Mining Incidents

Eagle #1Coal

Rhino Eastern LLC · Underground
Bolt, Raleigh County, WV · Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4608758
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
86
Years on record
2005–2012
Latest incident
Sep 2012

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Struck by falling object

Victim was cleaning rocks and coal to set timbers along a rib line. The rib and brow fell crushing the miner. The brow measured approximately 100"" long by 32"" thick, by 37"" tall.

Reportable incidents

85 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2012 · 8 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing drill wrench on his steel, the wrench slipped off striking his left hand, causing his thumb to be dislocated.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling rubber coating off of shuttle car cable. While ee was pulling his channel locks slipped striking himself in the mouth.

Struck by falling object

EE, was attempting to remove a piece of loose rock, from around and roof bolt. The rock fell out hitting EE, on his left hand causing 1 inch laceration, on his left hand.

Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting on MMU 004-0 in the #4 entry. While putting up his inside bolt a piece of rock fell measuring 39"" x 26"" x 6"" came inside the man-up striking employee in his left leg, causing tear to the Achilles Tendon.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing in the #3 entry when the shuttle car started up the cable, struck him in the back causing him to fall on his back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing rib straps on MMU 004-0. While making a sudden turn, he felt a burning sensation in his lower back on 4/20/12. On 6/8/12 his back was hurting so he went home early. That afternoon, he went to visit his Doctor concerning his back and is off by Doctor's orders until further notice.

Struck by falling object

Roof Bolter operator was bolting top in the #1,entry while removing his drill steel a piece of rock fell measuring 17""x13""x4"" thick. The rock struck the victim on the left wrist causing a laceration.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on the starter box and while standing on a rubber mat, when turning his feet slipped on the wet mat and he pulled a muscle in the back of his left leg.

2011 · 15 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting miner cable experienced back pain that extended down his legs. Employee continued working until 01-03-2012.

Struck by falling object

Victim was removing rock from the continuous miner when a piece of rock fell between the bolts and struck him in the left shoulder and neck.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While cutting a one ton bag of rock dust into the scoop bucket the ram pushed back and pinched the left index finger between the ram and the scoop bucket as the rock dust entered the scoop bucket.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helping make a shuttle car splice. Cut his left index finger.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking by belt feeder, tripped and fell on left knee - twisting knee

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing roof bolts, he stepped forward to insert glue in the hole and twisted his knee.

Struck against a moving object

While pulling rock off of the Continuous Miner with the scoop, the rock broke and landed in the scoop bucket bouncing the scoop operator (victim) against the roof.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim was cutting a clip off the belt when he slipped and the knife cut his hand.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut outside of thumb while making a cable splice.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Holding a board over a kettle bottom for the other bolt operator to bolt up. When the stab jack on the machine was set, it pushed the board against the roof pinching the victims finger

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Shoveling belt - Twisted back while throwing material onto the belt

Struck against stationary object

EE stated: After getting off mantrip and walking approximately 15 feet, stepped on rock injuring his ankle. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006092.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Miner was making a splice on a continuous miner cable. While stricking the anvel, a piece of the hammer chipped off and went into his wrist.

Struck by falling object

Miner was installing the last row of bolts in #6 rt. While pulling a piece of rock in the face, the rib brow on the left side of the entry fell, hitting him on the rt. ankle.

Struck against a moving object

EE turned corner in shuttle car hitting rib, straining his neck. Injury resulted in application of cervical collar. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006096.

2010 · 21 incidents

Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a piece of roof rock that fell on roof bolter and slid down his knee. Injury resulted in miner treated and required to ambulate on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006089.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was plastering a stopping while standing on a bucket. Fell off bucket twisting his knee. Injury resulted in miner treated and required to ambulate on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006088.

Struck against stationary object

EE was pulling feeder cable and hit knuckle on hanging first aid box. Injury resulted in miner treated and ambulating on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006088.

Struck by falling object

Rock fell from the roof while swinging the drill arm on the bolter. The rock struck the miner on the right elbow resulting in a laceration.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell and landed on his hand. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006085.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling a piece of loose roof rock, when the piece fell, pushed slate bar into right knee. Injury resulted in the application of a knee immobilizer brace and crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006084.

Rubbed or abraded

EE wiped eye with shirt sleeve, got something in his eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine and removal of foreign object. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006083.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was raising up 4"" aquamine waterline, line broke hitting employee in left arm. Injury resulted in splint to left hand and thumb. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006086.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OUTSIDE AROUND THE MINE AREA WHEN A DRILL POT HIT HIS HAND AND INJURED HIS LEFT THUMB. HE WENT TO APPALACHIAN HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT, WAS SEEN AND RELEASED.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was building a ventilation stopping, piece of sealant blew in his right eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006082.

Struck by falling object

EE was putting up roof bolt, a rock 2' X 3"" X 3"" fell on arm and leg. Injuries resulted in application of splint and sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006081.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tramming scoop through water hole, timber came in deck hitting left leg. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006080.

Struck by flying object

EE was driving #3 shuttle car back to the feeder. The back wheel guard came off striking him in the head, neck and right shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006020.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working the ratchet on a chain hoist when ratchet broke and the chain wrapped around his arm NOTE: EE worked did not file the inital incident report with the company until 8/12/2010. EE continued to work until November 16, 2010 at which time he went to see his doctor who restricted him from working.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE experienced chest pains. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006095.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing corner bolt, bolt wrench came out of head, struck him in upper right eye and forehead area. Injuries resulted in medical treatment with intravenous antibiotic treatment. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006078.

