Mining Incidents

Lightfoot No 1 Coal

Controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation
Wharton, Boone County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4604332

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1993–1999
Latest incident
Sep 1999
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2000 Q1 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1999 · 4 incidents

April 21, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL MEASURING 25'LONG X 30'WIDE X 5' HIGH OCCURRED IN AN INTERSECTION IN THE NO 3 ENTRY OF 1 WEST MAINS TRACK, ONE X-CUT OUTBY STATION SPAD 414. NO INJURIES, DISRUPTING OF VENTILATION RESULTING FROM THE FALL. THE MINE IS IN NON PRODUCING STATUS, AND NO EMPLOYEES WERE UNDER GROUND EXCEPT FIREBOSS AT THE TIME OF OCCURENCE.

February 5, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS BENDING OVER TO REMOVE ROCK OFF OF MOBILE ROOF SUPPORT CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF LOWER BACK RESULTING IN A BRUISE.

February 2, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN--LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

1998 · 15 incidents

December 9, 1998 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED WHILE WALKING ALONG BELT HIS ANKLE GAVE AWAY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO HIS LOWER LEFT LEG NEAR ANKLE.

November 9, 1998 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT, TOWARD HIMSELF, WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT THE TOP OF HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

October 27, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MEDICAL EVIDENCE CONFIRMED THAT EE CONDITION WAS NOT A RESULT OF DIRECT TRAMA. CT SCAN INDICATED THERE IS A FACET DEGENERATIVE DISEASE AT MULTIPLE LEVELS. CONDITION CAUSED BY REPEAT TRAMA.

October 13, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN ALLEDGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

October 2, 1998 WV · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED SHE WAS THROWING A BOX OF RESIN ON ROOF BOLTER USING A TWISTING MOTION AND FELT A PAIN IN HER LOWER BACK

September 28, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS HELPING LIFT AND CARRY A JOINT OF 4" ALUM WATER LINE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. REC WVCOMP. CLAIM ON 10/5/98 STATINGHE WAS AT DR ON 9/30/98 AND WAS MISSING WORK

September 1, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL MEASURING 20' WIDE 20' LONG AND 4'-5' HIGH OCCURRED IN AN INTERSECTION OF THE NO. 2 ENTRY OF 1 WEST MAINS 40' OUTBY SPAD 461. NO INJURIES OR DISRUPTION OF VENTILATIO N RESULTED FROM THE FALL.

August 31, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED ON 9/1/98 THAT HE WAS SHOVELING BELT, SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST BELT STRUCTURE CAUSING BRUISE TO LEFT RIB.

August 21, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HE RAN OVER A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO BUMP RIGHT SHOULDER. EE VISITED DR. ON 8-22-98 WITH NECK PAIN - WORKED 8-24-98 STARTED MISSING 8-25-98.

August 12, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING ROOF BOLT MACHINE CABLE FROM UNDER SOME COAL RIB SLOUGHAGE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 16, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT. EE AWARDED 5% PPD.

July 15, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING, SLIPPED, AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. **ACCIDENT NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR AND STARTED MISSING ON 7/25/98. HE WORKED UP TO THAT TIME.

May 11, 1998 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS HELPING MOVE TURBINE PUMP AT AIRSHAFT. DOLLY WAS HOOKED TO I BEAM AND AS HE PUSHED PUMP HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON I BEAM AND DOLLY ROLLED ON INDEX FINGER.

April 9, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS HIT BY FALLING CRIB BLOCKS WHEN THE JEEP HE WAS RIDING RAN THROUGH DERAIL, HIT CRIBS. EE WENT TO DR. ON 4-9, NO MEDICAL TREATMENT, RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT. T OLD SUPERVISOR HE WOULD BE MISSING WORK FROM 4-22, DUE TO HEADACHES FROM SINUSES. DR. REPORT REC. 4-29.

January 23, 1998 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS DUE TO REPEAT TRAUMA EVENTIME.

1997 · 23 incidents

December 18, 1997 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE STEPPED OFF MOTOR IN SMALL HOLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

November 5, 1997 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DIGGING A DRAINAGE DITCH AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE EMBANKMENT GAVE WAY CAUSING THE 240 HOE TO SLIDE OFF OF THE HILL.

