Mining Incidents

Portal No 1 Coal

Laurel Run Mining Company · Underground
Mt Storm, Grant County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4602845

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
151
Years on record
1983–1989
Latest incident
Aug 1989
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

151 on file

1989 · 5 incidents

August 3, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TWO EMPLS WERE DISASSEMBLING BOOM OF NORTHWEST 570T CRANE FOR TRANSPORT EMPLS SIMULTANEOUSLY KNOCKED BOOM PINS OUT & BOOM PINNED TO GROUND PINNED EMPL UNDER IT.

August 3, 1989 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

2 EMPLS WERE DISASSEMBING BOOM OF NORTHWEST 570T CRANE FOR TRANSPORT. EMPL WERE SIMULTANEOUSLY KNOCKED BOOM PINS OUT & BOOM PIVOTED TO GROUND PINNING EMPL UNDER IT.

January 27, 1989 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL DID NOT MISS ANY DAYS WORKED OR RECEIVE ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 2-21-89 EMPL WAS WALKING AROUND THE END OF THE TRACK WHEN HE SLIPPED TWISTING R KNEE AND STRAINHIS ABDOMENT BECAM REPOT ABLE ON 2-21-89

January 23, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCIDENT OCCURED AT THE INTERSECTION 1 BLOCK INBY THE LOADING POINT 1 RT SECTION 002 MINER WAS UP IN BOOM OF THE SHUTTLE CAR PULLING SLACK CABLE WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF THE BOOM ONTO MUDDY ROA DWAY HIS RT ANKLE SLIPPED AND TURNED UNDER HIM CAUSING SPRAIN

January 14, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN. IRT SECTION TRACK ENTRY (WET & MUDDY CONDITIONS).

1988 · 10 incidents

December 19, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURD WAS CUTTING WITH MINER TOP FELL PIECE OF ROCK SLIDE OFF OF HEAD INTO CANOPY OF MINER STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RT KNEE LACERATION

September 28, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 2 RIGHT SECTION BETWEEN #2 AND #3 ENTRY STARTING TO SPLIT BACK HIGHT IS 5 FEET, WIDTH 16 FEET LENGHT 16 FEET, NO INJURIES OR DIRUPTIONS IN VENTIALATION OR ESCAPEWAY.

September 13, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

#2 R WECT #2 ENTRY NEAR SPAD 1241 IN INTERSECTION APPROX 5'X16'X16' FELL ON FLETCHER BOLTER AND MINER CABLE NO INJURIES OR VENT CHANGES

August 24, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL IN SE MAIN BLEEDER #1 ENTRY IN INTERSECTION 1 BLOCK OUTBY 1ST BLEEDER EVALATION POINT FORT LEFT FELL ABOVE 4' RSIN APPROX 6'X16'X16' IN INTERSECTION DID NOT EFFECT VENT NO INJURIES

August 11, 1988 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING A PICE OF BELT FOR USE AS A DAZE BOARD,WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING RIGHT LEG ABOVE KNEE.MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY NO LOST TIME DUE TO ACCIDENT.

July 5, 1988 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES WITH FRONT END LOADER HE STATED THAT A PALLET WITH ROCK DUST HAD BROKEN HE THEN STARTED LOADING THE ROCKDUST BAGSBY HAND ONTO ANOTHER PALLET AFTER LOADING HE FEL T PAIN IN LOWER BACK

June 15, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG TRACK & GOT FOOT CAUGHT IN A 1/2IN.CABLE HE TRIPPED & FELL AS HE FELL HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HAND TO BREAK FALL EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN H IS LEFT SIDE UNDER HIS SH OULDER IN THE MIDDLE & LOWER BACK ALSO HAD PAIN IN THE BACK OF HIS NEC

May 6, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING SHOWER SLIPPED FALLING STRIKING RIGHT KNEE ON EDGE OF DOOR CUTTING RIGHT KNEE.

March 16, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING PANEL LID BACK UP TO BOLT ON JOY MINER.HE FELT A SHARP PAIN GO DOWN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER BACK.BECAME MEDICAL TREATMENT ON MARCH 17 PRESCRIPTION PAIN KILLER.

1987 · 4 incidents

July 19, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMAINT WAS C6TTING 5X7 BAR WITH A CHAIN SAW, THE SAW KICKED BACK P CUT TOP OF RIGHT THUMB AT 2ND JOINT REQUIRING 16 STITCHES.

