Mining Incidents

Dyson Creek Mine Coal

Ohio County Coal Company · Underground
Clay, Webster County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1513920

Dyson Creek Mine has $11K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1994–2003
Latest incident
Aug 2003
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
151
citations
20
significant & substantial
$11,466
proposed penalties
$9,218
paid to date
80% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,248 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
41
inspections on record
2,299
inspection hours
6.6
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.
151 citations across 2,299 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Dyson Creek Mine has $11K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 5 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.
$11K
proposed penalties
$11K
current assessed
$9K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
147 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2006-02-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, 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
2006 Q2 1,163 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 8,998 4 0 444.5
2005 Q4 11,394 20 4 1755.3
2005 Q3 11,663 8 0 685.9
2005 Q2 11,898 2 0 168.1
2005 Q1 1,233 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 2,039 1 0 490.4
2004 Q3 1,188 0 0 0.0
Show 18 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2004 Q2 1,060 6 0 5660.4
2004 Q1 1,170 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 1,170 1 0 854.7
2003 Q3 1,088 14 3 12867.6
2003 Q2 2,469 3 0 1215.1
2003 Q1 2,594 4 0 1542.0
2002 Q4 2,466 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 2,614 1 0 382.6
2002 Q2 2,344 2 0 853.2
2002 Q1 1,899 1 0 526.6
2001 Q4 1,943 1 1 514.7
2001 Q3 1,792 16 5 8928.6
2001 Q2 1,900 2 0 1052.6
2001 Q1 1,652 6 1 3632.0
2000 Q4 1,680 23 4 13690.5
2000 Q3 1,765 7 0 3966.0
2000 Q2 2,350 5 0 2127.7
2000 Q1 2,636 24 2 9104.7
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2003 · 2 incidents

2002 · 2 incidents

May 7, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A FOOTER FOR A Y PROP WHEN HE GOT A CATCH IN HIS BACK CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK AGAINST A SCOOP BUCKET.

April 22, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE 3RD MAIN NORTH ENTRY BETWEEN XCUT #15 AND 16. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL ARE 80' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 7' HIGH.

2000 · 5 incidents

November 9, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE THIRD MAIN EAST ENTRIES AT SPAD 24 AND 30 IN NO. 3 ENTRY. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ROOF FALL ARE 18' LONG 18' WIDE AND 10' HIGH.

August 23, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE THIRD EAST MAINS NEAR THE RETURN AIR SHAFT. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL AREA 50' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 6' HIGH.

August 16, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 3RD MAIN NORTH ENTRY AT SPAD 35+36 IN NO. 4 ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED 20'LONG, 18' WIDE & 6' HIGH.

July 26, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE NO. 3 ENTRY OF THE THIRD MAIN NORTH JUST OUTBY THE INTAKE OVERCAST FOR THE #1 UNIT (WHICH IS IDLE). THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL AREA 30' LONG, 18' WIDE, 7' HIGH.

January 3, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE 3RD MAIN EAST, IN THE NO.1 ENTRY, AT XC 76. IT ORIGINATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND MEASURES APPROX 22X26X9. THE MINE IS IDLE BUT THE FALL WILL BE LOADED AND RE-SU PPORTED.

1999 · 14 incidents

November 18, 1999 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING DOWN STEPS ONTO THE #9 SEAM SLOPE ENTRY THE EE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE AND FELL.

November 18, 1999 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO HANG, EMPLOYEE SPRAINED OR STRAINED LOWER BACK.

November 12, 1999 KY · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Fall from machine

WHEN EXITING THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE, HE CAUGHT A METATORSUL PROTECTIVE DEVICE ON THE BOOT HE WAS WEARING ON SIDE OF VEHICLE AND FELL WITH ARM EXTENDED.

August 9, 1999 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

THE SLOPE USED AS A MANTRIP HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM ARE COMPLETED.

July 19, 1999 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PULLING DOWN LOOSE ROOF WITH PRY BAR, BAR SLIPPED AND CAUSED EE TO TWIST LOWER BACK.

