Mining Incidents

Campbells Creek No 4 Coal

Point Mining Inc · Underground
Controlled by James Roy Lucas
Tad, Kanawha County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608437

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
88
Years on record
2000–2005
Latest incident
Apr 2005
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
355
citations
193
significant & substantial
$75,149
proposed penalties
$48,837
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2005 Q3 11,044 1 0 90.5
2005 Q2 3,990 5 1 1253.1
2005 Q1 8,502 13 9 1529.1
2004 Q4 29,456 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 30,858 6 5 194.4
2004 Q2 32,863 6 2 182.6
2004 Q1 36,513 18 15 493.0
2003 Q4 35,523 21 11 591.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

88 on file

2005 · 6 incidents

April 7, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut plastic tape off a belt chain when he cut his right index finger. He went to the doctor & got 4 sutures. Returned to work next scheduled shift - no lost time.

February 23, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping load an old piece of hi-line to get it out of way. Hurt lower back while handling cable - was loading it in an empty car. Went to doctor and was off work 2 days. Returned to work on 2-27-05.

February 18, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING SET TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE. WHILE LIFTING 10' TIMBERS, EE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK, WENT TO DOCTOR OVER WEEKEND, WAS TOLD TO TAKE COUPLE OF WEEKS OFF WORK

February 10, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had turned scoop on charge and was walking a couple of breaks to help with belt reduction when he stepped in a hole and twisted his ankle. Missed one shift; returned to work 2/13/05.

February 1, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING FEEDER TO SET ON BELT TAIL, AFTER MAKING A BELT REDUCTION. WHILE TRAMMING FEEDER ON A SMALL GRADE HE PINNED HIMSELF AGAINST THE RIB, HITTING HIS RT. FOOT AGAINST THE FEEDER FRAME. HE WENT TO THE DR., CONTUSION, & EE WAS OFF FOR 3 DAYS.

January 5, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was helping set breaker timbers on north mains when a rib fell and hit him on right knee, he worked until 3:00 pm and walked outside, reported swelling in right knee, undetermined at this time as to extent of injury.

2004 · 5 incidents

December 10, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee scooping gob in order to get to pillars to mine. While scooping, a piece of 3" plastic water line sprang & hit him in face resulting in cuts & bruises to nose & lips. He was taken to hospital, treated & released. Also knocked out 1 tooth.

May 5, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HELPING REPLACE A 20' PIECE OF BELT IN #2 MAIN LINE BELT. WHILE WORKING, HE SLIPPED & FELL AGAINST BELT ROPE HURTING HIS RIBS. WENT TO DOCTOR & TOLD TO TAKE A COUPLE OF DAYS OFF - HE EXPECTS TO RETURN IN COUPLE OF DAYS.

April 19, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE had just gotten to section, went over to belt entry, slipped and fell against section belt tail piece, hitting his ribs against a piece of metal causing a fracture to ribs, finished shift before going to Dr, was off total of 6 days.

February 10, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HELPING LOAD HI-LINE CABLE IN A FLATCAR, TO BE MOVED, WHEN HE GOT HIS FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN AN OLD PIECE OF BELT RUBBER LAYING IN ROADWAY & SCOOP BUCKET, CAUSING A BRUISE TO TOP OF LEFT ANKLE. HE WAS TREATED WITH A COLD PACK & DRIVEN HOME.

February 9, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE, WAS HELPING DO MAINTAINENCE WORK ON CONTINOUS MINER. WHIEL PRYING WITH SLATE BAR TO REMOVE POT ON MINER, HE PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO HOSPITAL AND GIVEN MUSC LE RELAXER MEDICATION AND TOLD TO REST FOR A FEW DAYS.

2003 · 13 incidents

November 11, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ALONG BELT, WAS GOING TO BELT SWITCH TO TURN BELT OFF - SLIPPED & FELL & FELL BACKWARDS ON RIGHT ANKLE. BROKE BONE IN ANKLE, WILL BE OFF 6 TO 8 WEEKS.

October 18, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON SAT 10-18-03 AT APPROX 2:30 AM. NO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONS INVOLVED, FALL WAS IN #45 ENTRY OUT BY SPAD 1754. AREA WAS DEVELOPED 01-99, FALL WAS 65' LONG BY 25; WIDE BY 6' THICK. AREA WAS CLEARED UP AND REBOLTED AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS INSTALLED. REPORTED TO STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.