March 2, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS CARRYING3A BAG OF ROCK DUST TO DUST ALONG #2 BELT AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST, HALF HEADER AND CAUSING LOWER BACK STRAIN.

February 3, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES3HE WAS LIFTING UP BELT & HURT LOWER BACK

1986 · 3 incidents

January 21, 1986 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE PLACED3HIS ARM UNDER THE FRAME OF AMINE LOCOMOTIVE TO CLEAN OUT THE SANDER OUTLETS THE LOCOMOTIVE WAS IN A SLIGHTLY ELEVATED POSITION SUPPORTED BY SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHED TO OVERHEAD CR ANE WELD ON CHA3N BROKE RESULTING IN THE LOCOMOTIVE COMING DOWN BACK ONTO THE TRACK WITH THE MOTORMANS ARM BEING MASHED

1985 · 26 incidents

December 31, 1985 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall down stairs

WALKING DOWN ST5IRWAY IN SUPPLY HOUSE EE TRIPPED & FELL DOWN STEPS INCIDENT ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ON 12-31-85 EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 1-13-86 WHEN HE HAD TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

December 5, 1985 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG WATER HOSE TO WASH OUT BELT CONVEYOR TAIL ROLLER WHEN NOZZLE OF WATERLINE STRUCK HIS HAND.

October 25, 1985 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS PRESENT UNDER SHIELD ADJACENT TO SHIELD THAT WAS BEING MOVED WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN SHIELDS AND FELL OVER AGAINST HIS FOOT

October 24, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS PRESENT IN LINE OF CABLE BEING USED TO PULL BRIDGING MATERIAL WHEN CONNECTION LOOSENED AND HE WAS STRUCK BY CABLE WHEN IT RELEASED

October 17, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING IN ENTRY EMP TURNED ANKLE ON 10 17 85 NO PORBLEM WAS EXPERIENCED UNTIL 10 21 85 WHEN MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT 10 22 85 INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL FRIDAY 10 2 25 85

October 2, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CRIBBING BLOCKS 30 IN X 4 IN X 5 IN OUT FROM PILE WHEN OTHER CRIB BLOCKS SLID DOWN ONTO HIS FINGER

October 1, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 1/8 IN SHEET OF METAL OUT OF STORAGE RACK WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK

August 13, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS HELPING REMOVE CANOPY STRUCTURE FOR SCOOP TRACTOR WHEN HIS SLEEVE CAUGHT ON EUQIPMENT AND CANOPY FELL AGAINST HIS FINGER

July 17, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRIED UNDER BELT HEAD AREA WHEN BELT CONVEYOR HE WAS SITTING ON WAS STARTED.

July 17, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE TRAVELED FROM BRIGHT SUNLIGHT CONDITION INTO PREPARATION PLANT WEARING TINTED EYEGLASSES THAT DID NOT READILY RE-ADJUST TO ARTIFICAL LIGHTING CONDITIONS EMPLOYEE STUMBLED OVER BENCH S EAT & FELL AGAINST TOE BOARD AROUND TOP OF STAIRWAY OPENING

July 13, 1985 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING IN TRACK ENTRY AT END OF SUPPLY TRACK EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO HIS SELF RESUER.

July 11, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING LOAD AND UNLOAD BRIDGE MATERIAL 5X7 AND 3X8 PLANKS AND BARS EMP STRAINED HIS BACK

June 21, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON CONTINUOUS MINER WITH RIPPER HEAD SUSPENDED BY OVERHEAD CRANE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT LOCATION TO MAKE PREPARETIONS FOR REPLACEMENT OF RIPPER HEAD WHEN WELD BROKE ON NUTS BEING US ED TO ANCHOR CABLE TO OVERHEAD CRANE. RIPPER HEAD FELL ONTO EMPLOYEES HANDS.

June 8, 1985 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL HIT BY 1 HOLE BOARD 2\\ X 8\\ X 16\\ BEING USED FOR BLOCKING.BLOCK FLEW OUT FROM UNDER FACE CONVEYOR DRIVE AND HIT HIM.

May 20, 1985 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE STEPPED INTO DEPRESSION AND INJURED HIS KNEE.AREA WAS WET AND MUDDY.

April 25, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJ WAS HELPING CLEAN SHOP WAS IN PROCESS OF HANGING UP BATTERY CHARGIN UNIT CABLE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME TANGLED IN CABLES AND FELL BACKWARDS AGAINST ROCKDUSTING MACHINE.

