Mining Incidents

Eagle No. 1 Mine: 902 MSHA citations Coal

Mega Highwall Mining, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Daniel W Bunn
Wharncliff, Mingo County, WV  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4608715

Eagle No. 1 Mine has $314K in proposed MSHA penalties and $44K outstanding across 40 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
74
Years on record
1998–2024
Latest incident
Feb 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
902
citations
266
significant & substantial
$313,654
proposed penalties
$217,203
paid to date
69% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $96,451 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
146
inspections on record
5,955
inspection hours
15.1
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.
902 citations across 5,955 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Imminent-danger orders
A Section 107(a) order removes miners from an area when an inspector finds an imminent danger. Each order is lifted once the condition is corrected, so this counts orders issued, not orders now in effect.
2
Section 107(a) orders
Most recent order: 2013-09-25.
On record since 2010.
Source: MSHA imminent-danger order records, updated weekly.

Eagle No. 1 Mine has $314K in proposed MSHA penalties and $44K outstanding across 40 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.
$314K
proposed penalties
$261K
current assessed
$217K
paid to date
$44K
outstanding
879 assessments are final orders; 40 contested dockets.
Of $161K in penalties contested before the Commission, $107K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-07-25.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
30.3%
significant & substantial
2.5%
high negligence or reckless
30.5%
reasonably likely or greater
28.2%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.1% none, 12.1% low, 85.3% moderate, 2.5% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
Contesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
245 citations taken to the federal commission · 27% of citations on record
  • Settled 243 · 99%
  • Vacated or withdrawn 2 · 1%
89%
S&S designation survived the contest
Counts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 141 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
33%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$161K proposed, $107K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2015-01-13.
Contested penalties
A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Docket Decision Judge Year Proposed / upheld
WEVA 2010-76 Settlement Koutras 2011 $16K → $8K
WEVA 2009-1653 Settlement 2010 $15K → $8K
WEVA 2009-1652 Settlement McCarthy 2010 $14K → $8K
WEVA 2009-1055 Settlement Gill 2011 $12K → $8K
WEVA 2011-634 Settlement Gill 2012 $9K → $6K
WEVA 2009-1517 Settlement Lesnick 2011 $8K → $4K
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Eagle No. 1 Mine shows 94% of 653 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.

Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.

Last sampled: 2024-04-04
94%
within 1.5 mg/m3
653
samples
22.48
dust max (mg/m3)
1
over MSHA ECV
The excessive concentration value (ECV) is MSHA's own per-sample enforcement threshold, which builds in measurement uncertainty; a sample over its ECV can trigger a citation. The count covers only samples MSHA assigned an ECV.
270 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 383 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR276
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)66
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)65

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2024-02-14
10.9
silica avg (%)
52
samples
32.0
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR26
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)5
  • CUTTING MACHINE OPERATOR4

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

Last sampled: 2023-11-01
1%
over PEL
84
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)21
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR13
  • SCOOP CAR OPERATOR11
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Health sampling trend
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust by year
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Year within 1.5 mg/m3 samples
2024 96% 25
2023 100% 140
2022 100% 45
2014 95% 20
2013 98% 54
2012 88% 51
2011 98% 64
2010 98% 61
2009 95% 66
2008 94% 53
2007 60% 5
2001 75% 69
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2024 7.2 3
2023 6.7 5
2022 9.8 3
2014 4.7 1
2013 7.5 5
2012 4.0 2
2011 18.5 5
2010 8.2 5
2009 11.1 6
2008 19.5 7
2007 2.7 1
2001 10.3 9
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2023 0% 5
2022 0% 10
2014 0% 7
2013 0% 8
2012 0% 5
2010 0% 14
2009 7% 15
2008 0% 10
2007 0% 5
2001 0% 5
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.

Eagle No. 1 Mine recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2023.

Injury rate, 2023
This rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US coal mining average was 3.17 and the all-US-mining average was 2.10 cases per 100 workers.
In West Virginia, coal mining averaged 3.54 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year total case rate days-away fatal
2023 * 0.00 0.00 0.000
2014 * 32.05 24.04 0.000
2013 * 45.92 36.73 0.000
2012 * 26.37 13.18 0.000
2011 * 20.97 16.78 0.000
2010 * 23.96 14.98 0.000
2009 * 20.50 16.40 0.000
2008 * 17.31 17.31 0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Ownership history
  1. Patton Inc 1998 to 2006
  2. Appalachian Fuels LLC 2006 to 2007
  3. KWV Operations LLC 2007 to 2011
  4. Glen Alum Operations, LLC 2011 to 2016
  5. Ben's Creek Operations WV, LLC 2016 to 2021
  6. New Age Mining, LLC 2021 to 2025
  7. Mega Highwall Mining, LLC 2024 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Coal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year Employees Coal produced (tons)
2026 4
2025 0
2024 12 17,331
2023 34 82,646
2022 29 49,730
2021 1
2020 0
2016 2
2015 3
2014 12 16,222
2013 27 61,522
2012 25 52,551
2011 19 21,928
2010 28 44,395
2009 22 38,293
2008 13 22,365
2007 24 15,119
2002 3
2001 14 54,998
2000 0
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

