Mining Incidents

Alloy Surface Mine Coal

Boomer, Fayette County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4607537

Alloy Surface Mine has $66K in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 9 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
72
Years on record
1988–2019
Latest incident
Aug 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
330
citations
154
significant & substantial
$66,450
proposed penalties
$59,029
paid to date
89% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $7,421 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
103
inspections on record
4,401
inspection hours
7.5
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.
330 citations across 4,401 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Alloy Surface Mine has $66K in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 9 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$66K
proposed penalties
$63K
current assessed
$59K
paid to date
$4K
outstanding
324 assessments are final orders; 9 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2022-05-04.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Alloy Surface Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.12 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 239 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
0.12
dust avg (mg/m3)
0.73
dust max (mg/m3)
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
239
samples
Most recent sample: 2023-01-11.
Silica (quartz)
31.6
silica avg (%)
51.5
silica max (%)
10
samples
Most recent sample: 2022-05-12.
Noise
0%
over PEL
58
samples
Most recent sample: 2023-01-11.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, 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
2024 Q2 0 0 0
2023 Q3 180 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 560 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 1,172 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 1,830 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 3,506 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 2,803 2 0 713.5
2022 Q1 3,116 0 0 0.0
Show 88 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2021 Q4 3,344 2 0 598.1
2021 Q3 2,482 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 2,136 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 2,636 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 3,699 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 3,554 5 0 1406.9
2020 Q2 3,156 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 2,446 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 15,478 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 10,886 1 0 91.9
2019 Q2 1,972 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 17,808 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 18,000 2 0 111.1
2018 Q3 18,006 3 0 166.6
2018 Q2 19,510 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 2,628 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 2,679 12 0 4479.3
2017 Q3 2,773 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 3,797 6 1 1580.2
2017 Q1 2,842 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 2,501 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 3,212 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 3,011 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 2,814 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 2,761 3 0 1086.6
2015 Q3 3,363 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 2,694 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 2,795 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 2,371 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 2,618 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 2,726 1 0 366.8
2014 Q1 2,779 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 3,325 6 1 1804.5
2013 Q3 4,147 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 4,605 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 4,602 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 5,506 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 31,026 12 5 386.8
2012 Q2 36,096 1 0 27.7
2012 Q1 32,197 6 0 186.4
2011 Q4 5,245 4 0 762.6
2011 Q3 0 0 0
2011 Q2 1,107 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 2,013 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 261 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 1,298 2 0 1540.8
2010 Q2 1,477 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 2,881 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 2,789 5 0 1792.8
2009 Q3 3,445 8 0 2322.2
2009 Q2 6,284 8 1 1273.1
2009 Q1 6,906 29 7 4199.2
2008 Q4 25,979 1 1 38.5
2008 Q3 30,398 22 4 723.7
2008 Q2 29,104 3 2 103.1
2008 Q1 13,136 44 17 3349.6
2007 Q4 2,569 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 2,479 14 1 5647.4
2007 Q2 5,399 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 5,675 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 6,755 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 6,679 1 1 149.7
2006 Q2 13,327 11 7 825.4
2006 Q1 18,959 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 35,960 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 47,682 15 15 314.6
2005 Q2 45,362 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 48,485 14 12 288.7
2004 Q4 52,895 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 73,713 25 25 339.2
2004 Q2 34,252 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 34,700 9 9 259.4
2003 Q4 4,169 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 8,597 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 5,172 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 9,868 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 53,601 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 57,479 11 9 191.4
2002 Q2 58,221 16 11 274.8
2002 Q1 30,764 7 7 227.5
2001 Q4 29,066 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 28,780 3 3 104.2
2001 Q2 10,767 5 4 464.4
2001 Q1 2,157 5 5 2318.0
2000 Q4 2,058 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 1,976 6 6 3036.4
2000 Q2 1,918 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 3,068 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

72 on file

2019 · 2 incidents

August 14, 2019 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Fall from machine

EE was checking AC on Grader when EE reached to grab handrail and missed and fell off machine landing on left side injuring left elbow. EE continued to work until 08/25/19 where EE visited ER and was dx. with fx. of left elbow and referred to specialist on 08/30/19 where a full arm cast was applied to left arm.