April 10, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HE LPING CARRY A 3"X8"X16\ WOODEN PLANK WHEN SHE DROPPED IT RESULTING IN STRAIN TO HER ARM.

March 26, 1985 WV · Coal headgate operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF MOVING STAGELOADER EQUIPMENT ON LONGWALL NEARGATE WHEN HE SLIPPED TWISTED HIS KNEE AREA WAS WET AND MUDDY.

March 23, 1985 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON 7TH RT BUTTS #2 ENTRY INTERSECTION OUTBY FACE. FALL APPROX 8\ ABOVE COAL SEAM 16-18\X20-25\ AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5\ RESIN GROUTED RODS & TRUSS BOLTS THROUGHOUT AREA.

March 11, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

March 7, 1985 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON THE RIGHT BUTTS #3 ENTRY INTERSECTION NEAR FACE. 18-20 FT IN LENGTH, 14FT WIDE, 3 TO 4 FT ABOVE COAL SEAM AREA SUPPORTED BY 5 FT RESIN GROUTED RODS AND TRUSS BOLTS. PERSON PRESENT AT TIME OF FALL IN FACE OF 3 ENTRY.

February 19, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING IN SUPPLY YARD INJ SLIPPED AND FELL ON HARD PACKED ICE WHERE MOBILE EQUIP HAD BEEN OPERATING INJ OCCURRED 2-19-85 INJ CONTINUED TO WORK.EMPL ABSENT 3-12-85 WHEN MEDICAL TREATMENT SOUGH

February 14, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS DRILLING BOLT HOLE TO INSTALL TRUSS BOLT WHEN A PORTION OF THE IMMEDIATE ROOF LOOSENED AND FELL OUT BETWEEN INSTALLED RESIN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM

January 31, 1985 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF 6TH RIGHT BUTTS #1 ENTRY INTERSECTION AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 FT RESIN GROUNDED RODS & TRUSS BOLTS, APPROX. 20 FT IN LENGTH, 10 FT WIDTH, 10-12 FT ABOVE COAL SEAM.

January 7, 1985 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING IN TRACK ENTRY WHEN HE SLIPPED ON MUDDY BOARD & SPRAINED HIS KNEE.

1984 · 51 incidents

December 11, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK FROM PREFORMING WORK OF SHOVELING COAL ROCK DUSTING WALKING. INJURED IS UNABLE TO DETAIL EXACT INSTANCE WHEN INJURY RESULTED.

November 13, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS CARRYING KEG OF RAIL SPIKES WHEN HE TRIPPED & FELL.

October 31, 1984 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING IN ENTRY WHEN HE STEPPED INTO DEPRESSION IN MINE PAVEMENT & TWISTED HIS BACK

October 25, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON 4 TH RIGHT UBTTS SECTION 1 ENTRY 14 FT OUTBY LONGWALL FACE HEARGATE ENTRY FALL 17 TO 50 FT IN WIDTH 25 FT IN LENGTH 8 TO 10 FT ABOVE COAL SEAM AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 FT RES IN GROUNDED ROADS CRIBS AND POSTS.

October 24, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS IN AREA WHERE STOPER ROOF DRILL WAS BEING OPERATED WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A FLYING METAL FRAGEMENT.

October 18, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS HELPING LOAD BELT CONVEYOR STRUCTURE ON SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST.

October 15, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF #1 BLEEDER ENTRY INTERSECTION OF 5TH RIGHT BUTTS.AREA OF LONGWALL SET-UP ENTRY COAL RIB BEING SHEARED.LARGE SLICKENSIDE SLIPPAGE PLANES PRESENT.AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6 & 7\ RES IN GROUTED RODS AND 5\\ X 7\\ WOODEN CROSSBARS.

October 15, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF ROFF 6 RT SECTION 5 ENTRY FACE AREA INTERSECTION OUTBY 26X25X10 ABOVE COAL SEAM KINOWN AREA OF CONTINUATION OF ADVERSE ROOF CONDITIONS RESTIN GROUTED 5X7 CROSSBARS AND CRIBS WITH MIN MINE ROOF INJECXTED WITH POLYMER RESIN

October 12, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ WAS HANDLING LIFTING AND PICKING UP VARIOUS MATERIALS INCLUDING 3X8X16 WOODEN PLANKS CRIB BLOCKS ETC WHICH RESULTED IN STRAIN TO HIS BACK

October 1, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJ WAS IN A POSITION REACHING AND PULLING USING A RATCHET WINCH WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK

October 1, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ WAS WALKING IN SHOP WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL ONTO HIS HAND

September 28, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS WALKING IN SURFACE STRUCTURE HOUSING BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE TRIPPED AND INJURED HIS LEG

September 24, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJ WAS WALKING BESIDE SUPPLY CAR ALONG END OF SUPPLY TRACK ON SECTION WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST THE SUPPLY CAR

September 13, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS DRILLING BOLT HOLE WHEN SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AND STRUCK HIM.