July 12, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING HOLED IN ROOF FOR BOLT, A SULPHUR BALL FELL FROM ROOF & EE TWISTED TO AVOID SULP[HUR BALL FROM STRIKING HIM & TWISTED BACK.

June 25, 1999 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING BELT STRUCTURE, HUNG PIECE OF STRUCTURE AND PULLED RIGHT SHOULDER.

June 21, 1999 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE LOADING 4" WATER PIPE ON TRANSPORT UNIT, ONE PIPE ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOOT.

May 28, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT WITH UTILITY KNIFE EE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO KNIFE WHILE CUTTING IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD HIMSELF. KNIFE SLIPPED AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT LEG REQUIRING STITCHES.

May 18, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BEGINING TO DRILL HOLE IN MINE ROOF FOR A BOLT AND ROOF ROCK STRUCK LEFT FOREARM CAUSING LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

April 9, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHEN BOLTING A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION, WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

April 5, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE MINER WITH REMOTE WHEN KNEEE SNAPPED. STARTED SWELLING & HURTING.

January 4, 1999 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HAD PUT HIS LEFT HAND ON BOOM & HIS FINGERS BECAME CAUGHTBETWEEN THE BOOM FRAME & THE BOLTER POT, CRUSHING THE MIDDLE FINGER, RING FINGER, & LITTLE FINGE R

1998 · 30 incidents

November 8, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON AN IDLE SHIFT IN THE 2ND NORTH PANEL OFF 1 ST WEST. 6 ENTRY AT SURVEY SPAD 2 & 10. AIR WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, NOR WAS PASSAGE OF MEN. 1,350 OUTBY FACE.

October 13, 1998 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN CAR STRUCK HOLE IN MINE FLOOR CAUSING AJARRING ACTION TO EEAND SPRAINED OR STRAINED LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG

October 10, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS FEEDING ROCKDUST INTO A ROCKDUST MACHINE AND CAUGHT FINGER IN AUGER

September 30, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED OUTBY THE ACTIVE WORKING SECTION IN THE #5 ENTRY AT STATION SPAD # 9+80. THE FALL WAS IN AN INTERSECTION AND WAS 20 X 20 X 6 HIGH

August 18, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE SUB MAIN NORTH PANEL. THIS FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE #8 ENRTY AT STATION SPAD 4 + 90 AND WAS APPROXIMATELY 20 FT LONG, 20 FT WIDE, 6 1/2 FT HIGH.

July 31, 1998 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVING A SHUTTLE INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE OPERATOR WAS WATCHING THE CABLE AND GOT THE CANOPY INTO RIB & RIB ROLLED OFF & CAUGHT OPERATOR'S HAND ON HANDLE MASHING RIGHT HAND & FINGERS.

June 23, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Flash burns (electric)

AFTER REPAIRING CABLE, EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT POWER ON ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WHEN RECEPTICLE BLEW UP BURNING RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

June 18, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING THE REMOTE BOX FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATION, WHEN A ROOF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON BACK OF RIGHT HAND REQUIRING STITCHES.

June 17, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING BELT & PULLING KNIFE TOWARD BODY & KNIFE CAME OUT OF BELT CUT AND CUT RIGHT LEG REQUIRING STITCHES

June 16, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A HEAVY GUARD FROM SIDE OF CONT MINING MACHINE & THE PRESSURE FROM THE BEING SPRUNG CAUSED THE GUARD TO SHOOT OUT AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT LEG CAUSING CONTUSION.

May 17, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

THER HAVE BEEN TWO ROOF FALLS TO OCCUR DURING IDLE SHIFT SUNDAY 5.17.98 1 FALL AT STA SPAD 2+80 IN THE #2 ENTRY OF THE FIRST NORTH OFF 2 WEST THE OTHER AT STATION SPAD 6+30 IN THE #2 ENTRY IN TEH 1ST NOTRH OFF 2 WEST.

April 27, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ENTERING PORTAL AT MINE. WALKING ON WET SURFACE AT ENTRANCE. HE SLIPPED AND TURNED RIGHT KNEE AND SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE.