October 7, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING ROCK DUST ALONG TRACTOR ROADWAY TO 1ST LEFT SECTION, WHILE HANDLING ROCK DUST ( 50 LB BAGS) LOADING THE MACHINE, HE FELT PAIN IN BACK, WENT TO DR AND TOLD TO TAKE 1 WEEK OFF AND GIVEN A MUSCLE RELAXER MEDICATION.

September 12, 2003 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Point Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE, MOBILE ROOF SUPPORT OPERATOR WAS KNOCKED DOWN DUE TO A RIB ROLL, WHILE FULL PILLARING - WHEN HE FELL TO GROUND HE CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER - WENT TO HOSPITAL & RECEIVED 8 SUTURES IN FINGE R, RETURNED TO WORK ON 9-15-03-LOST TIME - 1 SHIFT.

September 3, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BELTMAN EE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT SPOLICE WHILE CUTTING BELT-HE ACCIDENTLY CUT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WITH A RAZOR KNIFE-FINISHED SHIFT AND WENT TO DR AND RECEIVED 6 SUTURES. RETURNED TO WORK NEXT SHIFT.

July 27, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 7-27-03 AT 8:45 PM - FALL WAS 30' X 15' X 4' THICK - THIS OCCURRED 1 BREAK-THRU OUTBY SPAD 6010 IN #5 ENTRY. THIS WAS APPROXIMATELY 300-350' OUTBY 1ST RT. SECTION. NO O NE WAS INVOLVED NOR ANY EQUIPMENT. WILL BE CLEANED UP & RE-BOLTED. THIS WAS REPORTED TO MSHA & STATE DEPT. OF MINES.

July 25, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 AM ON FRIDAY 7-25-03. FALL OCCURRED IN #5 RT BT ENTRY - 1 BREAK-THRU OUTBY SPAD 1780. NO ONE OR ANY EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA - AREA WAS CRIBBED & TIMBE RED. THIS AREA DEVELOPED IN JAN. 99 - APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 MILES FROM ACTIVE SECTIONS. FALL AREA WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. FALL 45' X 20' X 6'.

July 18, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LOADING RESIN ON TO THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL OUT & STUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND, MASHING IT AGAINST THEMACHINE. HE TOOK HIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL-NOTHING BROKEN-GIVEN 1ST AID TREATMENT & WAS OFF WORK 1 SHIFT

June 13, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING ROOF IN #5 RT BT -HAD PULLED SOME DRAW ROCK DOWN & MASHED SUCTION HOSE ON BOLTER. WHILE REPAIRING HOSE, ANOTHER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 16" X 8" X 1 1/2" THICK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON H EAD & NECK. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL -CHECKED & RELEASED - NOTE - THIS DID NOT SEEM TO BE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT TIME OF OCCURRANCE.

June 3, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING UNLOAD BELT STRUCTURE FOR A BELT MOVE - STRUCTURE GOT TANGLED UP & ROLLED BACK ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUSING SPRAIN - WENT TO DOCTOR & MISSED 1 SHIFT DUE TO DOCTORS APPOINTME NT.

May 8, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

BOLTER OPERATOR WAS BOLTING ROOF IN #2 ENTRY ON 1ST RT SECTION. TOP WAS REAL HARD AND BIT TORE UP. HE WAS KNOCKING THE BIT OFF THE DRILL STEEL TO CHANGE IT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT INDEX FINGE R BETWEEN BOLTER AND DRILL STEEL BRUISING FINGER. HE WAS OFF 2 DAYS.

April 8, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WAS CLEANING SCRUBBER FILTERS ON MINER. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WAS LAYING ON TOP OF MINER. HE ROSE AND STRUCK ROCK WITH HIS HAT, JAMMING NECK. WENT TO HOSPITAL. FOUND NOTHIN G BUT WAS TOLD TO TAKE A WEEK OFF FOR STIFFNESS.

March 14, 2003 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

FOREMAN WAS TAKING MINER CABLE DOWN FROM NYLON ROPE HANGER, WHEN HE DROPPED CABLE HOOK IN HANGER, SNAGGED HIS HAND AND CUT IT OPEN. DID NOT MISS ANY WORK, BUT HAD TO GET 8 SUTURES IN LEFT HAND .

