Mining Incidents

Mine No 81 Coal

Beth Energy Mines Inc · Underground
Controlled by Bethlehem Steel Corp
Drennen, Nicholas County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4604130

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1984–1992
Latest incident
Nov 1992
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1992 · 5 incidents

November 3, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HELPING CO-WORKER LOAD DESK INTO PICK-UP TRUCK.

October 27, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE DROVE REFUSE TRUCK FROM PLANT AREA TO REFUSE AREA, AND ON THE REFUSE PILE THE TRUCK RAN OVER ROUGH ROAD BOUNCING, CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD ON TRUCK AND HURT HIS BACK.

June 4, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS HELPING LOAD 7200 V CABLE AND HIS BACK BEGAN HURTING.MANAGEMENT NOTIFIED OF INCIDENT 06-09-92.

May 14, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE HURT HIS BACK WHEN LIFTING THE 7200 V CABLE.

February 26, 1992 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS BENT OVER PUSHING DOWN ON TROLLEY POLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK ADN SHOULDER.

1991 · 22 incidents

December 5, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES HE STEPPED ON A CRIB BLOCK THE CRIB BLOCK ROLLED OVER AND HE FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR.

November 6, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER, CUTTING A HARD MIDDLE BAND OF ROCK INT HE COAL SEAM. THIS CAUSED THE MACHINE TO BOUNCE, RESULTING IN THE INJURY.

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

OFF STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR PULLED INTO WRONG AREA TO SWITCH OUT CROSSCUT EE OPERATING THE STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR TRAMMED DOWN NO. 3 ENTRY AND INTO THE CROSSCUT COLLIDING WITH OFF STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS BACK AGAINST THE SHUTTLE CAR DECK.

August 26, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS IN A STANDING POSITION TURNING AROUND & STRUCK RT ELBOW ON ROOF BOLTER CANOPY

August 20, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AS HE LIFTED A PALLET.

July 22, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HITTING A TRUCK SPRING AND STRAINED HIS GROIN WAS PEPOTED ON 7-25-91.

July 18, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BROKEN BELT TOGETHER WITH ROPE HOIST WHEN IT SLIPPED CAUSING HANDLE TO STRIKE HIM ON RT LEG

June 12, 1991 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN A COVERED MANTRIP. THE MANTRIP TRAVELED FROM THE BATHHOUSE TO THE JEEP SIDE TRACK AND STOPPED TO THROW THE SWITCH. AN OPEN MANTRIP TRAVELING BEHIND COLLIDED WITH THE CO VERED MANTRIP.

June 12, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN A COVERED MANTRIP. THE MANTRIP TRAVELED FROM THE BATHHOUSE TO THE JEEP SIDE TRACEK AND STOPPED TO THROW THE SWITCH. AN OPEN MANTRIP TRAVELING BEHIND COLLIDED WITH THE C OVERED MANTRIP.

June 11, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE & COWORKER WERE LIFTING SHIELD ON TOP OF BATTERY LOCOMOTIVE AS THEY WERE LOWERING THE SHIELD HIS RING FINGER BECAME FOULED BETWEEN THE LATCH & LOCOMOTIVE FRAME

May 15, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE AT NO 10 BELT WHEN HE SAW A LIGHT HE TURNED HIS HEAD TO SEE WHEN HE TURNED BACK AROUND HE HIT HIS LERT ELBOW ON BELT ROLLER

May 8, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS PULLING DOWN ON A BROKEN FLY BOARD WITH BOTH HANDS AND STRAINED NECK AND SHOULDERS.

April 18, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS TURNING AROUND IN A SHUTTEL CAR SEAT AND HIT HIS EBLOW ON CONAPY LEG.

March 4, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING HEAD JACK UP AND OFF CONTINUOUS MINER AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 19, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN NO 1 ENTRY OF RETURN AIRWAY ON 6 SO WEST OUTY SPAD 3715. ROOF FALL 20' WIDE 120' LONG 6 ' HIGH.

February 7, 1991 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT AND TURN OVER POT DISC FOR CONTINOUS MINER.

