Mining Incidents

Mine No 14 Coal

Long Branch Energy · Underground
Dorothy, Raleigh County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4607857

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
109
Years on record
1990–1996
Latest incident
Oct 1996
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

109 on file

1996 · 11 incidents

October 10, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BANDING BELT STRUCTURE AND BAND BROKE. SLIPPED INJURING LEFT KNEE.

September 13, 1996 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL IN DECK OF SCOOP HE WAS OPERATING BRUISING BACK AND SHOULDER.

August 6, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SWINGIN BOOM ON ROOF BOLTER AND HAD HAND IN WAY MASHED. RIGHT FOREFINGER.

July 12, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

BOLTING TOP PIECE ROCK FELL HIT RIGHT LEG ABOVE KNEE.

June 20, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIP AND HEARD LEFT KNEE SNAP.

March 25, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIT BACK ON ROOF BOLTS 2 CUT 7 STITCHES

March 20, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING ROCK OFF CURTAIN AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

January 25, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BELTS CAME OFF SHAKER THAT RUNS FEEDER. TURNED OFF SHAKER MOTOR. ATTEMPTED TO PUT BELTS ON AND PULLY HAD NOT COME TO COMPLETE STOP. PULLED LEFT HAND AROUNG PULLEY. PULLED LIGAMENTS IN HAND.

1995 · 14 incidents

December 13, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

GETTING ROCK OUT OF DOLLY TRIPPED OVER BRIDGE CABLE & HURT LEFT KNEE DUE TO A PREVIOUS CAR INJURY.

October 2, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS SHOVELING ON 3 WEST BELT WHEN A BELT SPLICE CAUGHT HIS COVERALL SLEEVE & JERKED HIM

August 7, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A MACK8 MANTRIP HE HIT A HOLE CAUSING NECK TOSNAP DOWNWARD

August 4, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE

July 19, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE #3 BRIDGE WHEN HE WEN TOVER A SMALL HUMP IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING THE BACK OF THE MBC TO RAISE, THROWING HIM INTO THE MINE ROOF.

May 25, 1995 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING THE SCOOP THE INJURED RAN OVER A ROCK & WAS BOUNCED INTO THE TOP

May 25, 1995 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A 2 MAN MANTRIP AND RAN INTO ANOTHER PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

April 3, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ELECTRICAL
Long Branch Energy · Flash burns (electric)

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL MINER WHEN THE CABLE BLEW UP BURNING THE SIDE OF THE INJURED S FACE AND NECK.

March 27, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS LAYING ON THE BOTTOM WATCHING POST BEING SET DURING PILLAR OPERATIONS WHEN THE BOTTOM BUMPED PITCHING HIM FORWARD.

March 3, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED REMOVED A GUARD FROM BELT ROLLERS TO CLEAN ICE FROM THE ROLLERS. WITH THE GUARD REMOVED AND THE BELT RUNNING. THE INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE MOVING ROLLERS.

February 16, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HAD THUMB ON TOP OF DRILL POTION THE BOLTER, MASHED THUMB INTO TOP.

February 13, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PN EE PITCHED A BELT SPLICING TOOL ACROSS THE BELT TO THE INJURED EE HITTING HIS FINGER.

1994 · 18 incidents

November 15, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING WITH A HYDRAULIC DRILL. THE DRILL TWISTED, PULLING ON LEFT SHOULDER.

November 8, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RT. ANKLE.

October 19, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING THE LOCK ON A SOAP DISPENSER WHEN HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

October 9, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING IN A MANTRIP, THE MANTRIP SLAMMED INTO BOTTOM, INJURING THE EMPLOYEE'S BACK.

August 26, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULED BACK DRAGGING ON DROP BOX FOR THE MBC.

August 24, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MAKE A BELT MOVE WHILE INSTALLING TOP STRUCTURE ON BELT, HE HURT HSIBACK.

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 1 BRK'S OUTBY SPAD 2572 #2 ENTRY SCOOP ROAD--EAST SECTION 20'L X 12'W X 4'THICK. APP. 1700' FROM FACE. FALL WILL BE CLEANED & BOLTED.

May 24, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL--EAST SECTION--60' LONG X 8'-12' WIDE X 2'-3' THICK--BELT ENTRY AT SPAD 2571--FELL ON APPROX. 60' BELT. FALL WILL CLEANED, BOLTED & CRIBBED.

April 20, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER IN #1 ENTRY - LOB - WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM THE RIB PINCHING HIS FINGER AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.

April 4, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO HAND UNLOAD A TRUCK WITH 48" MINE POST WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS FACE ON THE TIMBER.

February 14, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRAMMING THE MINER HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN THE TRAILING CABLE & TWISTED HIS RT KNEE NOTE ACC 02-14-94 OFF WORK 02-18-94 REPORTED 02-21-94

February 1, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. AS HE WAS TRAMMIN THROUGH A SET OF BELT CHECKS, THE BELT CHECK PULLED HIS HAT OFF AND TWISTED HIS NECK.