2002 · 27 incidents

December 30, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall from ladders

EE, SCOOP OPERATOR WAS HANGING LINE CURTAIN IN FACE OF #1 ENTRY WHEN THE 6' LADDER BUCKLED AND HE FELL OFF LADDER, HURT LEFT KNEE AND BACK.

December 9, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

BELTMAN WAS BOLTING FACE #4 ENTRY. WENT TO MOVE BOLTER UP TO NEXT ROW - TRIPPED ON LINE CURTAIN & FELL, HITTING LEFT WRIST & FOREARM - CAUSING STRAIN/SPRIAN. WENT TO DOCTOR & X-RAYED. WILL BE OFF 1 WEEK.

November 4, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE, THE ELECTRICIAN WAS MOVING A WELDING MACHINE IN ORDER TO LOAD IT FOR TRANSPORT, FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 11/6/02, DID NOT REPORT THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 11/11/02.

October 4, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING #2 S/C ON 1ST RT SECTION. SHUTTLE CAR HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY & HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST CANOPY, STOVING HIS NECK. WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR X-RAY. DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING YET AS OF 10 /7/02.

October 2, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING ROOF TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT. SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE LOOSE & SPUN ON THE DRILL STEEL & STRUCK HIM ON THE CHEEK. ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 12" X 10" X 1"THICK, CAUSING LACER ATION TO CHEEK.

September 9, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING MOBLIE ROOF SUPPORT & THE CABLE WAS BEING REELED UP & IT KNOCKED A TIMBER OUT - TIMBER FELL & STRUCK EE ON LEFT ARM BELOW ELBOW - WENT TO HOSPITAL & HAD ARM X-RAYED - JUST A CONT USION - WILL BE OFF WORK 3 DAYS.

September 7, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPERATOR WALKED UP #8 ENTRY & RAISED THE LINE CURTAIN TO SEE IF PLACE HAD BEEN SCOOPED OR NOT, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 24" ROUND & 1 1/2" THICK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON HEAD, FACE & FRONT OF CHEST. SMALL CUT TO NOSE & FACE - TOOK HIM TO HOSPITAL AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE - NOTHING BROKE - JUST BRUISED UP.

August 27, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE, WAS USING A CAN OF ELECTRICK CLEAN WHEN HE EMPTIED THE CAN. HE TOOK NOZZLE SPRAY OFF TOP & STARTED TO PUT IN ANOTHER CAN. WHEN HE SPRAYED IT, ITW ENT IN EYES AROUND SAFETY GLASSES. WENT TO HSOPITAL & GOT EYES WASHED OUT. MISSED ONE SHIFT.

August 17, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ELECTRICIAN WAS WORKING ON A SHUTTLE CAR, THE CONVEYOR CHAIN BROKE, HE WAS TRYING TO PULL CHAIN BACK TOGETHER WITH A COME-A-LONG, USING A SMALL CHAIN ON FLIGHTS. THE CHAIN BROKE & THE HOOK CAM E BACK & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.

August 8, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN INTAKE ENTRY-1BT OUTBY SPAD 1790 NO EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. FALL WAS IN #8 ENTRY WAS APPROX. 50-55' LONG, 20' WIDE, AND 4'TO 5' IN THICKNESS. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. THIS AREA IS APPROX. 1 MILE FROM ACTIVE SECTIONS.

July 26, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT APPROX 12:15 AM, AT SPAD #4936 IN #3 ENTRY & EXTENDED TO SPAD 4933 IN #4 ENTRY. NO PERSONS OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. FALL WAS OUTBY SECTION 004-0, 2500 FT. FALL WAS 4 TO 5 ' THICK, 20' WIDE & 65' LONG. AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS & LONGER BOLTS BEING INSTALLED IN THIS AREA.

July 24, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD 4961 #3 ENTRY ABOUT 2500' FROM 1ST RT SECTION (004-0). THIS IS A NEUTRAL ENTRY WITH NO NORMAL TRAVEL. NO PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. FALL WAS 4' TO 5' THICK, 50' LONG & 20' WIDE. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP - WILL BE TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF.