September 11, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL PICKED UP 50 LB BAG OF ROCK DUST AND THREW IT ONTO HIS SHOULDER RESULTING IN A DISLOCATION.

September 11, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON 6TH RIGHT BUTTS SECTION #3 ENTRY INTERSECTION 60\ OUTBY FACE.KNOWN ADVERSE ROOF AREA BROKEN UNCONSOLIDATED MINE ROOF.FALL 15\WIDE X 12\ABOVE COAL SEAM UNDETERMINABLE LENG TH.ENTIRE AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 AND 6\ RESIN GROUNTED RODS,5 X 7 BARS AND CRIBS.

September 6, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS ROCK DUSTING WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS NECK INJ DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 9 28 84 WHEN HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATENTION AS A RESULT OF PAIN IN H IS NECK

August 29, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON 5TH RIGHT BUTTS #1 ENTRY INTERSECTION. FALL 25\ LONG 25\ WIDE 8\-10\ ABOVE COAL SEAM. AREA SUPPORTED BY 5\ RESIN GROUTED RODS. LARGE UNDETERMINED SLIPPAGE PLANE PRESENT IN LOCATION OF FALL AREA.

August 29, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON 6TH RIGHT BUTTS SECTION #1 ENTRY BELT CONVEYOR. FALL 25\ LONG 20\ WIDE 8\ AOVE COAL SEAM 5\ RESIN GROUTED RODS USED AS ROOF SUPPORT.

August 8, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING INSULATION FROM TELEPHONE WIRE WHEN HE CUT HIS FINGER.

August 6, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING BRIDGING MATERIAL WHEN HE STEPPED INTO DEPRESSION IN MINE PAVEMENT TWISTING HIS BACK.

July 30, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING BETWEEN C/M & COAL RIB WHEN HE TWISTED HIS HIP.

July 16, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

USING WATER HOSE WASHING DOWN BELT CONVEYOR HEAD AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STUCK OUT ARM IN ATTEMPT TO BREAK FALL.

July 16, 1984 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJ SEALING OVERCAST ON MAINLINE TRACK WHEN PIECE OF MINE ROOF FELL OUT AND HIT HIM ON HEAD AND SHOULDER.ROCK WAS 2\ X 1-2\ X 3-4\\ THICK WITH SMALLER FRAGMENTS PRESENT.

July 9, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS CARRYING BRIDGE PLANKS WHEN HE STRAINED HIS ELBOW

July 6, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS USING AIR/IMPACT WRENCH TO LOOSEN BOLTS IN AN AREA WITH RESTRICTED CLEARANCE WHEN HE LOOSENED BOLT THAT RESULTED IN HIS FINGER BEING MASHED BETWEEN WRENCH & EQUIPMENT

June 19, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED SUFFERED LACERATION TO FINGER WHILE SHOVELING WHEN HIS GLOVED HAND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH BLADE OF HAWKBILL KNIFE THAT WAS HANGING OPEN ON HIS MINING BELT. INJURED ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ON 6-19-84, BUT INJURED DIDNT MISS WORK UNTIL 7-12-84

June 17, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON 6TH RT BUTTS #2 ENTRY INTERSECTION. FALL 15\ IN WIDTH 25\ IN LENGTH 7-8\ ABOVE COAL SEAM. 4\ & 5\ RESIN GROUTED ROOF RODS USED AS ROOF SUPPORTS.

June 8, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS WALKING IN BELT CONVEYOR ENTRY WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING KNEE ON BOARD.

