Mining Incidents

Mine No 1 Coal

Eagle Energy Inc · Underground
Van, Boone County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4607711

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1995–2000
Latest incident
Mar 2000
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
3
citations
0
significant & substantial
$55
proposed penalties
$55
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date — a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
10
inspections on record
229
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 229 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
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 Q2 596 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 10,246 2 0 195.2

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
February 26, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

A FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN A ROCK MEASURING 12" WIDE X 12" HIGH X 50" LONG FELL FROM THE RIB AT THE MINE ROOF. THE ROCK STRUCK THE EE NEAR THE SHOULDER AREA FORCING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CO NTINUOUS MINER LOCATED IN THE AREA. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED MASSIVE HEAD INJURIES WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2000 · 2 incidents

Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE WAS COMPLETING A METAL FORM WHICH WAS TO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE TO SEAL AN AIR SHAFT. WHILE WELDING A SPARK IGNITED METHANE IN THE SHAFT. EMPLOYEE WAS UNINJURED. OPERATOR IS FILING T HIS AS AN IGNITION ONLY.

March 9, 2000 WV · Coal welder MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

DURING CLOSURE OF MINE, EE WAS WELDING CAP ON DEWATERING SHAFT. A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED, THROWING BOTH EE'S AWAY FROM SHAFT. EE WAS THROWN INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE AND COULD NOT ESCAPE THE HEAT. (OTHER EE WAS THROWN CLEAR.) METHANE TESTIING WAS PERFORMED.

1999 · 40 incidents

November 20, 1999 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS CUTTING OUT ON THE TAIL OF THE LONGWALL WHENTHE SHEAR CLIMBED ONTO THE HAULAGE CHAIN WHEN A SLIVER OF THE HAULAGE CHAIN BROKE OFF &STRUCK EE ABOVE THE EYEBROW LEFT. EE WAS TRANSPO RTED TO HOSP WHERE HE RECD SUTURES & RETD TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT

November 10, 1999 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UP A 55 GALLON DRUM OF DUST KILL IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 28, 1999 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING PLASTIC BANDS WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 2 SUTURES. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT SHIFT 10-29-99.

October 27, 1999 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD WALKED 40 FT FROM THE ELEVATOR WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF. THE LOW CLEARANCE WAS CLEARLY MARKED.

October 22, 1999 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CARRIED 50 LB BAG OF ROCK DUST FOR 100 FT. AFTER LAYING THE BAG OF ROCK DUST DOWN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 21, 1999 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

MOVING METAL BEAM ON SCOOP BILL. METAL SLID OFF STRIKING LEFT FOOT, BENDING STEEL TOE OF SAFETY SHOE INTO LARGE TOE. EE REPORTED THE INCIDENT, BUT DID NOT THINK IT NECESSARY TO SEE A DR UNTIL 11-11-99.

October 6, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE TAILGATE ENTRY OF 3 NORTH #3ENTRY INBY SPAD 2911. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 5'H,20'TO 30'L,18'W. THE LONGWALL HAD ALREADY BEEN RECEIVED. THIS AREA IS NOW 2 BREAKS IN BY THE EP REGULATOR. NO PERSONAL INJURIES OCCURRED DUE TO THIS FALL. THIS AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 48" FULL GROUT RESIN BOLTS. THIS AREA HAS BEEN LONGWALLED ON BOTH SIDES.

September 22, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE PICKED UP A CRIB BLOCK AT WHICH TIME HE SAID HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

September 15, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNPLUGGING A STOPPED UP CHUTE WITH A SLATE BAR. THE BAR WENT THROUGH THE ROCK CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS LITTLE FINGER AGAINST THE EXPANDED METAL GUARD.

September 14, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING IN CHANGING OUT A PIECE OF THE LONGWALL BELT & AS THE BELT WAS BEING PULLED IN THE BELT CAUGHT THE SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE CAUSING THE STRUCUTRE TO JERK & A BELT RAIL FELL STRIK ING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD & SHOULDER

September 2, 1999 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING BASE LIFTS OFF OF THE LONGWALL SHIELDS WITH A PRESSURE HOSE. WHEN THE HOSE GOT A SUDDEN RUSH OF PRESSURE HITTING HIM ON THERIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD.

August 30, 1999 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A 30 HORSEPOWER PUMP FROM THE MANTRIP TO BE SENT OUTSIDE FOR REPAIRS WHEN THE PUMP SLIPPED AND ROLLED, CATCHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE PUMP AND THE MANTRIP FRAM E. EMPLOYEE WENT TO BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED SIX SUTURES.

August 23, 1999 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING BITS IN THE LONGWALL HEADGATE SHEAR DRUM WHEN HE FELT PULLING IN LOWER BACKAREA AND STOMACH. EMPLOYEE DID NOT CEASE WORK UNTIL 8-27-99.

August 9, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED NEAR 4 NORTH TAILGATE, ENTRY #3 BETWEEN 13 AND 14 CROSSCUT. THE TAILGATE ENTRY OF THE LONGWALL WAS BLOCKED BY THE ROOF FALLTHAT MEASURED 20'L X 15'W X 4-5'THICK. THE SUPPL EMENT FOR TAILGATE ENTRY BLOCKAGE OF THE LONGWALL WAS PUT INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.

August 8, 1999 WV · Coal dispatcher SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING TO THE DISPATCHERS OFFICE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A BAG OF SAND CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK. EE FIRST DAY OF WORKED MISSED WAS 8-10-99.

July 27, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS IN THE FACELINE OF THE LONGWALL TAKING OUT A BROKER FITTING OUT OF THE DRUM WATER BOX WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 12" WIDE 16" LONG, 3/4" THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF HITTING EE IN T HE HEAD AND NECK. THE ROCK BROKE WHEN IT HIT HIM

July 13, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ODHL HEARING LOSS, NO KNOWN EXPOSURE.

June 22, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING A WINCH MOTOR FROM A 610 SCOOP. WHERN HE TOOK THE LAST NBOLT OUT THE MOTOR SUDDENLY MOVED CATCHING HIS RIGHT INDEX FIUNGETR BETWEEN THE WINCH MOTOR AND THE MOTOR FRAME.

