Mining Incidents

Chriseir #1 Coal

Preston Energy Inc · Underground
Rivesville, Marion County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4606789

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
106
Years on record
1985–1993
Latest incident
Oct 1993
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

106 on file

1993 · 6 incidents

October 20, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE ALIGNING THE BELT IN THE TAIL PIECE BROKE LOOSE STRIKING PLAYFORD ON TOP OF THE LEFT FOOT.

September 20, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REPLACING A KNOCKOFF BOLT THE WRENCH CAME OFF AND LANDED ON INJURED'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER RESULTING IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE.

August 2, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE, HE APPEARED TO HAVE PULLED/STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS ABDOMEN.

March 16, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER FEEDER BRAKE DOWN, EE WAS CROSSING THE BELT; HE TURNED THE SWITCH OFF, AND THE BELT CAME ON. AND PULLED EE DOWN THE BELT UNTIL ONE OF ARS FELLOW WORKERS SHUT THE BELT OFF.

January 21, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST, INJURED PULLED STRAINED HIS SHOULDER (LEFT).

January 13, 1993 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OPB EXAIMEND AND FOUND THAT MR REHE HAS OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS. WITH 10% PULONARY FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT.

1992 · 8 incidents

December 8, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

REPORTS TRAMMING BOLTER IN 2 ENTRY AND STEPPED ON EDGE OF ROCK AND TWISTED KNEE. REC THIS INFO ON 1-4-93.

November 17, 1992 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ON 11-25-92 PRESTON ENERGY WAS MADE AWARE THAT HE HAD BEEN GRANTED AN AWARD. CHARGES ARE AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL AWARD 5%, PE CHARGED 22.64% OF TOTAL, MICHIGAN MINE 77.36% OF TOTAL.

July 29, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

68935 SCOOPING OUTBY FROM SECTION, WAS BENT OVER DUE TO LOW HEIGHT CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 18, 1992 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED EE A 5% AWARD ON 2-18-92 CALIM 890069590-0P

February 5, 1992 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

I.NAME GRANTED AN ADDITIONAL 10% AWARD ABOVE THAT PREVIOUSLY GRANTED.LETTER 2-5-92.

January 21, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD ON 1-21-92. FOR OCC PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

January 8, 1992 WV · Coal MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NWAS BOLTING. GOT DRILL STEEL CAUGHT IN ROOF WHILE GETTING THIS OUT HE LOWERED HEAD DOWN ONTO HIS LEG. THIS CAUSED CUT ABOVE KNEE ON RIGHT LEG.

January 7, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD ON 01-07-92 FOR BLACK LUNG.

1991 · 26 incidents

December 11, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOWERING BOLTS CANOPY CAUGHT ELBOW AND PUSHED ARM IN CONTROL LEVERS

November 21, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

PLACING A PIECE OF STEEL TO WELD, LINED TI UP & HIT THE PIECE WITH A HAMMER & A CHIP FLEW & WENT INTO LEFT THUMB.

November 12, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS BOARD GRANTED AWARD OF 5%.CLAIM #910038131-OP.

October 22, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED EE A 5% AWARD ON 10-22-91. PRESTON ENERGY HAS BEEN CHARGED 2.88% OF THIS AWARD.

October 14, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL BOARD GRANTED EMPL 25% AWARD ON 10/14/91 CLAIM #9100 25200-OP.

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED I NAME A 5% AWARD CLAIM #910027718-0P

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED INJURED A 10% AWARD.CLAIN #910027766-OP.

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED I NAME A 20% AWARD ON 10-03-91 CLAIM #910026 044-OP

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED A 5% AWARD TO HIM. CLAIM #910049676-OP.

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED MR BOLYARD A 25 PERCENT AWARD. CLAIM 91001322-OP.

October 1, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING CONOSION OFF PARTS WITH KNIFE THE BLADE OF THE KNIFE CLOSED ON INDEX FINGER

September 30, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING ROOFBOLTER BOOM TOWARD RIB,BOOM SWUNG AROUND AND HIT LEG.