May 25, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS HELPING MOVE 7200 HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE WHEN HE CUT HIS FINGER ON SHARP EDGE OF CABLE CONNECTOR

May 9, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD BEEN ROCK DUSTING BY HAND WHEN PAIN WAS EXPERIENCED IN CHEST AREA INJURED WORKED UNTIL LAST SHIFT ON 051184 WHEN MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT ON 051384

May 7, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE THROUGH DOOR IN STOPPING WHEN SHE TURNED & FELL AGAINST BELT STRUCTURE

May 6, 1984 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ CUT HIS FINGER LOADING METAL WATERLINE WHEN HE CAUGHT IT BETWEEN PIPE AND SUPPLY CAR

May 6, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS HELPING CARRY ROLLOF WIRE SCREENING WHEN IT SAGGED AND RESULTED IN STRAIN TO HIS BACK

May 1, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF 4TH RIGHT BUTTS #1 ENTRY INTERSECTION HEADGATE AT LONGWALL FACE - NEW ET-UP AREA - FALL 18\ WIDE 18\ LONG 12\ TO 15\ ABOVE COAL SEAM. KNOWN ADVERSE ROOF AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 & 6\ RESIN GROUTED RODS SURROUNDING AREAS PROVIDED WITH BARS & CRIBS.

April 23, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING CARRY 3" X8" X 16\ WOODEN PLANK WHEN HE STEPPED INTO DEPRESSION INJURING HIS HIP

April 19, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING MOVE HEADGATE MOTOR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 13, 1984 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE HYDRAULIC RAM JACK BY HIMSELF WHEN HE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

April 10, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS REPAIRING STOPER HAMMER IN SURFACE SHOP WHEN IT ROLLED OVER ONTO THE TIP OF HIS FINGER

April 4, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF IN 5TH RT BUTTS #1 ENTRY INTERSECTION FALL 40FT IN LENGTH 15FT IN WIDTH 8FT ABOVE COAL SEAM 5FT RESIN GROUTED RODS USED AS ROOF SUPPORT LOADED DISABLED SHUTTLE CAR IN INTERS SECTION

April 3, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PLACINGT HIS TOOL BAG WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL

March 13, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS BETWEEN SUPPLY CAR UNCOUPLING SUPPLY CAR WHEN MOTORMAN MOVED TRIP. INJUREDS FOOT WAS ON RAIL WHEN IT WAS CONTACTED BY WHEEL OF SUPPLY CAR.

March 7, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS CONSTRUCTING BELT CONVEYOR CROSSOVER WHEN POST HE HAD SET FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE WRIST.

March 1, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS OPERATING SHUTTLECAR WHEN PORTION OF COAL RIB FELL OUT AND STRUCK HIM AS HE WAS SITTING IN DECK OF SHUTTLECAR

January 13, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF, #1 ENTRY FACE, INTERSECTION OF 4TH RIGHT BUTTS, SECTION 18\L X 18\W X 6\ ABOVE COAL SEAM. 6\ RESIN GROUTED RODS IN USE WITH 5" X 7" WOODEN CROSS BARS PRESENT

January 7, 1984 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS HELPING PLACE METAL TIES BETWEEN BLOCKED ELEVATED RAILS WHEN THEY FELL OVER AND HIT HIS FOOT

January 6, 1984 WV · Coal wireman, communications man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJ STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST TROLLEY WIRE HANGER WHILE HE WAS WALKING IN ENTRY WHERE HANGERS WERE BEING INSTALLED

January 5, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS CROSSING BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE JUMPED OFF OF CROSSOVER AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE

January 3, 1984 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG SUPPLY TRACK WHEN HE STEPPED BETWEEN TIES TWISTED HIS ANKLE & FELL.

1983 · 52 incidents

December 21, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ WAS OPERATING SHUTTLECAR WHEN HE CAME TO CLOSE TO POST AND CAUGHT HIS ARM BETWEEN POST AND LEG OF CANOPY ON SHUTTLCAR

December 13, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A 5" X 7" WOODEN CROSS BAR USED AS ROOF SUPPORT WHILE HE WAS RIDING IN DECK OF MINE LOCOMOTIVE.

December 8, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS MOVING SHIELD ALONG LONGWALL FACE WHEN ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN SHIELDS AND STRUCK HIS FOOT

November 29, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING SHUTTLE CAR TIRE WHEN IT FELL OVER AND HE ATTEMPTED TO HOLD IT STRAINING HIS BACK.

November 28, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED HAD BEEN HANDLING SUPPLIES WHEN HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING RAIN IN HIS GROIN.