September 26, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE STATED HE WAS USING PORTA POWER TO PUSH DRIVE UNIT IN PLACE. THE GOLT BROKE AND BOLT OR WASHED FLEW HITTING HIM IN THE LEFT HAND RESULTING IN CUT REQUIRING 2 SUTURES.

September 11, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED HE RAN SHUTTLE CAR ON A LEDGE LOCATED ON A CORNER OF INTERSECTION. WHEN CAR CAME OFF LEDGE IT BOUNCED HIM RESULTING IN BACK PAIN.

September 6, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE EANED A ROOF JACK AGAINS TRIB TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR EQUIPMENT MOVE. ABOUT 1 MINUTES HE TOLD SUPERVISOR THAT HE STARTED TO FEL A PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF CHEST.

August 29, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS USING RUBBER GLOVES TO HELP BOLT TOP. WHEN HE GRABBED THE ROTATING STUCK DRILL STEEL THE GLOVE STUCK TWISTING HIS LEFT HAND AND PULLED HIS RING INTO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER RESULTING IN A CUT SUTURED.

August 22, 1997 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)

EE STATED ON 8/27/97 WHEN HE REPORTED ACCIDENT THAT ON 8/22/97 HE APPARENTLY GOT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE MAY HAVE RUBBED HIS EYE WITH GLOVED HAND. HIS DUTIES THAT DAY WAS BOLTING ROO F ON ROOF FALL ON OUTBY END OF FALL.

August 20, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL MEASURING 90' LONG, 20' WIDE, AND 3'-8' HIGH OCCURRED IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY MAINLINE TRACK BEGINNING 40' INBY SPAD 348. SUPPLIES ON A SYPPLY CAR SHIFTED AND CAR WRECKED DAMAGED 20 CRIBS AND TIBERS SET FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND FALL RESULTED 10-15 MINUTES LATER. NO INJURIES OR DISRUPTION OF VENTILATION RESULTED FROM THE FALL.

July 16, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE STATED HE WAS OPERATING SCOOP AND WAS NOT AWARE SOMEONE LEFT A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL ON SCOOP.THE DRILL STEEL SLIPPED OFF SCOOP CAUGHT RIB AND FLIPPED BACK AND HIT HIM OVER EYE RESUTLING IN SUTURES.

May 2, 1997 WV · Coal welder (shop) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 27, 1997 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

EE STATAED HE WAS LIFTING A 6" X 8" X 16" WOODEN HEADER & CAUGHT HIS RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN HEADER & SUPPLY CAR.

March 25, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS LOADING A 6" X 8" X 8' WOODEN TIMBER INTO MINE CAR & FELT A PAIN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS GROIN AREA.

March 18, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED ON 3-19-97 THAT HE WAS OPERATING RAM CAR AND APPARENTLY RAN OVER A ROCK THAT HAD FALLEN OUT ON PREVIOUS TRIP, RESULTING IN BACK PAIN.

March 4, 1997 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.

February 28, 1997 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 from ladders

EE STATED HE WAS DISMOUNTING LADDER. WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE SECOND RING FROM THE BOTTOM HE SLIPPED AND LANDED ON BOTH FEET RESULTING IN BACK PAIN.

February 25, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DATE RECEIVED 3/21/97 UNK ALLEGED HEARING LOSS

February 24, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT APPROX 100 PM IN THE MAIN LINE TRACK ENTRY ONE BREAK OUTBY SPAD 157. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 50'LX 20'W X 5" THICK.

February 21, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

January 13, 1997 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 wielding or throwing objects

EMP SAID HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN SIDE THROWING BELT STRUCTURE UNDER THE BELT.

1996 · 34 incidents

December 8, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON 12/8, BY; A PRESHIFT EXAIMINER. THE FALL IS LOCATED 2 BREAKS IN BY THE RADIUS CURVE ON THE MAIN LINE TRACK. THE ROOF FALL MEASURED APPROX 40'L, 20'W, & 5 1/2'H.