June 9, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A BOTTOM BELT STAND OUT OF THE MUD WHEN HE FELL AND THE STAND HIT HIS RIGHTKNEE. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT ON 06/09/99 AND RETURNED ON HIS REGULAR SHIFT ON 06/10/99. EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 1600 WHEN HE SAID HE FELT A BURNINGSENSATION IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 27, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS ALLEDGING LUNG DISEASE. RECEIVED LETTER ON 5-27-99 NOTIFYING EAGLE ENERGY OF THIS ACCIDENT.

May 18, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGED WHILE HE WAS WALKING BY THE ROOF BOLTER HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE STEPPED IN AHOLE IN THE BOTTOM

May 15, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HAULING GOB TO A GOB AREA WITH A SCOOP WHEN THE CANOPY CAUGHT ON A ROOF BOLT HANGING DOWN CAUGHT THE CANOPY AND PULLED IT LOOSE CAUSING IT TO HIT THE OPERATOR IN THE CHEST AND UPPER LEF T ARM. EE DID NOT CEASE WORK UNTIL 5-19-99.

May 8, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 4, 1999 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING IN THE LONGWALL JACK LINEWHEN THE FACE ROLLED OFF, COMING ACROSS THE PAN LINE STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT LEG.

April 30, 1999 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOOPED BELT HAD BEEN PULLED IN ALONG SIDE THE 4-NORTH BELT TO BE INSTALLED. ONE OF THE LOOPS HAD TURNED OVER AND TWISTED. INJURED AND ANOTHER EE WERE WORKING ON TURNING THE BELT BACK OVER. EE WAS ON HIS KNEES PULLING THE BELT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 22, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OP CLAIM ALLEGING LUNG DISEASE - RECEIVED LETTER ON 4/22/99 NOTIFYING US OF THE ACCIDENT.

April 22, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OP CLAIM ALLEGING DISEASE TO LUNGS - RECEIVED LETTER ON 4/22/99 NOTIFYING US OF ACCIDENT.

April 19, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE EAGLE RETURN INBY SPAD 149 THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 25'X18X4' THIS FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION THIS ONLY AFFECTED TRAVEL IN THIS ADJACENT ENTREIES ARE PASSABLE NO PERSONAL INJURIES OCCURRED DUE TO THIS FALL THIS AREA HAS BEEN TIMBERED

April 12, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENTOF THE SCOOP WHEN IS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON THE MINE FLOOR CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE

April 10, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS THREADING WIRE ROPE THROUGH THE BELT DRIVE TO PULL BELT IN WITH. HE CRAWLED UPON THE #2 BELT TO GT A HOLD OF THE ROPE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 04/26/99.

April 5, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING BELT STRUCTURE. LIFTING IT UP FROM THE RAILS IT WAS ATTACHED TO AND THEN LAYING IT DOWN.

March 24, 1999 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OD HEARING LOSS.

March 24, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OD HEARING LOSS.

March 8, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED CLAIM OF BLACK LUNG SYNDROME ON 03/08/99. COMPANY NOTIFIED 04/08/99.

March 4, 1999 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OD HEARING LOSS.

February 25, 1999 WV · Coal coal sampler MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WITH A TORCH WHEN A HOT SPARK BURNED HIS LEFT EAR. HE WAS GIVEN ANTIBIOTICSTO PREVENT INFECTION. NO LOST TIME OR HEARING LOSS EXPECTED.

February 25, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING THROUGH A CHECK CURTAIN WHEN HE GOT HIS LEFT FOOT TANGLE UP IN THE CHECK CURTAIN CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE DID NOT CEASE WORK UNTIL 3-5-99.

February 25, 1999 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EE WAS UNLOADING BELT STRUTURE OFF A SUPPLY CAR INTO A SCOOP BUCKET WHILE STANDING IN THE SCOOP BUCKET HIS FEET SLIPPED & HE FELL INTO THE SCOOPEJECTOR TUBE.EE DID NOT CEASE WORK UNTIL 3/2/99

February 15, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING & BUMPED KNEE ON BELT STAND. ACCIDENT NOT RULED COMPENSABLE UNTIL LATE APRIL 1999.

February 10, 1999 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CARRYING A PART BACK TO THE LONGWALL UP THE BELT ENTRY WHEN HE STUMBLED GOING DOWN ON HIS LEFT KNEE WITH KNEE PADS ON. EE HAD THIS KNEE OPERATED ON IN OCTOBER. THIS IS A AGGREVATION T O A OLD INJURY. OUR RECORDS WILL REFLECT HE HAS HAD TROUBLE OUT OF THIS KNEE BEFORE.

1998 · 34 incidents

November 23, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN THE LOW BACK AREA ON 11-23-98. ON THAT DAY THE EE COULD NOT RECALL A INCIDENT WHICH WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE PAIN HE WAS HAVING IN THE LOW BACK. THE EE WAS ENTERING AND EXTING A SURFACE MATERIAL LOCOMTIVE THAT DAY. PRESENTLY EVIDENCE IS BEING GATHERED WHICH MAY INDICATE A OCCURPATION ILLNESS.

October 29, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK WHILE LOADING BELT HARDWARE. EE STATES AS HE TWISTED WITH THE 5" CHANNEL, 10' IN LENGTH, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK..

October 19, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND COWORKERS WERE RECOVRING BELT HARDWARD FROM THE 1NORTH BELT #2 HEAD RECOVERY AREA. THE EES WERE SLIDING A 12' X 4" GUARD WEIGHING 75 LBS. DOWN THE 6" WATER LINE TO AN AWAITING MOTOR. TH E GUARD WAS MOVED 4' WHEN IT SLIDE OF THE LINE AND STRUCK EE ON THE RIGHT LEG.

October 17, 1998 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING WATER JAKCS AT THE HEADGATE ENTRY OF THE LONGWALL 2 NORTH SECTION. THE EE HAD SET A JACK AND LEFT IT FREE STANDING. WHEN THE EE REACHED TO RETRIEVE THE PRESSURE GUN TO PRESSURE THE JACK THE JACK FELL STRIKING THE EE IN THE RIGHT LEG.