Eagle No. 1 Mine sits in Mingo County, West Virginia, where the Census mining category is 15.0% of county employment.

Local economic context
County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Mingo County, West Virginia · Population 22,979
15.0%
Mining share of county employment
$39,527
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2026 Q2 2,029 0 0 0.0
2026 Q1 474 0 0 0.0
2025 Q4 0 0 0
2025 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 1,440 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 2,730 10 3 3663.0
Show 59 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2024 Q1 18,640 38 7 2038.6
2023 Q4 21,048 20 3 950.2
2023 Q3 22,640 20 1 883.4
2023 Q2 20,048 9 1 448.9
2023 Q1 14,400 33 5 2291.7
2022 Q4 17,168 27 4 1572.7
2022 Q3 19,247 17 9 883.3
2022 Q2 12,480 9 1 721.2
2021 Q4 724 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 0 0 0
2021 Q1 0 0 0
2020 Q4 0 0 0
2016 Q4 224 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 8 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 8 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 346 1 0 2890.2
2015 Q4 363 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 200 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 318 1 0 3144.7
2015 Q1 254 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 254 1 0 3937.0
2014 Q3 253 1 0 3952.6
2014 Q2 8,687 18 4 2072.1
2014 Q1 15,768 17 2 1078.1
2013 Q4 15,324 11 5 717.8
2013 Q3 15,854 29 4 1829.2
2013 Q2 18,385 17 5 924.7
2013 Q1 15,772 28 4 1775.3
2012 Q4 10,463 17 3 1624.8
2012 Q3 12,274 25 6 2036.8
2012 Q2 18,760 33 4 1759.1
2012 Q1 19,185 18 4 938.2
2011 Q4 13,979 16 7 1144.6
2011 Q3 14,131 22 8 1556.9
2011 Q2 13,510 4 1 296.1
2011 Q1 6,061 30 14 4949.7
2010 Q4 13,791 42 25 3045.5
2010 Q3 17,617 29 11 1646.1
2010 Q2 18,732 28 10 1494.8
2010 Q1 16,630 4 0 240.5
2009 Q4 12,789 5 3 391.0
2009 Q3 14,405 16 6 1110.7
2009 Q2 9,249 31 10 3351.7
2009 Q1 12,335 61 16 4945.3
2008 Q4 8,588 17 12 1979.5
2008 Q3 5,006 18 2 3595.7
2008 Q2 488 72 28 147541.0
2008 Q1 9,020 42 11 4656.3
2007 Q4 15,250 11 4 721.3
2007 Q3 14,170 19 10 1340.9
2007 Q2 9,227 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 1,393 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 7,985 9 4 1127.1
2001 Q3 8,922 6 2 672.5
2001 Q2 8,536 4 1 468.6
2001 Q1 903 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 0 0 0
2000 Q2 0 0 0
2000 Q1 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

74 on file

2024 · 1 incident

February 23, 2024 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
New Age Mining, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding at the face. The arc from the weld ignited a hole in the cutting torches burning EE's hands.

2022 · 1 incident

November 30, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
New Age Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

While installing a roof bolt, the roof bolt fell out of the top and struck employee in right thumb. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue. The incident was reported to the employer the next day.

2016 · 1 incident

February 19, 2016 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was duck walking (walking in squatting position) in 43" coal, employee had a pain in employee's left side abdomen.

2014 · 6 incidents

June 23, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 2nd North West Mains, Spad # 815. The fall was appx. 40' Long 4' Thick. The fall is dangered off at all approaches.

May 14, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 4th Panel of The North west Mains at spad 1350--The fall was 16' X 18' --4 1/2 ' Thick. The has been dangered off at all approaches.

April 18, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Pneumoconiosis-Board findings-AWARD ORDER received on 4.18.2014 from AIG.EE has not missed work due to this illness. He is off work due to having knee surgery.

February 10, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was splashed on the face with hot oil while moving it out the way.

