Copley Trace Surface Mine
Coal
Dunlow,
Wayne County,
WV
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Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608704
Copley Trace Surface Mine has $1.5M in proposed MSHA penalties and $93K outstanding across 78 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
96
Years on record
1999–2014
Latest incident
Jan 2014
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
493
significant & substantial
$1,509,322
proposed penalties
69% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $467,026 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
141
inspections on record
14.7
citations per 100 inspection hours
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
750 citations across 5,111 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Copley Trace Surface Mine has $1.5M in proposed MSHA penalties and $93K outstanding across 78 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
746 assessments are final orders; 78 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2019-10-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Copley Trace Surface Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.17 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 126 samples.
Health sampling
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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
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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.
Most recent sample: 2016-12-07.
Silica (quartz)
Most recent sample: 2000-09-14.
Noise
Most recent sample: 2016-12-06.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
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Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2024 Q3
944
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
944
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
944
0
0
0.0
2023 Q4
944
0
0
0.0
2023 Q3
944
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
944
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
944
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
944
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2022 Q3
944
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
944
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
944
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
944
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
944
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
944
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
944
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
944
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
2,156
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
3,232
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
3,357
0
0
0.0
2019 Q4
3,477
1
0
287.6
2019 Q3
2,848
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
2,868
1
1
348.7
2019 Q1
3,020
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
1,497
1
0
668.0
2018 Q3
1,883
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
2,178
1
0
459.1
2018 Q1
1,953
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
2,013
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
2,080
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
2,135
4
0
1873.5
2017 Q1
1,898
0
0
0.0
2016 Q4
1,797
2
0
1113.0
2016 Q3
1,840
0
0
0.0
2016 Q2
1,920
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
1,806
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
1,709
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
1,917
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
2,410
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
2,099
1
0
476.4
2014 Q4
3,256
2
0
614.3
2014 Q3
4,349
1
1
229.9
2014 Q2
5,660
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
6,756
6
3
888.1
2013 Q4
9,236
1
1
108.3
2013 Q3
11,983
12
11
1001.4
2013 Q2
15,133
3
2
198.2
2013 Q1
15,982
7
4
438.0
2012 Q4
32,750
12
0
366.4
2012 Q3
46,889
19
14
405.2
2012 Q2
57,258
44
38
768.5
2012 Q1
68,366
34
25
497.3
2011 Q4
61,159
3
3
49.1
2011 Q3
57,722
34
30
589.0
2011 Q2
56,298
1
1
17.8
2011 Q1
55,205
32
19
579.7
2010 Q4
57,630
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
58,525
1
1
17.1
2010 Q2
59,715
39
34
653.1
2010 Q1
65,835
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
67,568
38
36
562.4
2009 Q3
69,463
21
13
302.3
2009 Q2
67,090
26
19
387.5
2009 Q1
67,053
10
9
149.1
2008 Q4
64,732
38
21
587.0
2008 Q3
62,613
27
7
431.2
2008 Q2
62,559
1
1
16.0
2008 Q1
67,483
21
16
311.2
2007 Q4
58,286
14
14
240.2
2007 Q3
61,404
13
5
211.7
2007 Q2
63,269
32
17
505.8
2007 Q1
62,911
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
59,625
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
56,099
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
49,385
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
51,535
7
5
135.8
2005 Q4
59,142
6
5
101.5
2005 Q3
53,538
18
18
336.2
2005 Q2
43,293
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
39,114
18
9
460.2
2004 Q4
40,234
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
41,332
23
19
556.5
2004 Q2
35,760
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
32,531
11
10
338.1
2003 Q4
30,031
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
24,480
6
2
245.1
2003 Q2
8,700
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
4,901
2
2
408.1
2002 Q4
4,513
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
5,748
3
0
521.9
2002 Q2
6,496
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
53,503
25
15
467.3
2001 Q4
57,337
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
59,392
33
11
555.6
2001 Q2
57,041
2
1
35.1
2001 Q1
59,786
37
18
618.9
2000 Q4
56,049
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
62,098
33
22
531.4
2000 Q2
60,125
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
62,151
23
10
370.1
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
96 on file
2014 · 1 incident
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Putting parts on a pallet and writing down part number and started walking and trip over a box of fittings and fell on the floor.
