Mining Incidents

Buchanan Mine #1 Coal

Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Coronado Coal LLC
Mavisdale, Buchanan County, VA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4404856

Buchanan Mine #1 has $7.7M in proposed MSHA penalties and $292K outstanding across 301 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2022–2026
Latest incident
Jun 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
10,992
citations
3,319
significant & substantial
$7,720,426
proposed penalties
$5,590,264
paid to date
72% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,130,162 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
2,816
inspections on record
179,886
inspection hours
6.1
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.
10,992 citations across 179,886 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Buchanan Mine #1 has $7.7M in proposed MSHA penalties and $292K outstanding across 301 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.
$7.7M
proposed penalties
$5.9M
current assessed
$5.6M
paid to date
$292K
outstanding
10,753 assessments are final orders; 301 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-05-08.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Buchanan Mine #1 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.53 mg/m3 (97% compliant) across 33,677 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.
0.53
dust avg (mg/m3)
7.47
dust max (mg/m3)
97%
within 1.5 mg/m3
33,677
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-16.
Silica (quartz)
2.6
silica avg (%)
17.5
silica max (%)
2,410
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-24.
Noise
12%
over PEL
1,667
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-04-09.
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
2025 Q4 381,767 143 20 374.6
2025 Q3 377,291 91 15 241.2
2025 Q2 360,772 78 19 216.2
2025 Q1 442,239 54 10 122.1
2024 Q4 392,347 125 32 318.6
2024 Q3 386,671 156 21 403.4
2024 Q2 413,933 158 14 381.7
2024 Q1 411,223 114 25 277.2
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 381,924 113 21 295.9
2023 Q3 392,493 109 24 277.7
2023 Q2 378,325 102 19 269.6
2023 Q1 389,690 113 26 290.0
2022 Q4 359,650 141 29 392.0
2022 Q3 343,791 102 15 296.7
2022 Q2 323,477 49 13 151.5
2022 Q1 341,306 61 13 178.7
2021 Q4 310,940 66 9 212.3
2021 Q3 305,777 79 12 258.4
2021 Q2 310,319 55 11 177.2
2021 Q1 337,336 60 8 177.9
2020 Q4 296,843 47 11 158.3
2020 Q3 188,096 46 9 244.6
2020 Q2 116,249 15 3 129.0
2020 Q1 303,342 34 11 112.1
2019 Q4 268,976 52 11 193.3
2019 Q3 373,023 106 29 284.2
2019 Q2 367,043 99 17 269.7
2019 Q1 377,271 102 22 270.4
2018 Q4 357,682 88 20 246.0
2018 Q3 366,880 73 16 199.0
2018 Q2 347,646 57 10 164.0
2018 Q1 375,511 63 10 167.8
2017 Q4 354,270 55 10 155.2
2017 Q3 370,810 72 15 194.2
2017 Q2 341,675 65 8 190.2
2017 Q1 324,351 52 12 160.3
2016 Q4 295,268 52 9 176.1
2016 Q3 304,400 109 17 358.1
2016 Q2 288,922 97 12 335.7
2016 Q1 257,901 122 17 473.0
2015 Q4 242,409 96 13 396.0
2015 Q3 254,103 136 21 535.2
2015 Q2 246,732 122 29 494.5
2015 Q1 246,114 120 23 487.6
2014 Q4 222,483 114 16 512.4
2014 Q3 225,462 56 7 248.4
2014 Q2 267,579 52 2 194.3
2014 Q1 348,779 60 11 172.0
2013 Q4 346,178 75 4 216.7
2013 Q3 346,841 52 5 149.9
2013 Q2 364,638 82 11 224.9
2013 Q1 362,472 88 12 242.8
2012 Q4 249,064 55 10 220.8
2012 Q3 324,255 101 20 311.5
2012 Q2 401,803 139 32 345.9
2012 Q1 427,279 168 25 393.2
2011 Q4 436,178 173 27 396.6
2011 Q3 456,379 159 28 348.4
2011 Q2 426,822 132 16 309.3
2011 Q1 417,511 127 27 304.2
2010 Q4 402,260 181 39 450.0
2010 Q3 419,819 202 63 481.2
2010 Q2 396,465 213 69 537.2
2010 Q1 390,713 233 80 596.3
2009 Q4 350,589 197 78 561.9
2009 Q3 322,964 164 77 507.8
2009 Q2 169,514 160 79 943.9
2009 Q1 270,612 217 112 801.9
2008 Q4 335,942 249 130 741.2
2008 Q3 307,273 243 104 790.8
2008 Q2 325,844 236 91 724.3
2008 Q1 243,885 189 31 775.0
2007 Q4 90,324 3 0 33.2
2007 Q3 144,144 26 10 180.4
2007 Q2 319,063 152 59 476.4
2007 Q1 316,162 130 55 411.2
2006 Q4 295,514 139 81 470.4
2006 Q3 303,254 141 55 465.0
2006 Q2 301,875 116 82 384.3
2006 Q1 271,514 64 32 235.7
2005 Q4 158,498 87 56 548.9
2005 Q3 239,208 81 44 338.6
2005 Q2 130,690 8 6 61.2
2005 Q1 171,340 51 16 297.7
2004 Q4 242,474 92 43 379.4
2004 Q3 249,022 106 54 425.7
2004 Q2 223,530 110 67 492.1
2004 Q1 221,503 160 94 722.3
2003 Q4 221,187 80 40 361.7
2003 Q3 229,661 77 31 335.3
2003 Q2 215,135 90 41 418.3
2003 Q1 228,282 76 22 332.9
2002 Q4 225,565 60 29 266.0
2002 Q3 234,714 102 48 434.6
2002 Q2 232,570 84 48 361.2
2002 Q1 235,310 97 32 412.2
2001 Q4 235,790 94 46 398.7
2001 Q3 259,569 94 33 362.1
2001 Q2 264,900 109 28 411.5
2001 Q1 265,575 113 44 425.5
2000 Q4 236,185 117 68 495.4
2000 Q3 240,866 99 54 411.0
2000 Q2 224,121 30 14 133.9
2000 Q1 233,752 35 16 149.7

