Mining Incidents

Bronzite III Coal

Consol of Kentucky Inc · Underground
Controlled by CONSOL Energy Inc
Naugatuck, Mingo County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4605978

Bronzite III has $388K in proposed MSHA penalties and $168K outstanding across 12 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1997–2012
Latest incident
May 2012
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
812
citations
270
significant & substantial
$387,677
proposed penalties
$198,995
paid to date
51% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $188,682 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
114
inspections on record
7,760
inspection hours
10.5
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.
812 citations across 7,760 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Bronzite III has $388K in proposed MSHA penalties and $168K outstanding across 12 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.
$388K
proposed penalties
$367K
current assessed
$199K
paid to date
$168K
outstanding
796 assessments are final orders; 12 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2014-08-07.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Bronzite III shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.74 mg/m3 (87% compliant) across 572 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.
0.74
dust avg (mg/m3)
6.06
dust max (mg/m3)
87%
within 1.5 mg/m3
572
samples
Most recent sample: 2012-05-03.
Silica (quartz)
8.9
silica avg (%)
31.6
silica max (%)
49
samples
Most recent sample: 2012-02-29.
Noise
16%
over PEL
32
samples
Most recent sample: 2012-02-02.
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
2016 Q1 0 0 0
2015 Q4 0 0 0
2015 Q3 0 0 0
2015 Q2 0 0 0
2015 Q1 0 0 0
2014 Q4 0 0 0
2014 Q3 0 2 2
2014 Q2 0 1 0
Show 55 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2014 Q1 0 0 0
2013 Q4 0 0 0
2013 Q3 0 0 0
2013 Q2 0 13 5
2013 Q1 0 0 0
2012 Q4 0 0 0
2012 Q3 0 2 0
2012 Q2 21,255 9 2 423.4
2012 Q1 33,759 23 7 681.3
2011 Q4 33,278 22 11 661.1
2011 Q3 28,886 25 8 865.5
2011 Q2 27,893 37 11 1326.5
2011 Q1 23,238 7 1 301.2
2010 Q4 5,734 5 0 872.0
2010 Q3 3,579 7 0 1955.9
2010 Q2 2,915 10 2 3430.5
2010 Q1 3,083 8 5 2594.9
2009 Q4 8,715 31 13 3557.1
2009 Q3 6,473 1 0 154.5
2008 Q4 27,478 85 38 3093.4
2008 Q3 24,507 31 7 1264.9
2008 Q2 22,623 18 5 795.7
2008 Q1 23,019 32 13 1390.2
2007 Q4 20,864 28 11 1342.0
2007 Q3 20,861 35 10 1677.8
2007 Q2 26,034 9 4 345.7
2007 Q1 22,822 14 9 613.4
2006 Q4 24,302 24 13 987.6
2006 Q3 23,913 11 5 460.0
2006 Q2 20,575 4 1 194.4
2006 Q1 21,171 14 2 661.3
2005 Q4 22,324 10 2 447.9
2005 Q3 4,782 2 1 418.2
2005 Q2 0 1 0
2005 Q1 3,120 1 0 320.5
2004 Q4 1,420 1 0 704.2
2004 Q3 4,863 1 1 205.6
2004 Q2 1,278 5 1 3912.4
2004 Q1 4,157 9 2 2165.0
2003 Q4 6,393 3 0 469.3
2003 Q3 7,660 1 0 130.5
2003 Q2 9,871 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 70,708 4 0 56.6
2002 Q4 65,968 21 12 318.3
2002 Q3 54,838 21 7 382.9
2002 Q2 46,329 34 7 733.9
2002 Q1 52,008 17 6 326.9
2001 Q4 40,695 43 9 1056.6
2001 Q3 40,182 31 4 771.5
2001 Q2 42,527 15 4 352.7
2001 Q1 42,712 15 5 351.2
2000 Q4 37,703 34 11 901.8
2000 Q3 16,511 2 1 121.1
2000 Q2 13,302 2 0 150.4
2000 Q1 23,478 1 0 42.6

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
April 7, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

BEAMS AT INTERSECTION FELL DROPPING BEAM ONTO MOTOR CAUSING IT TO ENTER MOTOR DECK WHERE EE WAS SITTING DRIVING MOTOR GOING INTO BODY CAUSING DEATH AFTER A SHORT TIME.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2012 · 1 incident

May 9, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was discovered at 11 break in the #2 and #3 entry (1 break outby 12A seal) the fall was estimated to be 75' long X 20' wide X 4' thick the area had been supported with 4' fully grouted bolts. no injuries, ventilation was not interrupted and no equipment was involved. the fall will be timbered and dangered off. the fall will not be cleaned up.