January 26, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS HELPING TO CHANGE A ROLLER ON THE #3 MBC WHEN HE GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME & JACK.

January 26, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by flying object

#5 ENTRY @ LOC. THE INJURED WAS HOLDING DRILL STEEL WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND AS HE STARTED TO DRILL A HOLE, A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND.

January 20, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRICKING THE INJURED ON THE BACK & SHOUDLER

January 8, 1994 WV · Coal FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

REPORTED BY PHONE @ 10:00 AM 1/8/94....MUD SLIDEON OUTSIDE. MUD SLID OFF OF HILL ONTO CANOPY & BLOCKED THE ROADWAY ENTRY. NO INJURIES & NO ONE TRAPPED.

1993 · 23 incidents

December 8, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS HELPING TO INSTALL A LARGE MOTOR. WHILE PRYING WITH A SLATE BAR, THE BAR SLIPPED INJURING THE EMPLOYEE.

October 18, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED HAD LAYED A 30" MANDOOR ON THE BACK OF THE MANTRIP HE WAS OPERATING. AS HE BACKED THROUGH A SET OF FLY PADS THE FIX CAUGHT THE MANDOOR AND JAMMED IT INTO THE BACK OF HIS NECK.

October 5, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING NO.3 BRIDGE WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK. THE ROCK CAUSED THE BRIDGE TO RAISE, JAMMING HIS HEAD INTO THE TOP.

September 8, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A BRIDGE. HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON THE MINE PHONE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRICKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

September 2, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

WALKING BACK TO TRAM THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE TOP.

August 28, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CRAWLING AROUND THE ROOF BOLTER TO GET SOME BOLT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

August 16, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING FALLEN ROCK OFF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE. ROCK 4' X 4' X 1". PAIN IN LOWER BACK & LEFT LEG.

July 29, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE CONVYOR ON THE LONG AIRDOX BRIDGE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

June 23, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

ASCHRODER HYDRAULIC HAND DRILL WAS LEFT ON A PARKED SCOOP. WHEN THE EE GOT INTO THE SCOOP TO START IT, THE DRILL SWUNG AROUND AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT ARM.

June 11, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by flying object

THE INJURED WAS BUILDING A STOPPING. HE WAS USING A CHIPPING HAMMER TO SHAPE A BLOCK TO FIT. A PIECE OF THE BLOCK FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

May 28, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A ROCK OFF THE TOP OF CONTINIOUS MINER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.

May 26, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS CUTTING APIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT WITH A BELT KNIFE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING THE LITTLE FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND.

April 30, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD INTO THE ROOF WHILE OPERATING THE BRIDGE SYSTEM IN THE WEST SECTION.

April 15, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED WAS TRAMMING A THREE WHEEL MANTRIP ALONG #2 BELT ROADWAY WHEN HE WAS BOUNCED INTO THE FRAME AND INJURED HIS RIBS.

April 10, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SMASHED LEFT THUMB ON BELT STRUCTURE.

January 29, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS BENDING A 48" NOTCHED RESIN BOLT TO USE IN PINNING THE TOP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 29, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EAST MAINS A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELLA DN CAUGHT INJURED ON RIGHT JAW.

January 29, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED WAS TRAMMING A SCOOP TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE WHEN HE HIT A BUMP AND BRUISED HIS BACK.

January 15, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING THE MINER CABLE AS THE MINER WAS MOVING WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

1992 · 12 incidents

November 4, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS PULLING ON A BELT SPINDLE WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO CUT THE TOP OF HSI LEFT HAND.

October 9, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW WHEN OR HOW TO INJURY OCCURRED IT COULD BE FROM BOUNCING AROUND IN THE SCOOP OR WHILE MOVING BELT.

July 31, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

85379NG INSTALL ROLLER IN SECTION PAIN IN L OWER BACK

July 13, 1992 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING AROUND A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED IN THE MUD CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL AGAINST THE EQUIPMENT

April 13, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A BATTERY POWER SCOOP AND AS HE TRAMMED UNDER AND HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE, HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CABLE.

March 21, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL, SPAD #222, #5 ENTRY, 1ST LEFT MAINS 180 FT LONG, X 20 FT WIDE X 3-4 FT THICK 42" CONV BOLTS & ROADWAY TIMBERS.

March 20, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS REMOVING A JACK FROM UNDER A TOOL BOX WHEN THE TOOL BOX FELL STRIKING THE INJURED ON THE RIGHT LEG AT THE SHIN AREA.

March 13, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING METAL STRAPS ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.

February 18, 1992 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS CRAWLING UP NO. 3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS.