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
May 31, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck-by a rock in the 2 Right crosscut of the 16 East Section, while traveling under unsupported roof.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 29 incidents

June 2, 2026 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Contact with electrical current

The employee was assisting in moving the roof bolter in the #2 entry. EE had taken the bolter cable down from the mine roof and was moving the cable out of the roadway and holding the cable with EE's right hand. The injured felt an electrical shock when EE placed EE's left hand onto a cable splice.

May 29, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was picking up trash on 18 East Tail, Longwall set up face, while attempting to pick up an empty bulk dust bag that had rock dust on top of it, the injured stated that as EE attempted to pick the bag up, EE felt pain in EE's lower back and it rotated down right shoulder. EE started missing work on 6/2/2026.

May 21, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust. Individual hired at Buchanan Mine #1 on 4/14/2026. Individuals Radiologist interpretation was concluded on 4/21/2026.

May 20, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The Contrary Service hoist would not run due to programming problems in the PLC Controller.

May 19, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The Contrary Service Hoist had a roll of conveyor belt loaded on it that was attached to the 30 Ton Overhead electric Hoist that is used to unload the belt. The PC and Overhead hoist remote control had electrical problems and this interfered with the use of the Elevator.

May 18, 2026 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Injured was operating the tail side shearer while they were cutting out on the head. A rock came off of the tail drum and struck EE on the right thumb causing a laceration resulting in 9 sutures.

May 14, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was drilling into the rib to install a rib bolt, when EE was bringing the drill head back toward EE, EE caught EE's right ring finger between the inner mast and inner carriage area of drill head and the drill station frame.

May 13, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Bad relay on the brake control that did not let it get another voltage to release the brakes. Back in operation on 5/14/26 at 9:15 AM

May 4, 2026 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

April 24, 2026 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was starting to drill the first hole in the last row when a triangle shaped piece of rock measuring 12.5" x 6" x 1.5" fell from the roof around the drill steel deflecting off of the rotating drill pot striking the employee on the right wrist just above the glove line causing a laceration that required sutures to close.

April 20, 2026 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was trying to insert/align a shear pin in the relay bar on shield #2. While trying to align the pin, a come-along that was hooked from the header to the relay bar became unhooked, striking the employee on the top of the right hand causing a laceration which required sutures to close.

April 19, 2026 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

With the help of two other employees, the injured helped to hang the miner cable & water line cross the #3 entry. The injured felt a dull pain in the lumbar area of EE's back and stated it was getting worst as EE sat bits on the miner

April 17, 2026 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

April 7, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was walking in 5 north bleeders from 17 east to 16 east. Their left foot slipped while walking in wet and muddy rock dust and when they went to catch themselves with their right leg, they felt a pain in their right knee.

April 1, 2026 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Shear Operator was spotting a shield to catch rock on the LW face, a piece of rock rolled out into the panline and hit the spill board and a piece of rock measuring 54"x14"x3-8" broke off after striking the spill board and fell into the walkway and struck the the employee on the right side of right foot causing a laceration which required 2 staples to close.

March 20, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Light on the control panel for "Door open" on the Horn Mountain Portal Hoist stayed on and was flashing even when the door was shut and the hoist would not work when a button was pushed to send it to mine level. T

March 15, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

March 9, 2026 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was in the process of removing belt structure from the 16 East LW belt and stacking it on a flat Car when they felt a pop in their back.

March 8, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While attempting to accessing the offside area of the 2 East belt, to pre-shift the drive motors, the employee moved under the conveyor structure/Cross under guard. During this movement, a portion of the employee's coat contacted a bottom conveyor roller. Resulting in abrasions and swelling to right elbow and abrasions to right arm.