July 23, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MIDNIGHT CREW REPLACE SOME BELT RUBBER IN #2 MAIN LINE BELT. HAD A ROLL OF BELT IN SCOOP BUCKET AND WAS MOVING IT TO THE OTHER SIDE WHEN HE MASHED HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN T HE BUCKET AND RAM.

June 28, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MINING THE FACE OF #7 ENTRY-ON SOUTH MAINS-WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON LEFT HAND ROCK WAS 14X16"X3"-CAUSING LACERATION & CONTUSION TO LEFT HAND-WENT TO HOSPITAL-GOT 13 S UTURES ON OUTSIDE & 8 ON INSIDE.

June 17, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE OUT A PIECE OF WATER LINE. WAS HITTING HALF HEADER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER & HALF HEADER BROKE IN TWO. HE HIT INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND & CAUSED A LACERATION TO FINGER. WENT TO HOSPITAL. RECEIVED 6 SUTURES.

May 28, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING A BOTTLE OF OXYGEN (TANK) ON THE SECTION BEHIND THE POWER CENTER. WHEN HE LIFTED IT, HE STRAINED HIS GROIN. HE FINISHED SHIFT & WENT TO DOCTOR. NO HERNIA - DOCTOR TOLD HIM TO TAKE A FEW DAYS OFF.

May 24, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE -SCOOP OPERATOR- WAS UNLOADING A STACK OF FLY BOARDS WHEN THE STACK FELL OVER & CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER & MASHED IT. HE WENT TO DOCTOR & GOT 9 SUTURES IN LEFT LITTLE FINGER. RETURNED HIS N EXT SCHEDULED SHIFT TO WORK.

May 14, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY, 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD 5004. THIS IS A NEUTRAL ENTRY. NO EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. THIS IS 7 BTS FROM 1ST RT SECTION. FALL 30' LONG, 20' WIDE & 5 1/2' TH ICK. FALL WILL BE TIMBERED OFF & NOT CLEANED UP. THIS AREA WAS FULLY BOLTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS & SHOWED NO SIGNS OF FAILURE.

April 12, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD PUT OIL IN S/CAR - HAD TO REMOVE RUB RAIL ON SIDE - PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER RT SIDE OF BACK WHILE LIFTING THE RUB RAIL BACK IN PLACE. HE WORKED UNTIL 4/22/02 & IS NOW OFF FOR A FEW DAYS, DUE TO THIS INJURY.

April 1, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING INSIDE CAB OF HIS TRUCK BEING LOADED AT STOCKPILE. THE LOADER OPERATOR RAN INTO THE SIDE OF HIS TRUCK WHILE LOADING COAL. EMPLOYEE ALLEGED IT JARRED TRUCK AND STRAINED HIS NECK NECK AND BACK.

March 28, 2002 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING ENDLOADER, SPILLED SOME COAL OUT OF BUCKET AND RAN OVER IT, JARRING HIMSELF IN SEAT. WHEN SHIFT ENDED HE COMPLAINED OF BACK HURTING. WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR.

March 25, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SHARP DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIM ON LT. HAND, CAUSING A SMALL BUT DEEP LACERATION- WENT TO HOSPITAL & RECIEVED 9 SUTURES.

March 14, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRANSFERRING A BELT WINDER FROM 1 SCOOP BUCKET TO ANOTHER, WHEN HE GOT BTWN SCOOPS & CAUGHT LEFT FOOT BTWN SCOOP BUCKET & BELT WINDER. WENT TO HOSPITAL, XRAY WAS NEGATIVE. HAS SOFT TISS UE BRUISE TO LT FOOT. MAY BE OFF A COUPLE DAYS.

March 10, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS TAKING SCOOP OFF CHARGE, LEANED OVER THE SCOOP & FEET SLIPPED & HE FELL AGAINST THE SCOOP- WENT TO DR. HAD CHEST X-RAYED & WAS OFF 1 SHIFT.

February 22, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BRINGING UNIHAULER TO OUTSIDE, GOING AROUND CORNER AT 7 BELTHEAD, WHEN HE RAN OVER A TIMBER & JOLTED HIMSELF UP AGAINST THE CANOPY,STOVEDHIS NECK, WENT TO HOSPITAL- X-RAYS SHOWED NOTHIN G, DR. TOLD HIM TO TAKE 2 WEEKS OFF.