April 27, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING ROCK FROM TOP OF CANOPYK AND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL & STRUCK EE ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

April 4, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING STEELE WATER LINE AND APPARENTLY PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

April 1, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ID 010 SECTION AT THE DUMPING POINT. SURVEY SPAD 7+70 IN THE #4 ENTRY. THIS ROOF FALL WILL NOT BE LOADED.

April 1, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE THIRD MAIN EAST IN #4 ENTRY FOUR CROSSCUTS OFF OF THE EAST PORTAL INTAKE AIRSHAFT BOTTOM. IT WAS IN AN INTERSECTION AND MEASURED APPROX. 20 X 20 X 8.

April 1, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT THE LOCATION 9+10 SURVEY SPAD. THIS ROOF FALL IS APPROX 50'L, 6'H, 20'W. THIS FALL WILL BE LOADED.

April 1, 1998 KY · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by flying object

THE INJURED EE WAS THROWING ROCK APPROX 8' TO 10' FROM ANOTHER EE, WHICH WAS BUSTING ROCK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER & A PIECE OF ROCK WENT INTO LEFT EYE.

March 9, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AROUND THE #7 BELT DRIVE WHEN A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT WRIST. EMPLOYEE WORKED REST OF WEEK. HOWEVER, VISITED DR. ON 3-14-98.

March 2, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE #4 ENTRY AND FOOT TWISTED & SPRAINED ANKLE.

March 1, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

ON 3-1-98 THE MINE EXAMINER DISCOVERED A ROOF FALL HAD OCCURRED IN THE 5 ENTRY OF THE 1ST NORTH OFF 2ND WEST AT SURVEY SPAD STATION 2 & 10. THE POWER CENTER FOR THE SECTION WAS COVERED UP.L TH E FALL OCCURRED DURING THE IDLE PERIOD 3-1-98. THE FALL WILL BE LOADED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WILL BE ADDED.

February 23, 1998 KY · Coal HOISTING
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

THE HOIST ROPE WAS INSPECTED AS REQUIRED AND FOUND TO BE WORN. THE HOIST WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE HOWEVER THIS INCIDENT HASNT PRESENTED ANY PHYSICAL HARM PROBLEM.

February 15, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #6 ENTRY, STATION SPAD O+70 IN THE 1ST NORTH PANEL OFF 2ND WEST. 19' WIDE 60' LONG 10' HIGH.

January 22, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

OPERATOR OF ROOF BOLTER WAS STARTING VACCUM ROD INTO ROOF AND A PIECE OF ROOF 4INX3INX2IN THICK FELL AND STRUCK EE IN FACE, REQUIRING STITCHES.

January 22, 1998 KY · Coal mechanic helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRIVING A THREE WHEEL PERSONNEL CARRIER A ROOF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK EE ON BACK OF RT HAND, REQUIRING STITCHES.

January 5, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE INTERSECTION OF THE #2 ENTRY STATION SPAD 7+00. THE FAL WAS 18' WIDE 20 ' LONG 6' HIGH.

1997 · 17 incidents

December 27, 1997 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST OPEN X CUT ON THE #1 SECTION. #2 ENTRY, STATION SPAD 6+30. 20 X 20 X 5.

December 2, 1997 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING OT PULL CAR CABLE TO MOVE CABLE ANCHOR, PULLED LOWER BACK.

November 10, 1997 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE OLD SUPPLY ROAD 30 X CUTS FROM EAST PORTAL BOTTOM. THE FALL WAS 70' LONG 20' WIDE AND 6 TO 7 FT HIGH. IT WAS BETWEEN X CUT 86 AND X CUT 87. ENTERIES WERE ON 90' CEN TERS. (OLD 6 A BELTLINE)

October 2, 1997 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING TRUSS BOLT SUPPLIES OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR. A SCOOP CAME THROUGHT CURTAIN AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE PINNING HIM BETWEEN SCOOP AND CAR. SCOOP HAD CLEARED CURTAIN BUT COULD NOT SEE INJURED EMPLOYEE DUE TO UNDULATIONS IN ROADWAY.