February 15, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was at 7 East Brk 60 at the Double doors picking up trash/old pipe and loading it on flat cars and as they threw the pipe/trash on the car, employee states that they lost balance and caught themselves with left hand and used the flat car to catch themselves, they felt a pop in left shoulder.

February 14, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The angle iron for the stop switch broke off and got fouled between the elevator and the beam causing damage to control leads. The control leads were replaced and PLC's had to be reprogrammed.

January 29, 2026 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

A Maintenance Foreman and a passenger was in the process of traveling from 9 Vent bottom to 17 East section to work on high voltage power line. While in the second block light of the 5 North back track, at crosscut #44 it is believed that the injured employee's cap light struck a low spot on the mine roof (57 inches) causing trauma to their neck and vertebrae.

January 20, 2026 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured and three other employees was riding the Page mini-cage (old) down when it unexpectedly jerked approximately 3 feet from the landing, as it was slowing down to stop at the destination causing EE's knees to buckle.

January 20, 2026 VA · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured right shoulder while handling props on 1/20/26. They worked unrestricted until 4/5/26, began missing work 4/6/26. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

January 19, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The trailing cable was cut into by a clip as Coalfield was coming out on the hoist after installing two channels at skip load cell level. The cable was replaced with a new cable on 01/22/2026 and the hoist put back into service at approximately 5:00 PM

January 16, 2026 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

January 15, 2026 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

wires inside of the conduit that feeds the surface controls were grounded and changed out with all new wiring and installed 2 new door switches

January 15, 2026 VA · Coal miner, prospector, nec DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

January 12, 2026 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured was walking down the concrete slope at the production belt, when EE slipped/fell & twisted EE's right. The employee started missing work on 1/18/26.

2025 · 43 incidents

December 30, 2025 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured person was in the process of removing a ventilation tubing chain from the mine roof when the accident occurred. After lowering the chain, they stepped back and twisted their right ankle.

December 11, 2025 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Replace Friction Drum liners on Horn Mountain Portal (9 Vent) Hoist

December 10, 2025 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee lifting an 18' ventilation slider to line up to slide into a piece of 20' ventilation tubing, an employee in the back of the slider heard someone say push the slider and when EE did the foreman's finger was struck against the D-ring of the slider and the 20' tubing. Resulting in a fracture, and a laceration that required 2 sutures to the tip of EE's left middle finger.

November 22, 2025 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured stated that they were operating the tail sider shearer on 16 East LW section, in the process of cutting bottom on the tail and during the cut out process they were struck by an object that was slung out by the tail side cutter drum, striking them on the upper torso, resulting in two fractured ribs.

November 5, 2025 VA · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

October 27, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Job-related hearing loss. Pending Worker's Compensation Settlement.

October 20, 2025 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was drilling a hole in the roof at CC#32 on 5 North Mains, preparing to install a cable bolt. While drilling a piece of rock fall around drill steel. The injured inadvertently placed a hand on the bolt tray to attempt to move, when the rock fell striking them on the left hand that was on the bolt tray, causing a laceration which required 3 sutures to close.

October 10, 2025 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall in the intersection of 5 North Mains at break #32 in the track and belt entry. The fall extended into the left crosscut.

October 6, 2025 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was attempting to move a piece of rock off of the tail drive on 16E Longwall, when a rock measuring approximately 10"x5"x5" fell from between shields #121 and #122 striking the tip EE's right middle finger between the rock EE was attempting to move and the rock that fell. Resulting in a laceration and fracture to the tip of EE's finger.

September 30, 2025 VA · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

September 22, 2025 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Scoop was tramming outby bucket first when the battery lift arm caught a piece of tubing that was stacked on the rib and shoved it into the back of the injured's leg causing a fracture on the inside of EE's right knee cap and outside of knee

September 13, 2025 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on the right index finger by a sledge hammer that glanced off the knocker while they were inadvertently installing a speed loader onto the Flexco splicing board while a belt splice was being made. Resulting in a laceration that required 3 sutures to close.

September 2, 2025 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The safety catches for the Production Hoist Columbia mini-Cage hoist would not work during a hoisting examination. The Safety Catches were repaired/replaced on 9/2/25 @ 3:30 PM and put back into service.

August 26, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was replacing a damaged belt rail and as EE was replacing the rail, the employees right middle finger was caught between the top structure and the belt rail, causing a laceration which required 7 sutures to close.

August 8, 2025 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

August 7, 2025 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The Contrary Service hoist (8 Vent) PLC Controller program was corrupted and had to be reprogrammed.

August 7, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

August 7, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was attempting to cut a piece of mine belt to be used as skirting material. While using both hands on the utility knife, EE lost EE's balance and slipped, and while EE's arm was stretched out to catch self, EE's left wrist contacted the knife causing a laceration, which required 3 sutures to close.

August 6, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee carried a 5 gal bucket of Power Train approximately 25 feet from the 8 vent bottom sand storage area to EE's tram and as EE lifted and twisted to get the can up to fill EE's tram EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

July 29, 2025 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The injured was assisting to remove an impact roller from the 15 East belt run through. While attempting to push the roller on its side the injured felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. Started missing work on 7/31/2025.