August 21, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED LOWER BACK PULLING OUT 6" WATER LINE FROM RETURN TO SCOOP

August 13, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE HE WAS GETTING INTO THE SC, HE HIT HIS EYE ON THE HANDLE OF THE CANOPY.

July 23, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE MAKING A BELT SPLICE, A PIECE OF STEEL CHIPPED OFF HAMMER-STRIKING HIM IN LOWER CORNER OF LEFT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASES AT THE TIME.

July 17, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED EE A 20% AWARD IN THEIR 7-17-91 LETTER.

July 15, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE OP BOARD GRANTED EE A 25% AWARD IN THEIR 7-15-91 LETTER.

July 10, 1991 WV · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Preston Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE OP BOARD GRANTED EE A 1/4% AWARD ON 7-10-91, THIS IS PRESENTLY BEING PROTESTED BY HIM.

June 27, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Preston Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 6-27-91 THE WC COMMISSIONER ENTERED AN ORDER GRANTING HH A 75% AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE HEARING LOSS.

June 14, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS BOARD HAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD TO INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW THIS WAS DONE IN JUNE 1991 CLAIM NO 90-58379-0P DATE OF LAST EXPOSURE 04-26-90

June 14, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS BOARD HAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD TO THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW THIS WAS DONE IN JUNE 1991 CLAIM NO 90-62910-OP DATE OF LAST EXPOSURE 04-26-90

June 14, 1991 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS BOARDS HAS GRANTED A 5% AWARD TO THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW THIS WAS DONE IN JUNE 1991 CLAIM NO 90-65582-0P DATE OF LAST EXPOSURE 05-21-90

April 24, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

TAKING LOAD OF SUPPLIES TO 5RT SECTION & STOPPED TO LOAD 4 POSTS LAYING ALONG TRACK ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN A CROSSBAR & PIT MOUTH CANOPY STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ELBOW & HIP

February 26, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING SLATE BAR TO INSTALL CHAIN ON MINER AND SLATE BAR SLIPPED HITTING EE IN RIBS.

February 18, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER WHILE ROCK DUSTING.

February 2, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHILE CARRYING A BELT HEAD DRIVE CHAIN FROM MAIN TRACK TO #2 BELT HEAD. WAS INFORMED OF ACCIDENT ON 2-19-91.

1990 · 26 incidents

November 9, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS STRUCK NEAR THE LEFT KNEE BY A PIECE OF OVERCAST METAL WHILE IT WAS BEING PULLED BY A SCOOP. AFTER BEING STRUCK, HE FELL ONTO PILE OF FLY CHECK BOARDS (PILED ALONG RIB). TRANSPORTED BY TUNNELTON AMBULANCE SERVICE TO PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

October 16, 1990 WV · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Preston Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING

September 19, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING #1 BELT TOGETHER WITH GERMAN HOIST, EE HURT BACK, PAIN CAME ON GRADUALLY.

August 29, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE LIFTING A BOTTOM BELT ROLLER ONTO THE ROPE THE INJURED PERSON PULLED HIS BACK OUT OF PLACE.

August 22, 1990 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE HAS EXPERIENCED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. HIS FAMILY PHYSICIAN HAS INDICATED THAT THE ILLNESS IS DUE TO HIS WORK ACTIVITY. THE EMPLOYEE WIL HAVE SURGERY AND BE OFF-WORK 9-6 WEEK.S

August 9, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIS LEFT ELBOW WHEN LOADING BELT INTO A SCOOP. THE EE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 8-27-90 AT WHICH TIME HIS PHYSICIAN REQUIRED HIM TO BE OFF WORK FOR 1 WEEK.

July 31, 1990 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TWISTED HIS KNEE WENT TO ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON ON 8-3-90

July 17, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A INTER ON THE TRACK BLDG AT STATION 1550 FELL IN THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH S RESIN BOLTS AND ROOF STRAPS. 6 FT TEST BOLTS WHERE INSTALLED ON ADVANCE.