August 21, 1997 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS SECTION AND SLIPPED ON SLACK ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. NOTE: DID NOT KNOW THIS FORM WASN'T FILLED OUT DIE TO TURN OVER INPERSONNEL.

August 9, 1997 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING OVER GOB PILE AND INJURED RIGHT KNEE. NOTE: THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A REPORTED ONLY ACCIDENT. IT BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATED ON AND MISSED FIRST DAY OF WORK 10-3-97.

August 6, 1997 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE LOADING CAR A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW FROM THE MINER BOOM, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE.

August 1, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING BUS AND HIT A RAIL END THAT WAS STICKING UP IN THE ROAD CAUSING THE BUS TO SUDDENLY STOP.

July 29, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING HOLE FOR ROOFBOLT WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF FELL, CUTTING HIS LEFT THIGH.

July 28, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Lodestar Energy Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING THE HOLE FOR THE 3RD PIN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 24"X28"X7" FELL AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE LEFT ARM.

July 19, 1997 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE #1 UNIT, #2 ENTYR, LAS OPEN X-CUT (14+70). THE FALL ORIGINATED IN THE INTERSECTION ADN TRAVELD OUTBY FOR APPRXO 36'. THE FALL MEASURED 18'X36'X6'.

June 11, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE GOT OFF THE SLOPE CAR MANTRIP AND RETRIEVED A ROLL OF WHITE CURTAIN OFF THE DOLLYCAR. WHILE WALKING UP THE STEPS OF A 3 STEP CATWALK THE EE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

April 24, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW.

1995 · 35 incidents

September 26, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 8 MAIN NORTH, ENTRIES IN THE #4 ENTRY #38 X-CUT (INTAKE OVERCAST) THE THE FALL MEASURED 18' WIDE, 10' LONG AND 4' HIGH.

September 25, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND NORTH ENTRIES IN THE #4 ENTRY BETWEEN X-CUTS 39+40. THE FALL MEASURED 6-8' HIGH, 55-60' LONG AND 18' WIDE.

September 19, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEATCRAFT RETURN AIRSHAFT THE FALL MEASURED 70'LONG & 25'HIGH & APPROXIMATELY 18'WIDE

September 1, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING A HAMMER AGAINST A PIN ON A HEAD ROLLER WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING THE HAMMER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN A SLIVER OF METAL FROM THE HAMMER HIT EE IN HIS LOWER RIB CAGE

August 2, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING TRUSSBOLT HARDWARE WHEN THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF THE NUT AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH AND REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 12, 1995 KY · Coal rock duster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS BRINGING PIN SUPPLIES INTO THE MINE WHEN THE BUS BOTTOMED OUT. EE AND 3 EES WERE USING A COMEALONG TO GET THE BUS OUT WHE EE STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 8, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 3RD MAIN EAST SUPPLY ROAD AT CROSSCUT 72+00 THE FALL MEASURED 18FT WIDE 18FT LONG 8FT HIGH THE REASON FOR REPORTING THIS FALL WAS A PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY WAS MOVED INTO A ADJUCENT ENTRY BECAUSE OF THE FALL

May 29, 1995 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING OUT IN A GOLF CART, HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK.

May 20, 1995 KY · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS OPENING ELEVATOR CAGE WHEN HE CAUGHTHIS RIGHT HAND IN HANDLE WHEN THE HANDLE SPRUNG BACK AFGTER OPENING THE CAGE DOOR.

May 15, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE GG FACELINE BETWEEN THE 2ND & 3RD EAST PANELS. THE FALL WAS BETWEEN X-CUT 3+60+4+50 OF THE FACELINE & MEASURED 45'L,8-17'W, & 6'HIGH.

May 10, 1995 KY · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING DRUM SPRAYS ON SHEARER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 1, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #2 UNIT #4 ENTRY SPAD #82+54 THAT MEASURED 20' WIDE, 50' LONG AND 8'-10' HIGH. THE FALL COVERED UP A SHUTTLE CAR.