October 16, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eagle Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 10-16-98 THE EE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHILE PERFORMING NORMAL DUTIES. THE EE REPORTED NO EVENT WHICH CAUSED LOW BACK PAIN. PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED SHEET CONCLUDING MEDICAL EVIDENCE OF DEGE NERATIVE CHANGES AND SCOLIOSIS.

October 14, 1998 WV · Coal belt cleaner, picker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATED THAT AS HE WAS DRAGGING AN 1 1/2 WATER HOSE FROM THE TAIL OF THE TRANSFER BELT TO THE HEAD HE FELT PAIN AND A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER & MID BACK. THE EE STATED THAT H E HAD THE HOSE OVER HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND WHEN IT BECAME ENTAELED THE PULLING MOTION AS HE WAS WALKING FOREWARD CAUSED THE INJURY.

October 7, 1998 WV · Coal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED AS HE WAS USING A HANDDRILL IT TURNED SUDDENLY IN HIS HAND INFLICTING, A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT WRIST.

October 3, 1998 WV · Coal belt cleaner, picker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED HE WAS WALKING BY THE LW DRIVE AREA WHEN HE STUMBLED ON THE HYDRAULIC HOSES. EE STATES HE FELL THE MINE FLOOR STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE

September 25, 1998 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A AIRLOCK HINGE POST IN THE BACK OF HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE OPERATING A XSCOOP THE EE RAN OVER THE POST AND IT KICKED UP AT THE SIDE OF THE DECK STRIKING THE E

September 19, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS TRIMMING A BELT SPLICE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. AS THE EE WAS PULLING THE KNIFE TOWARDS HIM THE RAZOR BROKE CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE 5TH DIGIT OF THE RIGHT HAND

September 17, 1998 WV · Coal OTHER
Eagle Energy Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG WHILE CARRYING AN ILL EE FROM THE MINE. 8 OTHER WERE ASSISTING. EE STATED HE COULD NOT RECOLLECTTWISTING OR STRIKING HIS KNEE AT THE TIME PRESEN TLY WE ARE AWAITING MEDICAL EVIDENCE TO SUBSTIANTE THE CLAIM

September 8, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall from ladders

EE HAD CLIMBED UP ON A 6' STEPLADDER ATTEMPTING TO HANG THE BELT DRIVE ELECTRICAL CABLE. THE LADDER BROKE AND THE EE FELL 3' TO THE MINE FLOOR STRIKING HIS BACK AGAINST HIS SLEF RESCUER.

August 27, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT AS HE WAS RESETTING A BREAKER ON A BATTERY POWERED SCOOP HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY FALLING ROCK. THE FALLING ROCK 3"X3"X1/2" STRUCK THE EE ON THE RING FINGER OF HIS RIG HT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION

August 24, 1998 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE CLAIMS TO SUFFER FROM OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

August 19, 1998 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE HE AND 2 OTHER EE WERE PULLING CABLE TO THE 3 NORTH CONSTRUCTION BELT STARTER BOX. EE STATED HIS FOOT BECAME LODGED AS THEY WERE PULLING THE CABLE CAUSING THE TWISTING MOTION

August 15, 1998 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING A CHAIN HOIST DOWN THE LONG WALL PANLINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE WET SHIELD FEET. AS HE SLIPPED ON, HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. EE MISSED NO TIME OR SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTN UNTIL 9/3/98.

August 11, 1998 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED THAT WHILE WLAKING FROM THE MANTRIP STATION TO THE MINER SECTION HE SLIPPED IN MUD TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

August 4, 1998 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE SUFFERED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT WRIST.

July 22, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE TRACK INTERSECTION AT 56 CROSS CUT SPAD 1647. THE ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO SUBNORMAL CONDITIONS ABOVE THE 48" RESIN BOLTS INSTALLED IN THE AREA. NO PERSONAL INJURI ES OCCURRED DUE TO THE FALL VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT WAS IMMEDIATELY PUT IN PLACE AFTER DISCOVERY. THE PASSAGE OF MEN WAS NOT AFFECTED.

July 21, 1998 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A SHUTTLE CAR ANCHOR AT THE BELT FEEDER. THE EE WALKED TO THE SHUTTLE CAR AS IT APPROACHED THE FEEDER. SLACK WAS IN THE CABLE AND THE ANCHOR AT THIS TIME. WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR STOPPED THE MOTION OF THE STOP CAUSED TENSION ON THE CABLE CAUSING THE ANCHOR TO STRIKE THE EE UNDER THE CHIN.

July 16, 1998 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SELF RESCUER(CSE/SR100) WHILE HANGING LINE CURTAIN. THE EE SUSTAINED INJURIES(CONTUSIONS) TO HIS LOW BACK AND KIDNEYS.

July 6, 1998 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE WHILE EXITING THE SURFACE MATERIAL LOCOMOTIVE THE EE STEPPED INTO A HOLE WHICH WAS CREATED BY A LOCAL RAINSTORM. WHEN THE EE STEPPED INTO THE HOLE BESIDE THE TRACK HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

June 18, 1998 WV · Coal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE INJURIED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE STEPPING OFF OF A DOUGLAS CHARGER. EE STATED THAT HE FELT NO PAIN AT THE TIME BUT FELT PAIN AND NOTICED SWELLING AFTERWARDS. IT WAS DETERMINED DURING TREATMENT THAT A PIECE OF METAL HAD BECOME LODGED INTO THE KNEE. THE EE DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THIS INJURY.

June 12, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUSHING THE BOLT UP AGAINST THE TOP, WHEN HE STARTED TO SPIN THE BOLT TO MIX THE GLUE AND SET THE BOLT. SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM A HEIGHT OF 7 OR 8 FT. HITTING HIM ON THE HAND AND WRIST CAUGHT THE INJURY.

June 1, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE ON THE 2ND NORTH SECTION, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 26, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING A SHUTTLE CAR RECIPTICEL AS IT WAS BEING MOVED. THE EE FROPED THE RECIPTICLE ON HIS FOOT AND AS IT MOVED ACROSS THE FOOT IT CAUSED AN ABRASION TO THE LATERAL SIDE OF THE METATAR SAL. THE EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 6-5-98 AND MISSED 1 DAY OF WORK ON 6-8-98.