January 8, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING TIRE ON TRAILER

1990 · 30 incidents

November 27, 1990 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS PULLING TWO PIECES OF LINE CURTAIN & ONE OF THEM CAUGHT ON A PALLET OF CINDER BLOCKS JERKING EMPLOYEE BACKWARD

November 14, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE OPERATED A TRUCK HAULING RAW COAL FROM THE RAW COAL BIN TO THE RAW COAL STOCKPILE. AFTER MAKING SEVERAL TRIPS HE NOTICED HIS BACK BEGAN HURTING DUE TO BOUNCING IN TRUCK SEA T.

October 23, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP FROM SECTION TO TRACK ENTRY WHEN A RIB ROLL (3'X6"0 FELL INTO DECK STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

September 17, 1990 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE HAD PULLED PLANT END LOADER OVER AT ROCK BIN TO LET SHOP TRUCK PAS BY. WHEN THE TRUCK PASSED, EMPLOYEE PULLED THE END LOADER ONTO COUNTY ROAD. THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED ALLOWING END LOADER TO GO IN CREEK AND TURN ON ITS SIDE.

September 4, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS

August 13, 1990 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SPRAINED L WRIST PULLE ON STEERING WHEEL WITH L HAND CLIMBING ON TRUCK CAB

August 7, 1990 WV · Coal refuse truck driver, backfill truck driver, stock pile truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF STEP WHILE ENTERING CAB OF ENDLOADER.MANAGEMENT NOTIFIED INCIDENT WAS JOB RELATED 09-05-90.

August 1, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE STATES HE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR TOWARD FACE WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY EE STATES HE BOUNCED UP AND LEFT KNEE STRUCK STEERING WHEEL.

May 30, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN STANDING POSTION PUSHING DOWN DRIVE RACHET. THE RACHET SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEES HAND STRUCK CONT. MINER FRAME.

May 21, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BOTTOM ROLELR AND HANER UP TO FASTEN ONTO BELT ROPE WHEN HE FELT A HSARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 9, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING HAMMER & PUNCH TO CENTER BEARING RACE TO REMOVE GEAR SHAFT WHEN PIECE OF PUNCH BROKE OFF & WENT INTO LEFT WRIST.

May 7, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE HAD BENT OVER AND PICKED UP 8 FT TIMBER AND STARTED TO TURN WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN BACK AND HIP.

May 1, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL ASSISTING CONT.MINER OPER WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON BACK OF RIGHT LEG-CALF-AND FOOT-HEEL.

May 1, 1990 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING FACE PUMP TO DEEPER WATER,STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 19, 1990 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOOKED CHAIN ON TRACK DOOR OUTBY MOTOR BEGAN TO PULL THE DOOR THE CHAIN BROKE OR CAME BROKE OF CAME LOOSE AND DOOR CAME BACK STRUCK EMP ON MOUTH

April 5, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATES HE WAS WALKING BETWEEN THE LINE CURTAIN AND CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE RIB FELL BEHIND THE CURTAIN AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS BACK.

April 4, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATES AFTER HE HAD TRAMMED ROOF BOLTER HE SAW A PIECE OF RIB COAL FALLING. THE RIB ROLL STRUCK HIM ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND LEG.

March 15, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPL STATES WHILE USING LADDER TO HANG CURTAIN LEG ON LADDER BROKE CASUING HIM TO FALL & HURT LEFT SHOULDER.

March 14, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING FROM THE CONT. MINER TO THE TOOL BOX WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON BOTTOM AND HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 3-26-90.

February 6, 1990 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

LIFTING ONE END OF HEADER IT FELL STRUCK ON L LEG AND FOOT

January 29, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE CABLE FROM ROCKDUSTER TO LOCMOTIVE POLE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE LOCOMOTIVE SHIELD AND FRAME, AND GROUNDED CAUSING AN ARC. EMPLOYEE WAS NEAR ARC, CATCHING SIDE OF POLOSTER PANTS ON FIRE RESULTI NG IN BURN TO HIS RIGHT HIP.