April 18, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRYING TO UNHOOK SECTION OF TRACK RAIL TAHT WAS CHAINED TO A SCOOP. HE WAS USING A PRY BAR & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

April 4, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING TOWARD TAILPIECE &HIT HIS HEAD ON A LOW PINN BOARD JAMMING HIS NECK

March 29, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #2 UNIT IN THE #2 ENTRY AT CROSSCUT 77 + 74. THE FALL MEASURED 20' X 20' X 8-10 '.THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT.

March 28, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #2 UNIT IN THE #2 UNIT AT CROSSCUT 76+94. THE FALL MEASURED 8'H & 50' UP THE ENTRY & 50' INTO THE CROSSCUT.

March 28, 1995 KY · Coal headgate operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING DRAG DA CRADDLE THROUGH CROSSCUT, WHEN A LARGE ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDER AND LOWER LEG REQUIRING STITCHES.

March 25, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS MOVING SCOOP OVER TO GET INTO SCOOP AND MASHED FEET BETWEEN RIB AND SCOOP.

March 16, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RECLAIMING BELT AND STRAINED RT SHOULDER AND NECK.

March 16, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS THROWING ROLLER FRAME TO GROUND, FRAME CAUGHT ON GLOVE, PULLING HIM OFF HEAD ROLLER HURTING BACK.

March 14, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLYEE WAS ON HANDS AND KNEES ON MINE FLOOR WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE BUMPED THE MINE ROOF WITH HIS HARD HA DISLODGING A PIECE OF ROCK. THE PIECE OF ROCK FELLS TRIKING EE ON HIS RIGHT FINGEER RE ESULTING IN A CUT THAT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

March 13, 1995 KY · Coal FIRE
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A MINE FIRE OCCURRED AT A MECHANIC'S STORAGE & GOLD CART CHARGING AREA. THE FIRE WAS CONFINED TO ONE CROSSCUT & NO DAMAGE OCCURRED BEYOND THIS AREA. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE FIRE WAS EX TINGUISHED AT 2:10AM ON MARCH 14, 1995.

February 24, 1995 KY · Coal HOISTING
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE DOOR ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WILLIAM STATION EELVATOR SHAFT HAD THE LINKAGE BREAK, NOT ALLOWING THE ELEVATOR TO GO TO THE BOTTOM, THEN ELEVATOR WAS DOWN UNTIL 2-28-95.

February 13, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF ROCKDUST OFF THE TOP OF A PINNER AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 4, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS TRYING TO PULL A FROZEN WIPER ON #11 HEADER AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

January 31, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNTANGLING CABLE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

January 25, 1995 KY · Coal timberman POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOADING TIMBERS FROM RAM CAR ONTO GOLF CART, WHEN THE GOLF CART ROLLED BACK PINNING HIS RIGHT CALF BETWEEN THE GOLF CART AND RAM CAR.

January 11, 1995 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Costain Coal Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

ORIGINAL ACCIDENT 2-2-94. HE STARTED MISSING WORK AGAIN BECAUSE HE IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS BACK. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 1-24-95 AND MISSED AN ADDITIONAL 6 SCHEDULED DAYS OF WORK.

January 10, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING CLEAN-UP WOR AROUND #9 HADER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

January 5, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 11TH EAST LONGWALL PANEL IN THE #3 ENTRY. (TAILGATE OF EE PANEL) . THE FALL BLOCKED THE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY AND MEASURED 10' LONG- 3' HIGH AND 12' WIDE.

January 5, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS COMMING OUT OF THE SHOWER AND STEPPED ON A BELT SPLICING RIVET.

1994 · 95 incidents

December 27, 1994 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SETTING BITS ON MINER WITH A NEW WRENCH WHEN A PIECE OF THE WRENCH STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT THIGH.

December 9, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Costain Coal Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS DISCONNECTING BATTERY WHEN THE LEADS IN THE PLUG ARCED AND BURNED HIS RIGHT ARM AND HAND.