2011 · 4 incidents

May 29, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A Rock Fall was discovered at 71 break on the track entry the fall was 20' wide x 30' long x 6' to 7' thick the area had been supported with 4' fully grouted resin bolts, no injuries, travel was blocked. The fall will be cleaned up.

May 3, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered in front of the #1 seal of the 14 seal area. Size of the fall was estimated to be 20' L. X 20' W. X 6' Thick. No injuries, ventilation was not interrupted and no equipment was involved. The fall will be cleaned up.

May 2, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered at 18 break along the # 6 belt in the reurn in # 3 and # 4 Intersections. Size of the fall was 4' to 5' thick the area is dangered off. No injuries, ventilation was not disturbed and no equipment was involved. The fall will not be cleaned up at this time.

February 6, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof occurred at break 104 in the #4 entry (belt). Size of fall was estimated to be 12'L x 7'W x 3'-31/2'Thick. No injuries, ventilation was not interrupted, belt line was caught. Fall will be cleaned up. The roof had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts

2010 · 2 incidents

September 16, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered at the 105 break in the #4 entry south mains, fall was estimated to be 30'Lx3'-4'Hx18'-19'W. The area had been supported with 4' fully grouted resin bolts, no injuries, no equipment caught, ventilation was not interrupted. Fall will be cleaned up this mine is in a non-producing status.

February 8, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

At 11:45 am a roof fall was discovered at Break #50 on the track by the examiner and called outside. The fall measured approx. 2 ft thick, 8 ft wide, and 5 ft long. No employees, equipment or air were effected. No roof support was effected, fell between the row of bolts. Travel was available around the fall. The fall was cleaned up and the area re-supported.

2009 · 2 incidents

November 11, 2009 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A continuation of an old fall was discovered by the mine examiner at spad #6582, crosscut #89 in the #7 entry. Fall measured approx. 18' wide x 10' long x 7'-8' high. No injuries, equipment or ventilation were effected. A partial clean up will be done. The area was timbered off.

August 3, 2009 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered by the mine foreman & MSHA Inspector as they made 001 section on 3 east mains. The fall was approx. 20' wide x 20' long and was up to 5' thick in the middle. No ventilation, people, travel or equipment was effected. The fall was between the blocks of #2 & #3 entry across from spad # 2230. This mine had been idle since May.

2008 · 11 incidents

December 31, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Loading pin supplies into scoop bucket, slipped and fell in scoop bucket hitting back on roof bolts.

December 12, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Coal rider at # 6 crosscut dipped in above anchorage roof bolts causing roof fall. 18' to 20' wide, 15' to 18' long & 4' to 6' high.

December 3, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Found a fall 1 break outby spad 2252. Area had been cribbed off about 3 weeks ago. Fell behind cribs. About 6' thick, 18' wide, 30' long, between #5 & #6 entry.

November 26, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging cable. When the cable dropped down the hanger caught between employee's index finger and middle finger on rt hand.

October 3, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Had a fall on 3rd shift in last crosscut. 18-20' wide, 80-85' long & 6' thick. Fell from 2 right to 4 left. Laminated sandstone

July 7, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Found a fall 5 break off section in #5 entry 1 break outby spad 2123. An intersection fell in about 6 1/2'-7' thick, 25'-30' wide and 25'-30' long. Fal lwas cribbed and dangered off from all sides.

June 9, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was helping load mtls in scoop bucket when slipped and fell.

June 2, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Getting ready to move machine, lowered canopy, canopy hit EE on head.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck against a moving object

Floated shuttle car out & trammed car over rough roadways.

April 1, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Fall from machine

Lost footing and fell while spot bolting on new section. Injured left elbow specifically. He also complained that his head and back hurt. He has an abrasion between his left elbow and wrist. Left elbow was visibly swollen. No broken bones.

March 20, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Building air lock. Boot caught in mud and water causing employee to twist his knee.

2007 · 5 incidents

October 19, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was using excessive force when tightening a croby clamp, when his hand slipped.

August 8, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee making cable splice when utility knife slipped cutting thumb.

April 8, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

3rd Shift Fireboss was doing preshift for Sunday night when fall was found in belt entry #3 entry Across from spad #1451 fall was 4' to 6' thick, 30-40'longl Fall was outby the section.

March 9, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell between bolt and rib hitting employee on left ankle.

March 1, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Putting MAC-8 on charge. While plugging charger in, batteries exploded apraying acid in face.

2006 · 6 incidents

June 14, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Timber fell and caught hand between supply car and timber.