February 5, 2014 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF TAILPIECE AFTER GETTING ROCK UNSTOPPED AT THE HEAD AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. EE DIDN'T SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION/OR MISS WORK UNTIL 2.7.2014.

2013 · 15 incidents

November 21, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell to ground bruising the left elbow while working underground-finished shift.

November 8, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was tramming 4-wheeler to section, hit a bump and hit head on mine roof.

October 30, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

While hanging shuttle car cable draw rock fell from between bolts and hit EE on left leg and foot. Rock size 40" wide 10' long and 6" thick.

October 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was setting breaker up when it blew up causing burns to right side face, ear and Right hand.

October 2, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was pulling slack from shuttle car cable to re-hang when he was shocked. PPE: EE was wearing rubber gloves.

September 10, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was changing bits when draw rock fell out and struck him on head and shoulders.

August 28, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was putting up center lines crawling, he kneeled on left knee/twisted causing pain

June 20, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a corner rib draw rock fell hurting his back. EE finished his shift bolting top--He went to see a Dr. on 6.21.13 to be checked-contusion on back. The EE has RTW FULL DUTIES.

June 8, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on the bolter when the chain ratchet slipped dropping the scissors (arm Pot) on the left index finger causing a laceration that required sutures. EE missed one day to follow up with the doctor and has RTW modified duty until the sutures are out and laceration healed.

March 7, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was hanging cable in the #4 Entry-cable was pulled down, knocking him to the ground.

February 18, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading structure in scoop bucket when he said he hurt his back.

2012 · 8 incidents

August 29, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was hauling coal to feeder with shuttle car, he hit his forehead on the fly pad, knocking his head back and cutting the back of head.

July 17, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Mine Foreman was backing up his 3 wheeler ride when the miner cable caught the back of his head bent into chest causing neck and left shoulder pain. NOTE: EE did not miss work or seek medical attention until 7.23.12

July 13, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

EE was wearing protective knee pads that began rubbing blister on the right knee causing inflammation and redness. EE worked 3 hours on the 20th, could not finish shift, he is going to seek medical attention at Logan Regional.

April 30, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This Incident happened after work in the parking area. Employee was showing a hand gun to co-worker, as he was putting his hand gun back in the car the gun accidentally discharged wounding himself in the left hand. He was treated at Williamson Memorial Hospital. The WV State Police investigated the incident and filed a report.

April 21, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was standing behind manbus when the operator began to back up, hitting the EE left Foot.

March 21, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was moving tail roller in place on the overland tail piece, smashed his left index finger with slate bar.

March 16, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was driving the 2 man carrier when he lost grip of the steering wheel and it hit his right hand. EE finished shift doing regular duties.

January 26, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling outside hole and a piece of rock 6 ft long and 8 inches thick fell and hit him on the head, neck and left shoulder. Note: EE RTW on Friday and worked his regular duties no complaints, did not inform supervisor that he went to hospital. Began missing work Monday 1.30.12

2011 · 5 incidents

November 3, 2011 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tramming miner across section, caught roofbolt with miner breaking bolt off. Bolt caught EE's left hand.

October 28, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading glue onto roof bolter and twisted to load glue and hurt back.

August 4, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading cribs onto ride and twisted lower back-causing pain.

June 29, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to move a pump out of the roof bolter, while lifting he had a pain in his groin area. He finished his shift. He not lost any time due to his strain.

May 9, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to move belt, he was pulling using channel locks when he slipped off and fell back. He had pain in his lower right back.

2010 · 8 incidents

November 11, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing roofbolt, the bolt hit a crack in the top and bent over and hit him in the right ear.

August 23, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was bringing the scoop outside, he raised his head and hit the top.

August 20, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to move a 20 lb charger for the mantrip. He had a sharp pain in the middle area of his back.

June 24, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was reaching across the mantrip-4 wheeler to get some tools, he said he must have hit a lever, the ride began to tram and rolled him against the top causing him shoulder pain.

June 7, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top-he was drilling and draw rock fell hitting him in the head, neck and back.

April 29, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving oxygen and acetylene tanks out of the roadway-felt a Pain in the bottom left side of stomach.

April 26, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was leaning forward checking for hydraulic leaks on the bolter. He was watching the hoses while moving the levers, the pot went up and caught his right arm causing a fracture.

January 28, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by falling object

Crew was making a power move, employee was pulling cables with a 4-wheeler when a piece of draw rock approx. 16 inches wide, 42 inches long and 2 inches thick fell out between bolts hitting the employee in the back of the neck, the coal seam in this mine is appx. 36 inches.