January 22, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP AT START OF SHIFT AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON A PLASTIC STRAP CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HIS FACE STRUCK THE TRACKRAIL.

January 15, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL STATES HE WAS WALKING OUT OF TOOL ROOM ON 4TH FLOOR OF PLANT & TRIPPED ON OBJECT ON FLOOR FALLING TO FLOOR & BENDING METATARSAL PART OF BOOT ONTO TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.

1989 · 38 incidents

December 27, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER WHEN PULLIGN THE CONT. MINER CABLE.

November 21, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHIPPING HAMMER TO KNOCK SLAG OFF PIECE OF METAL,WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG STRUCK LEFT EYE.

November 4, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD SHOVELED LOOSE COAL ALONG NO. 3 BELT. AFTERWARD HE NOTICED SHARP PAIN IN BACK AND LEFT HIP WHEN STEPPING FROM JEEP.

October 24, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 6TH SOUTHWEST (ROOMS) 014 MMU 140'X20' UNDETERMINED THICKNESS CROSSCUTS BETWEEN NO 1 AND NO4 ENTRIES AT SPAD 3565.

October 23, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL SOUTHWEST MAINS. CROSSCUT BETWEEN NO 2 AND NO 3 ENTRY LENGHT 90, WIDTH 20 FEET, UNDERTERMINED THICKNESS.

October 18, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE BROKE THE METAL BAND ON A PALLET OF CRIB BLOCKS AND ONE CRIB BLOCK FELL OFF STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.

October 17, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP AND RAN OVER A CRIB BLOCK IN THE ROADWAY, JOLTING HIMSELF AND KNOCKING OFF HARD HAT, AND FOREHEAD STRUCK CANOPY RESULTING IN NECK STRAIN.

October 11, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL STATES HE STRAINED BACK MOVING PUMP PARTS FROM ELEVATED POSITION INTO BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK.

October 10, 1989 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES SHE WAS LIFTING AND CARRYING CABLE SPLICES IN SUPPLY HOUSE AND STRAINED HER BACK.

October 2, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER, CUTTING SANDROCK, WHEN THE MACHINE JOLTED UPWARD AND HE FELT HIS BACK PULL.

October 2, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CONTINUATION OF EXISTING ROOF FALL 110'X20'X6 1/2' EXTENDING FROM NO 3 ENTRY ACROSS TO NO 5 ENTRY ONE CROSSCUT INBY SPAD 3215.

September 26, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON 5TH SOUTHWEST FROM SPAD NO. 3003 (NO.1 ENTRY) TO SPAD NO. 3006 (NO. 5 ENTRY). APPROX 380' X 20' X UNDERTERMINED THICKNESS.

September 18, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STATES CARRYING BOX OF SHOWER SOAP DOWN STAIRS BOX SLIPPED STRAINING ARM

September 9, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS PULLING ON CRESENT WRENCH TRYING TO LOOSEN BDLT WHEN BOLT BROKE LOOSE EMPL FELT PAIN IN BACK

August 28, 1989 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WENT THROUGH MAN DOOR IN STOPPING AND STRAIGHTEND UP FT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL

August 21, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 10-13-89.

August 15, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS OPERATING SCOOP ALONG SUPPLY ROADWAY. THE SCOOP RAN OVER A CRIB BLOCK IN THE ROADWAY. WHEN THE SCOOP HIT THE GROUND IT JOILTED HIS BACK.

August 11, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD HIS HAND ON THE TOOL BOS. THE LID FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S HAND.

July 8, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL, 6TH SOUTHWEST, 014 M.M.U. BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 40 FT INBY SPAD 3521. 110' X 20' X UNDETERMINED THICKNESS. NO. 5 ENTRY (INTAKE) AND INTO CROSSCUT TO NO. 4 ENTRY.