November 21, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED, AFTER HOISTING A MOTOR IN PLACE HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE STEEL ROPE, THE MOTOR ROLLED PULLING THE ROPE MUD HIS FINGERS WERE PINCHED.

November 21, 1996 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/LUNG IMPAIRMENT

October 23, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS STANDING WITH HIS BACK TO THE RIB IN WHICH HE DID NOT EXAMINE AND A PIECE OF COAL CAME OFF THE RIB AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN.

October 22, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL ALONG BELT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 22, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED HE HAD BACK PAIN AS A RESULT OF OPERATING RAM CAR OVER BUMPS IN ROADWAY.

October 22, 1996 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED HE WAS SETTING IN A TRACK MOUNTED JEEPON A SIDE TRACK, A SECOND JEEP WAS SWITCHING OUT& BUMPED INTO THE #1 JEEP. MGT WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF LOST WORK DAYS UNTIL 11/6, AT WHICH TIME TH IS INCIDENT WAS INVESTIGATED & DETERMINED TO BE REPORTABLE.

October 10, 1996 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS MAKING A PRESHIFT EXAMINATION AND STEPPED ON ANUNEVEN PLACE IN THE BOTTOM & SPRAINED HIS BACK.

October 9, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED HE STARTED TO CROSS A BELT THAT WAS NOT IN SERVICE, LOST HIS BALANCE BACKWARDS AND WHEN HE RAISED AND TURNED HE HIT A BARRIER BOARD IN THE AREA OF HIS LEFT EYE.

September 4, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DATE RECEIVED SEPT 30, 1996-UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

September 4, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT A LOOSE ROCK FELL BETWEEN JACKS AND HIT HIS UPPER LEFT LEG RESULTING IN A CUT REQUIRING SUTURES.

August 28, 1996 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

DATE RECEIVED SEPT 30, 1996-UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 28, 1996 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DATE RECEIVED SEPT 30, 1996-UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 22, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING LOSS

July 22, 1996 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT 4:00 AM EMPLOYEE STATED AT THE BEGINNIGN OF THE SHIFT HE DISMOUNTED FROM PORTAL BUS AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 13, 1996 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING INSTALL A HINSEMAN JACK AND A LOOSE PIECE FO ROCK FELL, GLANCED OFF CROSSBAR AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD RESULTING IN CUT.

June 19, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DATE DIAGNOSED: 6-19-96 DATE RECEIVED 12-13-96.UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 4, 1996 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED AFTER ROCKDUSTING, A LOOSE PIECEOF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS LEFT FOOT.

June 1, 1996 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED HE WAS OBSERVING LONGWALL FACE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE SHIELDS (#70 & 71) AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND.

May 2, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ORIGINAL INJURY 9/14/94: NEW-EE STATED HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS BACK, NO NEW EVENT TOOK PLACE, & HE WAS GOING BACK TO HIS DOCTOR FOR ADDITIONAL TREATMENT. THIS IS A DUPLICATE REPORT FOR SEVERITY ONLY.

April 24, 1996 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING ACROSS LONGWALL FACE, BENT OVER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 14, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS REMOVING SAFETY CHAIN FROM COUPLER, WHEN CAR MOVED HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN CHAIN AND COUPLER.

February 29, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GOING INSIDE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SHIFT ON #12 JEEP THE JEEP HIT SOME LOOSE ROCK AND COAL AND APPARENTLY A PIECE OF ROCK OR COAL FLIPPED UP AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT S IDE OF HIS FACE.

January 25, 1996 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 CARRYING A DOG BONE ACROSS LONGWALL FACE, SLIPPED AND FELL RESULTING IN AN ABRASION ON HIS LEFT SHIN.

1995 · 50 incidents

December 19, 1995 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DATE RECEIVED 3/25/96 - UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

December 13, 1995 WV · Coal scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DATE RECEIVED 2-20-96. UNKNOWN-ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 29, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DATE RECEIVED 3-7-96. UNKOWN-ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 6, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

BEGAN MISSING 11-6-96.