2013 · 4 incidents
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee stated that while walking toward the guard house, she tripped on a drainage grate and fell to the ground.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Mounting and dismounting tires when he was picking up tire felt pain in lower back took a 15 minute break then continued working the rest of his shift with a little pain went home and wife checked his back it was swollen same place as before went to the ER in Louisa KY said he had lower lumbar strain.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Driving a rock truck hit a hole in the road felt pain in lower back. Started missing work on 6/18/2013 and returned on 6/22/2013.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
While installing a clutch on a truck, the clutch started to fall, tried to hold it up and injured his back. Continued to work started missing work on 2/25/13.
2012 · 7 incidents
September 8, 2012
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
While operating a dozer, a hose busted, spread fluid on engine causing smoke to get in the cab.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee stated that while using a slate bar to unlatch a beam, the bar slipped out and struck him on the arm.
August 8, 2012
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
Employee stated that while mounting the fork lift his foot slipped off the third step and he fell to the ground
March 8, 2012
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
While dismounting dozer, slipped and fell to the ground
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
While moving material, slipped, fell backward and hit his head.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Approached a stranger around the seed trailer, asked him to leave, he pulled out a knife and cut him in the stomach.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee stated that the chair broke and she fell out of it.
2011 · 6 incidents
November 22, 2011
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee stated that while getting out of the truck, his foot slipped off the step and he twisted his ankle.
November 21, 2011
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while driving the coal truck he reached over to adjust the radio and drove into the ditch
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object
Employee stated that while turning the drills water valve on, he bumped his arm against the radiator guard.
October 12, 2011
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
Employee stated that while dismounting the loader, his foot slipped off the step and he fell approx. 5' to the ground.
July 7, 2011
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
While using a slate bar to hold a jack up, he felt pain in his back.
June 2, 2011
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE was hauling coal from surface mine in tractor trailer turned the truck over on it's side rounding Gator Bowl Curve.
2010 · 8 incidents
September 29, 2010
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while traveling up the ramp with a load of rock, the truck leaned back and he injured his shoulder.
June 7, 2010
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
EE stated that while dismounting the rock truck, he lost his grip on the hand rail and fell approx 14' from the top step.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE stated stated while lifting a part from the floor, he injured his back.
April 18, 2010
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Installing a front idler on a drill, had boom controller in right hand and slate bar in left hand. He was reaching the slate bar to another mechanic who was under the drill. Felt a burning sensation in his upper back.
April 8, 2010
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object
While swinging a hammer to break down a tire, the hammer hit the rim, causing him to jam his wrist.
March 16, 2010
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee stated that while swinging a sledge hammer, he lost his balance, slipped and injured his back. (Started missing work on 3/28/10).
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee stated that while moving a loader bucket pin, he injured his back.
March 9, 2010
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while operating a rock truck, he hit a hole in the roadway injuring his back.
2009 · 6 incidents
December 5, 2009
WV · Coal
outside foreman, leadman
MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE stated that while operating the excavator, a rock fell from the bucket causing the boom to hit the ground, jarring him.
October 5, 2009
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE stated that while climbing the ladder to get in his truck, he felt pain in his right shoulder.
June 10, 2009
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
Employee stated that while dismounting a dozer, he slipped and fell from the dozer track to the ground. (started missing work on 6-13-09)
April 3, 2009
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while going up grade in loaded coal truck, he missed a gear, the truck rolled backward into a ditch, turned over on its side.
February 27, 2009
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
Employee was working on an engine installation for a Highwall Miner Generator Set. We suspect he inadvertently hit the door release button with his leg or foot and fell to the ground. He possibly has a broken left wrist and right shoulder.
February 23, 2009
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine
After putting antifreeze in the coal truck, he slipped while dismounting and fell approx 3' to the ground.
2008 · 7 incidents
December 19, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE stated that while hauling a load of coal to the prep plant, he hit a hole in the roadway, injuring his back.
December 4, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while comming off the drill bench, the powder truck went in a ditch & came out and hit a dozer.