February 11, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE OUT A MOTOR ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. WHILE LIFTING THE OLD MOTOR OUT AND PUTTING THE NEW ONE BACK-PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK. WENT TO DR AND GOT A SHOT AND PILLS MUSCLE RELAXER HE GOES BACK TO DR ON 2-18-02.

January 17, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS SECTION. STEPPED IN HOLE OR A LOW SPOT & LEFT KNEE BUCKLED BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN A SPRAIN TO LEFT KNEE.

2001 · 22 incidents

October 29, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TAKING BOLTER CABLE DOWN TO MOVE BELT MACHINE TO NEXT PLACE. HE FELT PAIN IN BACK. WENT TO DOCTOR: STRAIN TO BACK. OFF 6 DAYS.

October 24, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING UP PIECE OF DRAW ROCK. STEEL GOT STOPPED UP & HE HIT IT WITH BOLT WRENCH. PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OFF & FELL AGAINST CANOPY & HE TURNED TO AVOID IT. IT HIT HIM IN BACK OF HEAD & NEC K. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AS PRECAUTIONARY, TREATED & RELEASED. WILL BE OFF COUPLE OF DAYS DUE TO STIFFNESS.

October 20, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ELECTRICIAN WAS FLOATING MINER - HAD MOVED MINERTO #3 ROOM ON SOUTH MAINS. HE GOT BETWEEN MINER AND RIB TO GET A PIECE OF CURTAIN OUT OF THE WAYAND SWUNG MINER OVER AND FOULED HIS LEGS BETWEEN MINER AND RIB. HE BRUISED LOWER LEGS BELOW KNEESBUT WALKED TO MANTRIP TO RIDE OUTSIDE. HAD LEGS X-RAYED BUT TEST NEGATIVE - JUST CONTUSIONS.

October 8, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS FLATING MINER OPERATOR OUT FOR LUNC. WAS SETTING MINER OVER IN A CUT & SWUNG MINER STANDOFF AGAINST HIMSELF & RIB. PINNING HIMSELF MOMENTARILY. HE MOVED THE MINER OFF HIMSELF BEFOR E HELP ARRIVED. HAS A HAIRLINE FRACTURE OF THE PELVIS ON LEFT SIDE. WENT TO HOSPITAL. DIDN'T SEEM TO BE VERY SERIOUS AT THE TIME.

September 24, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCURRED IN #3 ENTRY APPROX. 1 MILE FROM ACTIVE SECTIONS. FALL WAS APPROX. 20'WIDE X 85'IN LENGTH X 4-6' THICK. AREA HAD BEEN CRIBBED ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO FALL- AREA WAS DROVE ? 1-99-. NO EQUIPMENT OR MEN INVOLVED- FALL WILLNOT BE CLEANED UP. FALL AT SPAD 1783.

September 18, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON 9-18-01 AT 10:45 WHILE MAKING WEEKLY EXAM. FALL WAS APPROX. 20'X30'X6' THICK IN #7 ENTRY AT SPAD 1782-FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP AND WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

September 12, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD GREASED FEEDER & WAS WALKING AWAY WHEN HESTEPPED IN A MUDDY HOLE & TWISTED LEFT FOOT. DIDN'T WANT TO FILL OUT ACCIDENT REPORT BUT WAS OFF5 DAYS & WE FILLED IT OUT AS SOON AS WE COULD CO NTACT HIM.

September 6, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator OTHER
Point Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UNDER CABLES HANGING FROM ROOF. FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO DR. ON 9-7. WAS OFF 2 SHIFTS. WAS WALKING IN BENT OVER POSITION (5 1/2').

August 21, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTED ON 9-14 THAT HE HURT HIS ARM ON 8-21. HAS A PULLED TENDON IN RIGHT ARM. HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE 9-3 & DID NOT REPORT THIS TO MGMT. TILL NOW. SAID HE WAS PULLING ON RATCHET & PULLED TENDON IN ARM. MGMT. HAS POSTED SAFETY RULES TO REPORT ALL ACCIDENT WITHIN 24 HRS. WE PROTEST THIS REPORT.

July 12, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS DROPPING CABLES THAT WERE HUNG TO ROOF BOLTS, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THESE CABLE WENT TO MOBILE ROOF SUPPORTS. HE SAID BACK HURTING IN 2 PLACES.