July 11, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN INTERSECTION FELL IN THE MAINS SECTION #10 HDG. IN THE ROW OF PILLARS BEING PULLED. 5' BOLTS WERE USED WHEN DEVELOPED. TOP FELL FROM 0-50' AND WAS 15' W X 15' L.

May 29, 1990 WV · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Preston Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FILED HEARING LOSS

May 23, 1990 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preston Energy Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE GETTING OUT OF A MANBUS AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

May 21, 1990 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUCONIOSIS BOARD HAS GRANTED 5% AWARD TO INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW. THIS WAS DONE IN JUNE, 1991. DATE OF LAST EXPOSURE 4/26/90

April 30, 1990 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WHILE THROWING A ROCKDUST BAG ON THE BELT, THE EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO HIS FAMILY PHYSICIAN THE FOLLOWING DAY UPON HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A SPRAIN.

April 26, 1990 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUCONIOSIS BOARD HAS GRANTED 5% AWARD TO INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW. THIS WAS DONE IN JUNE, 1991. DATE OF LAST EXPOSURE 4/26/90

April 26, 1990 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DUE TO FINDINGS OF OP BOARD EMPL IS GRANTED AWARD OF 5% CLAIM #90-61121-OP. PER LETTER FROM WC FUND DATED 5/20/91.

April 26, 1990 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUCONIOSIS BOARD HAS GRANTED 5% AWARD TO INDIVIDUAL NAMED BELOW. THIS WAS DONE IN JUNE, 1991. DATE OF LAST EXPOSURE 4/26/90

April 10, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED LOWER BACK, REMOVING CRIB BLOCK UNDER NEATH SHUTTLECAR, FELT PAIN IN LOWER PORTION OF BACK NEXT DAY

April 9, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK/HIP WHEN LIFTING A BELT ROPE TO INSTALL STRUCTURE THE EMPLOYEE VISITED HIS FAMILY PHYSICIAN THE FOLLOWING DAY

April 6, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ON 4/6/90 THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING BACK SPASMS. UPON AN EXAMINATION BY A PHYSICAL THERAPIST, THE EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING "MUSCLE CONTRACTIONS DUE T O WORKING IN LOW COAL". ALL X-RAYS HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE AND THE EMPLOYEE IS CONTINUING THERAPY.

April 4, 1990 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE MISSED WORK ON 4-13-90. ON 4-16-90 THE EMPLOYEE NOTIFIED MANAGEMENT THAT HIS ABSENCE WAS DUE TO A WORK RELATED INJURY ON THAT OCCURRED ON 4-4-90. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE SLI PPED WHEN PULLING FIREHOSE TO CLEAN UNDER #2 BELTHEAD. THE EMPLOYEE VISITED A PHYSICIAN AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO STAY OFF WORK UNTIL 4-24-90 DUE TO BACK STRAIN. ALL X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE.

March 22, 1990 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRANSPORTING A CREW TO THE SECTION, A MANTRIP STOPPED TO UNLOAD THE OCCUPANTS. THE SECOND MANTRIP WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO WET RAILS AND COLLIDED WITH THE FIRST ONE. THE EMPLOYED MISSED WORKED ON 3-27-90 & 3-28-90 DUE TO A BACK RELATED PROBLEM. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 3-29-90.

March 22, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRANSPORTING A CREW TO THE SECTION A MANTRIP STOPPED TO UNLOAD. THE SECOND MANTRIP WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO WET RAILS AND COLLIDED WITH THE FIRST ONE. EMPLOYEE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO A CHIROPRACTOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 3-23-90.

March 16, 1990 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Preston Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ON 5/3/91 OP BORAD GRANTED EMPL 5% AWARD CLAIM #90-57464-OP.

February 1, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL MINER, THE OPERATOR EXPLAINED THAT A PIECE OF HEAD-COAL FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE FOOT. ALTHOUGH THE OPERATOR WAS WEARING METARSAL BOOT S THE HEADCOAL CAUSED A CONTUSION UPON HIS LEFT FOOT. NO MEDICAL TREAMENT WAS PROVIDED AT THE INNESITE. THE EMPLOYEE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO A FAMILY PHYSICIAN THE FOLLOWING DAY. ALL

January 24, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN A FOUR WAY INTERSETION LOACTED 5 BLOCKS INBY SPAD #5 BELT HEAD OF THE OLD MAINS. MESARING APPROX. 18 FEET WIDE, 25 FEET LONG, 5 FEET HIGH. 5 FEET RESIN BOLTS WERE USED.