May 15, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS REPLACING A HORIZONTAL BOLT INT HE RELAY BAR OF JACK 126 ON THE LONGWALL SECTION. THEEE PUSHED THE PAN OUT THEN RELEASED PRESSURE ON THE JACK. ONCE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED THE RELAY BAR DROPPED INTO WATER & MUD SPLASHING THE EE INTHE FACE ON MAY 18 1998 A DETERMINATION MADE FOR A REPORTABLE INJURY.

May 15, 1998 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE PICKED UP A 1 1/2" FIRE HOSE FROM THE SLOPE BELT WALKWAY AND PLACED IT OVER HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. AS THE EMPLOYEE TURNED TO RIGHT AND BEGAN TO PULL ON THE HOSE WHILE WALKING UP THE SLOPE HE T WISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 20, 1998 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE SUSTAINED A BACK STRAIN WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. THE SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK A DEPRESSION IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING THE EE TO BOUNCE IN THE SHUTTLE CAR SEAT. THE EE DID NOT STRIKE ANYTHING WI THIN THE CAB. THE INJURY WAS SUSTAINED FROM THE SUDDEN MOVEMENT IN THE SHUTTLE CAR SEAT.

March 5, 1998 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON #76 JACK. HE HAD POSITIONED HIMSELF IN A CONFINED AREA OF THE JACK. AS HE MOVED TO POSITION HIMSELF MORE CONFORTABLY, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 10, 1998 WV · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS HELPING TO UNLOAD MATERIAL FROM A FLAT CAR. HE SLIPPED OFF THE SURFACE OF THE FLAT CAR AND FELL TO THE GROUND HE RECEIVED A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT ANKLE.

January 26, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS SHUTTLE CAR AND STRUCK BELT CHAIN HANGER WITH HIS HARD HAT STRAINING HIS NECK. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME ON 1-2--98.

January 22, 1998 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE GETTING OUT OF A SCOOP, STRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING DAYS FROM WORK UNTIL MAY 6, 1998 FROM THE INJURY.

1997 · 38 incidents

December 30, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AS THE EE STEPPED ACROSS THE 44 SHIELD A FALL OCCURRED BEHIND THE SHIELD CAUSING IT TO MOVE FORWARD QUICKLY PINNING THE EE S RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE PANLINE AND 44 SHIELD FEET.

November 19, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY AN UNKNOW OBJECT WHILE HE WAS WALKING PAST A WIRE ROPE WHICH WAS PULLING BELT BY SHEAVES AND A MOTOR.

November 19, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HAND SLIPPED FROM A MINER CABLE BEING REPAIRED AND STRUCK A UTILITY KNIFE WHICH WAS HELD BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.

November 5, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 350 CIRCULAR MILL CABLE TO BE WIRED FROM A BELT MOTOR TO A BELT STARTER BOX. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STOPPED AT THE BELT STARTER BOX HE NOTICED PAIN IN HI S LOW BACK. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 11-7-97 AND EMPLOYEE STARTED LOSING TIME(11-10-97).

October 16, 1997 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYE WAS MOVING ONE RAIL OF THE TRACK OVER TO BE COUPLED WITH OTHER RAIL. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLATE BALL FOR THISPROCESS AND WHEN THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED THE EMLOYEE FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 3, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A RAZOR KNIFE TO CUT A PIECE OF BELT WHICH WAS BEING UTILIZED WITH AN AIRLOCK ON COOK. MTN. BELT. THE KNIFE SLIPPED FROM THE BELT AND THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS RIGHT LEG WITH THE KNIFE. THE WOUND REQUIRED APPLICATION OF SUTURES.

October 1, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING AN AIRLOCK DOOR ON COOK MTN TRACK

September 18, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED BACK AS HE WAS REMOVING DISCONTINUED BELT ROLLERS FROM THE SLIPPBELT.

September 10, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED HE FELL & CUT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE METAL CATAWALK WHILE WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE BELT. WOUND REQUIRED SUTURES.

August 27, 1997 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A RPOJECTED PIECE OF GUARDING IN THE RIGHT RIB AREA. THE PIECE OF GUARDING (1-1/2"-2") BROKE FROM A WINCH AS A SHIELD WAS BEING PULLED ONTO THE DUCK BILL SCOOP.

August 25, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY FALLING ROOF ROCK SHALE AS HE WAS INSTALLING PLUGS IN THE SHEAR CABLE AT THE STAGE LOADER AREA. THE EE SUFFERED ABRASIONS TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDER AREA AND CONTUSIONS TO THE NECK, SHOULDER BACK, AND RIGHTLEG.

August 23, 1997 WV · Coal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A SUSPECTED IGNITION OF GAS OCCURED AT NO. 32 CROSSCUT ON THE 10 LEFT TRACK ENTRY AS WORK WAS BEING DONW ON THE RAILS USING OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE. PRIOR TO THE WORK NO GASES WERE FOUND BY ISNG 2 APPROVED GAS INDICATORS. NO EE WERE INJURED, AND NO EQUIPMENT WAS DAMAGED.

August 22, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE WEEKLY INSPECTION OF COOK MT. MAINS INTAKE AIRCOURSE, AT SPAD 813. THE FALL OCCURED IN THE PRIMARY ESCADEWAY 6 ENTRY. THE ESCAPEWAY WAS NOT BLOCKED DUE TO THIS BEING THE INITIAL EXAM AFTER THE 7-30-97. THE FALL MEASURED 110' LONG X 20' WIDE X 4 1/2' TO 5' HIGH. THE FALL OCCURRED.

August 18, 1997 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS STRUCK BY THE CANOPY OF A MULE WHEN THE CANOPY LEGS WERE SHEARED OFF AFTER CONTACTING A LONGWALL SHIELD. THE EE WAS REMOVING A SHIELD FROM THE LONGWALL RECOVERY FACE WHEN THE MULE CANOPY STRUCK ANOTHER SHIELD IN LINE.