July 12, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE REPORTED WHILE RIDING MANTRIP OUTSIDE, HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY & JARRED HIMSELF, HURTING IN LOWER BACK. WORKED 4 HOURS NEXT SHIFT & LEFT GOING TO DOCTOR. MAY BE OFF 1 WEEK. MANAGEMENT ASKED T O FILL OUT ACCIDENT REPORT ON 7/16/01.

July 5, 2001 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON SCOOP-PUT NEW BUSHINGS AND PINS IN SCOOP BUCKET. WHILE TRYING TO HOLD PIN IN PLATE WITH LEFT FOOT-HE STRUCK IT WITH A 8 LB. SLEDGE HAMMER HAD FOOT X RAYED NOTHING BROKE BUT W AS BRUISED BAD AT HEEL.

May 10, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SCOOP OPERATOR WAS LOADING TIMBERS IN A SCOOP TO BE USED ON THE SECTION. WHEN HE GOT FINGER BETWEEN SCOOP AND TIMBER. WAS OFF 1 SHIFT - CAME BACK WITH BAND AID ON FINGER.

May 4, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING A SHUTTLE CAR SPLICE ON A NON-PRODUCING SHIFT, WHEN HE STRUCK THE KNOCKER, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT THUMB.

April 30, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO DR. HAS A CUTE L/S SPRAIN. ADVISED TO TAKE A FEW DAYS OFF IF NO LIGHT D UTY WAS AVAILABLE.

April 30, 2001 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HELPING LOAD WATER LINE IN A TRAILER. WAS WALKING WITH HEAD LEANED OVER DUE TO ABOUT 5 1/2 FEET IN HEIGHT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT EAR AGAINST A METAL BELT HANGER. WAS NOT WATCHING WHAT HE WAS DOING.

April 25, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD EAT HIS DINNER AND WAS WALKING BACK TO THE BOLTER WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND WORKED THE NEXT 2 DAYS. CALLED IN MONDAY(4/30/01) AND ASKED TO FILL OUT ACCIDENT FORM. MAY BE OFF COUPLE OFWEEKS

April 23, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING WEEKLY EXAM-FOUND A ROOF FALL IN OLD WORKS-ONF-1 MAINS PANEL IN OLD WINCHESTER MINE, #3 ENTRY !BT OUTBY SPAD #422. FALL IS 25'X25'X6' THICK. AREA WAS WORKED IN 1996 AND HAS BEEN A BANDONED EXCEPT FOR BLEEDER PURPOSES-THIS IS NOTTRAVELWAY OR WALKWAY AND FALL WAS DANGERED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

April 18, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS SETTING TIMBERS. HE TRIPPED OVER CUT-OFF BUTTS WHILE HOLDING A TIMBER & TWISTED HIS BACK.

January 16, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN AREA IN ABANDONED OLD ROY MAINS EXPERIENCED 6 ROOF FALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 1-13-01 AND 1-16-01. THESE FALLS ARE IN INTERSECTION, ARE APPROX 20' BY 20' BY 12'. ANOTHER COMPANY IS PILLARING IN SEAM BELOW (80' BELOW) IN THIS EXACT AREA, AND WE FEEL THIS WAS THE RESULT OF THEIR MOVING.

January 12, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN AREA IN ABANDONED OLD ROY MAINS EXPERIENCED 3 ROOF FALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 1-11-01 & 1-12-01. THESE FALLS ARE IN INTERSECTIONS, ARE APPROXIMATELY 20 X 20 X 12'. ANOTHE R COMPANY IS PILLARING IN SEAM BELOW(8? BELOW) IN THIS EXACT AREA AND WE FEEL THIS FALL WAS THE RESULT OF THEIR MINING.

January 11, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A AREA IN ABANDONED OLD ROY MINES EXPERIENCED 4 ROOF FALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AT SOME TIME BETWEEN WEEKLY EXAMS OF 1-4-01 AND 1-11-01. THESE FALLS ARE IN INTERSECTIONS, ARE APPROX 20' BY 20' B Y 12', ANOTHER COMPANY IS PILLARING IN SEAM BELOW (APPROX 80' BELOW) IN THIS EXACT AREA, AND WE FEEL THIS WAS THE RESULT OF THEIR MINING.