March 4, 2019 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operating CAT D10R dozer, pushing a big rock out of pit. Using corner of blade to spin the rock out to get behind it. Blade slipped off rock and slammed right shoulder into back of operator's seat.

2018 · 2 incidents

September 17, 2018 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading a shot, walked to the next hole, right leg started to tingle, bent down to pick up a booster, strain to low back

May 23, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using 1 inch drive impact to remove bolts from dozer and felt strain in back

2008 · 4 incidents

October 29, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator states that he was dumping a load of rock when the truck bed came down and jarred his tailbone. X-rays revealed no broken bones. Bruised tailbone.

May 2, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by falling object

Operator was working a D-11 dozer near the highwall when a rock fell from the highwall and came through window in the cab door striking him on the left ankle. He was transported to the hospital where a splint was applied - bruising & swelling, nothing broken.

April 24, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FIRE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A 789 rock truck steering hose ruptured and sprayed oil onto the engine. The oil caught fire and the truck operator and another operator inhaled fire extinguisher chemicals while helping to extinguish the fire. The chemicals irritated the lungs and eyes.

April 24, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FIRE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A 789 rock truck steering hose ruptured and sprayed oil onto the engine. The oil caught fire and the truck operator and another operator inhaled fire extinguisher chemicals while helping to extinguish the fire. The chemicals irritated the lungs and eyes.

2006 · 2 incidents

July 13, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating an excavator; he swung the machine to the right and struck a rock. The machine came to a sudden stop. The operator then complained of neck strain and headache.

2005 · 4 incidents

June 28, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Victim was assisting with pulling the cars out of the hole that was finished. He go his right foot caught between the push assembly and one of the cars. Foot was bruised & swollen on top. Missed two days work.

May 2, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Victim picked up a drill bit for highwall drill and caused an existing hernia to be reinjured. Missed one days work.

March 9, 2005 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall from machine

Employee had filled the hydraulic tank on the dozer and was dismounting when he slipped and fell. His right foot was caught behind the pusharm and he fell backwards to the ground twisting his right knee. Either strained knee or possibly torn ligament. Still awaiting evaluation of xrays/scans by medical personnel.

February 7, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE says he rolled a small rock off a push arm on a dozer. He then proceeded to another piece of equipment and his back started hurting.

2004 · 6 incidents

October 28, 2004 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was going into the parts trailer, slipped and fell off the steps to the ground. Initial medical result was broken upper fibula and strained ankle. He went to his family doctor on 11/1 and futher exams showed a broken right ankle with some misalignment of the pieces of bone. Surgery to put screws in these pieces was done on 11/3. First lost work day was on 11/1.

October 27, 2004 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down from a loader after finishing with servicing. He slipped on the bottom step and twisted his ankle. Diagnosed with a cracked bone in ankle.

September 27, 2004 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Victim was climbing onto the generator when he slipped and caught himself with his hand on the floor. Complained of pain in left thumb but continued working. After his shift ended he went to the Emergency Room and an x-ray revealed a fractured thumb.

September 7, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck against stationary object

Victim was hooking up a power connection (cathead) on a highwall miner and lacerated the middle finger on his right hand. Six stitches to close the wound.

May 12, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall from machine

When finishing with maintenance/repair on water truck, victim's hand slipped on grab rail and he fell to the ground. No substantial injuries, just stove up and sore.

April 16, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator was using loader to clean coal in the pit. The bucket on the loader rolled down and caught hard section of rock causing the loader to jerk to a stop. Pulled muscle in his neck.

2003 · 1 incident

March 26, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A RIGHT ANGLE AIR DRILL TO DRILLOUT A BROKEN FITTING AND THE DRILL SLIPPED CAUSING THE BIT TO LACERATE HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEENTHE THUMB AND INDEX FINGER REQUIRING 8 SUTURES. THE EE CONTINUES TO WORK AT HIS NORMAL JOB.

2002 · 3 incidents

November 5, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vandalia Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A TILT CYLINDER PIN WHEN HE FELT POPPING IN LEFT WRIST WITH PAIN. EE NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR ON NOVEMBER 6TH AND HUMAN RESOURCESDID NOT RECEIVE THE ACCIDENT REPORT UNTIL NOV 13

October 17, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF MECHANIC'S TRUCK TO GET A PART. HIS MINE LIGHT CORD CAUGHT ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAUSING HIM TO PULL HIS HARD HAT OFF AND STRIKE FOREHEAD ON THE EDGE OF DOOR. 6 SUTURES WERE REQUIRED. EMPLOYEE RTW ON NEXT SHIFT SCHEDULED ON REGULAR DUTY.