January 19, 1990 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A SQUARE POST THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

1989 · 17 incidents

December 8, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING THE BOOM OF THE ROOFBOLTER, THE MECHNIC INADVERTNLY PULLED THE SWING LEVER. THE BOOM MOVED LEFT AND STRUCK THE MINER ON THE LEFT LEG CVAUSING THE FRACTURE.

December 4, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preston Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ON 12-7-89 THE EMPLOYEE LEFT THE OPERATION AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM DUE TO PAIN IN HIS KNEE. UPON QUESTIONING THE EMPLOYEE, HE STATED THAT HE HAD SLIPPED ON AN OVERCAST ON 12-4-89. ("DR. TOLD ME THE SWELLING WAS CAUSED BY A STAFF INFECTION"). THE EMPLOYEE WAS ADMINISTERED AN ANTIBIOTIC, ALL X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE.

November 13, 1989 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A SECTION FOREMAN WAS SEATED IN A S&S TRACTOR PREPARING TO TRAM. AS HE ENERGIZED THE TRACTOR, IT MOVED FORWARD AND HE PLACED HIS HAND IN A PINCH POINT AREA. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION OF THE RIG HT INDEX FINGER. AT THE COMPLETION OF HIS SHIFT,THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO PRESTON MEMORIAL ER AND RECEIVED 3 SUTURES. THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 11-14-89.

October 13, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER, A PIECE OF HEAD COAL FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS, ROLLED INTO THE CANOPY AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOT. ALL X-RAYS AT PRESTON MEMORIAL ER WERE NEGATIV E. THE EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN FIRST-AID TREATMENT AT THE MINE SITE.

October 9, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING ALONG A CM THE EMPL BUMPED HIS KNEE ON THE MINERS PAN THE MEPL RECEIVED A BRUISE AND EXPERIENCED SOME DEGREE OF SWELLING ALL XRAYS AT PRESTON MEMORIAL ER WERE NEGATIVE

September 25, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE STEPPING OFF AN OVERCASUT THE EMPLOYEE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO PRESTON MEMORIAL ER TO WHICH ALL X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE. THE EMPLOYEE IS PRESENTLY UNDERGOING REHAB. AT MORGARTOWN PHYSICAL REA. ASSOC.

September 8, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR, THE CANOPY STRUCK A ROOFBOLT PLATE. THE PLATE SHEARED OFF AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT INDEX FINGE.R THE EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN FIRST AID TREATMENT AT THE M INESITE AND RECEIVED 5 SUTURES AT PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

September 2, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALLARED 70X30X10' AT PEAK. AREA WAS INITIALLY SUPPORTED WITH 5' RESIN BOLTS. FEEDER WAS PARTIALLY COVERED NOT DAMAGED. A SLIP WAS PRESENT ABOVE THE BOLT ENCLORAGE.

September 2, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

INTERSECTION ON #3 ENTRY FELL AT SPAD 2959. FALL WAS 18'X18'X7'. INITIAL SUPPORT WAS 5' RESIN BOLTS. NOT CLEANED UP OR BOLTED. BARRICADED.

August 18, 1989 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE OPENING THE DOOR OF A TOOL CAR THE EMPLOYEE LACERATED HIS THUMB. THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO PRESTON MEMORIAL AND RECEIVED 5 SUTURES.

August 16, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REOCCURRENCE OF AN OLD INJURY REPORTED 1/7/88. EMPLOYEE STATED, "THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENT OF AN INJURY". EMPLOYEE IS PRESENTLY UNDER THE CARE OF A ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON.

May 17, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PREPARING A POST TO BE SET, THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO PRESTON MEMORIAL (ER) AT WHICH TIME ALL X-RAYS WERE FOUND NEGATIVE.

