Mining Incidents

Kopperston No 2 Coal

Controlled by Hanson PLC
Kopperston, Wyoming County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4601536

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1986–1990
Latest incident
Nov 1990
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1990 · 13 incidents

November 16, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STATED WHILE WALKING DOWN SUPPLY ROADWAY HE STRUCK CAP ON WOODEN BLOCK. NOTE STARTED MISSING WOIRK ON 11/20 & RET 11/21.

October 19, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

ON 10/19/90 EMPLOYEE STATED HE RETURNED TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE HIS FINGER RE-RAYED. X-RAY SHOWED FINGER WAS BROKEN AGAIN IN THE SAME SPOT. EMPLOYEE STATED HE BUMPED THE FINGER WHILE HANDLING CA BLES THEREFORE ANOTHER 7000-1 WAS PROCESSED.

October 6, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE USING A SLATE BAR TO HELP PRY A TRACTION MOTOR UP OUT OF A SCOOP COMPARTMENT,BAR SLIPPED CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND FRAME OF MACHINE.

September 26, 1990 WV · Coal timberman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STEPPING OVER A BENCH IN DINNER HOLE AND STRUCK HIS HARD HAT AGAINST A HALF HEADER CAUSING HIS HAT TO PUSH HIS EYE GLASSES DOWN THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE SCRAPING SKIN OFF AND CUTTING HIS NOSE.

September 4, 1990 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LOADING ROUND TIMBERS FROM A FORK-LIFT INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN TUB TIMBERS NOTE: NO MEDICINE TRETAMENT 10-05-90 (DOCTOR VISIT).

April 30, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL PULLING DRILL STEEL OUT OF HOLE WHEN STEEL FELL STRIKING FINGER AGAINST DRILL HEAD.

April 27, 1990 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE ALONG THE SURFACE BELT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT WRIST AGAINST METAL HOOD OVER THE BELT CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS WRIST.

April 11, 1990 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING UNDER THE BELT ON SURFACE AND SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS BACK WHILE PUTTING SHOVEL OF COAL ON THE BELT.

April 11, 1990 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS LIFTING 6X8X18 INCH BLOCK. TO ANOTHER EE TO PLACE IN SEAL THEY WERE BUILDING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 22, 1990 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

OPER JEEP ON SURFACE TRACK HAULAGE AND REC FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES WHEN THE TROLLEY POLE ARCHED ON TROLLEY WIRE

March 5, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SCALING LOOSE TOP BESIDE A RIB TIMBER AND THE RIB TIMBER FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS LT SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DR FOR X-RAYS AT END OF HIS SHIFT AND DID NOT MISS ANY TI ME.

February 25, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED INT HE NO. 1 ENTRY (RETURN) 150 FEET OUTBY SPAD 5715. THE FALL MEASURED 40 FEET LONG, 20 FEET WIDE AND 6 FEET HIGH. THE FALL DID NOT EFFECT TRAVEL OF MINERS OR VENTILATI ON. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

January 17, 1990 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RIDING A MINE JEEP ON MAINLINE, WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON HIS RT. KNEE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE HAS NOT MISSED ANY WORK, BUT WENT TO DR. FOR X-RAYS 2/12/90.

1989 · 34 incidents

December 12, 1989 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING UNDER BELT HEAD ON SURFACE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 15, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE NO.3 MAIN LINE TRACK 1500 FEET INBY MAIN PORTAL. THE FALL MEASURED 15 FEET LONG X 14 FEET WIDE X 8 FEET HIGH. THE MINE IS IDLE (WORKED OUT). TRAVEL AND VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTED.

September 8, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL STATED HE WAS ON TOP OF ROOFBOLT MACHINE PUTTING GLOVE IN BOLT HOLE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN ON MINE FLOOR

August 17, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS HELPING LACE BELT IN BELT DRIVE WHEN A RIB TIMBER FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS RT MIDDLE FINGER.