July 23, 2025 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

July 16, 2025 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The injured was trying to remove a broken piece of conveyor flight on the Stage Loader tail sprocket inside the NDRE box and as EE was prying with a pry bar, the bar slipped causing EE to strike EE's right hand against the broken piece of flight. This resulted in a laceration to the ring finger knuckle which required four (4) sutures to close.

July 10, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a bottom roller and when EE started to remove the hanger, the roller slipped out of EE's hand, striking EE on EE's right ankle. Resulting in a nondisplaced fracture of the Tibia.

June 27, 2025 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was carrying a roof bolter tram chain when they stepped on a piece of coal/rock causing a fracture to the 5th metatarsal bone in left foot. Started Missing work on 7/2/25

June 14, 2025 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The ABB VFD Controls were damaged during a thunder and lightning storm

June 9, 2025 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was sliding the air lock doors open at the bottom of 9 Vent and smashed EE's right little finger between the door handle and the frame of the door. Causing a laceration the require 4 sutures to close and fracture to tip of EE's little finger.

June 6, 2025 VA · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

May 16, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that as they were walking toward 4 North #1 belt take-up, they tripped on a piece of old belt that was sticking up in the walkway along the track and as they kneeled down to splice the conveyor belt, they felt a pain in left knee. The employee did not report the incident until 5-19-25 when they started missing work.

April 28, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While using 1 Ton Chain Hoists (both inby and outby) to position a 22'x 63' Spiral Roller with an 83' shaft into place down an 11-degree grade with a narrow walkway, when the outby chain hoist came loose causing the tail roller to move forward 3-4 feet striking an employee on the right ankle. Causing a Fracture.

April 24, 2025 VA · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

April 19, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was helping to adjusting the forks on a mini-trac when the tip of their left index finger was caught between the forks & mast.

March 26, 2025 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was loading high voltage cable in #3 entry on 15 East Brk #15. As EE was lifting a loop of cable onto the car, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, striking EE on the right wrist area, causing a laceration. The Laceration was closed with medical glue.

March 21, 2025 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured positioned self on the walkway of the walk thru bolter, to allow EE's partner to pull a rock. When the rock was pull it came down landing onto the bolt tray striking a piece of drill steel causing it to flip up and strike the injured just behind the pinky finger on EE's right hand causing a fracture to the pinky finger.

March 18, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

March 17, 2025 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Construction worker, While installing Q decking, the employee fell through an opening in the floor resulting in injuries.

March 16, 2025 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was lifting a 5 gallons can of diesel fuel when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. The injured started missing work on 3/24/25.

March 13, 2025 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The right side Drum bearing for the friction hoist failed and was replaced.

February 11, 2025 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

February 7, 2025 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured picked up a trash bag loaded with empty rock dust bags and attempted to throw the bag into a chain box @ the 16 East supply hole and felt a pop in lower back. The trash bag was less than half full. The employee was diagnosed with a herniated disc.

January 23, 2025 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was attempting to get a flat car off of 8 vent cage when a piece of ice fell from the shaft wall and struck the employee on the left side and back. The strike resulted in a hematoma just above the left elbow.

January 6, 2025 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was in the process of spinning the drill steel out of the hole, when a piece of rock came loose from the top and struck EE on the left pinky finger causing a laceration/contusion.

2024 · 55 incidents

December 12, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt on the 3 South Head Gate Panel, when a piece of rock measuring approximately 6" W X 5-1/2" L X 1/4" fell from the top and struck the injured's drill pot and a piece broke off and bounced up striking the injured just above the bridge of the nose. Causing a laceration that took one suture to close.

November 29, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The Brake Solenoid would not release and had to replace 2 analog input cards on the PLC controller and reprogram.

November 26, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was pre-shifting when they noticed an air pump wasn't pumping. While traveling the 6" line toward the pump to determine the problem they lost their balance. As employee was falling to the ground they reached their arms behind them to catch their fall and in the process received an apparent dislocation of the left shoulder.

November 18, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal mine dust

November 14, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Hoist House lost power due to a storm passing. Knocked power at Sub Station. The power has been restored.

November 13, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator OTHER
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was cleaning in the sump under the skips. When finished cleaning EE traveled up 3 sets of ladders to the skip load level, when arriving at the skip load level landing, EE stepped off with left foot first onto the landing, EE felt a pain in right knee. The injured was diagnosed with a torn ACL on 12-12-24.

October 18, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Job-related hearing loss. Pending Workers Compensation Settlement

October 16, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Two employees were mucking in the shaft when the Mucker operator noticed a second bucket coming down and hit the hose tender.

October 3, 2024 VA · Coal welder HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was getting a Pin out of a Rock Duster when it shot out, hit the Rock Duster, bounced and hit employee's foot. It landed above employee's steel toed boots.