June 23, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMONCONIOSIS

May 23, 1989 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STATES HE WAS SHOVELING MUCK ALONG NO 2 BELT BETWEEN 8:30AM AND 11AM AT ABOUT 10AM HE STAED HE NOTICED HIS BACK HURTING AND PAIN IN GROIN AREA

May 17, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

May 17, 1989 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING A 6FT DOUBLE LOCK TYPE ROOF BOLT UP TO LOAD INTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER PART OF HIS BACK

May 16, 1989 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMONCONIOSIS.

April 19, 1989 WV · Coal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING OUT BROKEN OFF BOLTS FROM A MOTOR. AS EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE 3/8" DRILL, THE DRILL BIT CAUGHT, TWISTING EMPLOYEES RIGHT ELBOW.

March 27, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED OUT OF STOPPED MANTRIP AND BEGAN RUNNING ALONGSIDE PARKED TRACK JEEPS WHEN HIS LEFT HAND STRUCK AND OBJECT ON A PARKED JEEP.

March 23, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

March 23, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN GROIN AREA WHEN PULLING FEEDER CABLE.

March 7, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL STATTES HE WAS PULLING BAGS OF ROCK DUST FROM BELT AND FELT PAININ BACK EMPL HAD CONTRACTUAL DAY TURNED IN FOR 3-8-89 3-9-89 AND 3-10-89 HE RETURNED TO RESTRICTED DUTY MON 3-13-89

February 24, 1989 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE STEPPED THROUGH METAL MAN-DOOR.THE DOOR CLOSED ON HIS LEG CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE.EMPLOYEE NEGAN MISSING WORK 03-01-89.MANAGEMENT NOTIFIED 03-10-89 EMPLOYEE WAS OFF, W ORK DUE TO INJURY.

February 24, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

BLACK LUNG

1988 · 52 incidents

December 16, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN A SLIGHTLY BENT POSITION CARRYING A BOX OF RESIN WHEN HE STUMBLED ON METAL BANDS AND A PALLET.

November 26, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL DISCOVERED BY MINE FOREMAN 11-26.FALL OCCURRED ON 2 RIGHT MMU 011 150' X 20' X UNDETERMINED THICKNESS.LAST OPEN X-CUT FROM #2 ENTRY TOWARD #4 ENTRY.

October 21, 1988 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STARTED TO GO INSIDE THE MINE WITH THE SECOND MOTOR. HE FAILED TO SLOW THE SECOND MOTOR DOWN AND STRUCK THE REAR SUPPLY CAR.

October 20, 1988 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS EXAMINING FACE AREA AND STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST A ROOF BOLT HANGING DOWN FROM TOP

October 18, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN A STANDING POSITION DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE,WHEN LOOSE PIECES OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF/RIB AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON BACK.

September 23, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS SITTING IN AN AWKWARD POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE REFUSE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT NOTIFIED INCIDENT WAS JOB RELATED 10-1-88.

September 21, 1988 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

September 20, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WA> RIDING OUTSIDE ON AND OPERN MANTRIP AND PULLED ROPE TO CLOSE TRACK DOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPPED.

September 20, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPW A> WALKING BACK PULING ON CONT. MINER CABLE WITH BOTH HANDS, STATED HIS RIGHT KNEE FELT LIKE IT GAVE OUT AND BEGAN HURTING

September 19, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPW AS WALKING TO POWER CENTER.HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN BOTTOM TURNING R. ANKLE.

September 16, 1988 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

AS EMPLOYEE APPLIED TORQUE TO TIGHTEN A MOTOR MOUNT BOLT ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER THE TOOL BEING USED SNAPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL FORWARD STRIKING HIS FACE ON THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE

September 16, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD PICKED UP SOME BOLTS FROM SCOOP AND TURNED TO PUT THEM ON THE ROOF BOLTER. WHEN HE TURNED HE SAID HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK.

September 12, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

August 31, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE. THE DRILL STEEL HAD STRUCK IN THE DRILL HEAD. EMPLOYEE PULLED HARD, HURTING MUSCLES IN LEFT LEG.

August 23, 1988 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WORKER IN HANGING CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER PART OF RIBS (RIGHT SIDE).

August 22, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONISIS.