May 8, 1989 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE UNLOADING POSTS FROM CONVEYOR OF SHUTTLECAR,EMPL LACERATED FINGER.EMPL WAS GIVEN FIRST AID TREATMENT ON SECTION.THEN WENT TO HOSP & RECD 3 SUTURES.

February 24, 1989 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PUMP WAS PLACED IN A METL CAN TO PREVENT SEDIMENT FROM ENTERING PUMP EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PULL THE PUMP FROM THE CAN & INADVERTENTLY CUT HIS HAND HE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT & WENT TO FAFIRMONT GEN HOSPITAL ER ADMINISTORED 5 STITCHES & A TETANUS SHOT EMPLOYEE REPORTED BACK TO WORK THE CLOSING DAY EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT TO ER MANAGERK UNTIL 030689

January 23, 1989 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF ROOF MEASURING 18' X 18' X 6' HIGH IN A FOUR-WAY INTERSECTION ON 001 SECTION, 1 BLOCK OUTBY SECTION LOADING POINT. FALL WAS BARRICADED AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED

January 12, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A GERMAN HOIST IN PREPARATION FOR A BELT SPLICE AS THE BELT TIGHTENED THE HOIST HANDLE SLIPPED STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST THE EMPLOYEE HAD DR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS SUBSEQUENT TO THE START OF HIS SHIFT ALL X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE THE DR PRESCRIGED A PAIN MEDICATION

January 10, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING THE SECOND BOLT IN A RECENTLY CUT FACE AREA A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP SLIDE OFF THE CANOPY AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON TEH LEFT FOOT FIRST AID TREATMENT WAS A DMINISTERED ON THE SECTION THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO PRESTON MEMORIAL ER ALL SUBSEQUENT X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING MERARASAL BOOTS

1988 · 16 incidents

December 11, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A ROCKDUSTING HOSE INTO THE BUCKET OF A SCOOP HE INADVERTENTLY PLACED HIS FOOT UNDERNEATH T HE BUCKET WHEN THE OPERATOR LOWERED IT THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO I.NAME & WAS DIAGNO SED AS A BRUISED FOOT ALL X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE

November 29, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BENDING A 5FT.ROOFBOLT THE EMPLOYEE FELT A PULLING SENSATION IN H IS GROIN AREA EMPLOYEE WENT TO SEE A PHYSICIAN & WAS DIAGNOSED AS A HERNIA

November 8, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN PLACING THE COVER ON A PANEL BOX OF A JOY 21SC SHUTTLECAR THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS BACK

November 2, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by powered moving object

AN EMPLOYEE WAS USING A S&S SCOOP TO CLEAN A CROSSCUT. THE VICTIM WAS ROCKDUSTING THE AREA NEAR THE SCOOP. THE SCOOP OPERATOR IN ADVERTENTLY BUMPED THE RIGHT FOOT OF THE VICTIM. THE VICTIM COM PLETED THE SHIFT AND WENT TO PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ER. THE TREATING ER PHYSICIAN ELECTED NOT TO X-RAY THE FOOT.

September 28, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE INADVERTENTLY CUT HIS LEFT THUMB WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING TO SPLICE CABLE SLIPPED.

September 15, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN A 4-WAY INTERSECTION, WAS APPROS. 18'X18'X5' HIGH, IN #9 ENTRY OF THE 002 SECTION, 5 BKS INBY SUR STA. 1777. 5' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED FOR SUPPORT. NO INJURYS OR PROPERTY DAMAG E, WILL NOTBE CLEANED.

September 9, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AREA OF ENCONSOLIDATED SANDSTONE APPROX 50' LONG BY 18' WIDE FELL STARTING IN AN UNBOLTED FACE FAKK WAS BOCK INBY SUR 1825 IN X CUT 2-1 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

August 8, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN A FOUR-WAY INTERSECTION LOCATED 2 BLOCKS INBY 1563 #7 ENTRY MEARUSING APPROX. 30 FEET X 20 FEET X 5 FEET HIGH. BOLTS WERE USED IN THAT AREA.

