Mining Incidents

Longview Mine Coal

Rox Coal Inc. · Facility
Stoystown, Somerset County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3603248

Longview Mine has $12K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 15 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
173
Years on record
1983–2003
Latest incident
Aug 2003
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
109
citations
37
significant & substantial
$11,672
proposed penalties
$9,978
paid to date
85% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,694 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
91
inspections on record
2,691
inspection hours
4.1
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.
109 citations across 2,691 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Longview Mine has $12K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 15 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.
$12K
proposed penalties
$10K
current assessed
$10K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
107 assessments are final orders; 15 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2005-08-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Longview Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.80 mg/m3 (87% compliant) across 309 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
0.80
dust avg (mg/m3)
4.11
dust max (mg/m3)
87%
within 1.5 mg/m3
309
samples
Most recent sample: 2004-12-13.
Silica (quartz)
8.1
silica avg (%)
31.0
silica max (%)
44
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-05-28.
Noise
12%
over PEL
17
samples
Most recent sample: 2004-12-13.
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
2005 Q3 0 6 5
2005 Q2 0 0 0
2005 Q1 0 0 0
2004 Q4 513 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 0 0 0
2004 Q2 0 0 0
2004 Q1 0 0 0
2003 Q4 562 0 0 0.0
Show 15 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2003 Q3 302 2 0 6622.5
2003 Q2 2,702 5 1 1850.5
2003 Q1 4,099 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 4,255 1 0 235.0
2002 Q3 7,175 1 0 139.4
2002 Q2 7,079 2 2 282.5
2002 Q1 12,078 3 1 248.4
2001 Q4 11,523 6 1 520.7
2001 Q3 9,776 8 6 818.3
2001 Q2 15,824 4 2 252.8
2001 Q1 28,193 14 5 496.6
2000 Q4 39,537 19 4 480.6
2000 Q3 46,408 15 2 323.2
2000 Q2 51,714 10 5 193.4
2000 Q1 51,884 13 3 250.6
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

173 on file

2003 · 2 incidents

August 1, 2003 PA · Coal
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EE WAS INSTALLING A DRILL BOOM ON A ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF DIRT FELL OFF THE MACHINE PAST HIS SAFETY GLASS LENS LANDING IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE SUSTAINED A SCRATCH OF THE CORNEA. HIS VIS ION IS NOT IMPAIRED. HE RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS TO TREAT THE EYE.

March 4, 2003 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #2 ENTRY MAIN A IN THE THIRD INTERSECTION INBY THE PORTAL. THE FALL WAS APPROX 7' HIGH X 20' LONG X 20' WIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2002 · 4 incidents

May 3, 2002 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #1 MAIN BELT ENTRY ABOUT 20' INBY THE HIGHWALL. IT MEASURED 12'LONG, 16'WIDE, 3'HIGH. NO INJURIES. ABOUT 12' OF BELT STRUCTURE PULL CORD & POWER CONTROL CABLE WERE MODE RATELY DAMAGED.

April 18, 2002 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY OF CHOW MAINS AT 3+30'. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 50' L X 18' W X 3-8' H. ABOUT 50' OF TRAILING CABLE FOR THE MINER WAS LOST IN THIS FALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AN E XTENSION OF THIS FALL OCCURRED ON 4-20-02. THE TOTAL SIZE IS NOW ABOUT 100' LX 18' W X 3-14' HIGH.

March 11, 2002 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON A 6" PUMP WHEN HE SUDDENLY FELT PAIN IN GROIN MUSCLES. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA WHICH WILL RQUIRE SURGERY TO REPAIR. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 3/15/02. THE CONDITION WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AS A HERNIA UNTIL 3/18/02 WHEN HE FIRST GOT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

March 9, 2002 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS STANDING 8' FROM THE RIB WHEN A PIECE OF RIB FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG. THE PIECE OF RIB MEASURED 31" LONG X 27" WIDE X 10" THICK. HIS LOWER LEFT LEG IS BROKEN THREE PLACES . THIS WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OFF WORK. THERAPY WILL INCLUDE IMMOBILIZATION AND SURGERY.

2001 · 5 incidents

October 11, 2001 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED 1 XCUT IN BY #2 BELT HEAD EXTENDING APPROX 100'. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20' WIDE BY 100' LONG BY 15-18' HIGH.

June 18, 2001 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD 320 (3 LEFT BELT + TRACK INTERSECTION) BETWEEN 4:00 PM 6/15/01 AND 5:30 AM 6/18/01. FALL WAS ~30' X 30' AND FELL TORIDOR SEAM. THE INTERSECTION WAS ROOF BOLTED WIT H 4' RESIN BOLTS.