November 15, 1983 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJ WAS PUSHING LARGE ROCK OFF OF THE SHEARER ON THE LONGWALL FACE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK

November 2, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED HAD JUST TIGHTENED & SET RESIN GROUTED ROOF ROD WHEN WRENCH USED REMAINED ON BOLT HEAD. AS HE REACHED TO RETEIVE WRENCH IT FELL OFF & STRUCK HIS FINGER AGAINST DRILL HEAD OF ROOF BOLTI NG MACHINE.

November 1, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS HELPING REMOVE BIT LUGS ON THE RIPPER HEAD OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN BIT WRENCH SLIPPED OFF & HIS HAND STRUCK THE HEAD OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

November 1, 1983 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING SWITCH THROW WHEN HE SLIPPED & WAS STRUCK BY THE THROW HANDLE.

October 31, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE MINE PAVEMENT RESULTING IN INJURY.

October 31, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING INSULATION FRM TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION LINE WHEN HE CUT HIMSELF WITH KNIFE

October 3, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS HANGING CABLE OVER SHIELD SUPPORTS WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE FELL OVER BACKWARDS WITH HIS FOOT CAUGHT IN CABLE CARRIER THROUGH.

September 30, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER CLEANING UP FALL AREA WHEN PIECE OF ROCK WAS THROWN BACK FROM RIPPER HEAD.

September 28, 1983 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MOVING OXYGEN CYLINDER WHEN MASHED FINGER BETWEEN RIB AND CYLINDER.

September 21, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROO FALL OCCURED IN INTERSECTION & CONNECTING CROSSCUT WHEN THREE PERSON WERE PRESENT INBY IN THE FACE AREA. ENTRAPMENT OF INVIDUALS RESULTED INVOLVING 95 MINTUES TO FACILITE SAFECOVERY OF PER SON AFTER ROOF FALL ACTIVITIES CEASED.

September 19, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS INSTALLING FLY BOARD FOR CHECK CURTAIN WHEN HE APPLIED UP PRESSURE TO RODE BOLTER DRILL HEAD WITH HIS FINGERS ON TOP OF BOARD BETWEEN BOARD & MINE ROOF.

September 19, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS CROSSING BETWEEN THE COUPLERS OF TWO SUPPLY CARS WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ASTRADDLE OF THE COUPLER.

September 15, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS WORKING AROUND BELT CONVEYOR TAI PIECE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST BELT SUPPORT FALL STRIKING SIDE.

August 19, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS STEPPING OUT OF PERSONNEL CARRIER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS ANI KLE

August 12, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF 4TH RIGHT BUTTS #1 TO #2 ENTRY 15 FT. WIDE, 40-45 FT. IN LENGTH, 6 FT. ABOVE COAL SEAM. AREA OF UNCONSOLIDATED ROOF STRATA SUPPORTED WITH 6 FT. RESIN GROUTED RODS, 5 X 7" WOODEN BARS AND POSTS.

August 10, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF #2 ENTRY OUTBY FACE LAST OPEN X-CUT INTERSECTION WHEN FINAL CONNECTION WAS COMPLETED. 18\X18\X6\-7\ ABOVE COAL SEAM 5\ &6\ RESIN RODS USED.

August 9, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG BOARDWALK IN BELT CONVEYOR ENTRY WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET MUDDY BOARDS AND FELL ONTO HISSELF RESCUER THAT WAS ON HIS BELT

August 8, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING CONSTRUCT WOODEN BRIDGE WHEN HE DROPPED A 3INX8INX16FT WOODEN CROSSBAR ON HIS FINGER NOTE INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT SHIFT WORKED UNTIL 082983 WHEN COMPLICATIONS DEVELOPED AND HE BEGAN MISSING WORK

August 4, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF ON 4TH LEFT BUTTS SECTION #3 ENTRY INTERSECTION AT LAST OPEN CROSSCUT NEAR FACE 17FT IN WIDTH 22FT IN LENGTH 7FT ABOVE TOP OF COAL SEAM 5FT RESIN GROUTED RODS USED AS ROOF SU PPORT

July 28, 1983 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STRUCK BY FLY BOARD THAT WAS ON SUPPLY CAR BEING TRAMMED ONTO SECTION FLY BOARD WAS DISLODGED CAME IN CONTACT WITH MINE ROOF STRUCK INJURED

July 14, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS STANDING NEAR BELT CONVEYOR HEAD WHEN A LARGE ROCK DROPPED ONTO ANOTHER BELT CONVYEOR THEN BOUNCED OFF OF BELT CONVEYOR AND FELL ONTO HIS FOOT