January 4, 2002 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON TRUCK BED REPAIRING TAIL SECTION OF BED LINER WHERE HE HAD TO DOG DOWN THE LINER TO BE WELDED. WHILE HE WAS DRIVING A METAL WEDGE TO DOG DOWN THE LINER, THE WEDGE FLEW OUT ST RIKING HIM ON THE FACE.

2001 · 4 incidents

August 24, 2001 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING 785 ROCK TRUCK & THE SEAT BROKE CAUSING LOW BACK PAIN. HE WORKED UNTIL 2/11/02 & WENT TO THE DOCTOR. ON 2/14/02 WHEN RETURNING ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT HE BEGAN WORKING RES TRICTED DUTY (EE WORKS A 4 ON, 2 OFF SCHEDULE). HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING BUT IS ON RESTRICTED DUTY WHILE GETTING THERAPY TREATMENTS.

July 20, 2001 WV · Coal FIRE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HIS PERSONAL VEHICLE TO WORK UP HAUL ROAD. VEHICLE OVERHEATED, HE PARKED VEHICLE, RODE TO JOB WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. WHEN HE CAME BACK, VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MGMT IS REPORTING THIS DUE TO THE FIRE OCCURRING ON THE HAUL ROAD. THIS WAS REPORTED BY PHONE TO MT CARBON 7/20/01.

May 4, 2001 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE WAS HELPING FLAG NEW PERMIT AREA & SLIPPED WHILE GETTING DOWN OFF OF A TREE STUMP. HE HAS CONTINUED TO WORK AND ON 5-15-01 WENT TO A SPECIALIST WHO DETERMINED THIS EE HAS A STRESS FRAC TURE OF HIS HEEL. THIS EE IS NOT ASSIGNED TO THIS IS A MEDICALLY REPORTABLE EVENT. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUES TO WORK AT THIS TIME.

January 31, 2001 WV · Coal coal sampler POWERED HAULAGE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOOKING A STRAP ONTO PIPE IN POND DURING CLEANING. OPERATOR OF EXCAVATOR LEFT HYDRAULICS ON DURING PROCESS OF GOING TO HELP EE.IN DOING SO THE BUCKET WENT INTO EE'S LEG ABOUT BOOT HIGH

1997 · 2 incidents

September 14, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vandalia Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE GETTING PARTS OUT OF VEHICLE, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON RIGHT HAND. EE WAS ON MINE SITE REPAIRING OUR FIELD SERVICE TRUCK.

April 29, 1997 WV · Coal FIRE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A D-11N CAT BULLDZOER WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE. THE DOZER WAS UNATTENDED WHEN FIRE STARTED. THE FIRE BURNED FOR APPROX 20 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DOZER HAD BEEN USED ON THE DAY SHI FT AND HAD BEEN SHUT DOWN AT 1700.

1996 · 1 incident

September 26, 1996 WV · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A PIN THE BREAKOUT WRENCH ON A DRILL. WHILE JOGGING THE HYDRAULIC JACK (THAT CONNECTS TO THE BREAK OUT WRENCH) INTO PLACE. HIS FINGERS WERE CAUGHT.

1995 · 5 incidents

November 15, 1995 WV · Coal welder (shop) ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Vandalia Resources Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE HAS COMPLAINED OF LOW BACK PAIN FOR SOME TIME DUE TO A 1987 INJURY BASED ON MEDICAL EVIDENCE RECIEVED THAT INDICATED THE AMOUNT OF DRIVING AND LENGTH OF HOURS EE WORKS MGMT IS REPORTIN G AN OCEV PATIONAL ILLNESS AND DUE TO REPETIVE TRUMA ASSOCATED WITH THIS EE JOB.

May 16, 1995 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A RAG WITH A POCKET KNIFE THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS FINGER

May 8, 1995 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO KNOCK IN A PIN ON THE TRACK OF A DRILL A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFFTHE PIN & STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT LEG

March 28, 1995 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

TRUCK DRIVER WENT IN TOWARDS PIT AS DOZER WAS PUSHING OVER ROCK AND DID NOT COMMUNICATE.BASES WERE NOT AWARE OF EMPLOYEES GOING IN.