1991 · 26 incidents

December 18, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 36" TOP CONVEYOR ROLLER THAT WAS FOULED WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

December 16, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LIFTING A BELT RAIL AS HE TURNED TO INSTALL THE RAIL HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

December 13, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

BOLTING TOP IN 1 ENTRY A PIECE OF ROCK 3X3X3 FELL BETWEEN THE TRS AND OPERATOR STRIKING THE INJURED IN THE BACK AND NECK.

November 11, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER HEAD BOLTS BEATING ON HEAD MOTOR WITH A HAMMER MISSED AND STRUCT MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND WITH HAMMER.

October 17, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS OPERATING FRONT BRIDGE & HAD JUST STARTED TRAMMING TOWARD MINER WHEN LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING INJ ON HEA.

October 7, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

NO.6 ENTRY-6 BRK INBY SPAD #668-A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRIKING THE INJURED ON THE BACK.

October 7, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

NO. 6 ENTRY- 6BRK INBY SPAD #668. THE INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING DOWN A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK. WHEN IT FELL, THE CORNER OF TEH ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD.

October 4, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS MOVING BELT STRUCTURE. HE SENT WORD THE NEXT DAY THAT HE WAS DOWN WITH A SORE BACK AND HE HAD PROBABLY PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE BACK DURING THE MOVING OF THE STRUCTURE.

September 30, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE MINERS WAY WHEN THE MINER OPER. SPLIT THE CAT'S CAUSING THE MINER TO MOVE FAST TO THE RIGHT WHILE HE HELD THE CABLE. SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 16, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING CINDER BLOCKS FROM BELT LINE TO BUILD STOPPINGS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A LOOSE ROCK & HURT HIS LEFT KNEE

September 9, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

#3 BELTLINE- HE WAS TAKING CINDER BLOCKS OFF OF THE BELT WHEN ONE FELL, HITTING HIM ON THE LITTLE FINGER, CUTTING IT ON RIGHT HAND.

August 20, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN HE LOWERED THE BOOM DOWN ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

July 31, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS DOWN ON HIS LEFT KNEE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BODY TO PICK UP A ROOF BOLT. AT THIS TIME HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 30, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE MANTRIP. AS THE MANTRIP PULLED OUT. THE FRONT TIRE RAN OVER SOME JOB, TRAPPING INJURED BETWEEN MANTRIP AND TOP.

July 22, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAIN SECTION INJURED WAS IN A BENT OVER POSITION PULLING ROOF BOLTER CABLE SLACK BY HAND WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

July 11, 1991 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

IN #6 ENTRY WAS SECTION WAITING ON ROCK DUST CREW TO COME ACROSS SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APP 12"X24"X36" FELL OUT HITTING HIM IN HEAD AND BACK OF THE NECK.

May 8, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF SLATE 2'X2'X3" FELL OUT BEHIND HIM STRIKING HIM ON SHOULDER AND NECK.

May 3, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS DRILLING A TEST HOLE IN ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE AND 22 INCH X 14 INCH X 1 1/2 INCH FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIS HAND HAT, DRIVING THE CAP DOWN ONTO HIS NOSE AND CU TTING HIS NOSE.

May 2, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING BELT SPLICE DRIVING NAILS IN SPLICE DROVE NAIL THROUGH TIP OF L FOREFINGER

April 29, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING ROOF BOLT AT START OF 4 BREAK RIGHT. WHEN DRILL STARTED THROUGH THE 8" X 24" SLAB FELL, PINNING HIS LEFT FOREARM AGAINST THE BOLT MACHINE.

April 19, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STANDING UP TARPING TRUCK SLIPPED ON COAL FELL WITH TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON L HAND

March 9, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE CALLED GUARD HOUSE ON MONDAY 3-11-91,LEFT MESSAGE THAT HE HURT HIS BACK ON SAT 03-09-91.WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM SINCE.HE HAS NO PHONE.

January 25, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PUTTING IN BELT STRUCTURE IT SLIPPED & PINCHED THUMB ON BOTTOM RAIL CUTTING THUMB

January 24, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by flying object

HOISTING BELT BACK TOGETHER AND CHAIN BROKE AND FLEW AROUND AND HIT HIM IN HEAD.

1990 · 5 incidents

December 14, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 10, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SAID WHILE HE WAS GETTING OUT OF UNITRAC HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

September 25, 1990 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CHANGING TIRE ON TRACTOR TRAILER. TIGHTENING LUG WITH 3/4" RATCHET AND 1 1/4" SOCKET. RATCHET SLIPPED ITSELF AND FLEW OFF AND THREW INDIVIDUAL TO LEFT PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON RIGHT LEG AN D SNAPPED BONE IN RIGHT LEG.

September 8, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A WELDER AND CABLE THAT GOES WITH WELDER TO TAKE UNDERGROUND TO WELD WITH.