July 14, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPL APPARENTY INJUED HIS BACK ON 7-14-88 WHILE REMOVING LIDS OF A CM THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED OFF WORK ON 7-20-88 AT WHICH TIME HE VISITED A DR THE DR INSTRUCTED THE EMPL TO RETURN TO WORK ON 7-21-88 EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY TO MGMT UNTI 7-20-88

June 21, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OBSERVING A FELLOW EMPLOYEE INTALL ROOFBOLTS, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO BOLTS AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT HAND. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A SLIGHT ABRASION AND CONTUSIO N OF THE RIGHT HAND. THE ROOF AREA WAS FULLY BOLTED.

June 13, 1988 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLIES OUT OF THE SCOOP BUCKET, THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LOER BACK.

February 24, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Preston Energy Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE SUFFERED 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LITTLE FINGER AND TO HIS NECK. EMPLOYEE UNPLUGGED THE WRONG CABLE AND PROCEEDED TO MAKE A SHUTTLE CAR SPLICE WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ENERGIZED THE CIRCU IT THAT WAS BEING REPAIRED.

February 18, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS ALONG A FAULT AREA WHERE THE COAL WAS PINCED OUT COMPLETELY IN A 4-WAY INTERSECTION IN 1ST RT SECTION #7 ENTRY, 4 BLOCK INBY FEEDER. IT WAS APPROX. 25' WITH HEADING AND 25' WITH CROS SCUT. 4' AND 5' RESIN BUTS WERE USED FALL WAS 5' HIGH.

January 26, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD HI8 RIGHT HAND ON THE FRAME OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF HEAD COAL FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND. THE TOP WAS FULLY BOLTED AND EMPLOYEE WAS OUT OF THE OPER ATORS DECK MOVI3G HIS CABLE TO THE RIB. HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND RECEIVED STITCHES & THE END BONE OF THAT FINGER WAS FRACTURED.

January 22, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST9IKING A HAMMER WITH ANOTHER HAMMER TO REMOVE BITS WHEN A PIECE OF METAL WAS LODGED IN HIS LEFT UPPER ARM

January 4, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN SL3P AREA 25FT LONG 16FT WIDE BY 6FT HIGH 5FT RESIN BOLTS WEE USED FALL ILL NOT BE CLEANED IT WILL BE BARRICATED FALL IS IN MAIN HEADINGS #3 ENTRY AT SUR.STA.#985

1987 · 5 incidents

December 29, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN8TALLING METAL STRAP WITH 5' RESIN BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE APPROX. 2'X2'X6" STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON BACK OF HIS RIGHT FOOT. EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS KNEES WHEN ROCK STRUCK HIS FOOT.

December 22, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE1LACING COMPONENT ON BELT DRIVE WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACKEMPLOYEE DID NOT NOTIFY MANAGEMENT OF INJURY UNTIL 122887

December 15, 1987 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN 4-WAY INTERSECTION AT LOADING POINT OF BELT HEADING PARTIALLY COVERING FEEDER.FALL MEAS.30' X 20' X 8'HIGH.5' & 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

September 29, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

A SHARP SLAB OF3ROKC FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIS ARM AND CAUSING A LACERATION INJURED WAS REACHING FOR A BOLT WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED

July 15, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED IS A BA7TERY REPAIRMAN EMPLOYED BY PRESTON ENERGY AT A CENTRAL SHOP.HE PULLED A BATTERY CELL OUT OF A BATTERY AND WHEN HE TURNED TO SET IT DOWN,HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

1986 · 1 incident

May 28, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preston Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING DOWN A 8LIGHT GRADE THE EE SLIPPED & FELL INJURING HIS LOWER BACK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE NERVE DAMAGE.

1985 · 1 incident

February 1, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

I.NAME WAS DISMOUNTING THE PAYLOADER HE WAS OPERATING HE STEPPED ON A LOOSE ROCK IN THE SOFT GROUND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE RESULTING IN A SEVERE STRAIN