November 1, 1995 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE LIFTED AN ALUMINUM 4" I-BEAM, TURNED AROUND & HIT HIS HAND ON ANOTHER I-BEAM AN EE WAS HOLDING RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

October 27, 1995 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 (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING COAL & CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT ON 4" WATERLINE RESULTING IN A TWISTED KNEE & LOWER BACK PAIN.

October 26, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED THAT THE MANTRIP OPERATOR WRECKED THROUGH AN OPEN DERAIL & HE WAS JARRED RESULTING IN LOWER BACK PAIN.

October 26, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED HE RAN PORTAL BUS THROUGH OPEN DERAIL & HE WAS JARRED RESULTING IN BACK PAIN.

October 18, 1995 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.

October 11, 1995 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

ON TRAILER MOVING TARP FORKLIFT UNLOADING PALLET AND A PALLET SHIFTED THOUGHT PALLET WAS GOING TO FALL ON HIM AND THEN JUMPED OFF TRUCK.

October 6, 1995 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

EMPOLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A ROCK AND HIS ARM GAVE OUT THAT WAS INJURED IN AN SUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT CAUSING HIM TO CATCH HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN ROFK AND BELT STRUCTURE.

September 28, 1995 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

September 25, 1995 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLIMBING UP ON SCOOP TO REMOVE PLUGS & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

September 12, 1995 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 8, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING ON THE OFF-SIDE OF BELT WHEN HE LIFTED SHOVEL TO PUT COAL ONTO BELT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN. CONFIRMING REPORT-DO NOT DUPLICATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR SEVERITY ONLY.

July 19, 1995 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.

July 18, 1995 WV · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS MOVING A LONGWALL SHIELD MANUALLY AND VALVE BANK SWIVELED CATCHING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN BANK AND JACKLEG RESULTING IN A CUT.

July 12, 1995 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM ALOCOMOTIVE ND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 7, 1995 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE LIFTED A 1" X 50' SECITON OF HYDRAULIC HOSE AND FELT A PIAN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 30, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING A 15" RATCHET TO TIGHTEN BOLTS IN A BELT SCRAPER WHEN HE FELT A TIGHT PULLING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN. SAID HE FELT A KNOT COME UP WHEN HE WAS STANDING .

June 8, 1995 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON THE TRACK AT SPRD 172 - 10 FT LONG X 16 FT WIDE X 2 FT THICK - PULLED ONE ROW OF BOLTS OUT. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT.

June 7, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO MOVE A 4" BELT ROLLER OVER A 4" WATERLINE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 3, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

May 2, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN LEFT GROIN- THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING ON THE OFF-SIDE OF BELT WHEN HE LIFTED SHOVEL TO PUT COAL ONTO BELT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN.

April 26, 1995 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by powered moving object

EE STATED HE WAS CHECKING THE BRAKES ON THE SCOOP & THE OPERATOR STARTED TRAMMING WHICH RELEASED BRAKES & RAN OVER THE SUPERVISIOR'S FEET.

April 20, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS DUE TO REPEAT TRAUMA OVER TIME.

April 17, 1995 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS LOADING 3"X8"X16' WOODEN HEADERS FROM SUPPLY CAR ONTO SECTION SCOOP AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 17, 1995 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

April 12, 1995 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

April 7, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN RIGHT SHOULDER-THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LOOSENING PANEL BOLTS IN SHEARER WITH A RATCHET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 6, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT/SUTURED LEFT KNEE-THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT A DAMAGED PLACE OUT OF BELT, WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND LEFT KNEE RESULTING IN A LACERATION. REQUIRED 5 SUTURES.

March 29, 1995 WV · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRUISE LOWER BACK-THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING IN JACKLINE WHEN A HUGE ROCK WAS PASSING DOWN THE FACELINE, AS HE STEPPED BACK BETWEEN JACKS TO AVOID THE ROCK HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

March 28, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

ORIGINAL ACCIDENT 8-9-94. THE EMPLOYEE HAS STARTED TO MISS WORK ON 3-28-95 DUE TO THIS PROBLEM WITH HIS BACK.