December 2, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE 3RD MAIN EAST ON THE 2 UNIT IN THE 5 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS IN THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT.

December 1, 1994 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 5 GALLON CAN OF OIL TO TAILGATE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

November 15, 1994 KY · Coal timberman OTHER
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ORIGINAL ACCIDENT 8-10-94. ON 11-15-94 HE STARTED MISSING WORK AGAIN BECAUSE HE WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE RETIRED FROM WORK ON 1-31-95 AND MISSED AN ADDITIONAL 52 S CHEDULED DAYS OF WORK.

November 15, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK HELPING POSITION A RAIL.

November 12, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CHANGING SPRING ROD ON SHIELD AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 9, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ORIGINAL INJURY 11-7-93. STARTED MISSING TIME 11-9-94 AND RETURNED TO WORK 3-10-95 WITH 56 ADDITIONAL DAYS LOST.

November 8, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING OVER A DUCT BILL OF A DIESEL SCOOP & GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS RIGHT THIGH.

November 7, 1994 KY · Coal headgate operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING PULL CABLES WHEN ROPE BROKE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.

October 27, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS CLEANING RECOVERY ROOMS UP WHEN HE RAN OVER A SOLID BLOCK AND BRUISED HIS BACK. AGAINST SCOOP OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT.

October 19, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT BELT IN #12 & WHILE UNHOOKING CHAIN FROM SCOOP, A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL & CUT THROUGHT HIS FINGER NAIL.

October 16, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SQUARING END OF BELT TO MAKE A SPLICE & HIS BELT KNIFE CUT THROUGH THE BELT & STUCK IN THE LEFT KNEE.

October 13, 1994 KY · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING EMPLOYEE TORQUE TRUSS ANCHOR. THE ROTATION TRIGGER ON THE DRIL STUCK CAUSING THE HANDLE TO BE JERKED FROM EMPLOYEE'S HANDS. THE HANDLE STRUCK INJURED ON THE HEAD.

October 11, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS MOVIN A TIMBER AND A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM TEH ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.

October 8, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING THRU A X CUT AND TRIPPED, FELL AND HIT HIS BACK ON HIS SELF RESCUER.

October 7, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE END EAST PANEL BETWEEN X-CUT 71 & 72 IN THE #1 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 40' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 8' HIGH.

October 6, 1994 KY · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING CABLE HANDLER AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

October 4, 1994 KY · Coal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS DRILLING HT ELONGWALL HEADGATE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FORM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT ARM.

October 2, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP DA RAM TO PUT BACK IN CRADLE AND STRAINED MIDDLE OF HIS BACK.

September 26, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TRYING OT CUT OUTER JACKE TOF CABLE WHEN HIS ELT KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

September 25, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND EAST OFF THE 1 ST MAN SOUTH 1N THE 2 ENTRY AT X CUT #70. THE DIAMENTIONS OF THE FALL WAS 18' LONG 18' LONG 18' WIDE AND 8' THICK. THE INTERSECTION WAS SUPPORTED IN BOTH X CUTS WITH TIMBERS.

September 21, 1994 KY · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELDS AND STRUCK LOWER LEFT BACK. NOTE: RUSSELL STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9/27/94.

September 18, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRE DINT EH LOCK EAS PANEL OFF AS NORTH ON THE #4 UNIT INT EH #2 ENTRY, 400' OUTBY TIALPIECE. THE FALL MEASURED 18' L, 17' W, 6' HIGH.

September 15, 1994 KY · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DEVELOPED SWELLING IN HIS LEFT KNEE OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHILE BUILDING CRIBS. HIS LEFT KNEE SEEMS TO BE INFECTED.

September 4, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING DOWN FACELINE & STRUCK THE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC BOX MOUNTED ON #6 SHIELD HURTING HIS RIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE

September 2, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS MOVING EQUIPMENT WITH SCOOP SCOOP RAN OVER HEAD & BRUISED HIS RT RIB THE HEAD (KETTLE BOTTOM) WAS LYING IN THE ROADWAY NOTE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 09-16-94

August 30, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING CRIB BLOCK WHEN THE BAND AROUND THE BUNDLE CUT HIS LEFT WRIST

August 22, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS REMOVING TRAM MOTOR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND NECK.

