Mining Incidents

Deep Mine No 7 Coal

Argus Energy WV LLC · Underground
Controlled by James H Booth
Dunlow, Wayne County, WV  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 4608772

Deep Mine No 7 has $1.0M in proposed MSHA penalties and $68K outstanding across 69 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
100
Years on record
2001–2013
Latest incident
Dec 2013
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
1,318
citations
517
significant & substantial
$1,020,248
proposed penalties
$741,627
paid to date
73% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $278,621 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
125
inspections on record
10,647
inspection hours
12.4
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.
1,318 citations across 10,647 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Deep Mine No 7 has $1.0M in proposed MSHA penalties and $68K outstanding across 69 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.
$1.0M
proposed penalties
$810K
current assessed
$742K
paid to date
$68K
outstanding
1,291 assessments are final orders; 69 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2015-02-03.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Deep Mine No 7 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.64 mg/m3 (95% compliant) across 1,505 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.
0.64
dust avg (mg/m3)
38.11
dust max (mg/m3)
95%
within 1.5 mg/m3
1,505
samples
Most recent sample: 2013-12-02.
Silica (quartz)
8.7
silica avg (%)
47.1
silica max (%)
139
samples
Most recent sample: 2013-12-10.
Noise
9%
over PEL
127
samples
Most recent sample: 2013-03-18.
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 0 0 0
2025 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 0 0 0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q2 0 0 0
2024 Q1 0 0 0
Show 94 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 0 0 0
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 0 0 0
2023 Q1 0 0 0
2022 Q4 0 0 0
2022 Q2 0 0 0
2022 Q1 0 0 0
2021 Q4 0 0 0
2021 Q3 0 0 0
2021 Q2 0 0 0
2021 Q1 0 0 0
2020 Q4 0 0 0
2020 Q2 0 0 0
2020 Q1 0 0 0
2019 Q4 0 0 0
2019 Q3 0 0 0
2019 Q2 0 0 0
2019 Q1 0 0 0
2018 Q4 0 0 0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
2018 Q2 0 0 0
2018 Q1 0 0 0
2017 Q4 0 0 0
2017 Q3 0 0 0
2017 Q2 0 0 0
2017 Q1 0 0 0
2016 Q4 0 0 0
2016 Q3 0 0 0
2016 Q2 0 0 0
2016 Q1 0 0 0
2015 Q4 0 0 0
2015 Q3 1,790 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 2,249 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 2,219 2 0 901.3
2014 Q4 2,080 2 0 961.5
2014 Q3 1,895 2 0 1055.4
2014 Q2 2,697 1 0 370.8
2014 Q1 2,665 1 0 375.2
2013 Q4 32,199 23 4 714.3
2013 Q3 32,476 34 10 1046.9
2013 Q2 35,881 27 9 752.5
2013 Q1 37,280 33 16 885.2
2012 Q4 35,469 30 9 845.8
2012 Q3 34,570 41 6 1186.0
2012 Q2 35,239 56 16 1589.1
2012 Q1 36,859 67 42 1817.7
2011 Q4 35,623 77 48 2161.5
2011 Q3 29,963 34 13 1134.7
2011 Q2 28,686 45 21 1568.7
2011 Q1 32,890 51 19 1550.6
2010 Q4 30,597 45 24 1470.7
2010 Q3 32,025 64 15 1998.4
2010 Q2 31,996 52 13 1625.2
2010 Q1 30,507 11 7 360.6
2009 Q4 32,552 30 17 921.6
2009 Q3 34,258 71 39 2072.5
2009 Q2 31,089 40 12 1286.6
2009 Q1 28,805 24 3 833.2
2008 Q4 29,676 28 6 943.5
2008 Q3 29,679 11 5 370.6
2008 Q2 29,794 22 13 738.4
2008 Q1 35,075 18 6 513.2
2007 Q4 29,981 24 10 800.5
2007 Q3 29,851 14 4 469.0
2007 Q2 29,465 20 6 678.8
2007 Q1 34,590 30 17 867.3
2006 Q4 32,240 12 2 372.2
2006 Q3 30,404 19 9 624.9
2006 Q2 25,202 20 15 793.6
2006 Q1 27,457 11 5 400.6
2005 Q4 30,389 5 2 164.5
2005 Q3 28,088 7 3 249.2
2005 Q2 26,015 2 0 76.9
2005 Q1 26,305 13 3 494.2
2004 Q4 26,942 12 2 445.4
2004 Q3 26,301 21 9 798.4
2004 Q2 27,478 15 5 545.9
2004 Q1 27,711 23 10 830.0
2003 Q4 29,099 16 8 549.8
2003 Q3 23,546 27 10 1146.7
2003 Q2 28,099 21 3 747.4
2003 Q1 24,488 23 8 939.2
2002 Q4 27,266 15 4 550.1
2002 Q3 29,664 6 1 202.3
2002 Q2 33,126 2 1 60.4
2002 Q1 30,108 1 0 33.2
2001 Q4 27,436 8 3 291.6
2001 Q3 25,417 2 2 78.7
2001 Q2 26,545 4 1 150.7
2001 Q1 2,339 3 1 1282.6
2000 Q4 0 0 0
2000 Q3 230 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 240 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