June 27, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STEPPED OUT OF PERSONNEL CARRIER ONTO A ROCK THAT WAS NEAR PAVEMENT AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE

June 13, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING IN ENTRY WHEN HE STEPPED ACROSS RAIL AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

June 13, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO HAD BEEN STRUCK BY PIECE OF ROCK FROM MINE ROOF WHEN HE ALSO WAS STRUCK BY SMALLER FRAGMENT OF ROOF THAT FELL OUT

June 13, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SCALING DOWN MINE ROOF FROM LOCATION UNDER PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT WHEN A PORTION OF MINE ROOF FELL OUT AND STRUCK HIM

June 3, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED ATTEMPTED TO CATCH A FALLING BELT IDLER THAT WAS BEING WELDED IN PLACE BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND SUBSEQUENTLY STRAINED HIS WRIST NOTE INJURED DOD NOT EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY FROM INCIDENT IL 060483 DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 060683 AND DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 060883

June 2, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF PRIOR TO COMPLETING PILLAR EXTRACTION CONT MINER ENTRAPPED 6 TO 8 FT ABOVE CORAL SEAM IN INTERSECTION AREA RESIN GROUTED RODS 4FT IN LENGTH USED AS ROOF SUPPORT

May 15, 1983 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STRUCK BY CABLE TO WINCH THAT WAS BEING USED TO FREE HUNG UP SCOOP. CABLE BROKE AND FLEW AND STRUCK INJURED ACROSS HAND WRIST AND RIB CAGE.

May 9, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF SOUTH EAST MAINS BELT CONVEYOR #4 ENTRY FALL 17 FT LONG 14 FEET WIDE 5-6 FT ABOVE CAOL SEAM RESIN GROUTED ROPS 4 FEET IN LENGHT AS ROOF SUPPORT.

April 28, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall from machine

INJURED STEPPED OFF OF MINE LOCOMOTIVE HE WAS OPERATING ON SURFACE SUPPLY TRACK & TURNED HIS ANKLE.

April 25, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING/LOOSENING BOLTS ON S/C TIRE WHEN WRENCH BEING USED SLIPPED & MASHED HIS FINGER.

April 14, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING POSTS FROM SUPPLY CAR AND PUTTING THEM ON SCOOP TRACTOR WHEN STRAINED BACK.

March 28, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS COMING DOWN STEPS OF BELT CONVEYOR CROSSOVER WHEN HE STEPPED ON EDGE OF METAL PLATE LEFT ON STEP & FELL INJURING HIS BACK.

March 16, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS ALIGNING S/C WHEEL UNIT THAT WAS BEING REPLACED WHEN ANOTHER MECHANIC HELPING PUSHED WHEEL UNIT INTO PLACE CATCHING INJURED\S FINGER.

March 12, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HELPING PLACE SHUTTLE CAR TIRE ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY SLIPPED ON AND CAUGHT FINGERS.

March 4, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF MINE ROOF #3 ENTRY, 4TH RIGHT BUTTS. APPROXIMATELY 40 FT. LONG 6 FT. IN HEIGHT, 14 TO 16 FT. IN WIDTH. RESIN GROUTED RODS USED AS ROOF SUPPORT.

February 14, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS HELPING REMOVE CANOPY FROM CONT MINER WHEN IT MASHED HIS FINGER AGAINST THE MINER

February 5, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PREPARING TO CROSS OVER BELT CONVEYOR WHEN A PIECE OF MINE ROOF LOOSENED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK AND HIPS.

January 28, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJ WAS USING HIS LEGS TO PUSH BELT CONVEYOR DURING THE INSTALLATION OF BELT IDLERS WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN

January 20, 1983 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #1 ENTRY INTERSECTION OF FIRST RT BUTTS RETURN AIRCOURSE FALL 30X16X6 FT ABOVE COAL SEAM RESIN GROUTED RODS USED AS ROOF SUPPORT 4 TO 5 FT

January 12, 1983 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ALONG LONGWALL FACE WHEN HE TRIPPED ON METAL ROD AND INJURED LEG.BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 1

January 10, 1983 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED ACCIDENTLY TURNED ON HIGH PRESSURE HYDRADULIC LINE THAT HAD A SHUT OFF VALVE IN IT TO PERMIT LINE TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM CONTROL MODULE. LINE BECAME PRESSURIZED & STRUCK INJURED.