August 19, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CUTTING A NUT OFF STEERING WHEEL FROM A GOLF CART WHEN A PIECE OF HOT METAL FLEW BACK & HIT EE IN THE RT EYE

August 18, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

HE HAD JUST GOT THROUGH PINNING AND WAS TAKING A BREAK. HE SAT DOWN ON A RIB TO EAT HIS LUNCH AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT CUTTING HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

August 17, 1994 KY · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LOADING TIMBERS IN SCOOP BUCKET & MASHED HIS RT INDEX FINGER

August 12, 1994 KY · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JOHN MASHED LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN CRIB AND CRIB BLOCK WHILE BUILDING CRIB. HIS FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES.

August 8, 1994 KY · Coal timberman POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

GARY WAS IN SCOOP AND RAN OVER TIMBER, SCOOP BOUNCED AND BRUISE LOWER BACK.

August 7, 1994 KY · Coal headgate operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SETTING STEEL CROSSBAR AGAINST ROOF WITH SINGLE PROP WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF SHOT OUT HITTING EMPLOYEE ON NOSE & CHEEK.

August 4, 1994 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING CRAWL PAN EXTENSIONS INTO TALGATE AREA AND PINCHED HIS LEFT THUMB ON PAN LINE.

August 3, 1994 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING PIN IN ROOF WHEN WRENCH BROKE PUNCTURING HIS LEFT ARM BELOW THE ELBOW.

August 2, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY IN THE 11THEAST PANEL AT X CUT #62. THE FALL ORIGINATED IN THE INTERSECTION & MOVED INTO THE X CUT. FALL HEIGHT WAS APPROX 12 FT.

July 29, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST XRAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEM.

July 29, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST XRAYS WAS RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEM.

July 28, 1994 KY · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING HEADGATE OUT WHEN DA RAM PIN STRUCK HIM IN THE ABDOMEN

July 26, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X RAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEM.

July 25, 1994 KY · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS REMOVING FLIGHT BARS FROM STAGELOADER AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER BETWEEN FLIGHT AND PAN.

July 22, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE OF COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

July 16, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF BUS SLIPPED & HIT LEFT KNEE ON TRACK

July 10, 1994 KY · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED BACK WHILE PULLING UP SHIELD

July 7, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVING BEARING WITH SLEDGEHAMMER PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO MIDDLE OF LEFT HAND REQUIRING STITCHES

July 6, 1994 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF ROCK STRUCK HIM CAUSING HIM TO VEER INTO A PIN BOARD WHICH HAD A NAIL IN IT PUNCTURING EMPLOYEE ABOVE LEFT EYE

July 3, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SECOND NORTH IN #5 ENTRY. THIS FALL IS LOCATED IN THE NEXT INTERSECTION INBY #15 BELT'S TAILPIECE. THE DIMENSIONS OF THIS ROOF FALL ARE 18'W X 24'L X 8'H.

June 28, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING ON BELT WITH CHANNEL LOCKS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACK ON HIS LEFT HAND.

June 27, 1994 KY · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE OF COAL DUST. HIS CHEST XRAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING HTE ILO CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEM.

Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 745 AM AN IGNITION OCCURRED UNDER THE PANLINE AT SHIELD 5 ON THE LONGWALL FACELINE. MECHANICS WERE CUTTING ON THE DYNA-TRAC CASTING AND IGNITED METHANE GAS THAT HAD ACCUMULATED UNDE R THE PANLINE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

June 23, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING AROUND SPEED REDUCER AND HE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE AND THE CORNER OF SPEED REDUCER.

June 23, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 32ND CROSSCUT OF THE 8TH MAIN NORTH ENTRYS. THE FALL MEASURED 17FT X 17 FT X 10FT.