October 13, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
While traveling around sap tank curve, EE lost control of the truck and ran the truck into a ditch.
September 17, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE stated, that while operating the rock truck he hit a rough place in the road, jarring him.
July 8, 2008
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Was using a pry bar to scoot an end bit off truck.
March 24, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
While driving an 18 wheeler hauling coal to the tipple the driver turned the truck over on the passenger side of the truck. Coming out of the Amos Run curve of Copley Trace haul road.
March 10, 2008
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while operating the loader he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
2007 · 12 incidents
December 17, 2007
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while cutting mud from the haul road, the blade caught a rock jarring the operator's back.
November 14, 2007
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Driver was dumping coal truck. The hoist assembly at the top busted metal out and the trailer bed fell back down onto the frame of the trailer.
September 28, 2007
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while operating the dozer the segments slipped in the track causing the dozer to jar him.
August 23, 2007
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
On his way to work, was going around a curve and Argus Energy's grader was backing around the same curve on his side of the road. The grader backed up on the front of his car, then pushed the car to the other side of the road.
August 8, 2007
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects
While wiring up pig tale on truck, stepping down off the truck he slipped and fell and hit head on fender.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE stated that while mounting the load grader, he twisted his knee.
June 18, 2007
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Driver stated while going down belt line steep the engine brake acted like it working & sounded like it.But it would not hold the coal trk back and it started to speed away so he drove it to the escape ramp and entered the escape ramp.
March 21, 2007
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
Employee stated that while taking the radiator cap off the generator, steam came from the radiator causing burns to the right arm.
March 19, 2007
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE stated, that while mounting the loader, he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While changing filters on a 992 loader, he had to pound on the filter to loosen it, injuring his right arm.
March 6, 2007
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE stated that while operating a rock truck, he hit a hole in the roadway, jarring his back. Started missing on 3/15/07.
January 30, 2007
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Changing track pads on drill tracks. While lifting pads & installing on new rails, pulled muscle in stomach.
2006 · 9 incidents
December 11, 2006
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by flying object
While driving along haul road a piece of gravel flew from tire, hit the mirror and busted the glass. A piece of glass hit the driver in the eye.
November 14, 2006
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Driver stated while going thru the roller coaster dip the transmission started making a clicking noise. So he down shifted and the truck rolled backward into the ditch and caused the truck to turn over on the passenger side.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Ran truck into ditch.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Ran truck into a ditch.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee stated that while dismounting a D10 dozer he slipped and twisted his knee and ankle.
August 23, 2006
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee using air sander to clean blade on grader. Sanding disk came apart, piece struck employee in the stomach.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Slipped and fell
June 8, 2006
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Driver stated that as he came into curve truck started to turn and slide coming into and while trying, to go around the curve like the Jake Brake was shoving him as it kicked in.
February 2, 2006
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
Employee stated that while rounding the Gator Bowl curve the truck slid and turned over on its side.
2005 · 8 incidents
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING MATERIAL AROUND THE SHOP AREA.
December 5, 2005
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE GOING THROUGH THE OLIVER LUCK DIP HE FELT THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK SLIDE TO THE LEFT AND THE TRUCK TURNED OVER ON IT'S DRIVER SIDE.
July 25, 2005
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF PICKUP TRUCK WHEN THE FOREMAN STARTED THE TRUCK. IT LUNGED FORWARD STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE
April 7, 2005
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Was raising hood on truck, and hand slipped off and he fell backwards.
March 24, 2005
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
The ee was working on a tailgate of a truck and slipped.
March 1, 2005
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE stated that while operating the endloader he twisted around inthe cab and felt pain in his lower back.
February 12, 2005
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee stated that he stepped off of a battery box, twisted around and injured his lower back.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall down stairs
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A STAIRWAY, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL INJURING THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.
2004 · 1 incident
September 30, 2004
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE WORKING ON A D9 DOZER, THE BATTERY LID FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND.
2003 · 6 incidents
November 12, 2003
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
ANOTHER CO DRIVER HIT THE RANKAY TRUCK IN THE BACK END.