March 20, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAIN RIGHT SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING A LIGHT BOX AWAY FROM HYDRAULIC HOSE COUPLING TO CHANGE OUT HOSE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 23, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK THE EE STATED THAT HE BENT OVER TO LIFT A METAL GUARD THAT COVERED THE DRIVE ROLLER HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 21, 1995 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS USING AN AIR GRINDER. THE GRINDER KICKED UP AND CAUSED A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT LOWER ARM.

February 20, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE LIFTED FOUR ROPE LOOPS OF CABLE OFF THE MINER HEAD AND LIFTED ONE SECTION OF CABLE OUT OF HOOKS ON SIDE OF MINER AND SOMETIME BETWEEN THESE TWO TASK HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LO WER BACK.

February 17, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN - ALLEDGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

February 17, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RIDING A PORTAL BUS. THE BUS DERAILED AND HE BUMPED HEAD AND RIGHT KNEE RESULTING IN NECK AND KNEE PAIN.

February 15, 1995 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 10, 1995 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN - ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

February 7, 1995 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING AT JACK #6 APPLYING THE BANK PUSH LEVER WHEN SUDDENLY THE CLEVIS MOVED UPWARD ON RELAY BAR AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN CLEVIS AND PANLINE.

February 6, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER CANOPY, SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK, RIBS AND HIP ON ATRS BOOM COVER.

January 6, 1995 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

1994 · 56 incidents

December 30, 1994 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN- ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 28, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

December 22, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 13, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING A CRESCENT WRENCH ON A 3-WAY VALVE. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIMSELF ON THE RIGHT CHEEK. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR AND BEGAN MISSING ON 8-29-95. MEDICAL REPORT RECEIVED FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY ON 9-18-95 REVEALED THAT A PROBLEM WITH HIS RIGHT EYE MAY HAVE RESULTED FROM THE SECONDARY TRAUMA INJURY ON 12-13-94.

November 26, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

LACERATION/SUTURED - THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP A CRIB BLOCK & A COAL RIB FELL & STRUCK HIS RIGHT RING FINGER RESULTING IN [4] SUTURES.

November 16, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

November 15, 1994 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUTURES-STRAIN/SPRAIN LOWER LEFT ARM. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING A GROUT MIXER WHICH WAS OPERATED BY A HYDRAULIC SCOOP. THE SCOOP OPERATOR TURNED SCOOP ON TO RAISE BUCKET NOT KNO WING THAT HE TURNED POWER ONTO THE MIXER. THE MIXER CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S LOWER LEFT ARM WHICH RESUTLTED IN [3] SUTURES STRAIN/SPRAIN.

November 4, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATE HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE UNLOADING CRIB BLOCKS FORM SUPPLY CAR SIDE-BY-SIDE. AS HE GRABBED HIS BLOCK THE OTHE REMPLOYEE ROLLED A BLOCK FROM HIS STACK AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO BLOCKS.

November 4, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

BRUISE LEFT SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN THE ROOF TO INSTALL A FLY BOARD WHEN SUDDENLY A PORITION OF ROOF FELL BETWEEN SUPPORTS AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER.

October 31, 1994 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE STATED A BROWL FELL IN THE FACE AND CAUSED DUST TO FLY UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES RESULTING IN EYE IRRITATION.

October 31, 1994 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALELGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 19, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK, THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE OFF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

October 10, 1994 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REACHING TO GET A WATER JACK AN FELT PAI IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 3, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A 6" X 8" X 9' TIMBER TO BUILD A BRIDGE OVER WATER AREA AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 29, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT A PIECE OF SLID DOWN DRILL STEEL STRIKING HIM ON THE HAND. THIS WAS NOT REPORTED TO MSHA DUE TO NO TREATMENT AND LOST TIME. IT WAS DISCOVERED ON 9-11-95 THAT A FINGER PROT ECTION WAS APPLIED.

September 26, 1994 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.

September 26, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNLNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

September 23, 1994 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.