100 on file

2013 · 8 incidents

December 16, 2013 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... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating a loaded tractor trailer coal truck the drive wheels were spinning and a weak transmission mount allowed the shift lever to move excessively smacking the operators hand starting missing on 12/20/2013

October 24, 2013 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up a box of glue for the roof bolter and strained his back the employee started missing work on 11/5/2013

June 12, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Bolting in the #4 entry rock fell and hit EE on the head rock fell between bolts.

June 10, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Getting pump car ready to move had finger in the top of door and door shut on finger

May 31, 2013 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 truck stalled on hill started backward down hill lost control of truck trailer went in ditch and over turned the trailer.

April 3, 2013 WV · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working as a field manager and stepped out of the truck into a hole in the lot. This resulted in an injury to his right knee.

March 19, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking block to build stopping and bent over to pick up block he turned while lifting and felt a sharp pain in lower back and left hip.

March 7, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting mine roof, a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the right hand.

2012 · 10 incidents

December 11, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while installing roof support a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the head.

September 28, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling #2 conveyor head and strain his back.

August 23, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while cutting a piece of suction hose, the knife slipped and he cut his thumb.

May 10, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the No. 1 entry (return) 5,300 feet outby the section. The fall measured 30' long, 20' wide and 4.5' high. The airway and travel of men was not affected.

April 23, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while installing roof support, the drill steel flew out and hit his hand.

February 25, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that while loading supplies, he lifted some straps and felt pain in his back.

January 23, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While shoveling around the No.3 tailpiece a piece of coal bounced off the belt, striking him on the forehead.

January 10, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Was loading structure and dropped it on right hand.

2011 · 7 incidents

October 11, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Walking down entry hit his head on a curtain board in a low spot!

September 16, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating the shuttle car, he hit a hole in the roadway and bumped his head against the canopy.

August 9, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the no 5 entry at spad no. 3248. The fall measured 20'long, 20'wide and 4'thick. The fall does not affect the airflow on the travel of mine.

April 4, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while walking out of the change room trailer, a gust of wind hit the door causing it to close hitting him in the chest.

March 31, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated that while operating a red ride, he ran it into a table located outby the face area, injuring his hand (started missing work on 4/5/11).

February 25, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from ladders

EE was on a ladder while building a stopping. The stopping started to fall, so he jumped off the ladder and landed on the ground straining his lower back.

February 11, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the No. 5 entry, one break inby spad No. 7797 on the no. 1 section. The fall measured 35' long, 18' wide and 6' high. The fall did not affect the air flow or the travel of men.

2010 · 5 incidents

November 8, 2010 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while working on the belts, he stepped in mud and twisted his leg.

July 31, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintetional roof fall occurred in the no. 7 entry two breaks inby spad no. 7154. The fall measured 75' long, 19.5' wide and 4' to 6' thick. The travel of men and airways were not effected.

April 30, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading belt structure, twisted around and twisted his knee.

April 27, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that when the roof bolter operator took his cable up, it struck him, knocking him down.

January 18, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE stated that he bumped his knee against the scoop while working on it.

2009 · 3 incidents

October 27, 2009 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While operating the Cont. Miner, a piece of rock fell from between the bolts striking the EE on the head and feet.

May 30, 2009 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while pulling a miner cable he slipped and twisted his knee.

January 30, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While striking a belt knocker with a hammer, a piece of the hammer chipped off striking the employee in the left wrist.

2008 · 2 incidents

June 19, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the no. 1 section in the no. 1 heading. The fall measured 20' wide, 20' long & 6.5' thick. The fall has been breakered off and mining is no longer being done in this area.

January 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

Driver stated while going down hill, brakes were good, then half way down air pressure dropped, engine started to overcue and he drove it into the ditch.

2007 · 12 incidents

July 26, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the #1 section one break above spad #5362 in the crosscut between #2 and #3 entries. The fall measured 50' long, 19' wide and 0' to 8' thick. The fall does not affect the air flow or the travel of men.

July 23, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee stated that when he threw a chain across a set of batteries to secure them on a truck, he felt a sharp pain in his back.