June 12, 2006 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Crossing between #7 & #8 crosscut - rock fell, hitting him in the back of the head and driving him to the ground.

May 11, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had stopped in between cuts betweem belt entry and no. 3. A rock fell and struck him in the back of the neck and on his back knocking him into the shuttle car.

May 10, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Belt boss found fall in #7 entry from brk 58 to brk 59. Cribbed off and dangered off so no one could enter area.

April 24, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading scoop with structure, steel rope hung in structure. Pulling on rope, pulled muscle in groin area.

January 4, 2006 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Fall from ladders

VENTILATION - EE WAS WORKING IN THE #6 HEAD ON THE MINE SECTION OF THE COAL THAT WAS BEING MINED. HE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER WHEN THE LEG OF THE LADDER GAVE WAY. HE FELL OFF AND HIT THE GROUND ON HIS LEFT SIDE (SPRAINED/BRUISED ELBOW).

2005 · 3 incidents

October 24, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Replacing pump and water line in #95 c/c area in approximately 3 feet of water when right foot slipped between two water lines causing me to fall backwards and injurying right ankle, right knee and hit left shoulder and neck into belt structure.

July 25, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT LEFT HAND BETWEEN LITTLE FINGER AND RING FINGER WITH UTILITY KNIFE WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF CONDUIT TO PUT ON HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE. THIS OCCURRED AT THE TOM'S BRANCH SECTION IN THE POWER ENTRY.

2004 · 2 incidents

May 1, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY AN EMPLOYEE ON 5/1/04 ON #2 SECTION RETURN. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG, 20' WIDE AND APPROX. 7' THICK. THIS MINE IS IDLED. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE IN USE IN THIS AREA. THERE IS A COAL RIDER SEAM AND WATER PRESENT ABOVE COAL SEAM. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP, BUT WAS DANGERED OFF.

February 4, 2004 WV · Coal

USING SLATE BAR TO PRY CINDER BLOCKS DOWN THAT WAS LEFT FROM A FALLEN STOPPING. HAD BAR OVERHEAD PRYING AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RECTUM. STRAINED LOWER LUMBAR. WAS TOLD THAT EMPLOYEE HA D A MEDICAL PROBLEM FIRST (HEMORRHOIDS) BUT LATER FOUND OUT ABOUT STRAINED LOWER LUMBAR ON 3-01-2004.

2003 · 19 incidents

July 23, 2003 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was opening track door going over to examine seals when a piece of rock fell from top. he moved quickly to dodge rock and hit head on door facing door open approx. 60" high note: ee did not miss work until 10-21-03. he stated that he was off due to an old injury and it was not discovered until 5-3-04. that it was this accident.

July 22, 2003 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales

EE WAS MOPPING FLOORS IN OFFICE. SHE FELL ON WET FLOOR LANDING ON HIP & HITTING HER HEAD ON THE REFRIGERATOR.

July 21, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ON 7/21/03, A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE INTAKE @ SPAD 511. THE FALL MEASURED 20'LONG X 20'WIDE X 8'THICK. 6'RESIN BOLTS WERE TYPE OF SUPPORT IN THIS AREA. THE FALL WAS TO RIDER SEAM AND AREA WAS WET. AREA WAS POSTED AND DANGERED OFF. NON PRODUCING STATUS.

July 21, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ON 7/21/03, A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON #3 BELT LINE AND INTAKE AT SPAD 521. THE FALL MEASURED 100'LENGTH, 20'WIDE, & 10'THICK. 6'RESIN BOLTS & PIZZA POST WERE TYPE OF ROOF SUPPORT USED IN THIS AREA. THE FALL WENT UP TO A RUDDER SEAM AND THE AREA SHOWED SIGNS OF WATER. AREA WAS POSTED & DANGERED OFF. NON PRODUCING STATUS.

May 5, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

RIDING IN HELPERS COMPARTMENT OF 14-TON TRACK MOTOR - HAD BOTH FEET RESTING ON RAISED LIP OF COMPARTMENT. MOTOR JUMPED TRACK - JERKING AND WHIPPING EE. THIS ACTION CAUSED BOTH FEET TO SLIP OUT OF DECK OF COMPARTMENT AND BE ROLLED BETWEEN MOTOR AND RIB. BROKE 5 BONES IN TOP OF FOOT.

February 15, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING BELT LINE AT BRK 126 ON 7 BELT. A PIECE OF ROCK HAD FALLEN BENDING STRAP DOWN FROM TOP. EE WALKED INTO STRAP HURTING HEAD AND NECK.