September 19, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SPRAIN/STRAIN LOWER BACK THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING THE 2-SOUTH TAILPIECE WHEN HE STEPPED O A PIECE OF SLIPPERY MINE BELT LOST HIS FOOTING SLIPPED & FELL

September 14, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK- THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING ROOF BOLTER CABLE OFF OF CABLE REEL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 13, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL ON BELT AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST BELT.

September 13, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE OPERATING A RAM CAR HE RAN OVER A ROCK & IT JARRED HIM RESULTING IN BACK PAIN

September 9, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RT SHOULDER AND NECK SPRAIN/ STRAIN. THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO LIFT BASE LEFT JACK WHEN SUDDENLY ANOTHER EE PUSHED A LEVER ON HYDRAULIC JACK WHICH CAUSED THE BAR TO FLY UP WARD AND CAUSE INJURY. MANAGEMENT WAS INFORMED OF THE ACCIDENT AND CONFIRMED WITH MEDICAL RPTS ON 11-4-94.

August 17, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK--THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EE CLEAN ROADWAYS WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A 4" WATER LINE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 15, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

CUT/SUTURED LEFT CHEEK--THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A METAL GUARD WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGTAINST THE JOY SHEARER AND CAUSED INJURY TO HIS LEFT EYE AND A LACERATION TO CHEE K.

August 10, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAIN LEFT KNEE THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A WHEEL BARROW LOADING A RIB ROLL AS HE WAS TURNING THE BARROW HE SLIPPED & FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE

August 10, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX. 25' LONG, 17' WIDE AND 7' HIGH OCCURRED IN THE NO. 6 ENTRY OF 1 WEST MAINS, ONE CROSSCUT OUTBY SPAD 034, APPROX. 400' INBY DRIFT OPENING. NO INJURI ES OR DISRUPTION OF VENTILATION RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT. FALL WILL BE TIMBERED OVER FOR EXAMINER.

August 9, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE STARTED TO WALK HIS FOOT STUCK IN MUD CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.

July 28, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK- THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE LIFTING ONE END OF A 6" X 8" X 6' TIMBER, HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG.

July 27, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FRACTURED LEFT ANKLE- THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING BESIDE SECTION BATTERY POWERED SCOOP WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE MINE BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

July 26, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

STRAIN NECK. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE WALKING DOWN 1 WEST BELTLINE HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OVERHEAD HEADER.

July 21, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK THE EE STATED THAT HE PICKED UP THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

July 21, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN LEFT KNEE. THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS LOOSENING JAM NUTS ON A LOCOMOTIVE BRAKE RIGGING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN KNEE.

July 8, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

SIMPLE FRACTURE RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING NO. 102 LOCOMOTIVE TRANSPORTING 4 LONGWALL JACKS FROM 13-RIGHT TO THE SURFACE. THERE WERE TWO MOTORS ONE ON EACH END. THE OPERAT OR ON FRONT MOTOR LOST CONTROL AND BOTH OPERATORS JUMPED OFF MOTOR. EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS RIGHT WRIST ON MINE FLOOR.

July 8, 1994 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

CUT SUTURED RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING A 15-TON LOCOMOTIVE NO. 102 TRANSPORTING 4 LONGWALL JACKS FROM 12-RIGHT TO THE SURFACE. THERE WERE TWO MOTORS ONE ON EACH END. AS THE OPERATOR WAS APPROACHING 4-RIGHT HE LOST CONTROL OF MOTOR. BOTH OPERATOS JUMPED FROM MOTOR. EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS WRIST ON MINE FLOOR.

June 15, 1994 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING A ROCKDUST HOSE AND IT MUST HAVE CAUGHT ON SOMETHING OS HE JERKERED IT RESUTLIGN IN A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 13, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAINE NECK. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PUSHING LOADED WHEEL BARROW FROM TRACK ENTRY TO BELT LINE HWEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OVERHEAD WATER PIPE.