August 15, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS HOOKING UP A CHAIN ON SHUTTLE CAR TO PULL ROOF BOLTER OUT OF MUD AND SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR DRIFTED SHUTTLE CAR AGAINST HIS FOOT.

August 2, 1989 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE KNEELED DOWN TO TIGHTEN BELT ROPE CLAMP WHEN RAIL JACK BROKE LOOSE IN BOTTOM & FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK

July 21, 1989 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM & TWISTED HIS RT KNEE WHILE WALKING TO BELT BOX TO SHUT BELT OFF AT END OF SHIFT.

June 20, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 20, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 5, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN - ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 3, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST A ROOF STRAP WHILE RIDING A MOTOR ON THE MAIN LINE GOING TO A SECTION

June 1, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL STATED THAT WHILE LOADING ONE HOLE BOARDS ON ROOF BOLT MACHINE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 31, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GETTING OFF MINE JEEP AND TRIPPED OVER ROOF SUPPORT TIMBER AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 22, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO.44 PILLAR BLOCK IN THE 2A SECTION ON THE 1036 JEFFREY CONTINUOUS MINER. THE FALL WAS 5 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET WIDE AND 10 FEET LONG. THE FALL FELL ON THE HEAD OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. TWO PILLAR THAT HAD BEEN MINED THE PREVIOUS SHIFT FELL AND RODE OVER INTO BLOCK BEING MINED.

May 15, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LIFTING MINER CABLE UP, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 4-10-89 AND STARTED MISSING AGAIN ON 5-15-89.

May 11, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO 2 ROOF OFF NO 1 ENTRY OF THE 2A SECTION THE FALL CAUGHT THE CM THE FALL WAS 3 TO 4' T AND FELL ON THE MINER FROM HEAD BACK TO THE OPERTORS CANOPY THE MINER WAS I N A PILLAR LIFT AND WAS BEING OPERATED REMOTE AT THE TIME OF FALL

May 8, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

May 3, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE DRIFT OF THE BELT ENTRY OF THE 2A MINE.THE FALL IS 8 FEET LONG HIGH AND 16 FT WIDE.THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.VENTILATION AND OR TRAVEL WAYS WERE NOT OBSTRUCTED.

April 14, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL LIFTING WEDGED ROCK UP IN BED OF SHUTTLE CAR AND DROPPED SHARP EDGE ON FINGER CATCHING IT BETWEEN ROCK AND STEEL FLIGHT IN SHUTTLE CAR BED.

March 30, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING LIFT A 3X8X14FT HEADER & DROPPED IT ON HIS RT FOOT

March 28, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN. ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

March 16, 1989 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL OBSERVING MINER TRAM INTO PILLAR LIFT WHEN SLAB OF BOTTOM ROCK PUSHED FOOT BETWEEN 2 PIECES BOTTOM ROCK SQUEEZING IT.

March 15, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING THE MINER CABLE UP & FELT A PAIN INHIS BACK

March 14, 1989 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CUTTING A TIMBER ROOF SUPPORT WITH A HYD CHAIN SAW AND CUT THREW TIMBER AND HIT HIS LEFT LEG WITH SAW.

March 10, 1989 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 10, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING TOP BELT STRUCTURE INTO HANGER AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 28, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN - ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

February 8, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL STATED HE WAS CHECKING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE WHEN LID TO CABLE REEL COMPARTMENT FELL ON HIS R THUMB

February 3, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING OUT OF MINE AT END OF SHIFT AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS TAIL BONE.

January 11, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE PICKED UP TIMBER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 9, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING LEFT BELT ROPE INTO HANGERE AND TOP BELT ROLLER HIT HIM IN HIS RT RIBS

January 9, 1989 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE AND THE BELT CREW WERE LIFTING BELT WIRE ROPE TO HOOK IN HANGER WHEN BELT GUARD SLIPPED AND HIT HIS RT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION

1988 · 53 incidents

December 29, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE BENT OVER TO LIFT UP A TIMBER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 7, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 6, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE DROPPED BATTERY COVER OF SCOOP BATTERY ON HIS RIGHT WRIST.