February 5, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS FOLDING 6 FT CONVEYOR BELT USING CHANNEL LOKS. THE BELT WAS WET CAUSING CHANNEL LOKS TO SLIP. EE LOST FOOTING FALLING TO GROUND - LANDING ON RESCUER AND LIGHT. EE INJURED RIGHT WRIST AN D LOWER BACK.

February 4, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE UP, TO LET SCOOP CLEAN FEEDER. SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR STARTED SHUTTLE CAR PULLING CABLE DOWN INTO EMPLOYEE HURTING BACK AND RT SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE WORKED 2- 05, 2-06, 2-07 WENT TO DR BECAME LTA STARTING 2-10.

February 1, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES UN-ROLL FROM SPOOL A FLAT MINER CABLE. THEY WERE LOOPING CABLE ONTO A FLAT CAR. ONE EMPLOYEE MAKING LOOP STRUCK EE ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDE R WITH CABLE. EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 2-10-03 WHEN AFTER VISIT TO DR DISCOVERED DEGREE OF INJURY.

January 31, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS ROCK DUSTING TRACK AT BREAK 94, SITTING ON BACK OF MOTOR, AND MOTOR JERKED, AND HE FELL OFF MOTOR ONTO TRACK, HURTING BACK & NECK.

January 30, 2003 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator OTHER
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 1-30-03.

January 29, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING AROUND ROOF BOLTER AND SLIPPED, AND FELL ONTO SELF RESCUER, HURTING HIS BACK.

January 24, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING ON BELT CLAMP ROPE ON #3 BELT AND BELT CLAMP SLIPPED, AND HE FELL BACKWARD ONTO MINE FLOOR, HURTING HIS BACK.

January 22, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING GOB ONTO BELT AT #6 TAIL PIECE AND GOT PAIN IN BACK & NECK.

January 6, 2003 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING LAY TRACK, AND ANOTHER TURNED RAIL OVER AND IT FLIPPED OVER AND HIT EE RIGHT FOOT BREAKING BIG TOE.

2002 · 24 incidents

November 19, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT 3:30 PM IN THE RETURN 1ST RIGHT PANEL OUT BY SPAD #1016 IN THE INTERSECTION. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20' LONG BY 20' WIDE BY 10' HIGH. AREA IS BEING CRIBBED AND TIMBE RED.

October 22, 2002 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON BATTERIES IN THE BACK OF SCOOP WHILE GETTING OFF OF SCOOP, FEET SLIPPED CAUSING EE TO FALL TO GROUND HURTING LEFT LEG.

July 18, 2002 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING PLASTER MACHINE TO PLASTER STOPPING AND WHEN WANT TIP STOPPED UP, HE TURNED TO TURN MACHINE OFF AND WAND TIP BLEW OUT OF WAND, AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD, CAUSING CUT RE QUIRING STITCHES.

July 8, 2002 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS SURGERY ON LEFT SHOULDER DUE TO REPETITIVE MOTION OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS AND WILL HAVE SURGERY ON RIGHT SHOULDER.

June 24, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED 5100 FEET OUTBY THE ACTIVE FACE BETWEEN #2 & #3 ENTRIES AT SPAD #457. THE FALL WAS ~30' LONG X 17' WIDE X 6' HIGH. IT WAS BREAKERED OFF.

June 13, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING BAG OF SAND TO SAND TRACK, HE GOT FOOT CAUGHT IN TRACK TIE AND WHILE CATCHING HIMSELF FROM FALLING, TWISTED AND HURT BACK.

June 12, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

AS SHUTTLE CAR WAS TURNING INTO #6 ENTRY IT HIT A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO VEER INTO CURTAIN, HITTING EMPLOYEE CAUSING BRUISES AND CUTS TO BOTH LEGS.

April 20, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING ROOF BOLTER CABLE AND MUD FROM CABLE GOT IN HIS LEFT EYE.

April 18, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT HAND WHILE HELPING PUT TIRE ON SCOOP. STITCHES REQUIRED.

March 26, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER A ROCK FELL OFF THE MINER HITTING HIM ON LEFT LEG RESULTING IN BRUISES & STRAIN.

March 4, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS INSTALLING BOTTOM ROLLER ON #4 BELT & WHILE LIFTING FELT PAIN IN BACK. EE STARTED MISSING WORK 3/12/02

February 21, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A BELT ROLLER ROLLED DOWN FORKS ON FORKED SCOOP,MASHING HIS FINGER, FRACTURING IT.

February 11, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP TONGUE ON LOWBOY ON TRACK TO HOOK UP TO 14 TON MOTOR AND STRAINED BACK.