July 20, 2007 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EE stated that while walking toward the continuous miner, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, striking him on his neck and shoulders.

June 8, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred 5,500' outby the working section in the no.2 return entry, one break inby spad m.2555. The fall measured 180' long, 20' wide and 7' thick. The fall does not affect the travel of men or the air flow.

June 5, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was pinning top pulled wrong lever and let pot on bolter down and his rt shoulder

May 30, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Laying track lifted rail & strain neck & lower back. Did not stop work until 6/1/07. Reported injury to companyon 6/6/07.

May 16, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Low top pinner got hung. Operator tried moving pinner. While pulling with scoop, pinner slid sideways fowling him against the control inside deck.

April 5, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that when he started to pick the pinner cable up to move it, the operator took the reel up and the cable struck him in the face.

March 26, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred 700' outby the section in the No. 2 entry one break to the left of spad No. 5319. The fall measured 110' long, 19' wide and 0' to 8' thick. The fall does not affect the air flow or the travel of men.

March 5, 2007 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee got off golf cart and hit head and neck on fire valve. Felt pain in neck and left arm. Employee started missing work on 3/31/07 due to this injury. It was not reported to management until April 13, 2007.

March 2, 2007 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE stated that while walking down an incline, near mine office, he slipped on some gravel and twisted his left knee.

January 30, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Working on #4 belt head bearing, cleaning off, cut right thumb on shaft; had to have 6 stitches.

2006 · 11 incidents

July 21, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Turned on golf cart, hit a rock and went under belt.

June 12, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while making a belt splice a chip of metal broke off from mailboard and struck him in the corner of left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

May 17, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that while walking across the section he stepped on a rock and slipped and fell to the ground injuring his ribs and rght side.

May 10, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred 4, 200'outby the section in the no.3 entry at spad #3542. The fall measured 20'long x 20'wide x 6'thick. This area was developed 1/15/05.

May 6, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while receiving belt structure, he dropped a piece of the structure on his right foot.

May 3, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE NO. 1 SECTION, 180'FROM THE FACE IN THE NO.1 ENTRY (RETURN). THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 30'LONG X 20'WIDE & 4 1/2'- 6 1/2' HIGH. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT AIR FLOW ON THE PASSAGE OF MEN. THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED 4/26/06.

April 21, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #8 return air entry 2, 900' outby the active section at spad # 3485. The fall did not affect passage of men or air flow. The fall measured 25' long, 20'wide and 4'-6' high.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occured in the intake airway No. 7 entry 300' outby the section. The fall did not impair ventilation or impede passage The fall measured 20' in L 20' in W and 4' to 6in high.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #9 return entry 240' outby the face. The fall measured 25'long, 20'wide and 4'-6'thick.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred 120' outby section in #9 entry of old panel. The fall measured 140'long, 20'wide and 4'-6'thick.

2005 · 13 incidents

December 9, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

October 17, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he injured his back while lifting a miner cable (started missing work on 11/15/05).

October 14, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the right shoulder. He started missing work due to this injury on 10-31-05.

July 19, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Section foreman was standing in an entry when a #10SC turned and the cable struck him under the chin causing him to lose consciousness and giving him a severely sore jaw and dizzy head.

July 9, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fell occurred in the no.4 Track entry 2200 outby the no. 1 section at spad no. 3767. The fall measured 20'l x 25' w x 4' to 6' high.

June 21, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE WORKING ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT ARM

May 17, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED 1600' OUTBY THE SECTION IN THE NO.8 ENTRY AT SPAD # 3548. THE FALL MEASURED 300' LONG, 19' WIDE & 6-7' THICK. THE AIRWAY OR TRAVEL WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THE FALL.

May 12, 2005 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While playing around with EE and mine foreman grabbed him around the neck and they fell into a refrigerator in the mine office injury his head and neck.

May 9, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that while bolting top a piece of rock fell from the mine roof. He started to run and he bumped his knee on the roof bolting machine.

April 28, 2005 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in a Chevy Blazer, when the Blazer left the mine site and onto the portal road the driver noticed two coal trucks parked in the middle of the road, the driver could not stop in time and hit one of the parked coal trucks.

April 28, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in a 1998 Chevy Blazer. When the Blazer left the mine site onto the portal road the driver noticed two coal trucks parked in the middle of the road. The driver could not stop in time and hit one of the parked coal trucks.

March 23, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while tramming the miner to set up in eight right the miner was crossing over a hump in the roadway, after topping over the hump the boom end of the miner swung to the left striking the EE on the right shoulder. (The boom on the miner was swung to the left while tramming.)

January 27, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states that while changing bits on the miner he tripped over a bucket of bits that were setting on the mine floor.

