Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
ROCK FALL AT #17 BREAK IN FROM OUTSIDE (#2ENTRY)
Dixie Mine: 26 reportable incidents Coal
Westmoreland Coal Company
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MSHA Mine ID: 4405094
MSHA record for Dixie Mine (mine ID 4405094). Fatalities, non-fatal incidents grouped by year, current operator and controller, and mine context.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 26
- Years on record
- 1983–1988
- Latest incident
- Jan 1988
Ownership history
- Elkins Energy Corp 1978 to 1979
- G B Corp 1979 to 1981
- Dixie Energy Corp 1981 to 1988
- Pine Branch Energy Inc 1988 to 1989
- Westmoreland Coal Company 1989 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Dixie Mine sits in Wise County, Virginia, where the Census mining category is 5.9% of county employment.
Local economic context
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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.Wise County, Virginia · Population 35,727
5.9%
Mining share of county employment
$50,740
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
26 on file1988 · 1 incident
1987 · 9 incidents
December 17, 1987
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WA8 BENDING A ROOF BOLT, HE PULLED SOMETHING IN STOMACK TWO KNOTS OUT.
October 23, 1987
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING ROCK OFF3TRACK HURT OLD INJURY OF LOWER BACK.
September 1, 1987
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
RECURRING BACK 3NJURY. LIFTING CRIB BLOCKS & PULLING CBALE.
August 4, 1987
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck against stationary object
HIT HEAD ON A 9OCK IN MINES CAUSING NECK TO GET STIFF THEN LANDING WHEEL INTO THE MANCAR AND PULLED MUSCLE IN RT SHOULDER
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck by flying object
MILLER FLEW IN 9IGHT EAR. HAD TO GET DR. TO GET THE MILLER OUT OF EAR.
Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
ROOF FALL 20 FT3LONG 6-10FT. WIDE 0-4 FT. THICK. 700 FT. IN,FROM DRIF MOUTH.
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck by falling object
STARTING DRILL 8TEEL INTO THE TOP OF ROOF PIECE OF ROCK FELL CATCHING HAND BETWEEN ROCK AND ROOF DRILL HEAD.
Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
ROOF FALL FROM 2UT SIDE GOING IN 16' BRAKES TO FALL.
March 16, 1987
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING SCOOP REAR END OUT OF RIAL RUNNER,PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
1986 · 10 incidents
December 5, 1986
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM 9OOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HTUGH
October 27, 1986
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck by falling object
TIMBER FELL AND3STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT THUMB CAUSING HARILINE FRACTURE OF THE BONE
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED LEFT KN9E
September 24, 1986
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck by flying object
WHILE OPERATING3ROOF DRILL PIECE OF STEEL CAME OFF BOLT OR PLATE ENTERING LEFT EYE
September 12, 1986
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS EN7ERING INTO SCOOP TO OPERATE IT STRUCK BACK ON CANOPY TOP
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PU8HING ROCK OFF TOP OF MINER PULLED MUSCLE IN CHEST
June 24, 1986
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Energy Corp · Struck against stationary object
THROWING ROCK O6T OF MOVING PERSONNEL CARRIER HIT LEFT HAND ON ROOF PLATE CUTTING OFF LEFT INDEX FINGER
June 4, 1986
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO PULL LOSE ROCK FROM ROCK BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST BACK
May 15, 1986
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Energy Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
REPAIRMAN WAS T9YING TO GET CAN OF CABLE CLEAN O TO SPRAY TOP BROKE AND SPRAY WENT IN HIS LEFT EYE
February 12, 1986
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Energy Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
ATTEMPTING TO P6SH BREAKER HAND SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL CAUSING TO HURT BAC K
1984 · 3 incidents
Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
ROOF FALL.
Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
ROOF FALL.
February 2, 1984
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Dixie Energy Corp · Flash burns (electric)
JAMES BELVINS WAS TO REPLACE FUSE IN CHARGING UNIT. HE REMOVED THE CHARGER CAT HEAD FROM POWER SUPPLY THEN WENT TO CHARGER TO CHANGE FUSE. HIS STATEMENT WAS, I DIDNT BLED THE COMPASED, AND IT BLEW UP.
1983 · 3 incidents
Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
INTERSECTION AT SPAD 386 FELL ABOUT 5\ ABOVE COAL.
Dixie Energy Corp · Accident type, without injuries
TOP BEGAN TO WORK DURING A CUT, MEN BACKED THE EQUIP. OUT AND THE FALL STARTED WITH THE UNSUPPORTED TOP AND FELL BACK TO THE MOUTH OF THE @HEADING.
Dixie Energy Corp · Flash burns (electric)
WORKING ON BREAKER IN SIL PAK AND LEAD GOT GROUNDED AND EMP RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO FACE AND HANDS