December 6, 1988 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT

November 7, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

October 31, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE CROSS CUT BETWEEN THE NUMBERS 3 AND 4 ENTRYS 400' OUTBY THE FACE IN ENTRYS 400' OUTBY THE FACE IN THE FRANKS FORK SECT THE FALL WAS APPROX 35'L 20'W AND 5'H

October 25, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO. 2 ENTRY 100 FEET IN SIDE THE PORTAL OF THE KOPPERSTON NO. 2A MINE. THE FALL WAS IN THE INTERSECTION AND WAS APPROXIMATELY 35' LONG 25' WIDE AND 4 1/2 FEET HIGH . THE ROOF FELL OUT BETWEEN TWO SURFACE CRACKS.

October 24, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 22, 1988 WV · Coal timberman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING JACK UP A BELT DRIVE AND THE JACK SLIPPED OUT TRICKING HIM ON HIS IRGHT FOOT, BREAKING HIS LITTLE TOE.

October 20, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE OFF HANGER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

October 11, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER DROPPED ON L. FOOT.

September 27, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HIS LEFT KNEE BUMPED STEERING WHEEL ON HIS SHUTTLE CAR AS HE WAS TRAMMING TO TAILPIECE.

September 9, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN ALLEGED HEARING LOSS

September 6, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT KOPPERSTON NO. 2MINE AT STATION SPAD 9518 IN THE #2 ENTRY(BELT ENTRY). THE FALL MEASURED 20'X70'X7'. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED DUE TO THIS FALL.

August 20, 1988 WV · Coal FIRE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A BELT FIRE OCCURRED AT KOPPERSTON #2 MINE NEAR STATION SPAD 4091 IN A MAIN BELT ENTRY. THE FIRE APPARENTLY WAS STARTED BY HOT SLAG OR METAL WHICH HAD BEEN OVERLOOKED AT NO. 2 BELT DRIVE AFTER WELDING HAD BEEN COMPLETED ON AN IDLER ROLLER. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IN APPROX. 1 AND 1/2 HOURS AFTER THE FIRE WAS DISCOVERED.

August 16, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WATCHING MAN WELD AND GOT FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES.

August 9, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 28, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HANDLING TIMBERS AND GOT POISON IVY ON HIS ARMS

June 17, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

June 16, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CHECKING CABLE IN S.C. REEL AND LID FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND.

June 1, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

May 27, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEDGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

May 24, 1988 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

May 6, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE ON THE MINER HEAD AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 28, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

April 26, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

April 22, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN- ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

April 21, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMMP. STATED THAT HE WAS BOLTING TOP AND THE DRILL TEEL GOT HUNG IN THE TOP AND HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE BOLTER DRILL HEAD AND THE DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF T HE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON HI S LEFT HAND.

April 8, 1988 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN- ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

April 6, 1988 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEDGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 29, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 21, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP. STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING MOVE A TIMBER AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK NOTE. AFTER REVIEWING AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM CIRCULAR CONCERNING PART 50 IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTABILIT Y OF THIS ACCIDENT WAS QUETIONABLE THEREFORE THSI REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED.

March 21, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

March 8, 1988 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HANDING A CHAIN TO A EMPLOYEE AND CUT HIS THUMB ON BURR ON CHAIN.

March 7, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THEY WERE LAYING TRACK AND RAIL FLIPPED OVER AND STRUCK HIS LT FOOT.

March 2, 1988 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING UP ENTRY AND HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST THE ROOF.

February 24, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN - ALLEGED HEARING LOSS

February 10, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

February 10, 1988 WV · Coal shopman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEDGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

January 15, 1988 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS

January 11, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

January 11, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN ALLEDGE8 HEARING LOSS

January 11, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS.

January 11, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

1987 · 86 incidents

December 31, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

December 28, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 28, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 28, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 28, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNF IMPAIRMENT.

December 17, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN- ALLEGE8 HEARING LOSS.