February 7, 2002 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING TRACK SWITCH AND RAIL FELL OFF JACK CATCHING LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER UNDER RAIL TIE REQUIRING 2 STITCHES.

February 7, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING AND DRILL STEEL STUCK IN HOLE AND WHEN HE REACHED FOR STEEL IT FELL OUT OF THE HOLE AND PINNED FINGER BETWEEN STEEL AND DRILL POT. FRACTURED RING FINGER ON LT. HAND.

February 1, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING UP ROOF BOLTS AND ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT ARM CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

January 22, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall from ladders

WHILE STANDING ON A 4 FOOT LADDER AT 2 BELT HEAD, EMPLOYEE WAS USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN FITTING ON WATER DELUGE SYSTEM AND WRENCH SLIPPED, AND HE FELL OFF LADDER HURTING BACK AND LEFT SHOULDE R, RESULTING IN BRUISES & STRAIN.

January 16, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING PRY BAR TO MOVE TRACK RAIL OVER INTO PLACE USING PUSHING MOTION AND GOT PAIN IN LT. ARM AND LT. SHOULDER.

January 15, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING THROUGH WATER BETWEEN #2 AND #3 CROSSCUT ON SECTION AND STEPPED IN HOLE, CAUSINGWEIGHT TO SHIFT SUDDENLY, BRUISING HIS RT. FOOT.

January 11, 2002 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON LT. HAND AND LT. LEG WHILE WALKING IN THE # ENTRY ONSECTION. EE HAS BRUISED HAND AND LEG.

2001 · 16 incidents

December 9, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CHANGING ROLLERS ON NM2 BELT WHILE TAKING ROLLER OUT, ROLLER FELL DOWN MASHING RING FINGER ON RT HAND BETWEEN BELT RAIL AND ROLLER, THE TIP OF FINGER WAS FRACTURED.

November 27, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR IN THE FACE OF #2 HEADING, AND ROCK FELL ON END OF SHUTTLE CAR AT LAST ROW OF BOLTS CAUSING HIM TO BE BOUNCED AROUND IN SEAT AREA, HURTING HIS NECK & BACK.

August 16, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE BIRDIE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK BIRDIE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS REPEAT TRAUMA RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 8, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 8/8/01 DUE TO CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

July 20, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACKAND LEFT LEG.

June 16, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO BREAK A CURTAIN BOARD HANGING DOWN FROM MINE ROOF, THE BOARD BROKE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHEST.

June 13, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE BENT OVER TO PULL BATTER CHARGER ONTO ROCK DUSTER AND HURT BACK. HE HAS HISTORY OF BACK INJURY AND HAS BEEN COMPENSATED FOR IT. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 7/30/01.

April 11, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

SALTE ROOF IN OLD AREA OF THE MINES FELL 4' H, 20' W, 40'L, 3 BRKS. FROM TRACK SWITCH AT 9 REMOTE BELT HEAD ON OLD TRACK ENTRY GOING TOWARD #20 SEALS.

March 14, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING BUNDLE OF BELT HANGER AT END OF TRACK AT SECTION AND HURT HIS BACK AND KNEE.

March 12, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING BELT TAIL PIECE AT GLORY HOLE &GOT BURNING FEELING IN NECK & BACK. STARTED OFF WORK ON 3/22/01.

March 12, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS OFF WORK DUE TO OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

February 17, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT BREAK 46 LIFTING ON BELT TO HAVE BELT STRUCTURE INSTALLED AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. STARTED RESTRICTED DUTY ON 3-9-01.

January 16, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE ON #1 SECTION IN #3 ENTRY AND A PIECE OF STRUCTURE FELL OFF BELT ROPE AND HIT HIS LEFT LEG AND LEFT FOOT.

2000 · 6 incidents

November 1, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PUTTING TRAM IDLER IN CONTINUOUS MINER. USING SLATE BAR TO PRY PART, IT SLIPPED CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG. EMPLOYEE STARTING TAKING OFF 11-13-00.

October 2, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HIGH VOLTAGE LINE ABOVE BELT HEAD 1 RIGHT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 13, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMPANY WAS INFOMRED ON 1/19/01 THAT EE FILED ONCARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 7/13/00. EE IS NOW OFFWORK AS OF 1/19/01

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INSTALLING TAIL ROLLER IN TAILPIECE AND PRY BAR SLIPPED AND ROLLER CAME TOGETHER MASHING FINGER ON LEFT HAND RESULTING IN STITCHES.