August 5, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS USING A TRACK JACK TO PLACE A DERAILED MATERIAL CAR ONT HE COOK MT TRACK. THE CAR SUDDENLY SLID OVER CAUSING THE JACK TO TURN AND THE BAR STRUCK THE EMP ON THE RIGHT JAW AREA. THE EMP LOST 1 DENTAL CAP AND PART OF 1 TOOTH.

August 1, 1997 WV · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE TO LEVEL BELT WHEN HE NOTICED A BURNING SENSATION IN THE ABDOMEN. THE EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA IN THE LOWER ABDOMEN BY A TREATING PHYSICIAN .

July 30, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE WEEKLY INSPECTION OF AN INTAKE AIR COURSE ON THE COOK MT. MAINS AT SPAD 761. THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE #6 ENTRY AND MEASURED 110' LONG X 20' WIDE X 42" TO 60" HIGH. THE FALL OCCURRED DUE TO SUBNORMAL CONDITIONS ABOVE THE 42" RESIN ROOF BOLTS INSTALLED.

July 28, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS RIGHT LEG ON A MOUNTED TOOL BOX IN A PERSONELL CARRIER WHEN THE PERSONELL CARRIER DERAILED.

July 15, 1997 WV · Coal belt cleaner, picker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING A 3" FLEXIBLE RUBBERHOSE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND USING A RAZOR TYPE UTILITY KNIFE WITH HIS LEFT HAND. THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED ON THE RUBBER HOSE AND STRUCK THE PALM SIDE OF HI S THUMB RIGHT HAND. A 3/4" LACERATION WAS INFLICTED.

July 8, 1997 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM THE TRACK ENTRY WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS INDEX FINGER LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE 2 ROCKS EE SUFFERD AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT INDEX FINGER TO THE FIRST JOINT.

June 28, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED TO HAVE STRAINED HIS BACK AS HE WAS LIFTING A BELT ROLLER FROM THE SUPPLY DECK OF A TROLLEY TYPE PERSONNEL CARRIER.

June 25, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL
Eagle Energy Inc · Contact with electrical current

EE STATES THAT AS HE WAS GETTING OFF A TROLLEY STYLE MANTRIP HIS SHOULDERS CONTACTED THE ENERGIZED TROLLEY WIRE LOCATE AT THE SWITCH FOR THE COOK MTN. SPUT AND EAGLE 1 TRACK. THE EE WAS WEARIN G RUBBER BOOTS, THE MINE FLOOR WAS DRY, AND THE WIRE WAS PROPERLY GUARDED.

June 20, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN WHILE HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. THE EE STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL THE SYMPTOMS HE WAS HAVING WAS CAUSED BY A SINGULAR EVENT BUT CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPEATED TRAUMA OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WHICH HAS CAUSED A HERNIATED LUMBAR DISC WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED PRIOR TO THIS REPORT BY A MEDICAL DOCTOR.

May 12, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SAT DOWN ON THE RAIL OF THE SPILL PLATE A LARGE ROCK THEN STRUCK HIS BACK AS THE ROCK WAS MOVING ON THE LONGWALL PAN LINE

May 5, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING VENTILATION CURTAIN TO THE FACE OF NO. 1 ENTRY WHEN THE RIGHT RIB RASHED OUT STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK. THIS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL ON HIS LEFT KNEE. RIB WAS APPROX. 2' X 2' X 8" .

April 23, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED AS A SUMP PUMP ENERGIZED AT THE COOK MTN. BELT TAIL THE DISCHANGE LINE SPRAYED WATER INTO THE EE S EAR.

April 9, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED THAT HE FELT PAIN IN THE CHEST AREA AFTER HANGING FEEDER ROOF BOLTER CABLE ON THE 19 LEFT SECTION. LATER DURING THE SAME SHIFT THE EE STATED THAT THE PAIN INCREASED AS HE WAS INSTA LLING BELT STRUCTURE.

April 5, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE CLAIMS THAT HIS FOOT WAS INJURED DUE TO A MANTRIP ACCIDENT ON 4-5-97. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION TO HIS FOOT ON 8-27-97, 142 DAYS AFTER THE ALLEDGED INCIDENT. EE STATED AFTER SEEKING MEDIC AL ATTENTION AND CONTENDS THAT PHYSICIANS HAVE NOT DETERMINED IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST FROM INJURY IR FROM BONE SPUR.

March 28, 1997 WV · Coal pumper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED THAT AS HE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK STATION. HIS HEAD STRUCK A HALF HEADER WHICH WAS PART OF THE PERMAMENT ROOF SUPPORT. EE STATED THAT THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CAUSED HIS HEAD TO BE P USHED BACKWARD AND TOWARDS THE LEFT. T

March 19, 1997 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING FROM THE LONGWALL FACE AREA WHEN HE STUMBLED ON THE HOIST ROPE FOR THE CABLE, FELL AND STRUCK THE BELT CONVEYOR STRUCTURE.

March 19, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED AFTER BUILDING A STOPPING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THAT THE REPETATIVE MOTION HE WAS DOING HAD AGGRAVATED AN INFLAMMATORY ILLNESS HE HAS IN HIS RIGH T KNEE. AFTER AN INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINTED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS NOT CAUSED BY A SINGULAR UNPLANNED EVENT.

February 24, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRING IN NO. 5 ENTRY OF COOK MOUNTAIN MAINS BETWEEN SPAD 783 AND 792. BELT ENTRY LENGTH 50', WIDTH, 22', HEIGHT 5-8'.

February 22, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE PICKED UP A ROCK FROM THE MINE FLOOR AND PLACED IT ON THE BELT.

February 20, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STATES HE FELT PAIN IN BACK WHEN REPLACING GUARD OVER TORQUE CONVERTOR ON THE TRANSFER BELT.

February 6, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL - MUDLICK MAINS, NO. 4 ENTRY, SPAD 238- LENGTH 30', WIDTH 20', HEIGHT 6 1/2'. RETURN AIRWAY. VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN NOT AFFECTED.