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

EE WAS OPERATING A 15 TON GREENBURG MOTOR, ON A TRIP REMOVING EQUIPMENT FROM THE MINE, CABLE HUNG ACROSS THE TRACK CAUGHT A POWER BOX ON THE LAST CAR OF THE TRIP, WHEN THE CABLE FLEW BACK IT K NOCKED HIM OFF THE MOTOR.

February 22, 2001 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING POSTS EE FELT STRAIN, PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

February 5, 2001 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL STARTED FALLING BETWEEN THE BOLTS ATTHE IDLE FACE OF THE 13 RT 2 ENTRY. IT THEN BROKE ABOVE THE BOLTS AND FELL IN AN AREA OF APPROX 18' BY 18' TO A HEIGHT OF 6-8'. THE AREA WAS TIM BERED AND DANGERED OFF.

2000 · 22 incidents

November 29, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OR GRINDING ON A SHUTTLE CAR AND A PIECE OF METAL GOT IN HIS EYE.

November 9, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED MAN WAS TAKING ROCK DUST OFF 12 RIGHT BELT AND PULLED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 26, 2000 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ EE WAS PULLING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE WHEN HE LSIPPED & FELL PULLING MUSCLE ON RIGHT SIDE, BACK & HIP. THIS MANS FIRST LOST TIME DAY WAS 11/3/00

October 23, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE HAD FINISHED DRILLING THE OUTSIDE HOLE ON THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS. HE LEANED OVER TO REMOVE THE DRILL STEELS AND A PIECE OF ROCK 20' X 12' X 16' AND A PIECE OF COAL 16' X 14' X 6' FELL STRIKI NG HIM ON THE LOWER BACK.

October 21, 2000 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNLOADING FOONER FLIGHTS FROM AS SUPPLY CAR & PULLED HIS GROIN. NOTE: THIS MANS FIRST LAST DAY WAS 11/2/00

September 19, 2000 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE & FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA

September 10, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #3 BELT APPROX. 850' INBY #3 BELT HEAD ON #3 BELT SPAD #420. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20X20' (INTERSECTION) 6-8' HIGH. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' RESIN BOLTS. THERE WER E NO INJURIES. APPROX. 20' OF BELT AND WATER LINE WERE LOST. THIS WAS AN OUTBY AREA ON #3 BELT.

September 9, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ONE X-CUT INBY #1 SPAD #43.FALL APPROX. 20' X 20' X 7' HIGH. THE AREA WAS BOLTED IN 1969 WITH CONVENTIONAL BOLTS. NO INJURIES. ABOUT 30' OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE WAS LOST.

September 5, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN NO. 7 ENMTRY AT SPAD #2583. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' LONG, 18-20' WIDE, AND 8-10' HIGH. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' RESIN BOLT AND SKINS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PROP ERTY DAMAGE. THIS WAS AN OUTBY AREA.

August 13, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE FACE OF #6 ENTRY, 5 LEFT MAIN A. THE FALL IS APPROX. 6' H X 18' X 18' IN A INTERSECTION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS IS AN OUTBY AREA. Y

August 9, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A PORTAPOWER ON CRIB BLOCKS TO INSTALL A SPRING BOARD ON THE TAIL OF A CONTINUOUS MINER. THE BLOCKS SLIPPED STRIKING EE ON LEFT HIP. THE EE FELL STRIKING HIS CHIN AGAINST A SHARP EDGE OF THE TAIL CUTTING HIS CHIN. THIS REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

May 31, 2000 PA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANDLING ROOF SUPPORT POSTS FROM PILE, PILE SHIFTED AND I' POST STRUCK EE ON LEFT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING LACERATION & BRUISE REQUIRING 7 STITCHES.

May 26, 2000 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE POSITIONED SHUTTLE CAR IN ENTRY AND NOTICED PIECE OF RIB ON CABLE. WITHOUT PROPERLY EVALUATIN RIB HE PROCEEDED ALONG CAR AND EAS STRUCK WITH 2ND PIECE OF RIB.

May 17, 2000 PA · Coal INUNDATION
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

WHEN CUTTING THROUGH FROM 11 RIGHT #9 ENTRY TO 10 RIGHT #1 ENTRY, SECTION FOREMAN AFTER PRESHIFT DID NOT VISUALLY APPRECIATE HOW A LARGE SHALLOW AREA OF WATER WOULD LOOK IN A MUCH SMALLER, LOW ER CONSTRICTED AREA.

May 9, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS PUSHING LARGE ROCK OFF CONT MINER WHEN ROCK BROKE CAUSING EE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL AGAINST SHARP EDGE OF ROCK CAUSING EE TO CUT NECK REQUIRING 11 STITCHES.

February 29, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

REACHING FOR A ROOF BOLTER STEEL, PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OFF FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING STITCHES TO LEFT FINGER.