2009 · 5 incidents

December 3, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of scoop and twisted his knee.

September 14, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was attempting to load belt rollers onto the ride to take underground; when he cut the bands on the pallet of the rollers they rolled off the pallet and hit his left foot and ankle.

September 10, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was backing up the ride, roofed out..hit his head on the mine roof.

April 1, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Tramming bolter to another place, front end went in hole causing the back end to go into the top. Employee's neck and shoulder hit the roof top causing shoulder and neck pain.

March 26, 2009 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was helping take shuttle car to the section. He was turning a ride around to get out of the way of the shuttle car. When turning the ride, his head jammed into the mine roof. EE stopped what he was doing and stated his neck was hurting.

2008 · 2 incidents

May 3, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Subject was taking a tire in for the mantrip, raised head up to catch the tire that was falling and caught his head in the roof.

2007 · 1 incident

July 20, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched thumb while roof-bolting.

2001 · 14 incidents

December 27, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING 80' L BY 18' BY 19' W BY 5' H WAS FOUND. IT WAS ON THE 002 SECTION IN #3 ENTRY NEAR SPAD #472.

November 29, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS RATCHETING BELT TOGETHER AND PULLEDSOMETHING IN HIS BACK.

November 8, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT WAS INJURED AFTER THE SCOOP THAT HE WAS OPERATING DRIFTED AND RAN OVER IT.HE HAD EXITED THE SCOOP TO HANG A LINE CURTAIN.

November 8, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FLIPPED BY A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AS IT WAS TENSIONED.

September 6, 2001 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES FROM SCOOP BUCKET ONTO ROOF BOLTER. HE PLACED HIS HAND ON A SHARP METALSTRAP, LACERATING HIS PALM.

August 13, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST OPEN BREAK FROMENTRY #3 TO #4. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG BY 19' WIDE BY 9-10' THICK.

June 28, 2001 WV · Coal ELECTRICAL
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

LINE SPLITTER BURNT BLADE SWITCH.

June 25, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RIDING ON THE MANTRIP. THE OPERATOR BACKED UNDER A CABLE THAT WAS HUNG OVERHEAD. THE CABLE CAUGHT THE BOX CONTAINING SCSRS AND PUSHED IT OVER STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

June 7, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO SERVICE THE ROOF BOLTER, WHILE HE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE MACHINE, THE OPERATOR INADVERTANTLY AVCTIVATED THE CABLE REEL AND THE CABLE STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE ABDOMEN AND CHEST, KNOCKING HIM OVER.

May 31, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULING ON A RIPPER MOTOR WHILE IN A BENT OVER POSITION.

May 14, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PULLED THE LEVER TO LOWER THE CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTER. EE CLAIM THAT THE LEVER STUCK. THE CANCEL CAME .

March 15, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENDIONAL ROOF FALL 001 1ST NORTHWEST MAINS (ABANDON WORKS) (#7 ENTRY) 80' ABOVE SPAD #125-17'TO 18' WIDE 160' LONG TOR 10' TO 20' HIGH.

March 5, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING HI-LINE. WHILE TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN A HANGER WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL-LOCKS, HE INJURED HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION FOR THIS INJURY.

January 11, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE TWISTED TO PICK UP A BOLT AND HURT HIS BACK.

1999 · 1 incident

January 14, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

#7 ENTRY 1ST NORTHWEST MAINS. A FLAW IN TOP. FALL WAS ABOUT 160' LONG AND 7 TO 8 FT HIGH AND 18' TO 20' WIDE. STARTED AT BREAK SPAD #170 TO 30FT INBY SAPD #172.

1998 · 6 incidents

December 17, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET A ROLL OF FLYPOD MATERIAL FROM UNDER THE SUPPLY TRAILER, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

December 14, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A HEADER BOARD.

October 5, 1998 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OVER SCOOP BUCKET PUTTING A CABLE ACROSS IT WHEN OPERATOR HIT LEVER BY MISTAKE RAISING THE BUCKET AND PUSHING EE INTO ROOF

September 26, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Patton Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING MINER OPERATOR CHANGE BELTS ON MINER. EE WAS ON HIS KNEES EE MOVED & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE

September 16, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE DROVE THROUGH A HOLE. THE IMPACT OF STRIKING THE HOLE JARRED THE EE INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

August 31, 1998 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Patton Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO INTERSECTION AND WALKED INTO A BENT STRAP, CUTTING HIS RIGHT EAR.