Mining Incidents

Candice 2: 2 recorded fatalities Coal

Long Branch Energy · Underground
Wharton, Boone County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4608429

Candice 2 has $340K in proposed MSHA penalties and $5K outstanding across 13 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
216
Years on record
1994–2009
Latest incident
Mar 2009
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
886
citations
381
significant & substantial
$339,993
proposed penalties
$215,210
paid to date
63% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $124,783 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
123
inspections on record
9,908
inspection hours
8.9
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.
886 citations across 9,908 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Candice 2 has $340K in proposed MSHA penalties and $5K outstanding across 13 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.
$340K
proposed penalties
$220K
current assessed
$215K
paid to date
$5K
outstanding
864 assessments are final orders; 13 contested dockets.
Of $206K in penalties contested before the Commission, $86K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2012-06-05.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
43.9%
significant & substantial
3.8%
high negligence or reckless
44.4%
reasonably likely or greater
9.3%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.1% none, 8.9% low, 87.2% moderate, 3.7% high, 0.1% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
Contesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
16 citations taken to the federal commission · 2% of citations on record
  • Settled 13 · 81%
  • Stood as issued 3 · 19%
92%
S&S designation survived the contest
Counts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 13 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
55%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$27K proposed, $12K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2009-06-15.
Contested penalties
A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Docket Decision Judge Year Proposed / upheld
WEVA 2004-107 Settlement Melick 2004 $128K → $46K
WEVA 2004-60 Settlement Melick 2004 $30K → $15K
WEVA 2007-24 Settlement Weisberger 2007 $24K → $9K
WEVA 2004-62 Settlement Melick 2004 $8K → $6K
WEVA 2004-127 Settlement Melick 2004 $5K → $2K
WEVA 2004-61 Settlement Melick 2004 $3K → $2K
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Candice 2 shows 94% of 1,493 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.

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.

Last sampled: 2009-03-13, 17 years ago
94%
within 1.5 mg/m3
1,493
samples
6.08
dust max (mg/m3)
731 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 762 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR745
  • MOBILE BRIDGE OPERATOR165
  • SCOOP CAR OPERATOR88

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2009-03-19, 17 years ago
8.4
silica avg (%)
174
samples
29.3
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR116

Noise
The share counts noise samples whose measured dose exceeded the 90 dBA permissible exposure limit. It describes the sampled workplace, not what reached the miner's ear: hearing conservation programs and the hearing protection worn during the shift are recorded separately and are not reflected here.

Last sampled: 2008-10-15, 17 years ago
19%
over PEL
102
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • MOBILE BRIDGE OPERATOR30
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR18
  • ROOF BOLTER (SINGLE HEAD)17
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Health sampling trend
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 by year
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.
Year within 1.5 mg/m3 samples
2009 100% 12
2008 100% 30
2006 95% 132
2005 95% 200
2004 94% 219
2003 94% 207
2002 98% 217
2001 88% 251
2000 93% 225
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2009 5.7 1
2008 11.8 1
2006 8.3 2
2005 7.7 18
2004 6.9 27
2003 4.6 21
2002 8.4 22
2001 9.5 45
2000 10.7 37
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2008 22% 9
2006 0% 5
2005 0% 30
2004 13% 15
2003 27% 15
2001 20% 15
2000 62% 13
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.

Candice 2 recorded 6.37 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2009.

Injury rate, 2009
This rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
6.37
total case rate
6.37
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Above average. The US coal mining average was 4.16 and the all-US-mining average was 3.36 cases per 100 workers.
In West Virginia, coal mining averaged 4.29 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year total case rate days-away fatal
2009 * 6.37 6.37 0.000
2008 * 18.36 18.36 0.000
2007 * 0.00 0.00 0.000
2006 11.39 7.12 0.712
2005 10.36 5.45 0.000
2004 10.20 5.73 0.000
2003 8.86 3.69 0.000
2002 10.19 5.82 0.728
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Ownership history
  1. Mystic Energy Incorporated 1994 to 2003
  2. Mystic LLC 2003 to 2006
  3. Long Branch Energy 2007 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Coal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year Employees Coal produced (tons)
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 16 53,418
2008 21 77,167
2007 17
2006 139 666,838
2005 145 1,022,958
2004 128 1,000,673
2003 109 1,244,514
2002 106 1,470,953
2001 113 1,665,884
2000 78 1,296,111
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

Candice 2 sits in Boone County, West Virginia, where the Census mining category is 10.1% of county employment.