2000 · 15 incidents

November 29, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING BELTLINE TOWARD TAIL WITH HEAD BENT OVER DUE TO HEIGHT APPROX. 51/2 FT, BELT CREW HAD BENT A PLATE & HE STRUCK IT WITH HIS EAR. CUT RT EAR WENT TO HOSP & GOT 1 SUTURE

November 29, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING MAKE POWER MOVE WAS HANGIN HILLINE TURNED & A PIECE OF WIRE WENT BETWEEN GLASSES & HAD & JABBED IN RT EYE. WENT TO HOSP., & WAS TREATED SENT TO EYE CLINIC EXTENT OF INJURY STIL L UNDERTERMINED AT THIS TIEM

October 26, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS DRAGGING A SMALL MANTRIP CABLE TO POWER CENTER TO HOOKUP HIS HEADLIGHT GOT CAUGHT IN A BACKUP CURTAIN & HE SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING RT KNEE

October 17, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR, HE HIT A HOLE AND FELT PAIN IN BACK, WENT TO HOSPITAL AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. NO ONE ANSWERS TELEPHONE AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CONTACT THIS EMPLOYEE.

September 28, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY & JARRED HIMSELF IN SEAT. REPORTED PAIN IN BACK. WENT TO DR., MAY BE OFF TWO (2) WEEKS.

September 15, 2000 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING AROUND #7 BELTHEAD & FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER. HAS GONE TO DOCTOR & TOLD TO TAKE 1 WEEK OFF TO REST SHOULDER & GOT A CORTISONE SHOT.

September 5, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT 6:45 AM BY THE MIDNIGHT FOREMAN. AREA WAS OUT BY SECTIONS APPROX 5000 FT. FALL WAS 20' WIDE, APPROX 40' LONG, AND 5-7' THICK. THIS OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #1737. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.WILL BE TIMBERED AND CRIBBED OFF. PLAN WAS POSTED AND WORK COMPLETED ON 9-5-00, DAYSHIFT.

September 1, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE TANKS, WAS LIFTING THE BOTTLES AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 9, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE SLACK TO HOOK ROPE ON MINER,FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG.

August 8, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Point Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON BELT RUBBER, GATHERING BELT FOR A BELT MOVE, FELL BACKWARDS ACROSS SCOOP BUCKET, FINISHED SHIFT AND WORKED NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT AND IS NOW OFF WITH PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND TAIL BONE.

June 13, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Point Mining Inc · Struck by powered moving object

FOREMAN WAS PREPARING TO PUT UP CENTERLINE IN THE FACE, WAS LOCATED AT SPAD 2954; SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR HAD NOT BEEN RUNNING LOWER BREAK - S/C OPERATOR CAME THRU FLY'S & STRUCK HIM, PULLING HIM IN & UNDER THE S/C, BRUISING LEGS & ARM. HEFINISHED SHIFT & WENT TO DOCTOR NEXT SHIFT; MISSED 01 - SHIFT.

February 29, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND COWORKER WERE CHANGING BITS IN A MINER--THESE BITS HAD BEEN IN THE HEAD FOR 4 OR 5 YEARS & WERE STUCK/FROZEN TIGHT. WHILE USING AN OLD CAT PAD PIN TO KNOCK THEM OUT. COWORKER HIT IT WIT H A SLEDGE HAMMER & PIN CAME FLYING OUT & STRUCK EE IN LEFT EAR AS HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BIT.

February 8, 2000 WV · Coal MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MINING ON SECTION 003-0 SOUTHMAINS #3 ENTRY - WE CUT INTO AN AUGER HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF ENTRY. NO INJURIES INVOLVED. THIS OCCURRED 200' INBY SPAD NO. 2640.

February 8, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING PIECE OF DRAW ROCK IN #5 ENTRY, HAD A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL LAYING ON HEAD OF BOLTER. PULLED ROCK & IT HIT THE PIECE OF DRILL STEEL CAUSING IT TO HIT HIM IN LEFT SIDE OF FACE. MI SSED 1 DAY BECAUSE OF LATE DOCTORS APPOINTMENT.

January 27, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Point Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MEASURING TIMBERS TO SET TO BUILT A BACK-BOARD FOR A NEW BELT HEAD-A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 16'X12'3' THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND-BROKE LITTLE FINGER AND CUT IT ABOUT 10-12 SUTURES.