October 11, 2003
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
TRUCK STALLED ON HILL ROLLINGBACKWARDS AND OVERTURNING, RESULTING IN BRUISING TO LEFT KNEE AND LEFT RIBS.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object
WAS GOING AROUND CURVE AND THE OTHER TRUCK, GOING THE OTHER DIRECTION, SLID INTO TRUCK.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data
WAS GOING AROUND CURVE, ROAD WAS WET, AND SLID INTO ANOTHER TRUCK COMING THE OTHER DIRECTION.
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE GETTING A WATER SAMPLE FROM THE POND HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND INJURED HIS LEFT LOWER LEG.
May 22, 2003
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
WORKING ON TRUCK AND A PIECE OF METAL HIT EYE.
2002 · 3 incidents
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
DRIVER WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK IN HIS PERSONEL VEHICLE, WHEN HE SLID INTO A DITCH.
July 1, 2002
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE INJURED HIS LEFT HAND AND WRIST WHILE FUELING EQUIPMENT.
May 20, 2002
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS REMOVING SPIDER DRUM ASSEMBLY AND PULLED SHOULDER OUT OF PLACE. WHILE WORKING ON A TRAILER.
2001 · 6 incidents
Pen Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM AND CO-WORKERS WERE USING A 3/4" LINK CHAIN TO PULL THE CONVEYER CHAIN OF THE HIGHWALL MINING MACHINE, THEY WERE UTILIZING THE HIGHWALL MINER POWER HEAD TO APPLY PULLING POWER. THE CHAI N BROKEUNDER TENSION AND STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE MID AND LOWER TORSO RESULTING IN A BRUISED KIDNEY. MACHINERY TYPE ACCIDENT. LOST WORKDAYS.
August 23, 2001
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall from machine
GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AND FELL ON GROUND AND HURT RIGHT KNEE AND RIGHT ANKLE.
July 19, 2001
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall from machine
EE WAS CLIMBING ROCK TRUCK WITH TOOLS IN ONE HAND, SLIPPED ON LADDER AND FELL.
April 13, 2001
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall from piled material
WALKING FROM DOZER TO MANBUS TRIPPED ON DIRT WINROW. FIRST LOST WORK DAY 4/17/01.
March 27, 2001
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Pen Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
NOTIFIED OF AWARD.
March 1, 2001
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Pen Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
COMPANY NOTIFIED OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARD.
2000 · 8 incidents
October 21, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall from machine
GETTING OFF DOZER SLIPPED AND FELL.
September 21, 2000
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall from machine
EE HAD BEEN WORKING ON A D9R DOZER AND TURNED TO GET DOWN OFF MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. FELL ON LEFT SIDE HURTING LEFT SHOULDER, SIDE AND BACK.
September 5, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED & FELL. LACERATION TO BACK OF HEAD REQUIRING SUTURES CONTUSIONS ON BACK
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING LOADED 18-WHEELER. TRAVELED LEFT OF CENTER INTO SUMP HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF ROAD. TRACTOR AND TRAILER OVERTURNED.
April 7, 2000
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
LOADER OPERATOR LOADING ROCK BEGAN EXP BACK ON.
March 10, 2000
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS REPOSITIONING CRIB BLOCKS. CO-WORKERPASSED ONE CRIB BLOCK WHICH HIT INJURED IN LEFT KNEE.
February 21, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING DOZER ON ROCKS; JARRED DOZER AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN.
January 20, 2000
WV · Coal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING 777B ROCK TRUCK. TRUCK BOUNCED AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN.
1999 · 4 incidents
December 29, 1999
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
OTHER
Pen Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
WORKING AS GROUNDMAN ON HI-WALL MINER ALUNCH VEHCILE. BEAMS BEING LIFTED-WIND BLEW DUST -METAL SHAVINGS INTO EYE. REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT
December 24, 1999
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall from machine
CLIMBING ONTO D-9 DOZER - SLIPPED AND FELL. NOTE: MINE IDLE 12-23, 12-24 AND 12-31.
November 22, 1999
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Pen Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
DIAGNOSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONISIS.
Pen Coal Corp · Fall down stairs
WALKING DOWN STAIRS OF FILTER TRAILER, WHILE CARRYING FILTERS. STUMBLED, FELL DOWN.
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