September 26, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

September 26, 2024 VA · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

September 23, 2024 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Using crane to lift deslime screen parts into plant. Discharge lip had been set inside of building and unhooked from crane. Employee pulled lip off of concrete curb and it fell on their left-hand fingers. Heavy metal screen part smashed their fingers between it and concrete floor. Injury occurred from employee's failure to follow proper company PPE policies.

September 19, 2024 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust.

September 16, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Hoist down more than thirty minutes due to # 2 drive motor fault.

September 8, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Hoisting system was down more than thirty minute due to Motor failure. Motor was replaced. All personnel were on surface.

September 7, 2024 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of changing out brake caliper, when the hoist operators foot slipped off pressure switch, causing brake caliper to close pinching finger.

August 20, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured was installing eye bolt. They had finished drilling the hole. They put the glue & eye bolt in the hole & started to raise the paddle wrench to the eye bolt. They dropped the eye bolt into the wrench & started to spin it. The eye bolt came out of the hole & struck them in the right side of the chest. Causing a laceration that had to be close with medical glue.

August 20, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Injured got off the manbus to throw the track switch, they signaled the manbus operator to come forward thru the switch and the bottom frame of the manbus ran over their left foot, causing a fracture to the end of their big toe.

August 14, 2024 VA · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

August 1, 2024 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal Mine Dust.

July 8, 2024 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered by the weekly Examiner on Grassy Mains between SS #15044 and 15190 and between seal # 15 and #16. The dimensions of the fall is estimated to be approximately 6' H x 80' L x 20 W. This area was mined in 8/1996. The fall occurred between the pillars and not in the intersection.

June 25, 2024 VA · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Job-related hearing loss. Pending Workers Compensation Settlement.

June 20, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Faulty Interlock door switch on the bottom inner elevator car. The faulty switch was located on the coal level

June 11, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was putting a sinking Hammer onto drill steel when the drill slipped, causing employee's right Finger to get caught between the drill and drill steel. The injury was treated as a first aid situation, and later that evening, the employee went to the ER and received stitches.

June 11, 2024 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal mine dust

June 3, 2024 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Job-related hearing loss. Pending Workers Compensation Settlement.

May 30, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured stated that they lifted a 5 gallon can of diesel fuel to fill their Tram and as they sat the can on the Tram they felt a pain in their groin area. The employee was diagnosed with an Inguinal Hernia.

May 21, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating Jumbo drill, EE had just finished drilling out quad, EE intended to assist others with their quad, when a hose came loose striking EE in the head.

May 15, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The problem started with the brake solenoid would not release on the Hoist and while working on that the Main PLC Controller went down and had to be replaced and reprogramed.

May 9, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal mine dust

May 9, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal mine dust

May 8, 2024 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing the belly pan off of 630 Mucker. Once bolts were unloosened, the pan fell smashing hand and finger.

May 4, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was helping to put the production belt back together and as they tried to pick up the end of the belt to keep it from hanging up in the belt structure, they felt a pain in their upper left arm and bicep area. The employee started missing work on 6/3/24 to have surgery to repair a torn bicep.

May 3, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was pulling miner cable cathead, by hand, by the power center when EE stepped in the mud causing EE to twist EE's foot/ankle causing a fracture the 5th metatarsal bone. EE injured this foot 1 year ago prior to coming to Buchanan and had surgery to repair this injury.

April 29, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was removing a female end of a quick connect coupling off a scoop PTO. When the injured pulled the coupling off, the coupling struck the injured in the upper left lip causing a laceration. Requiring 4 Sutures.

April 25, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was carrying a block and tripped and fell to the ground accidentally hitting wrist against another block causing injury.

April 8, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured was struck by a small piece of metal that broke off a bit lug as the miner operator was installing bit inserts into the lug. The small piece of metal struck EE's stomach area, causing a small puncture wound. The injured was positioned approximately 10-15 feet away the miner

March 30, 2024 VA · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured was installing a bit insert into a bit lug and as they were driving the insert into the lug with a hammer a small piece of metal from the bit clip dislodged and embedded in in the left leg above the keep.

March 25, 2024 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal mine dust

March 19, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was attempting to pin the bottom holes of a battery lift cradle. As EE leaned over the cradle to check the hole alignment, one of the crib blocks that was placed under the load toppled over from underneath the cradle, which caused the cradle to become unbalanced and fall striking EE's left foot.

March 17, 2024 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Had to change out the analog input card and reprogram the PLC on 8 Vent Hoist. This hoist is a Siemag 30 ton Friction hoist with GE Genius 90-70 PLC Controls. The hoist was back in operation at 2:10 AM.

March 16, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was traveling inby on 4 North in the passenger compartment of bus 56, sitting on the belt side facing forward. A piece of 2" pipe struck the injured on the right forearm and right shoulder fracturing the right radial bone in the forearm.

March 7, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust.

March 7, 2024 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust.

March 6, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust.