December 9, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN- ALLEGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 4, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ STATED THAT3AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM ONE LEVEL AT BELT HEAD TO ANOTHER LEVEL, HIS KNEE CAME OUT OF SOCKET AND WOULD NOT GO BACK IN. THIS CONDIDION HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES

November 19, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS.

November 19, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 19, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS LOOSENING A NUT ON A TRAM CHAIN TO A CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN THE NUT SUDDENLY LOOSENED CAUSING INJURED TO STRIKE HIS HAND AGAINST A FITTING OF A SUCTION HOSE.

November 9, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL DISCONNECTING CHAIN FROM FLAT CAR THREW CHAIN UP ON CAR AND IT BOUNCED BACK STRUCK HIM IN MOUTH.

November 3, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS LIFTING A BUNDLE OF BOLTS, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 27, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 13, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE RAN OVER A WOODEN BLOCK IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY

September 14, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN-ALLEDGE8 HEARING LOSS.

September 1, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATED THAT3HE MOVED A TIMBER OUT OF THE ROADWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

August 22, 1987 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS HELPING LIFT A LOADED BELT LINE & WAS EXCHANGING BELT ROPES INTO CHAIN HANGERS & HE FELT A PAIN IN H IS BACK

August 17, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN- ALLEGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 14, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED THAT3A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE HEADERS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS

August 13, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN- ALLEGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 13, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT WHILE RIDING THE MANTRIP TO SURFACE A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE FOREHEAD.

August 12, 1987 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONA5 ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON WEST MAINS SECTION 1 BREAK INBY RETURN OVERCAST IN 4 ENTRY THE APPROX. MEASUREMENT OF THE FALL WERE AS FOLLOWS 20FTX20FTX6

August 12, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT THE MINER WAS TURNING A BREAK AND THE BOOM OF THE MINER OR BUGGY DISLODGED A TIMBER WHICH FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

August 11, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED1THAT HE WAS PULLING A 4/0 CABLE IN PLACE FRO BELT HOOK-UP AND STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

August 4, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST AND FELT A PIAN IN HIS BACK.

August 3, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS CARRYING A BUNDLE OF 5 CONVENTIONAL ROOF BOLTS WHEN HE FELL. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 1, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 31, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS.

July 18, 1987 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS3FOUND IN THE INTAKE ESCAPEWAY 3 BREAKS FROM THE MAINLINE OVERCAST. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 18 FEET WIDE, 4 FEET HIGH, 80 FEET LONG. THE FALL WILL BE TIMBERED ACROSS. THE S ECTION IS IDLED1

July 17, 1987 WV · Coal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS HELPING LOAD TIMBERS FROM SUPPLY YARD TO FLAT CAR. A TIMBER ROLLED OFF THE TOP F THE PILE AND STRUCK HIS THUMB.

June 25, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE GOT ON TOP OF A CONTINOUS MINER TO BREAK SOME ROCK WHEN HE GOT DOWN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS KNEE

June 24, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 23, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by powered moving object

EMP STATED HE W5S STANDING BESIDE A TAIL PIECE WHICH WAS TO BE MOVED WITH A SCOOP WHE THE SCOOP BUCKET STRUCK HIS LEG

June 15, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss ELECTRICAL
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE IS SEC7ION FOREMAN. A SHUTTLE CAR WAS ARCHING SO HE KNOCKED THE BREAKER ON THE FALL DISTRIBUTION BOX. HE UNPLUGGED THE CATHEAD ON THE BOX AND IT ARCHED CAUSING A BURN TO HIS LEFT HAND

June 12, 1987 WV · Coal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS LOADING3HEADERS INTO SUPPLY CAR AT SUFACE SUPPLY YARD. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND SKINNED HIS LEFT LEG AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 10, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP PICKED A TI4BER UP ALONG A BELT LINE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 8, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE LIFTED THE CABLE REEL LID ON THE SHUTTLE CAR TO SEE HOW MUCH CABLE WAS LEFT ON THE REEL THE OPERATOR GOOSED THE SHUTTLE CAR AND THE LID FELL ON THE EMPLOYEES HAND

June 2, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IM1AIRMENT

May 28, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS WALKING AROUND A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS HAN HAT THIS CAUSED HIM TO JERK AND S TRAIN HIS NECK

May 22, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IM1AIRMENT

May 21, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT WHILE REACHING ACROSS THE PINNER TO GET A HALF HEADER HE BUMPED HIS LEFT ELBOW ON ANOTHER HALF HEADER

April 22, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LOADING 3X8X14 HEADERS ONTO A SUPPLY FLAT CAR WHEN ONE FELL ON HIS FOOT. HE WAS WEARING METATARSEL BOOTS.