August 22, 1988 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

August 10, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE DECK OF THE SCOOP AND STEPPED ON A CRIB BLOCK TWISTING HIS ANKLE AND HURTING HIS LEG. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 8-26-88.

August 5, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED, WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR DOWN HILL IN NO. 3 ENTRY, HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE CAUSING PAIN TO LOWER PART OF BACK.

August 2, 1988 WV · Coal transit man, surveyor/transit worker POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL RIDING ON OUTBY END OF JEEP STARTING TO DRIFT MOUTH.TOLLEY POLE CAME OFF TROLLEY WIRE.EMPL RAISED UP AND REACHED FOR TROLLEY POLE LOST BALANCE AND FELL ACROSS BACK REST OF SEAT.NOTIFIED O F FRACTURE 8-9-88.

July 22, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF ROOF BITS ONTO THE TOP OF THE SCOOP HE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN HE PICKED THE BUCKET UP

July 21, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL STATES HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AS HE LIFTED TIMBER WITH CO-WORKER.

July 12, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

July 12, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

June 22, 1988 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

COAL WORKERS PNEUMOCONIOS.

June 21, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CLEANING DITCH IN BASEMENT OF PLANT. AFTER LOADING WHEELLBARROW HE WAS PUSHING IT UP 5'X18" RAMP, 8" IN ELEVATION. WHEN WHEELBARROW DROPPED OVER TO OUTSIDE OF DOORWAY TIRE BURST CA USING WHEELBARROW TO SHIFT WIGHT FORCING EMPL AGAINST DOOR FRAME.

June 13, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED ROCK 3X3X4 FT FROM TOP OF CONTINUOUS MINER TO SLIDE IT FROM THE MACHINE AND FELT PAN I N HIS BACK.

June 10, 1988 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE TWISTED WRIST WHEN PULLING ON DOLLY.

June 4, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE PULLED ON THE SIDEBORAD EXTENSION FOR THE RAW COAL DUMP AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER AREA AND INTO CHEST AREA.

June 1, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING CONTINUOIUS MINER CABLE AGINAST THE TOP TO BE HUNG.AS HE RAISED THE CABLE HE FELT APIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND GROIN AREA.

May 22, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING TO JEEP & STEPPED BETWEEN RAILS THAT WERE ALONG SIDE OF TRACK HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN RAILS & CAUSED HIM TO STUMBLE FORWARD TWISTING HIS BACK

May 5, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING UP ONE SIDE OF SUPPLY CAR AND COWORKER WAS JACKING UP THE OTHER SIDE WHEN SUPPLY CAR FELL OFF JACKS CATCHING EMPLOYEES SHOULDERS BETWEEN FLAT CAR AND RIB

May 2, 1988 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER AND PICKED UP HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND PULLED THE SLCAK CABLE ABOUT 5 FEET.

April 20, 1988 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING A CONVEYOR FLIGHT OUT OF FEEDER ONTO SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

April 16, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 014 M.M.U. 6TH SOUTHWEST EXTENDING FROM NO. 1 ENTRY ACROSS TO CROSSCUT BETWEEN NO. I AND NO. 3 20'X4'X100'

March 24, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATED HE HEARD A POP IN UPPER PART OF HIS BACK CAUSING PAIN OT HIS BACK WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING AROUND THE F EEDER

March 10, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE DECK OF A SCOOP TRAMMING TOWARD THE SUPPLY HOLE. HE RAN OVER A CINDER BLOCK KNOCKING OFF HARD HAT AND HIT HEAD AGAINST CANOPY.

March 1, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARD THE CONTINUOUS MINER AS THE SHUTTLE CAR WAS LEAVING THE FACE AREA A ROCK 8X8X6 SLID OFF THE LOADED SHUTTLE CAR AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT KNEE.

February 3, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL. STATED HE WAS OPERATING SCOOP & RAN OVER OBJECT IN ROADWAY, BOUNCING & STRIKING HEAD ON CANOPY.