1999 · 6 incidents

August 16, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAME OUT TO WORK ON MON 8/16/99 EE INFORMED THE FOREMAN THAT HIS BACK WAS BOTHERING HIM REALLY BAD. EE HAD WORKED 8/15/99 PICKING UP GARBAGE IN THE MINE. HE INFORMED US IT WAS THE SAME PROB LEM HE HAS BEEN HAVING SO WE WOULD LIKE FOR THISINCIDENT TO BE NOTED AS A REOCCURRING BACK PROBLE

May 12, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD RETURNED BACK TO WORK ON 5-10-99, FROM AN ACCIDENT DATED 4-19-99 EE HAD FINISHED HIS RE-HAB AND WAS RELEASED TO WORK. BUT ON 5-12-99 HE STATED THAT HIS BACK WA HURTING TO BAD TO CONTIN UE TO WORK. EE HAD WORKED 2 DAYS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECURRANCE FROM THE LAST ACCIDENT.

April 19, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE INFORMED US THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH HIS BACK FOR SOME TIME, AND WHILE HE WAS CARRYING STEEL OVER TO THE BELT LINE THAT THE PAIN JUST KEPT GETTING WORSE, WE THINK THIS IS DUE TO THE YEARS OF HIS JOB TASK OF SHOVELING & LIFTING. THUS BEING AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

January 28, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG BELT CONVEYOR SLIPPED AND FELL ON SLICK BOTTOM.

January 7, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE HAD CLIMBED UP INTO THE LOADER TO START IT WHEN HE CAME BACK DOWN THE STEPS, HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO MISS THE 2 BOTTOM STEPS CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THERE WAS S NOW AND ICE ON STEPS WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT. THE EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK AND WAS SENT TO THE HEALTH UNIT TO BE CHECKED.

January 6, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF LINE CURTAIN THAT WAS LAYING ON GROUND CAUSING HIM TO MOMENTARILY LOSE HIS BALANCE. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT FALL. THE EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS HAVING PAIN IN HIS HI P, BACK AND SHOULDER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BODY. THE EMPLOYEE ALSO STATED IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE AND HE WAS IN A HURRY.

1998 · 23 incidents

December 15, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING AND PICKING UP ROCK AND LOOSE MATERIAL ALONG THE #6 BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK LAST DATE WORKED 1-22-99 UNDER DR CARE 1-25-99.

September 28, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 3000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE OUT003 SECTION, #9 ENTRY AT SPAD #6161. THE FALL WAS 24' X 19' X 4-6' IN SHALE TOP WITH A HORSES BACK AND ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE USING 4' RESIN BOLTS.

June 1, 1998 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE SUPPLY MAN RAISED WHEEL ON SUPPLY CAR WITH A SLATE BAR AND THE EE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP THE WHEEL AND THE BAR SLIPPED. THE WHEEL CAME DOWN ON HIS RT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION AND BROKEN BONE.

May 8, 1998 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS WALKING DFOWN #6 ENTRY WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK; PAIN GONG DOWN HIS RIGHT LEG.

April 21, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CUTTING TAPE FROM A HYDRAULIC HOSE WHEN HIS KNIFE BLADE SLICED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER REQUIRING STITCHES. HE WAS WORKING ON 6 ENTRY AT THE TOOL CAR.

April 20, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #3 ENTRY AT SPAD #3633. THE FALL WAS 2000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE AND WAS APPROXIMATELY 22'X19'X5 1/2'. THE TOP WAS SLATE USING 48" FULL GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.

April 14, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION, ENTRY 2 AT BREAK INBY SPAD 31-1. THE FALL WAS 3000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE AND APPROX. 50'X20'X7'.6'RESIN BOLTS WAS USED IN SLATE TIP.

April 6, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING AN EMPTY SHUTTLE CAR TOWARD THE MINER WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY, THROWING HIM INTO THE CANOPY. THE SEAT CAME UP AND HIT HIM AS HE WAS GOING DOWN. THIS HAPPENE D AT THE BELT HEADING, 1 BREAK INBY THE FEEDER.

March 27, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING THE MANBUS OUTSIDE FROM 02 SECTION WHEN SOMETHING GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES. MEDICATION WAS GIVEN.

March 13, 1998 WV · Coal dispatcher DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

February 24, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 7000' FROM ACTIVE FACE OUTBY SECTION AT 5 ENTRY, INBY 9-1 HEAD, 4 BREAKS INBY OLD 9-1 HEAD IN OLD WORKS. THE FALL WAS 30'X40'X6'. 4' BOLTS WAS USED WITH CRIBS ON THE BREAK.