Local economic context
County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Boone County, West Virginia · Population 21,312
10.1%
Mining share of county employment
$56,152
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
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
2012 Q1 424 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 488 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 472 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 512 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 520 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 496 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 464 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 488 0 0 0.0
Show 41 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2010 Q1 504 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 482 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 843 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 8,869 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 21,184 8 0 377.6
2008 Q4 19,081 18 5 943.3
2008 Q3 12,842 15 4 1168.0
2008 Q2 6,685 6 2 897.5
2008 Q1 4,954 12 1 2422.3
2007 Q4 3,907 4 0 1023.8
2007 Q3 9,107 6 2 658.8
2007 Q2 12,229 13 6 1063.0
2007 Q1 7,494 15 7 2001.6
2006 Q4 65,641 62 23 944.5
2006 Q3 87,650 98 34 1118.1
2006 Q2 33,231 96 47 2888.9
2006 Q1 94,329 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 90,883 39 25 429.1
2005 Q3 92,426 17 9 183.9
2005 Q2 90,966 17 2 186.9
2005 Q1 92,622 11 6 118.8
2004 Q4 87,556 18 7 205.6
2004 Q3 82,488 41 17 497.0
2004 Q2 76,786 19 13 247.4
2004 Q1 67,039 36 11 537.0
2003 Q4 57,889 28 8 483.7
2003 Q3 71,883 11 7 153.0
2003 Q2 73,892 25 9 338.3
2003 Q1 67,343 60 21 891.0
2002 Q4 66,967 33 20 492.8
2002 Q3 63,519 17 12 267.6
2002 Q2 70,687 8 7 113.2
2002 Q1 73,717 17 13 230.6
2001 Q4 67,874 13 7 191.5
2001 Q3 69,823 11 4 157.5
2001 Q2 72,205 11 7 152.3
2001 Q1 71,898 9 7 125.2
2000 Q4 44,150 9 5 203.9
2000 Q3 38,177 16 5 419.1
2000 Q2 43,661 21 6 481.0
2000 Q1 56,013 8 2 142.8

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
April 7, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee received fatal injuries when he became caught in the dolly of a mobile bridge system.

December 27, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 003-0 SECTION FATALLY INJURING EMPLOYEE.

Reportable incidents

showing the 198 most recent (excluding fatalities above)

2009 · 1 incident

March 27, 2009 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling 3" PVC pipe in No. 3 belt entry, pipe hung up and struck top of his right foot.

2008 · 9 incidents

December 30, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was making routine examination of No. 6C Sycamore Seal, he slipped and fell fracturing his left arm/wrist.

December 5, 2008 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE was operating a roof bolter when a rock fell from roof, striking his left ring finger.

July 31, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee was spot bolting top in an outby area. A rock 23" x 26" x 6" thick fell from the rib hitting him in the back.

July 7, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

Employee was hauling a load, when his scoop ran over some draw rock and jammed his head in the top.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE on #1 belt was working with another EE, the victum was in a pinch point area and was struck by battery operated 4-wheeler, pinning EE against Rib and mantrip.

April 10, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A 25' x 15' x 1.5' high roof fall occurred in No. 2 entry of 1 West Mains, 4 breaks inby spad No. 84.

April 8, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell between #1 & #2 Entry near spad # 13640 in the Spruce Laurel Mains. The fall was 30' x 20' x 5' thick and will not be cleaned up. Will set cribs, build new stoppings and re-route life line.

February 28, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall, 20'x20'x5' thick, occurred in the No. 1 entry of the Cazy mains 2 breaks inby spad 13050. The area has been breakered off.