February 5, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES HE WAS PUSHING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF THESIDE BOARD OF THE FACE CONVEYOR. AS HE PUSHED, THE ROCK SLID PARTLY INTO THE PAN LINE AND STOPPED ABRUPTLY RESULTING IN EXCESS STRAIN.

January 8, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRING IN COOK MOUNTAIN MAINS, NO. 1 ENTRY, AT SPAD 1599 & EXTENDING OUTBY. L 80', W 20', H 4'.

January 7, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKERS WERE USING A SHIEVE TO PULL A TRACK SWITCH UP AND ONTO A FLAT CAR. TRACK SWITCH WAS NOT CLEARING THE EDGE. EMP WAS ON ONE SIDE OF FLAT CAR AND COWORKER WAS ON OPPOSITE SIDE. EACH WAS U SING A SLATE BAR, TRYING TO PRY THE TRACK SWITCHUPWARD TO CLEAR EDGE OF FLAT CAR. AS EMP PUSHED DOWN ON SLATE BAR HE FELT PAIN IN BACK.

1996 · 65 incidents

December 30, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX 30' IN LENGTH, 20' IN WIDTH AND 4 1/2' TO 5' IN HEIGHT, OCCURRED IN COOK MOUNTAIN MAINS NO. 2 ENTRY AND INTO LEFT CROSSCUT AT SPAD 1232.

December 19, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX 50'LONG, 20' WIDE, 1'-4' IN HEIGHT, OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY OF COOK MOUNTAIN MAINSBETWEEN #'S 32 AND 33 CROSSCUTS.

December 4, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CRIB BLOCK OUT OF MUD ONT HE MINE FLOOR. AS HE PULLED ON THE CRIB BLOCK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

November 7, 1996 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Energy Inc · Fall from ladders

EE STATES THAT HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER FROM THE SECOND FLIGHT TO THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THESLOPE BELT TOWER & HIS SCSR CAUGHT ON THE BACKGUARD OF THE LADDER. AS HE TRIED TO FREE THE SCSR HE LOST HIS FOOTING & SLIPPED. HE CAUGHT HIMSELFWITH HIS RIGHT ARM AND HAND & HIS KNEE HIT LADDER.

October 29, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES HE WAS PULLING ON THE FEEDER CABLE TO GET SLACK TO REPAIR THE CABLE. AS HE PULLED ON THE CABLE HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 28, 1996 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PREPARING TO OPEN THE OUTBY AIRLOCK DOOR ON THE MUDLICK MAINS TRACK. HE BRACED HIMSELF BYPLACING HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE RIGHT AIRLOCK DOORAND PULLED THE LEFT AIRLOCK DOOR OPEN. EE STATES HE FELT A SHARP PAIN RUNNING FROM HIS WAIST DOWNTO LEFT FOOT.

October 15, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND 3 CO-WORKERS WERE IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING A GROUT MACHINE THROUGH A 32" MANDOOR. EMPLOYEE WAS USING HIS RIGHT FOOT TO PUSH THE MACHINE THROUGH MANDOOR. AS MACHINE WENT THROUGH TH E DOOR, EMPLOYEE'S MOMENTUM CARRIED HIS THROUGH.WHEN THE GROUT MACHINE LANDED ON THE MINE FLOOR, THE HANDLE CAME DOWN ON TOP OF HIS FOOT.

October 7, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL APPR02 20'X20'X4' OCCURRED IN NO. 3 ENTRY OF COOK MOUNTAIN MAINS AT SPAD 1057.

September 25, 1996 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD KNELT DOWN ON MINE FLOOR REACHING IN BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM CONVEYOR BELT SO HE COULD TRIM A BAD SPLICE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING LACERATION TO THIGH OF RIGHT LEG.

September 17, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Energy Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN HOIST TO REMOVE THE RELAY BAR FROM FACE CONVEYOR AT NO. 51 SHIELD. WHEN THE RELAY BAR CLEARED THE SIDE BOARD, THE BAR SWUNG ACROSS THE SIDEBOARD RELAY BAR TO FALL O N RIGHT ANKLE.

September 9, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Eagle Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RIDING IN THE OUTBY END OF A TRACK JEEP WHEN THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF THE WIRE. EE TWISTED IN HIS SEAT AND GRABBED THE TROLLEY POLE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE IT ONTO TROLLEY WIRE. STATES HE FELT SHARP BURNING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 15, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE ONTO THE MOVING CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HIS SHOVEL HIT THE BELT WHILE HE WAS THROWING MATERIAL FROM THE SHOVEL CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT UPPER ARM.

August 15, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PRY SKIRT RUBBER ABOVE THE CONVEYOR BELT WHILE A CO-WORKERATTEMPTED TO START & STOP THE BELT, WHEN THE BELT MOVED & CAUGHT THE PRY BAR CAUSING A LACERATIO N TO INJURED'S RIGHT HAND.

August 11, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE PICKED UP A CRIB BLOCK FROM UNDERNEATH THE SCOOP BUCKET AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CRIB BLOCK AND THE CORNER OF THE SCOOP BUCKET CAUSING A LACERATION.

August 10, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS STANDING BESIDE CO WORKER WATCHING HIM PRY ON A BELT RAIL WITH A LADY SLIPPER TOOL WHEN THE TOOL BENT AND SLIPPED LOOSE STRIKING INJURED IN FOREHEAD CAUSING A LACERATION.

August 9, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS GUIDING THE SCOOP OPERATOR UNDER THE BELT LINE WHEN THE SCOOP HIT THE BELT STRUCTURE KNOCKING LOOSE A BOTTOM ROLLER WHICH FELL STRIKING INJURED S LEFT KNEE.

August 7, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS PULLING ON FLY-CURTAINS AND HITTING THEM WITH A BAR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT WRIST, WHILE REMOVING THE CURTAINS.

August 7, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP REPORTS THAT HE FELT PAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDERS AS HE WAS LIFTING CONVEYOR BELT WITH BAR TO ENABLE INSTALLATION OF BELT ROLLERS.

August 4, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HOLDING A HALF HEADER OVER THE TORQUE CONVERTOR WITH HIS RIGHT HAND WHILE A COWORKER WASHITTING THE HEADER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN THEHAMMER STRUCK HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION.