Struck by falling object

Employee (Miner Operator) was cutting in #3 Entry on the 003 section. The continuous miner had dislodged a roof bolts while traming to the face. The result was that a piece of rock secured by the bolts fell and hit him.

Flash burns (welding)

EE was welding on section feeder without a hood. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicines. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006077.

Struck against a moving object

While Traming a scoop, the scoop hit a hole in the roadway and threw the scoop operator into the canopy of the scoop.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was with crew loading belt structure into scoop bucket. When EE twisted his body his foot remained stuck in approx. 8"" of mud, twisting his left knee.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was changing batteries on scoop, fell and hit his shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006074.

2009 · 18 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE got out of scoop to check pumps, lost footing on slick bottom. Injury resulted in knee immobilizer and crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006032.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging miner cable. Jumped up to hang cable, came down and turned his ankle. Injury resulted in an aircast on his left ankle. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006073.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE has 10% pulmonary function impairment attributable to occupational pneumoconiosis. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006072.

Fall onto or against objects

EE was walking around feeder and tripped on feeder cable hitting his forearm on the feeder. Injury resulted in application of sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006094.

Struck against a moving object

Man trip traveling to surface. Individual was riding in the back of the man trip. Just as the man trip went under overcast, he was distracted by putting his glasses on. He struck his head on the overcast, fell backward and hit his head on the man trip.

Struck by falling object

EE was found face down with a rock on his shoulder. He was carried to the surface and transported to Raleigh Gen Hospital by ambulance. Released at approx 4:00AM

Struck by falling object

EE was lowering ATRS on roof bolter when a 3' X 3' X 2"" piece of roof rock hit him on head and arm. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006069.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was operating shuttle car headed to the continuous miner when rib (2' X 3') rolled off hitting him in right arm and shoulder. Injury resulted in application of splint to immobilize the injured area. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006070.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was setting the breaker for the feeder at the section power center after a belt move. The breaker blew up when he attempted to set it and knocked him against the rib. There was no apparent injury at the time of the incident. Approx. 2 days later, he noticed that the hearing in his left ear was deteriorating. Dr told him that his hearing loss may be related to the accident.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was opening a bucket of oil, cut finger when he caught it between handle and edge of bucket. Injury resulted in application of aluminum foam finger splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006068.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was helping electricians with cutterhead, felt pain in lower back after pulling down on cutterhead. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006067.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD SCOOP ONTO HAULER AND EQUIPMENT ROLLED OFF TRUCK JARRING EMPLOYEES BACK EMPLOYEE STATED

Struck by falling object

EE was removing continuous miner rub rail, rail came off striking him on the foot. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #8129240.

Struck against stationary object

EE finished hanging curtain, stepped on rock and turned his ankle. Injury resulted in application of air splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006093.

Struck by falling object

EE was bolting in #5 entry, placed hand on drill pot, piece of roof rock fell on his hand. Injury resulted in the application of a splint and a sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation#9006066.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE unsure when accident occurred, started feeling pain after helping with miner cable, went to doctor on 1/19/2009.This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006065.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing roof bolt, bolt wrench swung around striking him on the right hand. The injury resulted in the application of a finger splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006064.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking around faces in #4 entry, stepped over gob into a hole and twisted his knee. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006063.

2008 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on slope belt and slipped and twisted knee.

2007 · 4 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Employee was running scoop. Ran over rock in roadway, jamming his head against scoop canopy.

Struck against a moving object

The brakes went out on the scoop the employee was operating and hit the rib. The employee hit his head on the canopy.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Running shuttle car, slid against rib, caught arm between shuttle car and rib.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking outside, stepped in hole, lost footing, twisted right knee.

2006 · 4 incidents

Struck by falling object

Employee was reaching for his jacket when a rock fell striking him on his hand & wrist.

Fall from machine

Hitting a pivot pin on the front boom of endloader with a hammer missed and hit his own foot. Knocking himself off the fender of endloader.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was cutting piece of 42"" belt with utility knife. Knife slipped-cut upper leg.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting shield back on miner and shield fell on his hand mashing his finger.

2005 · 14 incidents

Struck by falling object

Mantrip was bringing crew outside. When mantrip went around a turn a jack slid or fell over striking employee's lower right leg.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WELDING ON MINER, PIECE OF HOT WELD CHIPPED OFF AND FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

Struck by falling object

EE KNEELED DOWN AT #2 HEAD STARTER BOX, TROUBLESHOOTING. ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND STRUCK EE ON SHOULDER AND BACK OF NECK.

Accident type, without injuries

BREAK 317 #6 ENTRY FELL APPROXIMATELY 6' TO 8' HIGH AND 40' EACH WAY TOWARD #5 AND #7 ENTRIES.

Accident type, without injuries

INTERSECTION IN #2 ENTRY OF THE MAINS, 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD 208. FALL EXTENDING 10' OUTBY AND 50' INBY.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was carrying pogo sticks to section when he tripped over firehose streched down belt.

Struck by falling object

Loading bolt supplies with scoop-while loading supplies, rib rolled in deck

Struck against a moving object

Tramining scoop to section going down hill, applied brakes and did not have any, went into rib.

Struck by falling object

Rock fell on hand while shoveling belt.

Struck by falling object

CLEANING MINER, ROCK FELL OFF HEAD STRIKING TOP OF RIGHT HAND

Struck by falling object

While hanging curtain/piece of slate fell striking ee on neck and head area.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING OVERCAST MATERIALS.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MINER CABLE TO HANG.

Struck against a moving object

EE was riding mantrip-hit dips in track-jarring caused injury.