February 26, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

February 25, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured was pre-shifting 4 North, 7 Left switch and stepped on a flat rock causing EE to lose EE's balance and fall to the ground, resulting in pain to EE's left shoulder. The injured started missing work on 4/8/24 due to having surgery to repair EE's left rotator cuff.

February 21, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The injured was using a booster pack to start a diesel welder/Generator. After starting the welder, EE attempted to unhook the jumper cables from the battery terminals. One of the jumper cable leads got into the cooling fan blades, the blades broke off and a piece of the plastic blade struck EE's left index finger, resulting in a laceration which required 2 sutures.

February 19, 2024 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Injured was checking to see what was fouling a rail from being loaded on the rail car. The rail was fouled by the rails to be loaded on the bottom and the rail shifted, causing the rail to strike their left foot. Resulting in 3 broke metatarsal bones in their left foot.

February 8, 2024 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

February 8, 2024 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

January 20, 2024 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee tripped over a crib block. As they were falling the employee put out a hand to break their fall left hand to catch themselves, striking the track rail causing a fracture to the fifth metacarpal bone.

January 11, 2024 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to coal mine dust.

January 4, 2024 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pinned against the rib with a Fairchild scoop # 414 at crosscut #52 in the #2 entry of 15 East development section, amputating EE's right Leg blow the knee.

2023 · 36 incidents

December 18, 2023 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Job-related hearing loss. Pending Workers Compensation Compromise Settlement.

December 4, 2023 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was drilling for the outside bolt in the #3 entry of 2 South Tailgate When a piece of rock fell from an approximate height of 8.5 feet from the mine roof and struck them on left forearm causing a laceration that required 8 sutures to close.

November 20, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured was dusting idle entries on Grassy @ Brk 57. While walking from the duster to the tram EE stepped on 6" water line and foot slipped causing left knee to buckled.

November 20, 2023 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

November 16, 2023 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a safety bar to hold up bucket for Eimco 630 Mucker, when EE's hand slipped off control lever, letting bucket come down on safety bar, pinching employee's thumb.

November 8, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was using a slate bar to free a stuck impact bed, when it broke free the slate bar slipped, rolling their hand and slate bar on top of impact bed, causing them to strike their hand between the impact bed and frame of run-thru, causing a laceration/Fracture of the right ring finger.

November 4, 2023 VA · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employees were attempting to secure a vertical member of a truss wall with chain hoists. While EE was tightening the AMH 2-1/4 ton chain hoist a chain link failed. When it failed, the chain hoist mechanism came back and hit EE on the right foot. EE was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with two broken toes.

October 31, 2023 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee stated that as they threw the track switch for the 5 N back track, they felt a pop in their right shoulder and a burning sensation. The employee started missing work on 2/9/24 to have surgery to repair a torn rotor cuff.

October 25, 2023 VA · Coal rock driller DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to to Coal Mine Dust

October 24, 2023 VA · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

October 23, 2023 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was assisting in replacing the feed box on the 286 screen. While attempting to maneuver the new feed box into place, the feed box shifted suddenly, striking EE's foot/ankle into the concrete curb causing a contusion.

October 3, 2023 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was drilling the last rib bolt on 2 South Headgate #1 entry. When EE finished drilling the hole, EE was pulling the drill pot back when EE caught EE's right ring finger between the dill mast slide & frame of drill mast.

October 2, 2023 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While hoisting, the hoist operator observed thru their camera, A wire strain had been damaged on the work deck rope located at top of head frame, while dumping muck bucket. They stopped work Immediately.

September 22, 2023 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was raising the drill steel to the roof in preparation to drill the last roof bolt in the row when a rock measuring 9"L x 12"W x 2"ZT fell and struck them on the right foreman causing a small laceration and fracture to their lower right forearm.

September 9, 2023 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was helping to push the mono-rail winch down by hand when the filter housing for the remote controlled hydraulic valve chest for the winch got caught on the rib mesh (in a tight area) causing the hydraulic valve chest end to kick sideways cutting EE's right little finger requiring 5 sutures to close.

August 20, 2023 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Replaced a faulty trackside mine level gate latch and tightened a loose connection on the gate lock switch on the terminal strip on the Contrary Portal 8 Vent Siemag Friction Hoist.

August 13, 2023 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee came in contact with a bolt on the filter screen resulting in a laceration and fracture on the right forearm.

August 9, 2023 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was in the process of drilling a test hole and as EE was adding EE's pusher steel a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck EE on the left forearm causing a laceration that took 3 sutures to close

August 4, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator OTHER
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee complained of chest pains and having trouble breathing. An ambulance was called and employee later died in the hospital

June 16, 2023 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

June 16, 2023 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was bolting in the #6 Heading on South Mains Section. The Injured was installing a rib bolt in the 3rd Row of the heading and had EE's left hand on EE's tray when a rock measuring 1-1/2' W X 2' L X 1/4" thick struck EE on EE's left ring finger.