July 28, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATES WHILE WALKING BY MASTER CONTROL BOX HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT EDGE OF PIECE OF ROCK CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO TWIST.

July 17, 1996 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO A BUNDLE OF TRACK BONDS TO THROW A TRACK SWITCH.

July 16, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS UNBOARDING A TRACK JEEP, WHENHE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE TURNED AND STEPPED TO THE MINE FLOOR.

July 12, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS PICKING UP A 20 TON RATED LIFTING JACK, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 5, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR TOWARDS FACE WHEN HIS SEAT BROKE ALLOWING HIM TO SUDDENLY FALL ABOUT 3 INCHES JARRING HIS LOWER BACK.

July 3, 1996 WV · Coal welder HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS LIFTING A GREASE BUCKET UP ONTO BELT GUARD RAILING WHEN HE HIT HIS WRIST (LEFT) AGAINST THE GUARDING CAUSING A FRACTURED LEFT WRIST.

June 26, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS LIFTINGAND SWINGING METAL COUNTERWEIGHT PLATES TO THE SIDE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND THE WEIGHT SHIFTED CAUSING HIM PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 26, 1996 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS STEPPING OFF A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

June 23, 1996 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE AND A CO-WORKER WERRE LOADING A SPOOL OF 5/8" STEEL ROPE INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 21, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HOISTING
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS RIDING ELEVATOR UP THE SHAFT WHEN THE ELEVATOR STOPPED SUDDENLY, JARRING HIM AND CAUSING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. NOTE: BECAME REPORTABLE ON 7-11-96 WHEN INJURED INFORMED EMPLOYER HIS ABSENCE BEGINNING 7-8-96 WAS DUE TO INJURY.

June 16, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE PICKED UP A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND RAISE UP INTO THE ENERGIZED TROLLEY WIRE AND THEN FELL STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK ON THE TRACK RAIL.

June 16, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS LIFTING A PUMP BREAKER BOX TO HANG WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 14, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE SLIPPED IN MUD WHILE WALKING AND FELL TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

June 9, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP'S LEFT ARM WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DECK OF THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND THE RIB WHEN HE WAS TRAMMING THE MACHINE IN CROSSCUT FROM #3 TO #2 ENTRY

June 3, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATES HE WAS GREASING THE BELT TAIL WHEN COWORKER STARTED THE BELT, CA;USING THE BELT TAIL TO MOVE FORWARD STRIKING EMP'S LEGS. EMP BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 6-8-96.

June 1, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE AND COWORKER WERE CARRYING A WATER PROPWHEN EMP SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS HAND.

May 29, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS TRAVELING IN TRACK VEHICLE WHEN THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF THE WIRE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE TROLLEY POLE, EMPLOYEES RIGHT ARM STRUCK OFFSET INT HE MINE ROOF.

May 24, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING A RAM JACK FROM THE PAN LINE TO SET ON CABLE TRAY WHEN SOMETHING IN HIS RIGHT ARM POPPED.

May 21, 1996 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CROSSING A BELT CROSSOVER WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BAR RESULTING IN HIS WEIGHT COMING DOWN ON LEFT FOOT.

May 20, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Eagle Nest Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS USING A LIFTING JACK TO RAISE THE BELT STRUCTURE. THE BAR SLIPPED OUT OF THE JACK AND STRUCK THE TROLLEY WIRE.

May 15, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES HE WAS STANDING AND LEANING OVER THE TOP OF THE BELT RAIL, PULLING ON THE BOTTOM BELT WHEN HE FELT PAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 11, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS USING SLATE BAR TO PRY ON ELECTRIC MOTOR WHEN THE MOTOR SLIPPED OFF THE SLATE BAR CAUSING SHARP END OF BAR TO PUNCTURE HIS RIGHT PALM.

April 28, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

THE LONGWALL SHIELD WAS BEING PULLED BY THE SCOOP WHEN A HYDRAULIC HOSE CAUGHT ON A RELAY BAR, STRETCHED TIGHT, THEN CAM ELOOSE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S LOWER RIGHT LEG.

April 25, 1996 WV · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE COMPRESSOR WHEN IT WAS STARTED WHICH BLEW ROCK DUST AND A MIST OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE AIR WHICH HE BREATHED CAUSING RESPIRATOR IRRITATION.

April 18, 1996 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SHEAR TOWARDS THE TAIL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK BECAME FOULED IN THE PANLINE AND FLIPPED UP STRIKING TOP OF INJUREDS LEFT HAND

April 10, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING ACROSS LONGWALL FACELINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A RELAY BAR AT 4 SHIELD, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. NOTE BECAME REPORTABLE ON 6-17-96 WHEN EE BEGAN MISSING WORK DU E TO INJURY.

April 3, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STANDING ON THE 3RD STEP OF A 3' LADDER PLACING A HERCULES CRIB BLOCK ON TOP OF AN 8' CRIB WHEN THE LADDER TIPPED BACKWARDS AND THE EE FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR AND THE CRIB BLOCK HE W AS HOLDING FELL ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

April 2, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PUTTING ON A 60" BELT CLAMP, HOLDING UP WITH HIS LEFT HAND WHILE PUSHING DOWN WITH HIS RIGHT WHEN HE REPORTS FEELING PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM.

March 27, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS PLASTERING A STOPPING OVERHEAAD WHEN SOME OF THE BLOCKBOND PLASTER FELL INTO HIS FACEOVERTOP HIS GLASSES & INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

March 25, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN REAR OF TRACK JEEP THROUGH A LOW CLEARANCE AREA ALONG COOK MT BELT WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK THE ROOF AND HIS BODY BECAME FOULED THUS ROLLING HIM BACKWARD AND PARTLY OVER END OF JEEP.

March 23, 1996 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS LIFTING 7200 CABLE GUARDING FROM SUPPLY TRUCK TO ELEVATOR PLATFORM WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 23, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING SCOOP WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT AND HE FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE. NOTE BECAME REPORTABLE 6-15-96 WHEN EE BEGAN WORKING RESTRICTED TYPE WORK.