2007 · 10 incidents

December 14, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A 40' x 20' x 5' high roof fall occured in the #6 entry intersection of the Old Cazy section. The area will be breakered off

November 26, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A 25' x 20 x 8' thick roof fall occurred in No. 2 entry, one break inby spad No. 15846. The area will be breakered off and air will be rerouted into the no. 1 entry.

November 15, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A 20'x20'x4' roof fall occurred in the intersection of 4 right off 2 west mains in No. 3 entry at spad No. 13919. The fall has been dangered off and breakers set. The fall will not be cleaned up.

October 31, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in #7 intake entry of Spruce Laurel Mains, 3 breaks inby spad #13367, 25' x 20' x 5' thick.

June 2, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall approximately 50 ft. x 20 ft. x 6 to 8 ft. thick occur in the No. 5 intake entry, 90 ft. inby spad No. 13622. Area is dangered off, lifeline and stopping line will be moved/re-routed.

May 8, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell in No. 3 entry at intersect 2 breaks outby spad 15918. Fall was 20 ft. x 20 ft. 5 ft. thick.

March 8, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell between No. 1 and No. 2 entry inby spad No. 13640. Fall was 50' long by 18' wide by 8' thick.

March 6, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in Winifrede No 15 mine occurred 3 breaks underground at intersection from No. 4 entry to No. 3 entry, 1 break inby spad No. 21. Fall was 70 ft. long by 6 ft. wide and 5 ft. thick.

March 5, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occured in the Spruce Laurel Mains, Sycamore Section, No. 5 Entry 1 break inby spad No. 1365. Fall was 60 ft. long by 20 ft. wide and 8 ft. thick. Set jacks at fall and will be moving stopping to reroute air and lifeline.

2006 · 41 incidents

December 18, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 60'(L) x 20'(W) x 10'(T) located one break inby #7 Belthead.

December 13, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he was riding 3-wheeler mantrip to #6 head when he decided to cross the track in a place he says he probably wasn't supposed to cross. He stated that he had to go really fast to cross there and when he hit the track it caused his head to bump top.

November 27, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a H. Jack and stepped on a rail & slipped.

November 26, 2006 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was trying to put a bottom roller in the #1 Belt when he tore a laceration in his chest where his ICD was located. He did not start missing work until 12/1/2006.

November 17, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was in man trip, when person driving jeep got too close to rib. EE's arm got caught and pulled over his head, pulling EE out of jeep.

November 16, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was crawling by the bolter when rib rolled out & piece of cap coal hit hip & lower back.

November 10, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 35' x 19' x 6' on Cazy Section near spad #15809.

November 7, 2006 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling belt splice out with a hammer & piece of hammer splintered & went into right index finger by center joint.

October 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 35'(L) x 21'(W) x 6'(H) on Cazy Mains 1st Right- 2 breaks inby spad #13065.

October 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring: 40'(L) x 19'(W) x 8'(T) -occurring near spad # 15830.

October 18, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding in a mantrip. He rose to see where he was and hit his head on a steel beam.

October 18, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 70'(L) x 22'(W) x 10'(H). 1 break inby spad 15918 on Cazy.

October 17, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said bolt was bent & he had a hold of the bolt trying to get it out of drill pod & it kicked back on his left wrist.

October 10, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Doing bolting rotation, twisted wrist and bolt came back and hit his left wrist.

October 9, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hoisting a belt with a set of come-alongs when the come-alongs slipped & struck him in the face. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT, BUT SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

October 5, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

While tramming a scoop in #4 Entry, employee contacted a metal sign & lacerated his face. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT, BUT REQUIRED SUTURES.

October 5, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was struck by a rib roll while walking towards a MRS.

October 4, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE states he was rock dusting belt line, when it caught his finger on accident on roof bolt plate, and roof bolt plate cut his finger. Note: EE did not report accident until 11/16/06, when EE said it got infected.

September 28, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 100'(L) x 19'(W) x 4'(T) on 1 West Mains.

