Mining Incidents

Wilson #2 MineCoal

Keokee, Wise County, VA · Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 4407275
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
10
Years on record
2011–2014
Latest incident
Mar 2014
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

10 on file

2014 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut left hand ring finger on tip while putting crawler in old miner outside.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting cable on corner to hang miner cable one more time when he felt pain in groin.

2012 · 5 incidents

Struck against stationary object

EE was using a Johnson Ride to pull a pull behind rock duster he said he was backing up and hit the Head Drive #4 said it made him hit his back against ride he was operating. EE stated foot switch stuck on him. (maint. checked foot switch and found no problems)

Unclassified, insufficient data

EE was the scoop operator on the 001 section on 10/16/12. The foreman found ee unconscious beside the scoop face down. EE had no apparent injuries and the area appeared to be safe to work and travel. This was a medical condition that caused this incident.

Struck against stationary object

EE hit his knee on a Johnson 3 Wheeler on July 2/, 2012. He refused medical attention at this time. On August 6, 2012, he came forward & requested to go to Doctor, we took him to Dr. He was given (1) day off. He was off work 8/7/12 and returned to work 8/8/12.

Struck against stationary object

EE stated that he lost his brakes on scoop and hit rib.

Struck against a moving object

EE was operating 2-man Johnson - stinger ride when he hit a hole in the bottom, causing the steering wheel to turn quickly. The ball on the steering wheel hit him on the back of his hand, breaking a bone.

2011 · 3 incidents

Struck by flying object

EE was drilling a hole for his roof bolt when the drill steel broke, throwing a piece of steel, striking him in the mouth. He required 8 stitches on his lip and he broke a tooth, which will require dental work.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was assisting another EE make a belt splice. IE was holding the nail board in place while the other EE was striking it with a hammer. IE's finger slipped sideways as other EE was hitting the nail board, striking IE's finger.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a roof bolt, a spur on the bolt caught the EE's glove as he started his rotation causing his thumb to twist. He finished his shift and worked the next 8 shifts before consulting a doctor. He told his foreman that he was fine and did not require attention. On 5/2/11 he informed us that he had consulted a doctor.