January 22, 1988 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3ON 1 21 88 HE LIFTED ON 13 HP PUMP ON 3RD NORTHWEST AND HURT BACK SOME. ON 1 22 88 HE HELPED ON POWER MOVE, PULLING ON CABLE AND FINISHED PULLING BACK MUSCLES.

January 21, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY WITH THE SHURRLE CAR HURTING HIS BACK

January 4, 1988 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PR9PARING TO DRIVE THE KEEPER PIN INTO THE CONNECTING LINK PIN. WHEN STRUCK BY HAMMER AND PUNCH, OBJECT STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON FACE ONE INCH BELOW LEFT EYE.

1987 · 33 incidents

December 10, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES3HE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND LOST THE POWER, BUT THE SHUTTLE CAR KEPT GOING AND RAN INTO A RIB.

December 3, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE PICKED3UP CABLE STEPPED FORWARD AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND TURNED CAUSING HIM TO FALL

November 20, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SI7TING IN THE DECK O THE CONTINUOUS MINER, OPERATING THE MACHINE, WHEN A BROKEN BIT FLEW BACK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE CHEST.

November 18, 1987 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE MOVED 1UIDE RAILS APPROX. 20' STRAINING BACK.

October 20, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UN9OLLING BELT ROPE. THE ROPE SLIPPED AND THE LOOSE END STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON SIDE OF FACE.

October 16, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES3HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN WALKING AROUND THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND WHEN PULLING DOWN LINE CURTAIN.

October 14, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UN5OADING ROOF BOLTS FROM SCOOP AND PLACING ONTO ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN LEFT WRIST BEGAN HURTING.

October 1, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES3HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS FOOT.

September 28, 1987 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD JACKED U1 TRACK JEEP WITH LIFTING JACK. LIFTING HACK KICKED OUT & STRUCK EE ON LEFT KNEE.

September 2, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP LOST GRIP O3 BAR FOR LIFTING JACK, LETTING THE BAR GO. THE TENSION ON THE JACK BAR CAUSED THE BAR TO FLY BACK AND STRIKE EMP ON RIGHT ARM AND ON CHEST

August 26, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL TRAMMING S2UTTLE CAR FROM FACE TO FEEDER.AS S CAR GOING THROUGH FLY CURTAINS,FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED RIGHT EYE.

August 13, 1987 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS SHOVELING OUT A DRAIN DITCH AND FELT SOMETHING PULLING LOWER BACK.

August 11, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING BACKWARDS PULLING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE WHEN HE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL IN THE ROADWAY.

July 30, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING SHIFT,EM1L HELPED LOAD AND SET TIMBERS AND REMOVE 2 BLOCK STOPPINGS..NOTICED BACK WAS HURTING.

July 24, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS INVOLVED3IN AN ALTERCATION WITH I.NAME INCLUDING FISTICUFFS.THE FISTICUFFS OCCURRED AT 7:00 AM ON 7/24/87.AS A RESULT,AT 7:30 AM,THE TIME HE ALLEGES THIS INJURY OCCURRED,HE WAS IN THE O FFICE OF THE MI3E SUPT. FACING DISCIPLINARY ACTION.CLAIMANT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FROM EMPLOYMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS FOR INSTIGATING THE FISTICUFFS BY ORDER OF THE LABOR ARBITRATOR.

July 20, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED3A 5 GALLON CAN OF OIL WITH EACH HAND AND AS HE LIFTED HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER CENTER OF BACK

July 16, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Flash burns (electric)

CABLE CAME IN C2NTACT WITH FRAME OF JEEP AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL ARC

June 26, 1987 WV · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 DOWN FROM SCOOP FENDER AND HIS RIGHT FOOT LANDED ON A PIECE OF ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TURN HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND FALL TO THE GROUND.

May 13, 1987 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP LAID BURNIN1 TORCH DOWN AND RUST POPPED INTO RIGHT EYE

May 11, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE LEANED3OVER SCOOP BUCKET AND WAS PULLING A TOP BELT STRUCTURE.AFTER PULLING ABOUT ONE FOOT,STRUCTURE FOULED AND EMPLOYEE STATED HE THOUGH HE HAD RUPTURED HIMSELF.