September 10, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of drawrock fell out from between the roof bolts, striking employee on his head & left forearm.

September 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 20'(L)x 19'(W)x 10'(T)- two breaks outby spad 15822.

August 21, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 70'(L) x 19'(W) x 10'(T) located @ 21 Xcut- Spad #15813.

August 21, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 40'(L) x 18'(W) x 3.5'(T). The fall was on 1 West Mains, 6 breaks outby intake overcast on 2 Belt.

August 17, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The slate bar that the EE was using struck him in the mouth when the material that he was pulling down broke loose.

August 9, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his back while lifting a foam filled tire out of a mantrip.

August 8, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured himself while squaring a belt. The razor knife slipped & cut his leg when it cut through the belt.

July 26, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving 3-wheeler to the outside with co-worker following on another 3-wheeler pulling the duster when they went thru swag. Co-worker asked injured employee to wait at the top of the swag in case he needed him to pull him up, which he did. Injured employee went to back up and the brakes went out causing him to flip the 3-wheeler.

July 20, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of rib 3'(L) x 8"(T) while roof bolting. He did not start missing work until 7/24/2006.

July 10, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inadvertently cut his finger while cutting belt. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

June 7, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional Roof Fall measuring 80'(L) x 20'(W) x 4'(T) found @ 12:30 PM on 6/7/06. It was located @ spad 299 in # 3 Entry.

May 31, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated he was going out on the 4-wheeler transport and hit a bump, hurting tailbone and lower back.

May 22, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Bridge operators were going up swag & making right hand turn & they slid into 4x4 posts that turn belts on/off causing 4x4 to fall into EE's left shoulder.

May 18, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee injured his back while sliding an 8' timber around in a scoop bucket. He was preparing to saw the timber. He did not start missing work until 6/14/2006.

May 4, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Mystic LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking across the section, employee felt a burning sensation behind his kneecap(L) & his knee kept locking up.

April 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 40'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(T) on #7 Belt in #5 Entry.

March 27, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting ready to move a piece of curtain out of the roadway when he was struck on his ankle(R) by apiece of rock that fell out of the rib. EE returned to work on 3/28/06, but will be doing light duty until his ankle heals.

February 27, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the intake. Measured 30'(L) x 16'(W) x 3'(H) in the #3 Belt Intake.

February 20, 2006 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was shoveling wider the belt in mud and twisted his back the wrong way as he was shoveling mud onto the belt.

February 9, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was taking belt tools on ride to a co-worker when rock fell from top and struck him in head and shoulders (in middle of shoulders).

January 24, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall occurred in #5 Entry- 1 break inby spad #15127. Measurement: 20'(L) x 20'(W) x 6' to 8' (T).

2005 · 29 incidents

December 12, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING IN FOR SCOOP OPERATOR & WAS TAKING SCOOP ACROSS SECTION, GOT STUCK UP IN SWAG. CABLES IN ENTRY; WENT TO THROW OUT OF THE WAY (AGAINST RIB) & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS LOWER LUMBAR REGION, HIS LEFT SIDE & HIP.

December 9, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman OTHER
Mystic LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulled his knee(L) while working on a trainer in a dolly. He didn't start missing work until 3/6/2006 when his knee was operated on.

December 1, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall: 125' (L) x 19' (W) x 6' to 8' (T). Casey Section 1 break inby spad 14978.

November 16, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was checking bridges when his right hand was struck by a rock. The wound required sutures.

November 9, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall was found @ 7:45AM. It was 95'(L) x 19'(W) x 7'(T). This fall occurred on the Cazy Section approx. 200' inby spad #14979.

October 24, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 60'(L) x 18'(W) x 7'(T)- one break outby spad # 13379. Found 10/24/2005.

October 17, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 1 break inby Spad #13379 in # 5 Entry. Dimensions: 50'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(T). Roof fall was found @ 3:15PM.

October 12, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was injured by a low hanging roof bolt that caught him on the right side of his face while he was riding a 3 Wheeler.

October 10, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top when the drill pot hung on a bolt & dropped on his knee (R).