June 9, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT (UNKNOWN)

May 13, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

May 13, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT SUTURED RT LITTLE FINGER THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS IN SHRINK COLLAR ON 15RT BELTDRIVE WHILE USING A BREAKER BAR HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF & STRUCK A TOOL BOX UNDERNEATH D RIVE A LACERATION OCCURRED TO THE RT LITTLE FINGR WHICH REQUIRED 9 SUTURES

May 5, 1994 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)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING ACROSS WALKWAY SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN KNEE, BACK. NOTE: EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-20-94 STARTED MISSING WORK ON THIS DATE. REPORTED ACCIDENT OF BEING OFF WOR K ON 5-25-94 DUE TO THIS ALLEGED INJURY.

April 25, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED AT THE RETURN OVERCAST MAINLINE HAULAGE LOCATED AT 1-WEST MAINS. THE FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 4 FEET LONG, 10 FEET WIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET HIGH. A REA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4 FOOT CONVENTIONASL ROOF BOLTS WITH HALF-HEADER. THE FALL WAS CLEANED UP. THE FALL AFFECTED PASSAGE OF MEN AND VENTILATION.

April 21, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

FIRST DEGREE BURN. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REACHING ACROSS HOT DRILL STEEL AND BURNED HIS RIGHT FOREARM, WHILE ROOF BOLTING THE FACE AREA.

April 19, 1994 WV · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE THREW A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF CEMENT PLASTER ACROSS BELTLINE & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

April 18, 1994 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 IMPAIRMENT.

April 1, 1994 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

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 30, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO EACC POLICY THEREFORE WE WERE NOT AWARE OF AN INCIDENT UNTIL 9-11-95. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE BRUISED HIS KNEE DURING HIS NORMAL WORK DUTIES.

March 29, 1994 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 pulling or pushing objects

STRAIN RIGHT ELBOW - EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING ON STEEL BELT ROPE AND FELT PAIN IN ELBOW AND SHOULDER. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 4-5-94

March 9, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE LIFTED A TAILPIECE BEARING OFF OF #5 JEEP & PLACED IT ONTO A SUPPLY CART WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN BACK.

March 1, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SPRAIN RIGHT ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING DOWN PLATFORM STEPS & AS HE STEPPED ONTO MINE FLOOR SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. ACCIDENT OCCURED @ 3-SOUTH BELTHEAD.

January 20, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING ACROSS FACE, SLIPPED AND FELL JAMMING HIS LEFT HAND ON SHIELD RESULTING IN A DISLOCATION OF HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

1993 · 18 incidents

December 23, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS MAKING A SHUTTLE CAR SPLICE WHILE STRIKING A KNOCKER TO PUT LEADS TOGETHER A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND.

December 22, 1993 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE PORTAL BUS EE STATED HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

December 21, 1993 WV · Coal superintendent POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING NO. 10 PORTA-BUS WHEN IT WRECKED IN A DERAIL CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS TAIL BONE ON METAL SEAT, RESULTING IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE.

December 6, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SPRAIN RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT, HE WAS PICKING UP A WATER PUMP AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 25, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED NEAR THE MAINLINE BELT OVERCAST, AT SPAD #075, LOCATED IN THE #4 ENTRY. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 5' RESIN BOLTS AND WOODEN HALF-HEADERS. THE FALL FALL ME ASURED APPROX. 10' LONG, 10' WIDE AND 5' HIGH, THE FALL WAS CLEANED UP. NO PERSONS OR EQUIPMENT WERE INVOLVED.

September 15, 1993 WV · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SIMPLE FRAC TURE OF THE LEFT FOOT THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS UNLOADING CRIB BLOCKS OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET WHEN SUDDENLY THE BUCKET CAME DOWN ON HIS FOOT

September 9, 1993 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

September 9, 1993 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKONW/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 14, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT

June 25, 1993 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

June 11, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 5, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE WALKING FROM JACK #92 TO JACK #93 A PIECE OF ROOF FELL BETWEEN THE JACK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LOWER BACK.

June 4, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN HE PICKED UP A MAN DOOR HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 1, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CARRYING A TOP BELT ROLLER & FELT PAIN IN LEFT KNEE

May 25, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ ALLEGED HEARING LOSS

May 25, 1993 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO MOVE A ROOF BOLTER CANOPY INTO A SCOOP BUCKET. THE CANOPY SLID BACKWARD AND CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO JERK HIS BACK.

May 25, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT