Mining Incidents

Gholson Mine No.1 Coal

Alabaster, Shelby County, AL  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0102908

Gholson Mine No.1 has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
174
Years on record
1992–2012
Latest incident
Jul 2012
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
87
citations
12
significant & substantial
$5,866
proposed penalties
$5,866
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
42
inspections on record
836
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 836 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Gholson Mine No.1 has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 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.
$6K
proposed penalties
$6K
current assessed
$6K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
81 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2013-01-31.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Gholson Mine No.1 shows respirable coal dust averaging 1.34 mg/m3 (72% compliant) across 76 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
1.34
dust avg (mg/m3)
7.47
dust max (mg/m3)
72%
within 1.5 mg/m3
76
samples
Most recent sample: 2013-03-19.
Silica (quartz)
9.2
silica avg (%)
17.2
silica max (%)
11
samples
Most recent sample: 2001-04-19.
Noise
10%
over PEL
10
samples
Most recent sample: 2012-09-19.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2014 Q4 0 0 0
2014 Q3 0 0 0
2014 Q2 0 0 0
2013 Q4 0 0 0
2013 Q2 0 0 0
2013 Q1 9,198 2 1 217.4
2012 Q4 780 1 0 1282.1
2012 Q3 780 1 0 1282.1
Show 7 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q4 0 5 0
2001 Q3 0 10 1
2001 Q2 12,135 7 4 576.8
2001 Q1 25,287 22 1 870.0
2000 Q4 21,915 28 3 1277.7
2000 Q3 10,803 7 2 648.0
2000 Q2 2,776 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
March 6, 1998 AL · Coal apprentice, trainee Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A MAN WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH WHEN CAUGHT IN A PINCH POINT. A SCOOP TRAMMING THROUGH A DROP CURTAIN, HIT A MANTRIP RIDE, PUSHING IT BACK ABOUT 2'. THE VICTUM WAS CRAWLING BETWEEN THE MANTRIP RIDE AND THE RIB AT THAT MOMENT.

May 29, 1997 AL · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A BOOM TO A BELT DRIVE, WHEN A CHAIN HOIST (1 1/2 TON HARRINGTON) , CHAIN BROKE CAUSING BOOM TO SHIFT TOWARD DRIVE ROLLERS, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ACROSS BACK AND RIDING HIM DOWN, RESULTING IN A FATAL INJURY.

Reportable incidents

172 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2012 · 1 incident

July 16, 2012 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tacoa Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Installing cover on cutter head. Slid/lost footing and hit his head. Briefly unconscious/dizzy. Laceration on elbow.

2001 · 2 incidents

April 4, 2001 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
New Century Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

LOSE ROCK FELL FROM TOP HIT EE IN BACK.

1998 · 19 incidents

June 25, 1998 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CROSSING OVER A TIN TOPPED OVERCAST, TYHE EE' FOOTING SLIPPED WHEN TRYING TO STEP OFF THE OVERCAST. CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE FOOTWALL.

June 16, 1998 AL · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE HAD LOADED SOME STOPPING BLOCKS AND SOME SOCKS OF ROCK DUST. HE GOT ON HIS TRACTORED TRAMMED IT SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET GOT OFF AND BENT OVER TO CLEAN OUT ANOTHER TRAILER WHEN A CATCH CAUG HT HIM SEVER BACK PAIN.

June 9, 1998 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK 0-5' THICK, 20' WIDE, 20' LONG, FELL ON THE #1 MBC AND RAPID HAUL TAILPIECE ON MMU 002 SECTION AT SPAD 18841. SLICK-SIDED HORSEBACK ON ROLL FORMATION FELL TO A SLICK PLANE. THE OCCURED IUN THE #4 BELT ENTRY.

June 9, 1998 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK 0-6' THICK, 20' WIDE, 80' LONG, FELL ON A SCOOP, PRESSURE PUMP, AND POWER CABLE ACROSS THE 2 INTAKES TO 004 SECTION AT SPAD 18898(65+85). A SLIP IN THE ROOF FORMATION--VISIBLE AFTER THE FALL CREATED THE ADVERSE CONDITION.

June 5, 1998 AL · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT TO EYE DR FOR AN EXAMINATION, BLURRED VISION IN RIGHT EYE. HE FUND A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS EYE AND DID SURGERY TO REMOVE. THE EE DOES NOT KNOW WHEN OR HOW THE METAL GOT IN HIS EYE, BUT HE SAID IT MUST HAVE HAPPENED AT WORK.

June 2, 1998 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

A PEICE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR ON THE TOP OF HIS FOOT ABOVE THE SAFETY STEEL TOE OF HIS BOOT.

May 22, 1998 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE OPERATOR ON THE ARM.

May 16, 1998 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A SCALING BAR TO PULL A SLAB OF ROCK, THE INJURED PERSON TRIED TO PRY UP ON THE ROCK ACROSS THE ATRS, THE ROCK FELL, FLIPPING THE BAR UP HITTING THE PERSON IN THE HEAD.

April 28, 1998 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL IN NO. 1 ENTRY OF 7 ON 004 SECTION AT 53+38. 5' X 20' X 55' LAST 30' NOT BOLTED--JUST CUT WITH MINER. 20 TO 25" OF 36" RESIN BOLTS PULLED OUT INTO INTERSECTION.

April 27, 1998 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EE PLACED HIMSELF IN A HAZARDOUS POSITION WHEN HE GOT BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES WHILE ANOTHER EE WAS TRYING TO START THE FRONT ONE. THE FRON VEHICLE STARTED AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED BACKING UP, C ATCHING THE EE'S LEG.

April 10, 1998 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING ON A MANBUS, THE BUS RAN OVER OR IN SOMETHING BOUNCING THE PASSENGERS. THE INJURED PERSON CAME DOWN ON HIS SCSR, INJURING HIS BACK.

April 9, 1998 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOW TOP DRAGGED THE 42" CONVERYOR BELT OUT OF THTRAILER HE WAS PULLING WITH A TRACTOR. HE ATTEMPTED TO RELOAD THE BELT BY HIMSELF, WENT HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 5, 1998 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING SOME DRAW ROCK WHICH HAD FALLEN EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 2, 1998 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A ROCK, WHILE MOVING THE ROCK HIS HAND SLIPPED & HE FELL ON THE ROCK CUTTING HIS ARM. HE RECEIVED 8 SUTURES.

March 29, 1998 AL · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK 0"-6" X 42" X 48" FELL FROM ROOF, FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS WITHOUT WARNING, STRIKING A MAN SITTING IN THE DECK OF A ROOF BOLT MACHINE. IT PUSHED HIS HEAD INTO THE MACHINE, LACERATING HIS HEAD, BRUSING HIS BACK BEFORE FALLING ONTO HIS FOOT, LACERATING IT & FRACTURING A BONE IN HIS FOOT.

March 26, 1998 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EE HAD JUST STARTED DRILLING A HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE ARM. HE RECEIVED 18 SUTURES.

February 13, 1998 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE MOVING THE FORKS ON THE FORKLIFT, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT IN A PINCH POINT ARA. THE FORK SMASHED HIS RIGHT HAND, CUTTING HIM ACROSS TH ETOP OF THE RING AND PINKIE FINGE RS. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 16 SUTURES.

January 31, 1998 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EE WAS OPERATING THE CONT MINER WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF THE LEFT HAND

January 25, 1998 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE SHOVELING ON THE BELT LINE, THE EE'S SHOVEL HIT THE BELT AND SPUN HIM AROUND INTO THE BELT STRUCTURE

1997 · 61 incidents

December 14, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS SHOVELING ON THE BELT LINE WHEN HE WENT TO DUMP HIS SHOVEL ONTHE BELT, HE HIT HIS SHOULDER ON THE TOP. EE HAD SURGERY 12/16/97.

December 11, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING COAL WITH A CONTINUOUS MINER, METHANE GAS WAS IGNITED THROUGH A FRICTION SPARK AT THE FACE, FLASHING BACK OVER THE MINER AND FIRST TWO BRIDGES CAUSING BURNS TO 4 MEN; THE MINER O PERATOR, HELPER AND TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS.

December 11, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING COAL WITH A CONTINUOUS MINER, METHANE GAS WAS IGNITED THROUGH A FRICTION SPARK AT THE FACE, FLASHING BACK OVER THE MINER AND FIRST TWO BRIDGES CAUSING BURNS TO 4 MEN; THE MINER O PERATOR, HELPER AND TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS.

December 11, 1997 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING COAL WITH A CONTINUOUS MINER, METHANE GAS WAS IGNITED THROUGH A FRICITON SPARK AT THE FACE, FLASHING BACK OVER THE MINER AND FIRST TWO BRIDGES, CAUSING BURNS TO 4 MEN: THE MINER OPERATOR, HELPER AND TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS.

December 11, 1997 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING COAL WITH A CONTINUOUS MINER, METHANE GAS WAS IGNITED THROUGH A FRICTION SPARK AT THE FACE, FLASHING BACK OVER THE MINER AND FIRST TWO BRIDGES, CAUSING BURNS TO 4 MEN: THE MINER OPERATOR, HELPER AND TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS.

November 13, 1997 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CRAWLING ALONG THE 03 SECTION BELT AFTER SPLICING THE BELT. OTHER TOSSED A PRY BAR ACROSS THE BELT AND IT HIT THE INJURIED IN LEFT CHEEK CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO THE CHEEK BONE.

November 5, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS CRAWLING UP THE ENTRY ALONG THE RIB, HE RAISED UP AND A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE NECK AND UPPER BACK. THE ROCK WAS APPROX. 2 FT BY 3 FT BY 1/2 FT.

October 28, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRYING TO GET THE SUCTION HOSE TO WORK THE INJURED HAD HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE HEAD. WHEN HE RAISED UP HIS BELT CAUGHT ON THE LEVERS RAISING THE BOOM(HEAD) PINCHING HIS FINGER. EMPLOYEE RE CEIVED SUTURES.

October 22, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEEWAS GREASING HIS BRIDGE WHEN THE OTHE RBRIDGES CALLED FOR THE BRIDEGES TO MOVE, THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT GET BACK IN HIS BRIDGE FAST ENOUGH,THE BRIDGES MOVED BACKWARDS CATCHING THE INJURED 'S LOWER LEG BETWEEN THE BRIDGES AND THE RAPID HAUL- EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A FRACTURE OF THE LOWER RIGHT LEG.

October 11, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A RETURN BRATTICE WHEN HE THREW A BUCKET OF PLASTER AND TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER BUCKET OF PLASTER.

September 29, 1997 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHANGING THE DRILL STEELS, A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE (DRAW ROCK), FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE EE ACROSS THE TOP OF HIS RT FOREARM. EE RECEIVED 8 STITCHES.

September 29, 1997 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

EE HAD JUST STARTED DRILLING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL, STRIKING HIS RT THUMB. THE THUMB WAS LYING ON THE BOOM HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER.

September 27, 1997 AL · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE GETTING OFF A BATTERY RIDE A ROCK FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE SHOULDER. THE ROCK ALSO BUMPED THE EMPLOYEE'S HEAD.

September 26, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CRIB BLOCKS INTO THE SUPPLY TRAILER WHEN A CRIB BLOCK FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE PILE, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO HIS F INGER.

September 22, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RIDING IN THE MANTRIP WITH HIS SHOVEL LYING ACROSS HIS KNEE AND THE SHOVEL SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK THE RIB CAUSING IT TO BOUNCE BACK STRIKING HIS ACROSS THE TOP OF HIS LEFT ANKLE-4 SUTURE S.

September 22, 1997 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING LOOSE A HYDRAULIC FITTING. WHEN THE FITTING BROKE LOOSE, THE INJURED FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIS UPPER CHEST UNDER HIS RIGHT ARM.

September 11, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT MOVE, WHEN HE PULLED TO HARD CAUSED A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

September 2, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS REMOVING OLD STRUCTURE WHEN HE FELL BACKWARD ONTO SOME BELT STRUCTURES. NOTIFIED US ON THE 2ND OF SEPTEMBER, BUT HE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL THE 15TH OF SEPTEMBER. FIRST DAY AWA Y FROM WORK 9/15/97.

September 2, 1997 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PRYING A SPEED REDUCER FROM THE LONG AIRDOX SCOOP USING A LONG BAR, THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING THE INJURED TO FALL.

August 18, 1997 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SECOND REOCCURANCE OF OLD INJURY AFTER BACK FOR MORE THAN 6 DAYS. OPERATING BRIDGE WHEN REOCCURENCE HAPPENED.

August 10, 1997 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING THROUGH A MANDOOR WHEN HE BUMPED HIS SHOULDER ON THE CORNER OF THE DOOR. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

August 3, 1997 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING IN THE #1 FACE, THE EE REACHED FOR A DRILL STEEL THAT WAS LYING ONT HE PAVEMENTWHEN A ROCK APPOX 4'X6"X8" FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIS LT LEG CAUSING A BRUISE.

August 1, 1997 AL · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS DRIVING MANTRIP WHEN HE GOT OVER TO LET ANOTHER MANTRIP BY, WHEN HE BUMPED HIS FACE ON THE SIGN, CUTTING HIS RIGHT CHEEK. EE RECD 10 STITCHES.

August 1, 1997 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERTING ROOF BOLT MACHING ON THE #002 SECTION THE EE HAD ALREADY FINISHED DRILLING HIS BOLT HOLE AND WAS GETTING READY TO INSERT HIS RESIN AND BOLT, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, CUTTING THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS ABDOMEN. REQURIED SUTURES.

July 27, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE BATTERIES IN THE SCOOP. AFTER THE BATTERIES HAD BEEN CHANGED, THE EE PLACED HAND ON BUCKET INJECTER. WHEN SCOOP OPERATOR PULL INJECTOR LEAVER TO RELEASE BRAKE, EE GOT HIS FINGERS CAUGHT BEHIND INJECTOR, BRUISING HIS RING & LITTLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

July 26, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING POWER CABLE, WHEN HE WAS CRAWLING TO THE NEXT HANGER, HIS HAND WAS PLACED DOWN ON THE POWER CABLE. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE CABLE TURNING HIS WRIST.

July 25, 1997 AL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TRAMMING IN SCOOP, WHEN THE OPERATOR RAN OVER A ROCK BUMPING HIS EAR INTO THE ROOF, CUTTING HIS LEFT EAR. WORKER RECEIVED 7 SUTURES IN LEFT EAR.

July 23, 1997 AL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TRAMMING FORWARD IN SCOOP THE OPERATOR RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE CROSS CUT BETWEEN 4 RIGHT & 5 RIGHT ENTRIES. THE ROCK CAUSED THE SCOOP TO RAISE UP BUMPING THE OPERATOR'S HEAD AGAINST THE ROOF, C UT IN HIS RIGHT EAR & BRUISING THE RIGHT SIDE OFHIS FACE. EE RECEIVED 8 SUTURES.

July 12, 1997 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 004-0 SECTION. #5 ENTRY INTERSECTION, 5 CROSSCUT OUTBY THE SECTIONFACE. SPAD #13672. 20'W X 28'L X 5'H. THERE APPEARED TO BE A ROCK SLIP DOWN THE CENTER OF THE IN TERSECTION THAT CAUSED THE ROOF TO DETERIOATE

July 11, 1997 AL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE WORKING OFF A TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD, THE SCAFFOLD TIPPED AND THE INJRIES GRAPED ONTO A PLE 12" MADE OF METAL CAUSING AN ABRASION TO HIS LT WRIST.

July 10, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING IN A DIESEL MANTRIP THE OPERATOR FELT THAT HE WAS LOSING CONTROL AND RAN THE MANTRIP INTO THE RIB.

July 10, 1997 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against a moving object

WHY OPERATING A DIESEL MANTRIP HE FELT THAT HE WAS LOSING CONTROL OF THE MANTRIP AND RAN THE TRIP INTO THE RIB 200 FROM MOUTH OF PORTAL DOWN SLOPE. NOTHING MECH FOUND WRONG WITH MANTRIP.

July 10, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING IN A DIESEL MANTRIP THE OPERATOR FELT THAT HE WAS LOSING CONTROL AND RAN THE MANTRIP INTO THE RIB AT 200' DOWN PORTAL. ENTRANCE.

July 2, 1997 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 1 XCUT OUTBY SECTION TAILPIECE IN BELT ENTRY FELL ACROSS BELTLINE AND ON A MOBILE BRIDGE UNTI. 22'W X 5' H X 22'L. 3' RESIN BOLT WAS BEING USED IN THIS AREA, DOES NOT IMPEDE OVEMENTY OF AIR OR MEN. SPAD #13635.

June 25, 1997 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL. 20'W, 40'L, 7'H. APPROX 300' FROM SURFACE ON THE INTAKE AIR COURSE. SLIP OR HORSEBACKFELL OUT ACROSS INTERSECTION. DOES NOT IMPEDE MOVEMENT OF MEN. 4' RESIN ROOF BOLTS WERE USED IN THIS AREA.

June 22, 1997 AL · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING IN MAN TRIP AND HIT EAR ON ROOF BOLT PALTE. THE ROOF IN THIS AREA WENT FORM A HIGH SPOT TO A LOW SPOT.

June 12, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TURNING MAN TRIP AROUND IN 40" COAL & HIT SIDE OF HEAD ON A ROOF PLATE.

June 11, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN MANTRIP IT HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY, JARRING EMPLOYEE, HURTING HIS NECK, TO UPPR BACK.

June 10, 1997 AL · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING DRILL STEEL IN DRILL POT WHEN A SLAB OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON FOREARM AND HAND.

May 28, 1997 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RECURRENCE OF OLD INJURY. BEGAN MISSING WORK AGAIN ON 5-28-97 AND RETURNED TO WORK ON 7-15-97.

May 13, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING 50 LBS BAGS OF ROCK DUST ON TO A SCOOP, AND STRAIN SHOULDER AND UPPER ARM.

May 6, 1997 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRIMMING A BELT SPLICE WITH A BELT KNIFE, AND KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT RT THUMB.

May 3, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE AND STARTED TO REMOVE A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRICKING HIM ON LEFT THUMB MASHING IT AGAINST HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER.

April 23, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Mountain Energy Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PUTTING TOP ROLLER IN BELT STRUCTURE, WHILE LIFTING 4OLLER AND BELT UP TO SLIDE ROLLER TO PROPER POSITION HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 9, 1997 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A ROOF BOLTER CABLE, TWISTED OVER TO PICK CABLE UP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 9, 1997 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STEPPED ON SOME LOOSE GRAVEL AT DRIFT MOUTH, AND ROLLED DOWN CONCRETE, STRAIN BACK, HIP.

April 7, 1997 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

SCOOP WAS CLEANING 2 TO 3 X CUT AND BACKED INTO SHUTTLE CAR SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR CLAIMED HE LOWER BACK WAS HURTING.

March 29, 1997 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING IN 5# ENTRY, EE WAS SPINNING BOLT IN, WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLTHEAD & HIT EE ON LT CHECK, BESIDE EYE & CUT HIM.

March 13, 1997 AL · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING BEHIND DUMP END OF FEEDER AS THEFEEDER WAS BEING SET ON THE TAIL PIECE ONCE THE FEEDER WAS SET THE DUMP END WAS LOWERED TO MINE FLOOR AND EE HAD HAS FOOT UNDER FEEDER

February 16, 1997 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 22'W, 78'L, 8'H. 3 XCUT INBY #1 MAIN BELT DRIVE APPROX 225' FROM SURFACE. NO MINE INJURIES. NO AFFECT ON VENTILATION. DOES NOT IMPEDE MOVEMENT OF MEN. ROOF FELL OUT ACROSS BELT. WATE R COMING FROM SURFACE CRACK. USED 36"-42" RESIN BOLTS IN THIS AREA. FALL FELL ON LONG AIRDOX 42"TAKEUP.

February 10, 1997 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 22'WX20'LX5'H. 1 XCUT INBY SPAD 11553 # ON MMU-003 A BELT LINE, NO INJURIES NO EFFECT ON VENTILATION, DOES NOT IMPEDED MOVEMENT OF MEN, SLIP OR HORSEBACK FELL OUT, ACROOSS 003-A BELT DRIVE, USIGN 36" RESIN BOLT SIN THIS AREA.

February 7, 1997 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO TRIM SOME OLD BELT SPLICES, EMPLOYEE WAS CUT AWAY FROM BODY WHEN BELT KNIFE SLIPPED AN CUTTING LOWER LEFT ARM.

January 22, 1997 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS PULLING ON BELT TO SET A TAIL PIECE, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 21, 1997 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REMOVING OLD BUGGY CABLE TO REPLACE WITHNEW ONE. AS OLD CABLE WAS BEING PULLED OFF, EMPSFOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CABLE AND BUGGY (SHUTTLECAR).

January 13, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RIPPING OPEN A BAG OF CALCIUM AND A PIECE FLEW IN HIS EYE.

January 3, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING PUT IN A BELT MOVE, WHEN HE REACH OVER TO PICK A PIECE OF TOP BELT STRUCTER UP AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER GOIN.

January 2, 1997 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PUTTING BOX OF RESIN GLUE ON ROOF BOLTER AND HIT ELBOW ON A ROOF BOLT PLATE THAT WAS WELDED TO ROOF BOLTER TO KEEP SUPPLY ON MACHINE.

January 2, 1997 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BRING A SUPPLY TRACTOR TO THE SURFACE, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HITTING OPERATOR IN HEAD AND SHOULDER.

1996 · 55 incidents

December 28, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE HAD JUST INSTALLED A ROW OF ROOF BOLTS AND WAS GETTING READY TO ADVANCE BOLTER AHEAD TO NEXT ROW WHEN HE LOWERED ATRS A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.

December 20, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LOADING BLOCK INTO SCOOP, CAUGHT THUMB WITH CINDER BLOCK AS HE WAS LOADING THEM INTO SCOOP.

December 19, 1996 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING BRIDGE CABLE OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET WHEN A LOOP OF CABLE FLIP UP ON STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE LID.

December 12, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING TRAILER TO SCOOP WHEN TOUNGE SLIP AND SMASHED FINGERS.

November 25, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING BELT WHEN SHOVEL GOT CAUGHT IN BELT.

November 15, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS CLEANING OUT HOPPER ON ROCK DUSTER AND HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT IN ROCK DUSTER AUGER.

November 15, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT IN FROMT OF DRILL POT HITTING HIM ON RIGHT ARM.

November 12, 1996 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING PUMP ON LEFT SIDE OF ROOF BOLTER WAS TURNIGN PUMP TO GET LEIGN UP, A TAG ON PUMP CAUGHT HIS FIGNEER AND CUT IT.

October 21, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOLTING ROOF WHEN DRILL WRENCH CAME LOOSEHITTING HIS LEFT WRIST

October 18, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BOX OF PINNER BITS TURNED TO PUT BOX ON ROOF BOLTER, AND FELT PAIN INLOWER BACK.

October 14, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ON #9 CONVEYOR BELT, WHEN EMPLOYEE OT INTO MOVING BELT INJURIN GHIS RIGHT UPPER ARM.

September 24, 1996 AL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE, CAUGHT UPPER ARM ON ROOF BOLT PLATE AS HE WAS LOADING EMPTY OIL CANS IN RIDE TO BE HAULED TO SURFACE.

September 24, 1996 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PLASTERING A STOPPING WHEN PLASTER GOT IN HIS RT EYE.

September 23, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RAILROAD LIFTING JACK WAS BEING USED WHEN RELEASE HANDLE WAS MOVED TO DOWN POSITION AND EE'S SMALL FFINGER LT HAND WAS IN THE WAY AS JACK DROPPED DOWN, CUTTING TIP OF FINGER.

September 16, 1996 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE VAC-BELT ON BELT HARD DRIVE PULLEY TO THREAD BELT PULLER IN HEAD WHEN HE GOT HIS FINGER BETWEEN "V" BELTS AND SHEAVE PULLEY, FRACTURING LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

September 16, 1996 AL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CRIB BLOCKS IN LOW COAL SEAM HEIGHT WHEN HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

September 16, 1996 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #2 HDG. APPROX. 1500' OUTBY FACE OF 001 SECTION. NO INJURIES, NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. DOESN'T AFFECT VENTILATION, DOESN'T IMPEDE MOVEMENT OF MEN. 20' LX20'WX42"DEEP. USING 36" RESIN B OLTS TO PIN UP DRAW ROCK. DRAW ROCK FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE. SPAD #9660.

September 3, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED GETTING INTO SCOOP DECK, TWISTING RIGHT KNEE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED 8-26-96, DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 9-3-96.(REPORTED TO COMPANY)

September 3, 1996 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING BELT SCRAPPER FROM TAILPIECE PINCHING HIS THUMB BETWEEN BELT SCRAPPER AND BELT TAIL. LACERATING LEFT THUMB.

September 1, 1996 AL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS PULLING ON A CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK

August 26, 1996 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADIN GBELT STRUCTURE ITO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN INJURY OCCURRED.

August 24, 1996 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HANDLING OXYGEN BOTTLES AND DROPPED BOTTLE ON RIGHT HAND, FRACTURING MIDDLE FINGER.

August 19, 1996 AL · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A BAND FROM A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS. WHEN BAND WAS CUT, IT SPRUNG BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE, CUTTING LEFT ARM, REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

August 5, 1996 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING A CONVEYOR CHAIN BY PULLING CHAIN TOGETHER WITH RED DEVIL PULLER, WHEN HOOK SLIPPED AND HIT EE ON RIGHT HAND. BRUISE ONLY REQUIREING A SPLINT

July 30, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HIT BY A BATTERY OPERATED 3-WHEELER AND PINNED AGAINST RIGID BELT STRUCTURE RESULTING IN TORN LIGAMENTS TO THE RIGHT KNEE.

July 18, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

FALLING ROCK HIT THUMB AGAINST BOLTER.

July 17, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL ON FOOT WHILE ROOF BOLTING TOP.

July 12, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

HIT RIB WITH SCOOP WHILE DRIVING TO SURFACE CAUSING RIB ROLL TO HIT SHOULDER AND BACK.

July 5, 1996 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING EE ON RIGHT SHOULDER AND MASHING FINGER.

July 1, 1996 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISMOUNTED MANTRIP AND STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

June 18, 1996 AL · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CRIB BLOCKS WHEN CO-WORKER TOSSED ANOTHER CRIB BLOCKS SMASHING EMPLOYEE'S MIDDLE FINGER AND BREAKING SAME.

June 15, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ROOF BOLTING TOP, WORKER SLIPPED OFF BOTTOM AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

June 12, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE WORKER, WHILE LOWERING THE CANOPY, GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BOOM LIFT ARMS AND CUT TIP OF FINGER OFF.

June 11, 1996 AL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKER STATED HE HAD A HEADACHE AND LOOSED CONSCIUSNESS AND FELL TO MME FLOOR AND TWISTED KNEE.

June 5, 1996 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CO-WORKER PICKED UP BELT RAIL AND HIT INJURED PERSON IN JAW, BREAKING HIS TOOTH.

May 27, 1996 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER WAS SETTING ON BELT LINE HANGING FIRE CONTROL SENSORS WHEN BELT STARTED CAUSING WORKER OT ROLL FROM BELT BRUISING RIGHT SHOULDER AND LEFT ANKLE AND CUTTING LEFT EYE.

May 21, 1996 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER CUT LEFT WRIST WHILE LOADING ROOF BOLTER. WITH ROOF PLATES.

May 18, 1996 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE ROCK FROM CRUSHER AREA OF A LONG AIRDOX BRIDGE, CUTTING HIS HANDON A BIT IN CRUSHER.

May 2, 1996 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

FOREMAN TAKING TO BRIDGE OPER, STRUCK IN NECK BY DRAW ROCK.

May 2, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN HEAD WITH PIECE OF ROCK.

May 1, 1996 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS TRAMMING A SCOOP AND RAN OVER A ROCK ANDHURT BACK.

April 29, 1996 AL · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING DRILL STEEL FROM HOLE THE STEEL GOT LOOSE FROM GRASP AND SMASHED LEFT FINGER AGAINST BOLTER HEAD.

April 19, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN DRILL STEEL FELL FROM DRILL HOLE AND MASHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

April 16, 1996 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE AND STRAINED BACK.

April 12, 1996 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

RIDING ON MANTRIP AND HIT HEAD AGAINST ROOF.

April 1, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS TRANSPORTING STEEL PIPE BY DIESEL TRACTOR AND TRAILER. TRAILER RAM OVER ROCK CAUSING LOAD TO SHIFT CATCHING WORKERS FINGER BETWEEN 2 PIECES OF PIPE CUTTING END OF FINGER.

March 19, 1996 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS WORKING ON BELT HEAD WHEN DRIVE STARTED UP. CUT WRIST ON HEAD ROLLER.

March 10, 1996 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SCALING ROCK AT OVERCAST. ROCK FELL BEHIND THE PIECE HE WAS SCALING DOWN AND FELL ON HIS FOOT, BREAKING SMALL BONE IN HIS FOOT.

February 14, 1996 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WE WERE TRYING TO PRY COUNTERSHAFT OUT WITH ROCK BAR WHEN ROCK BAR SLIPPED AND I THREW HAND UP TO KEEP BAR FROM HITTING ME IN THE FACE - IT HIT MY LEFT WRIST.

1995 · 24 incidents

December 21, 1995 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE MADE SUDDEN MOVE AND FOOT WAS CAUGHT AND CAUSING ANKLE TO BRAKE.

November 30, 1995 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MINER HELPER WHEN HE PULED ON MINER CABLE IN MUD AND PULLED GROIN ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

November 25, 1995 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND JERKED BACK.

October 12, 1995 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BELT SCRAPPER HUNG ON BELT SPLICER AND TWISTED THE SCRAPER WHICH CUT HIS FINGER.

October 12, 1995 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING ON WATER LINE AND STRAINED BACK.

October 10, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN ROCK FELL AND BROKE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

October 7, 1995 AL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ON TO BUMPER GUARD OF SCOOP BETWEEN SWIVEL SECTION AND STEERING SECTION MASHING LEFT HAND.

August 27, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER AND ACCIDENTLY GOT HAND AROUND ATRS ADN BRUISED LEFT HAND.

August 22, 1995 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRIKING TOP LEFT FOOT.

August 20, 1995 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

LIGAMENT TORN IN ARM AROUND ELBOW. PULLED ON MINER WITH CHAIN.

August 5, 1995 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A BRIDGE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS KNEE.

August 1, 1995 AL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCOOPING #7 ENTRY WHEN LOOSE COAL FELL FROM RIB AND BROKE RIGHT WRIST.

July 7, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF AND HIT KNEE AGAINST RIB. NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 10-20-95 THAT MINE RELATED INCIDENT.

July 3, 1995 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON WATER LINE AND TWISTED IS KNEE.

June 9, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING TOP, ROCK FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON UPPER BACK.

May 31, 1995 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM MINER WHEN ANOTHER ROCK FELL ADN MASHED LEFT HAND AGAINST MINER.

May 18, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ON OFFSIDE OF ROOF BOLTER MAKING UP ROOF BOLTS AND PLATES THE BOLTER OPERATOR DID NOT SEE HIM AND PULLED THE BOLTER UP ON HIS LEFT FOOT. RESULT IS A CRUSHING INJURY TO HIS TOES AND FOOT .

May 8, 1995 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON HAND AND CUTTING HAND. REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

April 27, 1995 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM CONVEYOR WHEN ROCK STRUCK WRIST.

April 11, 1995 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING WATER IN DIESEL RIDE WHEN HOT WATER SPLASHED ON ARM AND BURNING IT.

April 2, 1995 AL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

LUMBER STRAIN THRU EVERY DAY OPERATING OF SCOOP. DISABILITY DIDN'T OCCUR UNTIL 7-25-95.

January 18, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE WHILE BOLTING TOP AND CUT ARM REQUIRING 9 STITCHES.

January 5, 1995 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ON KNEES AND MADE SUDDEN MOVE PULLING CARTILIDGE.

1994 · 3 incidents

December 16, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD HIS HAND WHERE THE SCOOP SWIVELS. THE SCOOP OPERATOR MOVED THE MACHINE AND PINCHED HIS HAND.

October 4, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTING A PALLET OF SEALANT TO OUR LOWER SUPPLYYARD WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF FORKLIFT THE FORKLIFT RAN INTO THE RT DITCHLINE THEN UP ON T HE BANK T IPPING OVER ON ITS LEFT SID E THROWING THE EMPLOYEE TO THE GROUND

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES WERE MAKING A BELT SPLICE. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 4LB. SHOP HAMMER, AND THE OTHER WAS PLACING NAILS ON THE SPLICE BOARD. THE EMPLOYEE PLACING THE NAILS WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT INDE X FINGER/KNUCKLE WITH THE 4LB. HAMMER, RESULTING IN THE INJURY.

1993 · 4 incidents

May 14, 1993 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PINNING TOP WHEN A KETTLE BOTTOM FELL AND HIT HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 6, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING DRIVE CHAIN BACK ON SPROCKET WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND & CAUGHT IT BETWEEN THE CHAIN & SPROCKET MASHING HIS INDEX & FOURTH FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

February 19, 1993 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Boone Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING MANTRIP & WAS TURNING THE CORNER AT THREE HEAD & LOST CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL & BROKE HIS WRIST

February 6, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE AT #5 BELT HEAD WENT SPLICE BOARD MOVED. HE WAS GOING TO MOVE BOARD BACK WHEN HELPER SWUNG AND STRUCK HIS FINGER WITH HAMMER.

1992 · 3 incidents

October 13, 1992 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING TOP, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN PINS & HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE, (SPOT PINNING IN #2 ENTRY).

August 25, 1992 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Piney Woods Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ EMPL TRAMMING MOBILE BRIDGE WHEN LEFT LEG SLID UNDER FRAME OF BRIDGE AND EMPL TRAMMED BRIDGE OVER ONTO LEG.

February 1, 1992 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Piney Woods Coal Inc · Contact with electrical current

59436 SERVICE MAN WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN STARTING BOX OF 2810L EMICO CONT. MINER. SERVICE MAN GOT INTO LIVE POWER INSIDE STARTING BOX CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHOCK (BURNS TO LE 63081ND).

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The full compliance file on Gholson Mine No.1

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.