April 10, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS 3

April 10, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS.

April 9, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LIFTING AN OXYGEN BOTTLE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

April 8, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IM1AIRMENT.

March 25, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED HE W5S BOLTING A FACE WHEN A RIB ROLL OCCURRED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE

March 21, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STATED HE W5S LOADING 6X8 TIMBRS ONTO SC WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

March 20, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS IMPAIRMENT

March 20, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 19, 1987 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 17, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

AIRMENT/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 12, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP STATED HE W5S PUSHING A HEADER ON THE ROOF BOLTER MACHINE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

March 2, 1987 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS 3

February 21, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BO5TING T OP WHEN THE DRILL STEEL BROKE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE

February 17, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUOCONIOSIS. 3

February 14, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE SWITCHING3OUT A MOTOR NEAR THE OUTSIDE SHOOP, I NAME STEPPED OFF THE MOTOR AND TWISTED MY RIGHT ANKLE.

February 13, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLIN1 A TIMBER A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE FELL HITTING I,NAME ON THE LEFT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION.

February 12, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STATED HE W5S LOAING LSUPPLIES ONTO SC WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

February 12, 1987 WV · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS IMPAIRMENT

February 5, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS 3

February 5, 1987 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS 3

February 5, 1987 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS 3

February 5, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS 3

January 22, 1987 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

STATE COMPENSAT3ON AWARD FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

January 22, 1987 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

STATE COMPENSAT3ON AWARD FOR PNEWMOCONIOSIS.

January 16, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS IN 7HE PROCESS OF BOLTING THE ROOF WHEN A WOODEN HEADER MEASURING 3INX8INX14FT FELL OFF T HE ROOF BOLTER & STRUCK HIS FOOT

January 15, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATED HIS 8HOULDER STARTED HURTING HIM AFTRER E HAD BEEN CARRYING MATERIAL DID NOT REPORT TINJURY UNTIL 6 DYAS AFTER ALLEDGED INJURY DATE

January 9, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS MOVING 9OOF BOLTER (TOP DOG DOUBLE HEAD) UP TO A LOCATION TO START SPOT BOLTING WHILE IN ROUTE ATRS BECAME LODGED IN TOP WHEN HE LOWER ATRS PIECE OF SLATE FELL HITTING HIS LEG

1986 · 14 incidents

December 13, 1986 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS PRY3NG DOWN ON TRAM CHAIN OF MINER WHITH SLATE BAR & B AR SLIPPED & INJURED HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MINER CUTTING HIS HEAD.

December 2, 1986 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

STATE AWARD FOR3PNEUMOCONIOSIS

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 13.5% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 2.25% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWZRDED A 0.5% PERMANT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 5% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 9% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 1% PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAD BEEN3AWRDED A 1% PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY HEARING LOSS.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 2.25% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 5.25% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 11.5% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 13, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HAS BEEN3AWARDED A 1% PERMANENT PARTIAL HEARING DISABILITY.

November 10, 1986 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNTENTIONAL 9OOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE WEST MAIN SECTION WHEN A LARGE SLIP FELL OUT OF THE TOP AND CAUGHT THE 12CM MINER.THE FALL WAS 20 FT WIDE,35 FT LONG AND 7 FT HIGH.THE AREA WAS SUPPORT ED WITH 5 FOOT 7OONVENTIONAL BOLTS 3X8X14 WOOD STAPS AND RIB TIMBERS ON EACH RIB