June 15, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Injured was in the process of installing an eight foot Dywi-Dag bolt into the mine. There was a small portion of the bolt in the roof and as Injured attempted to pull/push the bolt into the bolt hole, it became dislodged striking Injured on the right part of the collar bone.

June 5, 2023 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

May 22, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

May 10, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

April 24, 2023 VA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was working in a bin, above the co-workers were handing down material to EE when they knocked off a piece of 3" x 22" steel flat bar. The flat bar struck EE on the head causing a 1" laceration.

April 3, 2023 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

March 30, 2023 VA · Coal safety director DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

March 15, 2023 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working at Coronado Buchanan #1 Prep Plant. EE was on knees replacing the brake filters on a 777F JRP02706. While under the left side, EE was re-installing the brake canister, approximately 7 lbs spinning the housing when EE felt a sharp pain in right upper arm and felt the muscle roll down arm.

March 8, 2023 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing strands of string from belt roller with a knife and the knife accidentally slipped causing injury to employee's hand.

February 27, 2023 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The loop control card went bad on the Page Service Hoist. This is a Friction Hoist.

January 21, 2023 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was setting bits on the tail side of the shearer, when a rock fell from jack 14-16 striking EE on the back leaving a laceration on the left lower side of EE's back approximately 10 inches long requiring sutures to close the wound.

January 18, 2023 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust.

January 10, 2023 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

January 7, 2023 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was putting oil in MT-13 Lo-Trac. EE was in the process of cutting a plastic bottle to make a funnel, when EE's razor knife slipped and cut EE's left index finger thru EE's leather work gloves. The cut was not deep, but the injured was on blood thinners and was taken to the hospital to control the bleeding and surgical glue was applied to close the wound.

2022 · 36 incidents

December 19, 2022 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was loading a case of drinking water into a pickup truck with the tailgate down and as EE started to lower the water into the truck, EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. The injured started missing work on 1/5/2023 and had surgery to repair a torn bicep and Arthroscopy surgery to repair EE's rotator cuff.

December 13, 2022 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

November 29, 2022 VA · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The employee was in the process of welding bit lugs on the Shear, head side drum on 11 East. Employee was chipping slag in between weld passes when a small piece of slag, entered underneath the bottom of safety glasses and struck them in the right eye.

November 2, 2022 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A loaded muck bucket fell from the main hoist sinking hook to the bottom of the shaft. The muck bucket was entangled in hydraulic hoses and tugger cable. When attempts were made to free the bucket by moving the work deck. The hook became disconnected from the bucket causing it to fall to bottom of the shaft.

October 31, 2022 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was attempting to advance shield #67. The hydraulic pressure to this shield was turned off and they turned the hydraulic pressure on the shield to advance it manually, the shield advanced and they lost their footing and a relay bar caught their right foot, causing a fracture of the second metatarsal bone.

October 17, 2022 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The injured was installing rib bolts on the off side of the walk thru bolter. As EE was reaching for the pusher steel, EE stumbled over some gob and caught self with left hand and EE's hand landed in the inner mast assembly and was caught between the inner mast assembly and the carriage assembly resulting in a laceration and 2 cracked bones

October 17, 2022 VA · Coal inspector DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to Coal Mine Dust

October 12, 2022 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured was helping to move power on the LW and was waiting on Trams to pull up to the High Voltage car. As the trams approached, the injured stepped to the left and stepped in a groove/trench that was left in the bottom after the waterline was pulled back. This caused the injured to twist their body around and fall resulting in a broken leg .

October 4, 2022 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was bolting in the #1 entry on 1 South. They pulled up to start the third row of bolts in the cut. EE sounded the roof with EE's steel and placed the steel in the drill pot. A rock measuring 10"x10"x2" fell causing a laceration to the right forearm, requiring 3 sutures to close.

October 3, 2022 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had just finished drilling the hole for the second bolt in the last row. While reaching to get the steel out of the hole, a piece of rock measuring 16 inches long, by 10 inches wide, by 1 quarter inch thick struck EE on the arm, just above the glove, causing a laceration approximately 3 inches long, requiring 2 Sutures to close

October 3, 2022 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

diagnosed with pneumoconiosis

September 19, 2022 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was installing the first bolt in the second row. As EE was putting the bolt in the hole and started to straighten it EE felt pain and burning in EE's right shoulder. The injured started missing work on 1/6/23 and had surgery to repair a rotator cuff

September 18, 2022 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was firebossing on 11 East and stopped at Brk 28 to swap out mantrips. While waiting they helped pick up pallets that were in the roadway and after stacking several pallets, a board broke on one and exposed a nail that struck them under their chin that caused a laceration which required surgical glue to close.

September 10, 2022 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was installing an articulation jack on the 1755 coal hauler on the 14 East section in the #2 heading and was using a pry bar to raise the jack up, the bar slipped causing the jack to slide down pinching the employee's right middle finger against the frame of the cylinder housing causing a laceration to the tip of the finger which required sutures and a fracture.