June 22, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LAPPING UP BELT AND GOT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN SCOOP BUCKETT AND BELT LAPPING.

June 22, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 12TH EAST PANEL IN THE #2 ENTRY 4 CROSSCUTS INBY THE PANEL THE DIMENTIONS OF THE FALL ARE 17FTWX50FTLX10FTH THE FALL OCCURRED IN A PILLAR LINE & WAS A CONTINUATION OF A PREVIOUS FALL

June 21, 1994 KY · Coal brattice man/worker DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE OF COAL DUST. HIS CHEST XRAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING HTE ILO CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEM.

June 17, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

June 17, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

June 17, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

June 17, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

June 17, 1994 KY · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS OF EXPOSURE OF COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED AT 10 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

June 16, 1994 KY · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X-RAYS ARE RATED 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

June 11, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING OUT A BAD SPLICE WHEN THE BELT KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS RIGHT LEG REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

June 8, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #2 UNIT 3RD MAIN EAST IN THE #6 ENTRY 270FT OUTBY WORKING FACE &1X-CUT INBY TAILPIECE FALL MEASURED 18FTWX24FTL

June 6, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BREAKING BAND ON BUNDLES WHEN BAND BROKE, HITTING HIM IN THE PALM OF HIS LEFT HAND.

June 6, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS DRAGGING HELPER JACK FOR THE HEADGATE SHIELD AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 2, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY EE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF ROCK TWISTING BACK.

June 1, 1994 KY · Coal headgate operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS MOVING SHIELD UP WHEN A PIECE ROCK FELL OUT HITTING FINGER AND REQUIRING STITCHES.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF CAR DECK TO TURN AROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A HEADER BOARD AND HIS FOOT SLID UNDER THE DECK OF THE CAR AND AT THE SAME TIME THE CAR ROLLED BACK OFF THE FEEDER TRAPPING HI S LEFT ANKLE.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X RAYS ARERATED 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHEST X RAY ARE RATED 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST HIS CHEST XRAYS ARE RAT ED AT 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal HOISTING
Costain Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE STEEL CABLE IN THE ELEVATOR DOOR CANE LOOSE CAUSING THE ELEVATOR DOOR TO BECOME DANGERED. ELEVATOR WAS DOWN FOR 9 HOURS.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

DANNY WAS MOVING BETWEEN #2 & #3 SHIELD AND LAYED HIS HAND ON CLEVIS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELDS STRIKING LEFT FINGER.

May 16, 1994 KY · Coal rock duster DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONISOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST. HIS CHES X RAYS ARE RATER AT 2/1 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYTEM.

May 15, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING CHAIN BOX OPEN WHEN BELT KNIFE STRUCK STRAP FORCING KNIFE INTO FINGER.

May 8, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 5, 1994 KY · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE OF COAL DUST HIS CHEST XRAYS ARE RATED AT 1/1USING THE IL0 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

May 5, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Costain Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOCONIOSIS BECAUSE OF EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST HIS CHEST XRAYS ARE RAT ED 1/0 USING THE ILO CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

May 1, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BENT OVER INSPECTING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM ROOF STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK AND HIPS. RECEIVED 3 STITCHES.

April 9, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STEPPED OUT OF BUS AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

March 26, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HE WAS SPINNING ROOF BOLT TOGETHER, HIS GLOVE HUNG ON ROOF BOLT SLEEVE AT THE SAME TIME THAT HE WAS PUSHING THE PIN INTO THE ROOF, MASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT AND THE PIN HO LE.

March 16, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS SLIDING ROPE DOG BACK WHEN HIS HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A BARKED PLACE CUTTING HIS LEFT PALM

March 14, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING HOLE FOR 3RD PIN WHEN A PIECE ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT KNEE

March 12, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING PINNER WHEN FOOT JACK SLID OFF COAL BOTTOM PINNING HIM TO RIB.

March 11, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS CHANGING HOSE ON MINER WHEN RUBBER RAIL FELL ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

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The full compliance file on Dyson Creek Mine

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.