September 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was trying to pick up a rock to clear walkway.

September 13, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered @ 12:05 PM. Measurements: 120'(L) x 19'(W) x 8'(T). One break inby spad #13800 in # 5 Entry.

August 25, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning wet rock dust from the auger with a screw driver. His hand got pulled into auger.

August 18, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his arm(L) while removing a band off of a bundle of steel straps. He struck the band with a hammer & the band struck his arm.

August 16, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock while trying to get a chain that was behind a scoop charger. A rock 8" x 6" x 5" fell from the mine roof & struck his hand(L) & wrist(L).

August 16, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The rachet broke that employee was using causing him to slip & injure his right shoulder. He started missing work on 12/9/2005.

August 9, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured his wrist(L) when the rachet he was using stripped out. He did not start missing work until 8/13/2005.

August 2, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was awarded 10% ppd benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis.

July 20, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was injured while riding a mantrip. While passing a disabled mantrip, He reached out of the mantrip he was riding to get a SCSR on the disabled mantrip. He became caught between the two mantrips.

July 14, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a rock and sprained lower back and neck.

June 8, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

The 3-Wheeler that employee was operating slipped and jerked the steering wheel causing his elbow to strike a piece of metal.

May 24, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's glove caught on the roof bolt that he was trying to install resulting in his left hand being fractured.

May 20, 2005 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE smashed his finger while cleaning a belt sensor.

May 4, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE re-injured his back while pulling a miner cable.

April 9, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping to pull on a miner cable. His foot got caught in loose coal and mud- twisting his knee.

March 28, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING LID OVER BATTERY AND LID FELL ON RIGHT HAND

February 26, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The miner that EE was working on slipped off of blocks. EE's finger was smashed between the ground and the bar that he was prying with.

February 22, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall found on 2/22/05 @ 5:10AM. Location: Spad # 133368 #2 entry to #3 entry. Dimensions: 90'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(H).

February 11, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was awarded an additional 5% occupational pneumoconiosis. (Please make sure that this was not submitted earlier).

January 24, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mystic LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE injured his toe as he ran from a scoop when its batteries started popping. He slipped & fell in the mud. He fell on the end of his boot which bent his toes back.

2004 · 23 incidents

December 31, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee injured his left eye while he was letting pressure off of a grease jack on the #3 mobile bridge conveyor. The grease fitting blew out and struck him in his left eye.

August 18, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee awarded 5% Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

August 18, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was awarded 10% for occupational pneumoconiosis.

August 12, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 6% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

August 12, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 4% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

August 5, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee alleges to have injured his back on August 5, 2004, while he was pulling a miner cable. He reported this accident to mine management on August 25, 2004, & did not start missing work until September 7, 2004.

July 30, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have injured his back while straightening a roof bolt for insertion. The bolt rotated with him while he was applying pressure- thus injuring his back. MINE MANAGEMENT BECAME AWARE OF THIS ACCIDENT ON 8/31/04.

July 28, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting a 6" water line together when he felt pain in his low back. Employee has a history of back problems. Employee stated that his back would "go out" every so often.

July 28, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was rewarded 5% ppd benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis.

July 12, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said that he was shoveling belt and sprained his back.

June 28, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT SPAD #13364 IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE S. MAINS. THE FALL MEASURED 30' X 20' X 6' - 7' THICK.

June 8, 2004 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was driving service vehicle and a piece of rock fell hitting his shoulder and causing a bruise.

June 7, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting flight pump when he felt pain in his back. ee did not think he was injured and did not report accident until 6-15-04. he did not miss work or seek medical treatment until 7-15-04.

June 4, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING 60-TON JACK TO SET IN #2 ENTRY. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT BUT HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR (EMERGENCY ROOM).

May 28, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was awarded a 1.65% ppd benefits for noise induced hearing loss.

May 20, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING BELT - BAD SPLICE CAME BY AND CUT ARM.

