUIRED STAPLES.

February 2, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WATCHING CABLE FOR MINER, LOST BALANCE, STUCK HAND DOWN TO CATCH SELF, ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK HAND.

January 27, 1994 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX 18FTWX5FT-8FT LX41/2FTH IN BELT/TRACK ENTRY APPROX 30FT INBY MINE PORTAL DID NOT BLOCK PASSAGE OF MEN DID NOT INTERFERE WITH VENTILATION MINOR DAMAGE TO FRAME OF BELT STARTER BOX FALL CLEANED UP

1993 · 11 incidents

November 1, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS REPOSITIONING DRILL HEAD AND CANOPY. WHEN HE LOWERED CANOPY, HE PINCHED HIS HAND BETWEEN DRILL HEAD AND CANOPY. REQUIRED SUTURES.

October 22, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS, ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK LEFT ARM-STAPLES USED TO CLOSE WOUND.

October 8, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING ROOF BOLTER ROCK FELL INBY ATRS HIT BOTTOM & FLIPPED BACK STRIKING EMPLOYEE. INITIALLY NOT REPORTABLE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO DR. ON 10/14/93 BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 10/15/93.

September 6, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING RIPPER CHAIN ON CONTINUOUS MINER, STRUCK SPACER WITH HAMMER, SPACER FLEW UP AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH. INITIALLY NOT REPORTABLE, EMPLOYEE LATER EXPEREINCED PROBLEM WI TH TOOTH HAD TO HAVE DENTAL REPAIRS. WE STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED REPORT FROM DENTIST.

August 9, 1993 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELT PAIN IN BACK WHILE WALKING UP ENTRY TOWARD FACE.

June 17, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING ROOF BOLTING MACHINE SCALING ROOF,PULLED PIECE OF CAP COAL,CAL STRUCK RIGHT ARM AT BICEP GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. NOT AWARE THAT PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION GIVEN UNTIL DOCTOR'S RE PORT ARRIVED ON 07-07-93 NO SUTURES.

June 11, 1993 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INSTALLING SCOOP CANOPY, PIECE OF METAL WENT IN RIGHT EYE WHILE KNOCKING CANOPY IN SLOT OF SCOOP. DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 6-14-93, GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. NOT AWARE INJURED WENT TO D OCTOR OR GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION UNTIL DOCTOR'S REPORT ARRIVED. DID NOT LEAVE WORK ON DAY OF INJURY.

May 15, 1993 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT PORTAL OF NO.4 ENTRY BEHIND MINE FAN. FALL MEASURED APPROX. 16'W X 10'-12'L X 10'-12'H. VERTICAL FAULT ALDING EDGE OF FALLEN MATERIAL. NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, NO INJURY TO PERSONN EL. MSHA AND VIRGINIA DIVISION OF MINES NOTIFIED BY PHONE 5/15/93.

1992 · 4 incidents

May 27, 1992 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAYING TRACK, PULLING RAIL INTO POSITION, CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN TRACK WRENCH AND RAIL ALREADY IN PLACE.

March 31, 1992 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

OPERATING MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER OF CONTINUOUS HAULAGE SYSTEM, FELT FORIGN MATERIAL IN LEFT EYE, THINKS DUST BLEW IN EYE. DID NOT REPORT INCIDENT UNTIL MID-MORNING OF WORK SHIFT ON FOLLOWING DA Y. (OCCURRED 3/31/92, REPORTED 4/1/92.)

March 26, 1992 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PRYING ON BEARING WITH SLATE BAR,BAR BROKE,PINCHING RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN END OF BAR AND CANOPY ON MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER.

March 4, 1992 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE PULLED ON HYDRAULIC JACK TO REMOVE IT FROM A BELT TAKE UP STRAINED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.

1991 · 7 incidents

October 22, 1991 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENT OVER TO CRAWL ON KNEES FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE FIRST DAY OFF 11-14-91.

October 8, 1991 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL DISCOVERED IN BLEEDER ENTRY OF 1ST RG OFF NORTHEAST SUBMAINS FALL MEASURED APPROX 30FTX20FT X8-10FT HIGH ADJACENT AREA HAD BEEN PILLARED CRIBE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INSTALLED IN THE IM MEDIATE AREA OF THE FALL

May 8, 1991 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED PICKED UP 6"X6"X30" WOODEN CRIB BLOCK, TWISTED TO THROW IT ACROSS BELT TAILPIECE, STRAINED BACK. REPORTED TO FOREMAN FOLLOWING DAY (05-09-91). FIRST DAY OFF WORK 05-20-91, TO SEE DOCTO R. SCHEDULED FOR MRI EXAMINATION.

April 15, 1991 VA · Coal INUNDATION
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ACCIDENTALLY CUT INTO OLD WORKS. NO INJURIES INVOLVED. SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER ENTERED ACTIVE MINE. OXYGEN CONTENT COMING OUT OF OLD WORKS MEASURED AT 18.7% ON DAY OF EVENT.

April 1, 1991 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE, CAUSING HIM PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMIN.

January 27, 1991 VA · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales OTHER
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELL DEAD OF HEART ATTACK VERY RAPIDLY AND WITH FINALTY WITH NO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS PARKING LOT OF MINE OFFICE

1990 · 3 incidents

October 9, 1990 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HELPING LOAD SHUTTLE CAR TIRE IN SCOOP BUCKET,FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING BACK STRAIN.

May 26, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE RAILRUNNER AT THE END OF THE TRACK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 9, 1990 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE BACK OF A SHUTTLE CAR WATCHING THE CABLE ON A MAINTENCE SHIFT, WHEN THE CAR WENT OVER A HILL AND THE REAR OF THE CAR CAME UP INTO THE TOP CAUSING A CRACKED PELVIS.

1989 · 4 incidents

September 8, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS LIFTING A RUB RAIL TO INSTALL IT ON THE MINER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK

August 18, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ELECTRICAL
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

PULLING DRILL CABLE TO HANG IT ON SURFACE OF MINE TOUCHED, A CUT PLACE THAT WAS HIDDEN WITH MUD CAUSING MINER SHOCK