March 23, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING RETRACKING LONGWALL CONVEYOR FLIGHTS AT HEADGATE WHEN A 6" PIECE OF FLIGHT BAR BROKE OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT ARM AND CHEST.

March 1, 1996 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT OPEN THEZIPPER SEAL ON A 5-GALLON PLASTIC PAIL WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED STRIKING HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION.

February 27, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EE REPORTS THAT THE DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF THE DRILL HOLE WHILE HE WAS REPAIRING THE PUSHER STEEL AND THE DRILL STEEL STRUCK THE TOP OF HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION.

February 21, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS SITTING AT DINNER TABLE WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE [12" X 9" X 1/8"] FELL ON THE SIDE OF HIS HARD HAT & THE SHARP EDGES CUT HIS FOREHEAD AT HIS LEFT EYE.

February 19, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SEATED NEAR THE RIB WATCHING MINER CABLE WHEN A SECTION OF COAL RIB BROKE LOOSE AND FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT SHOULDE, ARM, LEG AND BACK.

February 8, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE STOOD UP & TURNED AFTER TIGHTENING BOLTS ON BELT SKIRT RUBBER, & STRUCK HIS HEAD ON TAHE STRUCTUREAL BEAM CAUSING A STRAINED NEAK.

February 6, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS LOWERING AXLE INTO PLACE ON A TRACK JEEP WHEN HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE AXEL & THE JEEP FRAME.

January 29, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DOWN A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK BROW, WHEN AN ADJACENT PIECE OF BROW (APPROX. 3' X 6" X 6") ALSO FELL STRIKING INJURED'S LOWER LEFT LEG, CAUSING MULTIPLE FRACTURES.

January 25, 1996 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE LONGWALL SHEAR WHEN COAL FELL OFF THE FACE BLOWING DUST INTO THE INJURED'S LEFT EYE. NOTE: ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE ON 1-29-96 WHEN EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK DUE TO INJURY.

January 24, 1996 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO ASSIST TWO OTHER EMPLOYEE SLIDE TRACK OVER ON CENTERS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 23, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING FLY PADS ACROSS #2 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK(APPROX. 3' X 1 1/2' X 1")FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HER ON TOP OF HEAD CAUSING A CERVICAL STRAIN.

January 11, 1996 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE SUPERVISOR WAS WALKING ACROSS THE LONGWALL FACELINE WHEN HE TURNED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 8, 1996 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAMMING THE TRACK JEEP WITH 6" NYPAC PIPE ATTACHED, WHEN THE PIPE CAME LOOSE WHILE BEING PULLED, STRIKING INJURED'S LEFT SIDE.

1995 · 20 incidents

December 31, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO THE MANTRIP WHEN HE STUMBLED AND FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST MINE FLOOR.

December 19, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS REACHING FOR A ROOF BOLT WHEN HIS LEFT THUMB STRUCK THE EDGE OF A BOLT PLATE CAUSING A LACERATION.

December 14, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EE REPORTS HE WAS SEATED IN THE S.C. DECK WHEN THE MINER BOOM DROPPED SUDDENLY FORCING THE S.C. CANOPY INTO THE ROOF AND THE INJURED S HEAD STRUCK THE TOP OF S.C. CANOPY CAUSING A STAVED N ECK.

December 14, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS BENT OVER ASSISTING A CO WORKDER PULL END OF BELT FROM UNDERNEATH BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

December 13, 1995 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN.

December 11, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS BENT FORWARD PICKING UP A BELT ROLLER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

December 10, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS STEPPING OFF THE BOTTOM STEP ONTO THE GROUND AT THE STACKER BUILDING WHEN HE TWISTED AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

December 6, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS JUST STARTING TO DRILL THE FIRST HOLEIN THE LEFT CROSSCUT, WHEN A SECTION OF COAL RIBBROKE LOOSE & FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

December 5, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE REPORTS EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HER LEFT CHEST WHILE LIFT THE 7200 CABLE TO HANG.

December 5, 1995 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by powered moving object

THE EE WAS SQUATED DOWN LIFTING AN 8' LONG, SQUARE TIMBER WHEN HE REPORTS FEELING SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 3, 1995 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING WITH LEFT HAND RESTING ON LIGHT BATTERY WHILE CUTTING WITH LONGWALL SHEAR TOWARDS TAIL WHEN THE CUTTER DRUM THREW A PIECE OF ROCK STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING FRACTURE TO INDEX & MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

December 1, 1995 WV · Coal hand loader, hand trammer POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS FEELING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AFTER TRAMMING AND OPERATING SUPPLY SCOOP.

November 22, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS PLACING A BLOCK OVERHEAD ON A STOPPING WALL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 15, 1995 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UPRIGHT PLACING CRIB BLOCKOVERHEAD ON CRIB BEING CONSTRUCTED, WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE CRIB BLOCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT WRIST WHILE CATCHING AND CONTROLLING CRIB BLOCK TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING ON HIMSELF.

November 15, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT STRUCK THE END OF A STEEL WIRE ROPE CAUSING PUNCTURE WOUND TO LEFT ANKLE.

November 14, 1995 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE, WHO IS RT HANDED, WAS USING LEFT HAND TO HAMMER WEDGES AROUND AIRLOCK STOPPING WHEN HE STRUCK HIS MIDDLE FINGER, RIGHT HAND, CAUSING A CHIPPED BONE.

October 29, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS INSTALLING A 42" RESIN BOLT WHEN THE DRILL BOOM SLID OFF AN OFFSET CATCHING HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN DRILL BOOM & MINE FLOOR CAUSING A FRACTURE TO 2ND TOE, RIGHT FOOT.

October 22, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UPRIGHT REPLACING HEAVY METAL SHIELD ON CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN SHIELD AND FRAME OF MINER TEARING OFF THE FINGER NAIL.

October 19, 1995 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE LOCOMOTIVE THAT WAS BEING TRAMMED AND GOT FOOT CAUGHT UNDER FRAME OF SUPPLY MOTOR.

October 17, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Eagle Nest Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE STAGE LOADER WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXPOSED POWER WIRE IN A 575 VOLT AC POWER CABLE, RECEIVING AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.