February 23, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

February 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 940' FROM ACTIVE FACE ON 002 SECTION, 1 ENTRY AT SPAD 3390. THE FALL WAS 80'X20'8'. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN SLATE TOP.

February 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 70'X20'X8' ON 002 SECTION SPAD #3393. THE FALL WAS 530' FROM ACTIVE FACE. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN SLATE TOP.

February 11, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN NEUTRAL ENTRY, 1ST RIGHT PANEL ON 2 SECTION NEAR SPAD 3765. FALL APPROX. 20' X 20' X 4'. 4' RESIN BOLTS USED IN SLATE TOP.

February 7, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A CHISEL FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO HIT WITH A HAMMER. HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CHISEL AND CHAIN CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

January 16, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD INTO THE CANOPY INJURING HIS NECK.

January 10, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY. AS HE WAS LOWERING THE CANOPY, HE GOT HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CANOPY AND FRAME MASHING AND CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES.

January 9, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 25' X 20' X 6-1/2' NEAR SPAD #3112, 1 BREAK INBY ON 002 SECTION. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN SLATE TOP.

1997 · 69 incidents

December 17, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.

December 17, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION, 800' OFF SECTION AT SPAD #3719. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 25' X 20' X 5'. TOP WAS SLATE WITH HORSES BACK WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS BEING USED.

December 17, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS BOLTING TOP IN #8 ENTRY ON #2 SECTIONWHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE RIB STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG.

December 4, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

December 4, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PICKING UP A TIMBER BY HIMSELF WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE MINE FLOOR. HE WAS WORKING IN THE SEAL AREA ON 8-B.

December 2, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO.97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS, IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

November 19, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE TOP OF HIS LEFT HAND. THE X-RAY REPORTS DID NOT SHOW ANY BROKEN BONES. AFTER HIS HAND CONTINUED TO HURT, HE RETURNED TO THE DOCTOR AND HAD FUR THER X-RAYS TAKEN. ON 12-2-97 HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN BONE IN HIS WRIST. BECAME A LTA ON 12-2-97.

November 8, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A SCOOP IN 7 ENTRY, 3 SECTION, AND STARTED WALKING UP THE ENTRY WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A HALF HEADER HURTING HIS NECK.

October 28, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED ON 2 SECTION, 1 ENTRY OUTBY SECTION APPROX. 40'X5'X6'X20'; SLATE TOP WITH HORSEBACK FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE AT SPAD 3485.

October 23, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFR. 50.20.

October 22, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILL NESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 20, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS TRYING TO MOVE LOUVERS AROUND ON THE SCRUBBER OF THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN BEHIND HIS GLASSES. PRESCRIPTION/REPORTABLE ONLY.

October 16, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1400' OUTBY ON 8-C BELT LINE. THE FALL WAS 35' X 8' X 20'. THE ROOF WAS SLATE WITH HORSES BACK IN THE TOP. FALL OCCURRED NEAR SPAD 3335.

October 14, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 14, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 13, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CHGING A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE. WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO ALIGN THE TIRE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THIS REPORT WAS DELAYED PENDING RESULTS OF AN ON GOING INVESTIGATION.

October 9, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1000 FEET IN #5 ENTRY APPROXIMATELY 20' X 20' X 4'. THE ROOF HAD SLATE TOP WITH A HORSE'S BACK IN THE TOP. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED.

October 8, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 1, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON 4 SECTION TAKING A HYDRAULIC FITTING LOOSE. THE FITTING BROKE LOOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD STRIKING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE ROOF BOLTER CAUSING PAIN I N HIS NECK.

September 23, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT 2ND NORTH WEST MAINS IN 6 ENTRY, FALL APPROX. 50'X20'X4 1/2'. RESIN BOLTS WITH STRAPS WAS BEING USED. THIS AREA IS MAIN LINE FOR WESTERN MINGO 1 BELT WHICH SERVICES NORTHERN MINGO NO. 2.

September 22, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING DOWN ENTRY ON 4 SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM, KNOCKING HIM DOWN BRUISED SHOULDER AND ARM.

September 17, 1997 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR-50.20.

September 17, 1997 WV · Coal rock duster DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

September 15, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP A CINDER BLOCK PALLET OFF OF A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE HAD PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 10, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 60' X 7' X 18' IN #7 ENTRY AT SPAD 3093. 6' BOLTS AND CRIBS WERE BEING USED. THE TOP WAS SLATE. FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE.

September 8, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50 .20.

September 2, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

August 20, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO REPETITIVE TRAUMA. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSI GNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR. 50.20.

August 11, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PUTTING UP A ROOF BOLT. WHEN THE ROTATION STARTED THE BOLT SPRUNG BACK HITTING HIS LEFT WRIST.