2004 · 11 incidents

December 22, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occured in the intersection between no.7 & no.8 entries in the return airway 800' outby the section located at spad no.2613. The fall measured 25'L x 25'W x 6-7' thick. The airway or travel is not affected by this fall.

November 11, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #8 RETURN AIRWAY ENTRY, 7000' OUTBY THE ACTIVE WORKING SECTION LOCATED AT SPAD #0458. THE FALL MEASURED 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 3-5' THICK. THE AIRWAY OR TRAVEL IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS FALL. THERE ARE 2 RETURN AIRWAYS IN THIS AREA.

November 1, 2004 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

DRIVER STATED HE RAN OVER A ROCK WITH A 980G END LOADER & HURT HIS BACK. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS INCIDENT UNTIL 11/05/04.

October 16, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A 3 WHEELER RIDE RAN INTO EE'S FOOT, ANKLE STRIKING HIM ON THE ANKLE CAUSING IT TO BREAK

October 5, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting belt with utility knife blade broke cut right hand had to have 3 sitches.

September 23, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE DEVELOPED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH WRISTS (EE CONT'D WORKING, STARTED MISSING WORK 2/22/05)

August 24, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while backing the roof bolter out of the No. 1 entry, he slipped on a rock and fell, landing on his right knee.

July 16, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING GLUE AND STEPPED ON A SLICK ROCK & FELL. HURT LOWER BACK & RT. KNEE.

March 19, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that while shoveling around. The tail piece he struck an anchor pin with his right knee.

2003 · 7 incidents

December 19, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)

THE ROOF BOLTER WAS STUCK IN THE ROADWAY. WHEN THE SCOOP OPERATOR PUSHED ON THE BACK OF THE BOLTER TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT, THE FRONT OF THE BOLTER SLID INTO EE WHO HAD WALKED TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BOLTER FOULING HIM AGAINST THE RIB.

November 5, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON A TAILPIECE USING A SLATE BAR, THE BAR SLIPPED AND JAMMED THE LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE STRUCTURE.

October 20, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY, 3,500' OUTBY THE WORKING FACE. THE FALL MEASURED 20'LONG, 20'WIDE & 4'-6'HIGH.

October 10, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO. 8 RETURN ENTRY 3,200' OUTBY THE SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 20' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 4' TO 6' THICK.

June 5, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE WALKING IN THE RIGHT RETURN AIRWAY, HE SLIPPED AND FELL INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL6-11-03 AT WHICH TIME HE WENT TO THE DR. RETURNE D TO WORK 6-12-03. NO LOST DAYS.

March 25, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

THE EE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE SHUTTLE CAR HE HIT A ROUGH PLACE IN THE ROADWAY INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

February 19, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

WAS GETTING OFF OF LOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL.

2002 · 6 incidents

November 4, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT WHILE WORKING ON A WATER LINE HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

October 21, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pen Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT WHILE USING A SLATE BAR TO CLEAR GOB FROM UNDERNEATH A SHUTTLE CAR HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LT. SHOULDER. STARTED MISSING 10/31/02.

October 9, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF METAL 3'X3' TO A MANBUS, WHEN HE TRAVELED UNDER THE STACKER BELT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER. STRATED MISSING WORK ON NOV 5, 2002

September 20, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO.6 ENTRY (INTAKE AIRWAY) 5000'OUTBY THE WORKING SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 35'LONG X 18'WIDE X 4 & 1/2'THICK. THE INTAKE AIR COURSE WAS NOT EFFECTE D BY THIS FALL.

August 27, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pen Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING THE TOP OF A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 18, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pen Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING WATER SPRAYS ON THE MINER THE EE GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RATCHET HE WAS USING AND A BIT ON THE MINER.

2001 · 5 incidents

December 7, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

X-CUT IN #8 ENTRY, 1 BRK OUTBY SPAD #422 ROOF FALL MEASURING 19'W X 20 L X 5 TO 6'H FALL NOT AFFECTING AIR COURSE OR INVOLVING INJURY.

December 4, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS TAKING TIRE OFF SHUTTLE CAR. TIRE FELL OVER KNOCKING HIM DOWN AND FALLING ON HIS LEG HC CONTINUED WORKING. BEGAN MISSING TWO DAYS LATER, INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT HE WAS ILL WITH KIN DNEY STONES DID NOT TURN IN TO LOST TIME UNTIL 1-8-02

September 13, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED 3000' OUT BY MMU 001-0 IN THE TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED80' LONG 7'AND 20' WIDE.

August 20, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pen Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE EE ON BOTH ARMS.

April 24, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKINGTHE EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MINE FLOOR.

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