May 4, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE FELT P5IN I N LOWER BACK WHEN DRAGGING 1-1/2 INCH WATERLINE.

May 1, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING WATER MANIFOLD FROM SCOOP BUCKET HE STATED HE FELT TEAR IN LOWER BACK WHEN HE PUT THE MANIFOLD DOWN

April 22, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING LOAD A TRAM CASE COVER ONTO SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FOUR FINGERS AND THUMB ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN TRAM CASE COVER AND SUPPLY CAR.

April 17, 1987 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING OUT OF THICKENER TANK, WHEN AT TOP OF LADDER, LADDER SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELL TO FLOOR IN THICKENER TANK.

March 29, 1987 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner ELECTRICAL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING TRACK JEEP WHEN POLE CAME OFF. THE SLIDE PART OF THE HARP CAME LOOSE AND WAS OVER TOP THE TROLLEY WIRE. WHEN A CO WORKERS PUSHED THE SLIDE PART OF THE HARP ACROSS THE T ROLLEY WIRE, TH9 SLIDE PART CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TROLLEY WIRE CAUSING AN ARC.

February 24, 1987 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ST9PPING INTO TRUCK CAB WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING HIM TO DO A SPLIT

January 16, 1987 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AI9 ARCING, TRYING TO BURN OUT A JACK PIN FOULED IN HOUSING.HE STATED SLAG AND MOLTEN METAL FLEW BACK ON HIS BODY.

1986 · 8 incidents

December 12, 1986 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON SE7OND NORTH EAST MAINS SECTION 20 FT WIDE 50 FT LONG AND 8 FT HIHG IN LAST OPEN CROSSCUT BETWEEN #2 AND #3 ENTRY 100 FT INBY SPAD 2527 #2 ENTRY

February 27, 1986 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN NO14 ENTRY OF 7TH NORTHWEST MAINS EXTENDING FROM FACE OUTBY FOR APPROX 400', 20' WIDE AND HEIGHT ABOVE ROOF BOLT ANCHORAGE

February 5, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS STANDIN1 BESIDE CONT MINER WASTCHING CABLE ROOF BOLTER WAS BEGINNING TO OPERATE IN C ROSSCUT DRILL STEEL BENT AND SPRANG FROM ROOF BOT MACHINE FLYING THROUGH AIR ABOUT 15 FT STRIKING

1985 · 9 incidents

June 27, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP HAD HIS R HAND RESTING ON TOP OF THE CANOPY OF C/M ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP C/M CABLE AND PUT IN ONTO CABLE HOOK ON SIDE OF MACHINE. AS MACHINE MOVED BACKWARD AN OFFSET IN BOTTOM CAUSED CANOP Y TO RAISE AND CATCH AND 5TH FINGERS BETWEEN CANOPY AND HEADER

May 9, 1985 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS HAULING SUPPLIES WITH SCOOP DECK, CATCHING HIS BACK AGAINST RIB.

May 8, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CUT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 3"X12"X10\ FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 14, 1985 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON 1 RT 5TH NORTHWEST 004-0 SECTION FROM #1 ENTRY THRU LAST OPEN CROSSCUT INTO #2 ENTRY 100 FT X 20 FT X 7 FT

March 28, 1985 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN LIFTING SHOVEL OF WET COAL ONTO BELT

March 25, 1985 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE HAD THE JEEP RAISED ON A LIFTING JACK. HE SAT DOWN WITH BACK AGAINST RIB AND FEET AGAINST JEEP AND PUSHED JEEP ON TRACK.

1984 · 3 incidents

November 13, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN NO,. 2 ENTRY OF 3RD NORTHWEST MAINS - 250\ X 20\ X 8\ THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF AN EXISTING ROOF FALL.

November 7, 1984 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL IN STANDING POSITION LIFTING ROPE WITH LOOP OF MINER CABLE ONTO MINER HEAD WHEN HE FELT MUSCLE PULL IN LOWER BACK.