April 19, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

March 29, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CRAWLING IN ENTRY, MOVING THE CABLE OUT OF THE WAY, WHEN A ROCK FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND. THE ROCK MEASURED 12" X 18" X 1 1/2" THICK.

March 17, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was helping to install a cable bolt when a rock fell rib striking his ankle (L).

March 10, 2004 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

OPERATOR WAS DRIVING MANTRIP DOWN STEEP GRADE. EMPLOYEES HAD RAILS TIED OFF AT END OF TRACK. OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF MANTRIP & INJURED HIS RT SHOULDER.

February 26, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING 110' LONG X 19' WIDE X 10' THICK. LOCATION: NEAR SPAD #13392 ON SOUTH SECTION #'S 1-3 ENTRIES.

January 21, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE NUETRAL ENTRY BETWEEN #4 & #5 ENTRIES NEAR SPAD #12479. THE FALL MEASURED 25' L X 10' W X 4' THICK.

January 20, 2004 WV · Coal
Mystic LLC · -

EE WAS PULLING CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

2003 · 18 incidents

November 24, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING 50' LONG BY 18' WIDE BY 4.5' TALL. ROOF FALL WAS IN #3 ENTRY 1 BREAK IN BY SPAD #12815.

November 11, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH HANDS & WRISTS

October 9, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY OF #2 BELT OUTBY SPAD #1940. THE FALL MEASURED 50'L X 18'W X 4.5' THICK.

October 9, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #2 BELT MAINS NEAR SPAD #1940 MEASURING 50' LONG BY 18' WIDE BY 4.5' W.

September 18, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9-18-03 IN ORDER TO HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY. EMPLOYER WAS NOT AWARE OF REASON FOR ABSENCE UNTIL 9-29-03, WHEN NOTIFIED BY EE.

September 18, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top when he dropped the bolter head on his r. thigh.

September 17, 2003 WV · Coal
Mystic LLC · -

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 23, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

MOVING A ROCK OUT OF THE WAY, IT ROLLED OVER HISHAND & INJURED HIS WRIST.

May 20, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 6% BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

May 20, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 5% BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

March 31, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS COMING OUT OF MINE ON MANTRIP BUS WHEN IT SLAMMED DOWN (HARD). EE WAS LYING DOWN ON METAL SEAT (DUE TO LOW COAL). HE HURT HIS BACK.

March 3, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 15% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

March 3, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS AWARDED 7.7% PPD BENEFITS FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

February 19, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING STACK STEEL IN ROOF OBLTER HEAD TO DRILL A HOLE, GLOVE GOT CAUGHT WHEN HE STARTED ROTATION. BROKE LITTLE FINGER AND DISLOCATED RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

January 31, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS AWARDED 6% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

January 21, 2003 WV · Coal

EE WAS WALKING UP THE BRIDGE LINE WHEN HIS HEAD HARD HAT STRUCK THE MINE ROOF AND SPRAINED HIS NECK.

2002 · 13 incidents

December 27, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 0.91% PPD BENEFITS FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

December 27, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 003-0 SECTION INJURING EMPLOYEE.

November 12, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING BRIDGES, THE OPERATOR DECK SLID UP ONTO THE SIDE OF THE LOOKON EE CLAIMS TO HAVE STRUCK HIS HEAD ONT HE CANOPY WHEN THE DECF SLID OFF THE CON LOW. HE CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS HEAD AND NECK.

October 8, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED AN ADDITIONAL 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

July 30, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BOLTS ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE FELTPAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 9, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED 1.91% PPD BENEFITS FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

June 15, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A ROCK FELL FROMT HE TOP, STRIKING L HAND.

April 19, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Rubbed or abraded

EE STATED THAT HE HAD PAIN IN HIS KNEES, DUE TO WORKING ON HIS KNEES.

April 2, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE HANGING A MRS CABLE IN #6 ENTRY.

March 25, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

March 6, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN WHEN HE THREW A MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. MISSED WORK ON 3-7 3-8 CAME BACK AND MISSED WORK ON 3-19 TO 4-8

February 28, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEOMOCONIOSIS.