February 5, 1995 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN PARKING AREA. SLIPPED & FELL ON ICE.

1994 · 7 incidents

November 11, 1994 WV · Coal FIRE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WE ARE UNSURE WHETHER THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY VANDALISM OR NOT-IT OCCURRED DURING AN OFF SHIFT. FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE CAB AND SPREAD TO THE AREA BELOW THE CAB. ACCIDENT WAS INVESTIGATED BY WV STATE POLICE. DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE IS UNCERTAIN CURRENTLY BEING EVALUATED BY OUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER.

October 19, 1994 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD LEFT ARM STRETCHED OUT HOLDING METAL BOX WHILE DRILLING HOLES IN THE BOX WITH THEH RIGHT HAND. THE STRETCHING INVOLVED IN DOING THIHS TASK CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN HIS BACK AND SHOLDER.

July 27, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHECKING EQUIPMENT. VIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT CAUSED DIRT TO COME LOOSE AND FALL INTO EE S EYE.

July 6, 1994 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS HAULING COAL TO THE WASH PLANT. ON RETURN TO THE PIT. OPERATOR STARTED DOWN THE HILL. HIS BRAKES FAILED AT THAT TIME. EE RAN THE TRUCK INTO THE BERM TO STOP. THE TRUCK STOPPED AND THEN STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE EE PANICKED AND JUMPED FROM THE TRUCK.

March 9, 1994 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vandalia Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OIL ON A ROCK TRUCK. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE HIT HIS ARM ON THET RUCK FRAME.

February 24, 1994 WV · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

TRUCK RAN OUT OF FUEL-DRIVER STARTED BACKWARD DOWN HILL. DRIVER DROVE TRUCK INTO DITCH TO STOP TRUCK TURNED OVER ON SIDE.

January 18, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Vandalia Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHES CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STANDING TOO CLOSE TO FIRE BARRELL. EMPLOYEE BURNE DHIS HAND WHILE PUTTINGOTU THE FIRE ON HIS CLOTHES.

1993 · 3 incidents

October 20, 1993 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE GETTING OFF OF HIGHWALL DRILL EE CLAIMS THAT HE SLIPPED ON THE DECK FELL TO THE GROUND, STRUCK HIS LOWER LEFT BACK AREA WHICH CAUSED A LUMBAR SACRAL SPRAIN.

June 19, 1993 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING RADIATOR ON D-11 DOZER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL CAUSING MUSCLE STRAIN & CONTUSIONS.

May 24, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Appalachian Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING ENGINE OIL IN DOZER WHEN HIS ARM CAME IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL CSP WIRING. EKMPLOYEE RECEIVED MINOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK & COMPLAINED OF "TINGLING" IN RIGHT ARM. NOTE: ACCI DENT NOT REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 6/2/93.

1992 · 5 incidents

August 27, 1992 WV · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

36539ACT COAL TRUCK LOST CONTROL AND WAS COMING TOWARD THE BACKHOE. THE BACKHOE OPERATOR SAW THE COAL TRUCK COMING TOWARD HIM AND JUMPED OUT OF EQUIPMENT.

August 17, 1992 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

75926N INJURED WAS SPLICING A CB CABLE WIRE AND THE KNIFE HE WAS USING CLOSED ON HIS RT INDEX FINGER.

July 22, 1992 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

AUTOMATIC TARP BROKE GETTING ON TRUCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

January 20, 1992 WV · Coal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

CITIM WAS IN ROUTINE FILLING PROCEDURES VICTIM WAS ON TOP OF TRUCK. SLIPPED OFF TRUCK LANDING ON HIS FEET. COLLAPSED ON GROUND ATTEMPTED TO STAND SEVERE PAIN TO RIGHT HIP AND LEG.

1991 · 3 incidents

September 18, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Appalachian Mining Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS OPERATING A 785 ROCK TRUCK.HE STARTED GETTING SICK SO HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE TRUCK AND SENT TO THE HOSPITAL.EXHAUST FUMES/SMOKE CAME INTO CAB OF TRUCK.