September 9, 2022 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was in the process of spotting a bolt in #4 Entry of 13 East, 5 rows outby the face. EE drilled a hole, let EE's head down and EE's steel was out of alignment. EE took EE's right hand and pushed EE's steel towards the drill chuck. The injured thought it was in the chuck, turned loose of the steel it kicked out and struck EE in the on the right thumb causing fracture.

September 2, 2022 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

As the examiner was doing the weekly Hoist check at the 11 Vent shaft hoist EE noticed damage to the hoist rope.

August 30, 2022 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

There was an unintentional roof fall in front of the #4 seal on 2 East. The fall was discover by the weekly examiner.

August 23, 2022 VA · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was helping to change out the 11 East LW head Drive power unit and as EE checked to see if head motor and hub would clear the drive housing the winch rope moved suddenly, jarring EE's left hand causing pain and swelling. On August 31, 2022, the injured was diagnosed with a fractured bone in EE's left hand and was given a wrist brace to wear.

August 19, 2022 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was bolting in #1 entry on 0 South Section. EE started to drill EE's first hole in the third row and pushed EE' steel against the roof and hit the rotation, a piece of rock measuring 21" long x 8 1/2" wide x 2-5" thick fell and hit EE' hand driving it in to the drill pot, causing a laceration to EE' ring and pinkie fingers. (Sutures were required in EE' pinkie finger)

August 17, 2022 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall at Brk #49 in the #2 entry of South Mains Section. Breaker support and danger signs were set at all approaches.

August 15, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While riding as a passenger on Bus # 41 on the opposite end of travel and as the manbus approached the S-Curve Between 5 north and 1 west another bus entered the block and collided with the outgoing bus. This resulted in pain to employee's head and neck area

August 15, 2022 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While riding as a passenger on Bus # 41 on the same end of travel and as the manbus approached the S-Curve Between 5 north and 1 west another bus entered the block and collided with the outgoing bus. The employee braced for impact by putting in left foot on mantrip frame. The employee's fractured the left lower Tibia bone (at Ankle)

August 12, 2022 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee and supervisor were attempting to lift a bottom roller and place it on the track side belt rails on the 3 North belt at Crosscut #7.5. As they were lifting the roller the employee's right foot slipped in some mud causing employee to twist Right knee, causing pain.

August 2, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee injured left shoulder dragging slickline on 8/2. Continued to work unrestricted until 9/18. Began missing work 9/19. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

June 27, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding on a mantrip going through a track switch and the mantrip jarred them causing injury to the tailbone area.

June 24, 2022 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was installing the last bolt in 2 Right Crosscut on 12 east section. While drilling they reached for a pusher steel and dropped it, as they reached down with left hand to pick it up. A piece of rock fell from the roof measuring 16"X 9"X 0-3" thick fell 7 1/2' to the ground striking them on left hand. Resulting in an laceration which required 10 sutures to close.

May 10, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Temporary employee was pulling on a hydraulic line that was pinched between the crosshead and the bleeder. When the hose came loose the crosshead came to rest on the work deck catching employee's hand between the work deck and crosshead. This caused a thumb fracture on the right hand and laceration to the top of right hand and 2 fingers.

April 29, 2022 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis

April 15, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

The employee was helping to repair a broken miner chain and while the employee was observing an employee trying to free the foot shaft from Gob, rock & a piece of broken miner flight. The jammed rock was hit with a hammer & during the process, a piece 1.5"x 3" flew up & struck the employee on the right corner of upper lip, causing a laceration that required 5 sutures to close.

April 8, 2022 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured and 8 others were handling (carrying, plugging up and hanging) 4/0 high voltage cable for the 11 East pusher drive power source. The injured stated that as EE was helping to carry plug and hang cable, EE felt a pain in the lower back.

April 5, 2022 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was attempting to change a hose on shield #112. The injured started to exit shield #112 when the injured's foot slipped off the pontoon & fell between the pontoon and relay bar. As the line was being pushed the relay bar shifted causing injuries to left foot. The shield that the injured was working on was locked out & depressurized. Started missing work on 04/07/22.

March 26, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured stated was on knees working on a clogged discharge line on a Puddle Sucker at Two North Tail. EE could not remove the stuck discharge line, so EE attempted to split it with a knife. EE lost balance and the knife jabbed EE on the outside of left hand between the thumb and index finger, causing a laceration which required three sutures to close.

March 17, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee file a hearing Loss claim.

March 13, 2022 VA · Coal HOISTING
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Power Lead blew of Transformer inside substation and had the Page Service Shaft Down. When the power was reenergized one of the PLC controller lost memory and had to be reprogrammed.

March 1, 2022 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was traveling down 6 North Trackway on a tram. EE entered the area between Crosscuts 1 and 2 when EE saw the metal secondary lifeline tighten up and come towards EE. Before EE could react, the lifeline caught EE on the left side of the chin. This caused a laceration under EE's bottom lip which took medical glue to close.

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