August 11, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 3 BREAKS FROM NEELY BRANCH TOWARD #3 72"BELT, #2 INTERSECTION TO EDGE OF#3 INTERSECTION. APPROX 60'X6' FELL FROM EDGE TO #3INTERSECTION OF #2. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED A FAULT WAS IN THE ROFL

August 8, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD WAY IN #3 ENTRY BOUNCING HIM INTO THE CANOPY OF THE SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING HIM TO HAVAE PIAN IN THE NECK & BACK AREQA.

August 8, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILL NESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR. 50.20.

August 7, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

August 4, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

July 30, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A HOLE AND LET THE POT DOWN. THE DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF THE HOLE STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND. HE WAS WORKING IN #7RIGHT BREAK.

July 26, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE MINER IN #7 ENTRY, HITTING ON A HINGE PIN IN THE HEAD OF THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

July 17, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

July 17, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 40' X 7' X 20' IN THE INTERSECTION ON TRACK-5 BREAKS INBY 9B HEAD ON OLD 2 OUTBY FACE 200; DEVELOPED IN MAY 96 & NON ACTIVE. 4' RESIN BOLTS USED IN SOFT LAMINA TED SHALE TOP.

July 16, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS TRAMMING DOWN #7 ENTRY & RAN OVER A BENT STRAP; IT FLIPPED UP & CUT HIS CHIN REQUIRING STITCHES. REPORTABLE ONLY.

July 7, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB N0. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR.50.20.

June 30, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 23, 1997 WV · Coal brattice man/worker DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 23, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 20, 1997 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A GUARD OVER THE BELT WHEN WAND CAUGHT THE THIN METAL AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE UNDER THE CHIN CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

June 9, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 7, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 3 BREAKS OUT BY 9-3 HEAD IN NEUTRAL ENNTRY. THE ALL WAS 2 BREAKS LONG X 4-5 FEET HIGH. THE SLATE CAME LOOSE FROM SANDSTONE.

June 7, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WIPED HIS FACE WITH HIS GLOVE ON AND SCRATHCED HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WORKIGN ON 2 SECTION. REPORTABLE ONLY.

June 2, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 2, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED AND FELL INTO A RAIL ROVER HEAD FIRST HURTING HIS NECK AND LOWER BACK

May 30, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL

May 28, 1997 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS KNOCKING A HOLE IN A BJUCKET WITH A HAMMER AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND REQUIRING STITCHES. HE WAS WORKING ON 003 SECITON. REPORTABLE ONLY.

May 28, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE HAD BEEN PUTTING CABLE AND A RIPPER JACK ON A MINER. WHEN HE BENT OVER TP ICK UP HIS TOOLS AND SCRAP METAL, HIS BACK TIGHTENED. HE HAD TO SIT DOWN AND WAS UNABLE TO WALK BECAUSE OF PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS WORKING ON 4 SECTION.

May 19, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #9-3 BELT CONVEYOR AT SPAD #2419, MEASURING 80' X 20' X 6 1/2'. FULLY GROUTED RESIN RODS AND 6" X 6" SQUARE POSTS ON 4' CENTERS WERE USED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BELT.

May 9, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING IN THE #4 ENTRY AT THE FACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG FRACTURING HIS FIBULA AND PULLING THE LIGAMENTS IN HIS LEFT ANKLE.

April 30, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A BOX OF GLUE OT SUPPLY THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WA WORKING IN THE #8 FACE.

April 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

April 28, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS DRILLING A HOLE FOR GLUE AND PIN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND HURTING HIS FOREARM, ELBOW, FINGER AND CUT OVER HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WORKING ON #4 ENTRY.

April 24, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING A METAL ROOF STRAP, THE STRAP SLIPPED OVER AND LACERATED THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE, REQUIRING STITCHES. HE WAS ON #2 SECTION, #8 RIGHT XCUT. REPORTABLE ONLY.

April 15, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL WHILE HE WAS MOVING A MINER CABLE ON 004 SECTION, STRIKING HIS HEAD AND THE BACK OF HIS NECK. BECAME A LTA ON 4-17-97.

April 8, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CARRYING A FLY BOARD WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL HURTING HER LOWER BACK. BECAME LTA ON 4-10-97.

March 31, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A ROOF BOLT IN A HOLE HE HAD DRILLED AT THE #9 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 12"X12"X3" FELL HITTING HIM ON HIS RIGHT WRIST. A CAST WAS APPLIED TO PROTECT THE NERVES, NO BONES WERE BROKEN.

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