While mining in #3 entry of section. Shuttle car operator was struck by rib burst to left side after being loaded by miner returning to feeder. Causing several small scratches and cuts to arms and side of face. Employee is going to follow up with a x ray in a few days to make sure no fractures.
JIREHCoal
JET COAL COMPANY, INC. · Underground
Controlled by Anthony Newsome
Omar, Logan County, WV · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4609649
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2025–2026
- Latest incident
- Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2026 · 2 incidents
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Just after loading shuttle car, miner operator was struck by rib, causing them to fall injuring their left foot. Had x ray done at hospital, showing no fracture, but going to x ray again after swelling goes down to make sure.
2025 · 1 incident
Struck by falling object
While roof bolting in #3 left of 0001 MMU, a rib rolled off striking operator, side bolter operator on top side of left forearm and lower left leg. The rib was approximately 1 foot by 6 foot long. The result of the accident was a fractured lower left leg and several stitches to the top of left forearm.