2001 · 11 incidents

December 17, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A 5% OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARD ON 12-17-01.

October 26, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

August 23, 2001 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS AWARDED 5% PPD BENEFITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONCONIOSIS.

August 17, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED A 5.8% AWARD FOR NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS ON 8-17-01.

August 17, 2001 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED 6% PPD BENEFITS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 8-17-01.

August 8, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED A 15 PERCENT AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUNOCONIOSIS.

July 27, 2001 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING TOP, A PIECE OF RIB FELL AND HIT EE ON THE BACK KNOCKING HIM DOWN.

July 6, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS AWARDED BENEFITS (15%) FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON 7-6-01. EMPLOYER WAS NOTIFIED ON 7-18-01. EE LAST WORKED ON 10-6-00.

January 15, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER, HE SAID HE RAISED FROM A SQUATTING POSITION TO INSET ROOGBOLT IN TOP AND FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

2000 · 6 incidents

November 2, 2000 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON A D6H PUTTING ON THE TRACK HAD CRANE HOOKED TO THE TRACK CHAIN SLIPPED ON TRACK & HITEE IN THE EYE & THE NOSE

September 11, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING MINER CABLE, HIS LEG GOT CAUGHT IN THE CABLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

August 18, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS TRAVELING TO SECTION ON A 4 WHEELER MANTRIP. HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 1, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Flash burns (electric)

HE WAS GROUND FAULTING BRAKER, RECEPTICAL ARCHED AND BURNT HIS LEFT HAND AND EYE BROW.

1999 · 4 incidents

October 31, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL OCCURED AT #6 ENTRY ON 003 SECTION, 1200' OUTBY FACE. IT FELL ABOVE ANCHOR POINT. ITWAS A PIGSLIP, SLICK SIDE THAT FELL TO A PEAK. MSHA INVESTIGATED APPROX. 8 HOURS AFTER THE FALL.

September 11, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS CROSSING BRIDGE CROSSOVER ON DOLLY OF BRIDGE ACROSS, SECTION BELT AND BRIDGES STARTED TRAMMING AND ROLLED EE ON BRIDGE-LOW TOP. LOW CLEARANCE.

April 1, 1999 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS WATCHING CABLE ON MINER IN WATER HOLE & MINER GOT ON CABLE CAUSING CABLE TO JERK AGAINS RT LEG PINNING LEG AGAINST MINING MACHINE

1998 · 15 incidents

April 24, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS APPROX 10 FT AWAY FROM OTHER WORKERS MAKING BELT SPLICE. A NAIL GLANCE AWAY FROM SPLICE BOARD THAT OTHER WORKERS WERE USING AND STRUCK INJURED'S LEFT EYE. HE WAS AN INNOCENT BYSTAN DER WAITING ON FELLOW WORKERS TO FINISH JOB SO THEY COULD ALL LEAVE SECTION TOGETHER. BRUISED LEFT EYE.

March 3, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

INJURED PERSON SIDE HE HURT HIS BACK AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE IN THE ROADWAY WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED TO THE SECTION.

March 2, 1998 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GREASING BELT HEAD & FEET STUCK IN MUD WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE - RESULTING IN TWISTING BACK & FALLING.

February 27, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman OTHER
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ORIGINALLY INJURED HIS KNEE ON FEBRUARY 27, 1998 BUT CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL JULY 20, 1998.

February 20, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS HELPING CHANGE A TORQUE SHAFT ON THE MINER. A RIB ROLL CAUGHT THE RIGHT FOOT AGAINST THE MINER FRAME. POSSIBLE BROKEN BONE IN RIGHT FOOT.

February 9, 1998 WV · Coal MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP IN THE FACE OF #5 ENTRY WHEN DRILL STEEL CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF LEFT HAND.

February 3, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A NEW ROCK FALL OCCURED ONE BREAK OUTBY SPAD# 4998. IT IS AN EXTENSION OF A FALL THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED ON 1/26/98 THE AREA WAS MINED 1/1997. THE FALL WAS TIMBERED OFF.