May 23, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE HAULING COAL FROM PIT TO THE CRUSHER A LARGE ROCK WAS PUSHED DOWN THE SLOPE ONTO THE HAULROAD THE ROCK CAME FROM THE SPOIL AREA BEING WORKED BY APPALACHIAN MINING ALLOY #1 MINE ROCK STRU CK THE TRUCK ON DRIVERS SIDE AT LOCATION OF THE DOOR

February 4, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PUTTING BUSHINGS ON A DOZER & PINCHED A NERVE IN HIS BACK & SHOULDER

1990 · 9 incidents

September 13, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Appalachian Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS USING ETHER TO CLEAN ENGINE OFF WHILE LOOKING FOR OIL LEAK. ETHER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHICH RESULTED IN BURNS TO FACE & BOTH ARMS.

September 5, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON DOZER CHISEL FELL HIT HIM ON HEAD

August 29, 1990 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE HAD BEEN PUTTING OIL IN 785 ROCK TRUCK, WHEN THE HYDRAULIC JACK FELL ON FOOT.

July 28, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS WORKING UNDER LOADER AND STOOD UP WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY SHARP PIRVCR OG MRYSL IN LRGY RST.

July 5, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

CLEANING DUST COLLECTOR ON DRILL AND RAISED HIT HEAD

April 24, 1990 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS CLIMBING ON ROCK TURCK, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO FALL HITTING HIS RIBS ON BUMPER.

February 26, 1990 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

I,NAME WAS RUNNING A LOADER WHILE TRYING TO MOVE SOME ROCK, ONE OF THE TEETH BROKE, CAUSING THE LOADER TO SIT DOWN WITH A JOLT.

February 5, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLIMBING UP ON FUEL TRUCK AND PULLED BACK.

January 16, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS TIGHTENING CHAIN ON DRILL AND WRENCH SLIPPED, HURTING FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

1989 · 4 incidents

December 28, 1989 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS A SLICK SURFACE AND LOST HIS TRACTION AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND SHOULDER, CAUSING HIS SHOULDER TO BECOME IMPACTED.

November 29, 1989 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING A WIRE THAT WAS CAUGHT AGAINST SOME STEPS.THE STEPS CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM ON THE CHIN,CUTTING CHIN AND REQUIRING THREE STITCHES.

November 13, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF MACK DRILL TRUCK & SLIPPED OFF LAST STEP CAUSING HIM TO TWIST BODY WHICH INJURED BACK.

August 4, 1989 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE BUILDING A POND DOZER OPERATOR STARTED DOWN THE INCLINE A LOOSE ROCK ROLLED HITTING THE DOZER AND FLIPPING DOZER CAUSING IT TO ROLL DOWN HILL.

1988 · 5 incidents

December 20, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MECHANIC CONNECT A HYDRAULIC OIL TUBE TO THE TOP OF A BLADE LIFT CYLINDER. EMPLOYEE WAS USING A BAR TO PRY THE TUBE INTO POSITION. THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL . EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A SPRAINED MUSCLE IN HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM.

December 16, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

TRUCK LOADED IN PIT AREA STARTED DOWN RAMP TO DUMP SITE FOR DUMPING. APPLIED RETARDER (DID NOT WORK). FOOT BRAKES DID NOT WORK. EMERGENCY AND PARK BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP TRUCK. THIS IS WHAT TH E OPERATOR TOLD FOREMAN. TRUCK OVERTURNED CAUSING THE OPERATORS SHOULDER TO BE DISLOCATED. DRIVER HAD SEAT BELT ON.

November 18, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP FUEL HOSE, HE BENT IMPROPERLY CAUSING A MUSCLE TO PULL IN HIS BACK.

November 11, 1988 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE STEPPING UP INTO THE BED OF THE DOZER, THE DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON A SHARP PIECE OF METAL A ON DOZER CAUSING A CUT TO THE HEAD.

August 8, 1988 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

HIGHWALL FELL BACK TO THE MUDSEAM, ONE ROCK HIT A BROKEN ROCK AND BOUNCED OFF AND HIT THE ENDLOADER, BUSTED THE CAB GLASS, TILT JACKS PIECES OF ROCK HIT THE OPERATOR AND BRUISED HIM ALL OVER H IS BODY.

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