February 3, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL IN THE RETURN MEASURING 5O'L 6'THICKAND 18'WIDE IN THE 002 RETURN. FALL WAS ONE BREAK OUTBY 4478. AREA WAS IN NOV.1997 THE FALL WAS TIMBERED OFF.

January 26, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROCK FALL ON 003 SECTION ON BREAK INBY SPAD 4998. AREA WAS MINED IN NOV. 1997 & WAS BOLTED WITH 42" RESIN BOLTS. THE AREA WAS CRIBBED OFF.

January 15, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL ON 003 UNIT APPROX 3000'OUTBY THE FACE AT SPAD 4936. FALL WAS 6'HIGH X 18'WIX50' LONG AREA WAS MINED IN JUNE 1997. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 42" RESIN. AREA WAS CRIBBED AND TIMBERED OFF.

January 12, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL IN #5 HEADING 20'INBY SPAD 5153. FALL WAS 6' THICK X18' WIDE X30' LONG. AREA WAS MINED ON 1/2/98 BOLTED WITH 42"RESIN BOLTS. TIMEBERED AND CRIBBED THE FALL 002 UNIT

1997 · 8 incidents

December 31, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-FILED HEARING LOSS CLAIM. 1997 AWARD.

November 4, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL IN FRONT OF GOB LINE ON #2 NORTH RETURN. ONE BREAK INBY SPAD # 4474. FALL WAS APPROX 4' HIGH X 18' WIDE X 25' LONG. IT WAS BOLTED WITH 42" RESIN BOLTS. FALL WAS TIMBERED OFF AND DA NGERED OFF.

October 13, 1997 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A ROCK IN A SHUTTLE CAR LOADED WITH COAL CAUGHT A MRS CABLE THAT WAS HANGING ON THE MINE ROOF. THE CABLE HIT EMPLOYEE AND TURNED HIM UP. HE HIT THE GROUND ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. HE COMPLAINED OF R T. LEG HURTING.

September 9, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL IN #4 HDG, 500' OUT THE FACE AT SPAD #4556. FALL WAS 4' THICK X 18' WIDE X 150' LONG. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 42" RESIN BOLTS.

June 3, 1997 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-FILED OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS. AWARD MADE 06-03-97.

May 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SETTING BITS IN THE MINER. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP APPROX. 1 THICK X 3' LONG X 2' WIDE. ROCKSTRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND AND MASHED HAND AGAINST THE RIPPER HEAD. NO BROKEN BONE S. 12 STITCHES TO SEW UP CUT.

May 13, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL IN #9 HDG. ON BK.INBY SPAD#3258. FALL WAS 18'W X 20' L. 42" GLUE BOLTS WERE INSTALLED. AREA WAS MINED IN NOV 1996. FALL WAS 6,000 FT FROM THE FACE.

1996 · 10 incidents

December 20, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP, 0" TO 1' THICK, 3' WIDE, 4' LONG. ROCK HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE LOWER LEFT LEG. THE CALF MUSCLE GOT CUT. ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS. POSSIBLE BROKEN LEG.

August 26, 1996 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A TURNBUCKLE FROM THE TAIL PIECE. THE TURNBUCKLE BROKE. HIS RT THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TURNBUCKLE AND ANCHOR PIN. IT CUT HIS THUMB NAIL AND TIP OF HIS THUMB.

July 20, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Struck by falling object

HE SAID A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2' LONG, 1' WIDEAND 2" THICK FELL FROM THE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ONTHE HEAD. HE COMPLAINED OF HEAD AND NECK PAIN AND UPPER BACK.

May 7, 1996 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MINE ROOF CAUSING HIM TO FALL. AS HE FELL, HIS LEG CURLED UNDER HIM.

April 27, 1996 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING A MOBLIE ROOF SUPPORT. A CRIB BLOCK FELL OFF MRS AND STRUCK THE CONTROL PANEL CAUSING IT TO CLOSE ON HIS LITTLE FINGER.

April 25, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE PLACING BELT STRUCTURE IN BELT.