February 28, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE OBSERVING THE PASS BEFORE THE FINAL PUSH OUT THE MINER HELPER WAS STRUCK BEHIND THE LEFT LEG BY A FALL OF RIB FROM #91 COAL BLOCK. THIS RESULTED IN A BRUISE TO LEFT CALF MUSCLE AND ACHILLES TENDON OF LEFT LEG.

February 25, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOWER A METAL SPLASH PLATE, AT BELT HEAD EMPLOYEE DROPPED ON LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUSING CONTUSION REQUIRING 6 STITCHES.

January 28, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING #1 BELT, EMPLOYEE TWISTED TO THROW COAL ON BELT AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK. EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 6/1/00 WHEN HE WENT OFF & GOT OPERATION. REPORT WAS DELAYED UNTIL COMP. WAS APPROVED.

January 25, 2000 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS LIFTING UP ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE WHICH WAS STACKED IN A PILE WITH OTHER STRUCTURE. AS HE PULLED UP ON THE STRUCTURE A SECOND PIECE OF STRUCTURE ENTANGLED WITH IT FLEW AROUND STRIKING HIM IN THE MOUTH. THIS BROKE AN UPPER FRONT TOOTH WHICH WILL NEED REPAIR WITH A PARTIAL PLATE.

January 19, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS BENT DOWN ALONG THE OUTBY RIB WATCHING A COWORKER OPERATE THE CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF FALLING BROW CONSISTING OF MIXED COAL AND BONEY. IT MEASURED 4' X 2 1/2' X 15". HE SUSTAINED A SPRAINED NECK, BACK, BRUISED SHOULDER AND CONTUSION TO RIGHT FOREARM.

January 13, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON WS WALKING AROUND TAIL OF MINER. WHEN HE SLIPPED IN A HOLE TWISTING RIGHT KNEE. HE SUSTAINED A TORN LIGAMENT WHICH REQUIRES TIMEOFF WORK AND SURGICAL REPAIR.

1999 · 16 incidents

November 8, 1999 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS SHOVELING MUCK AT #8 MAIN BELT DRIVE. A SHOVEL OF THE MATERIAL STUCK TO THE SHOVEL CAUSING PAIN TO BE FELT IN LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED A STRAIN WHICH IS REQUIRING TIME TO BE LOST FROM WORK.

October 11, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF MAIN A AT SURVEY STATION NO. 2636. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 25' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

October 7, 1999 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LOADING 5 GALLON CANS OF OIL ONTO A SUPPLY CAR INT HE SURFACE LOADING AREA. HE SUDDENLY FELT PAIN IN BACK. HE SUSTAINED A BACK SPRAIN WHICH REQUIRES TREATMENT AND DAYS OFF WORK.

October 1, 1999 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR IN THE #3 ENTRY OF 8 RIGHT SECTION WHEN THE TIRED HIT A DIPIN BOTTOM. THE RESULTING SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR CAUSED THE OPERATOR'S HARD HAT TO ST RIKE THE CANOPY. HE RECEIVED A CERVICAL STRAIN WHICH WILL REQUIRE FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT.

September 8, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED FROM #3 ENTRY ACROSS THROUGH #4 ENTRY OF 19 LEFT SECTION. FALL IS LOCATED 80' IN BY SURVEY STATION NO.2842. FALL IS APPROX100 FT LONG BY 18 FT WIDE BY 12 FT HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

August 2, 1999 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS STANDING OUTBY THE CONTINUOUS MINER PLANNING TO CHECK THE AMOUTH OF CABLE LEFT ON THE REEL OF A SHUTTLE CAR. AS HE WAITED IN A XCUT FOR THE CAR TO ARRIVE HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF FALLING RIB. HE SUSTAINED SPRAINED LIGAMENTS IN L;EFT SHIOULDER AND IS RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THE INJURY.

July 11, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ PERSON WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT RESIN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO POSITION THE WRENCH ON THE BOLT HEAD HE INADVERTENTLY MOVED THE ROTATION LEVER AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE CATCHING THE BOLT HEAD. THE RESULTING RAPID BOLT ROTATION CAUGHT & TORE THE GLOVE OF HIS LEFT HAND. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN OF LIGAMENTS WHICH WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF TIME FROM WORK

June 25, 1999 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS APPLYING B-BOND PLASTER TO A STOPPING WHEN A SMALL PARTICLE FLEW BACK AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. THIS SCRATCHED THE CORNEA AND REQUIRED FLUSHING WITH SALINE SOLUTION AND TRE ATMENT WITH ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.

June 21, 1999 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS POSITIONING A ROLL OF CONTINUOUS MINER TRACK USING A ROCK BAR TO PRY. AS HE LIFTED UP ON THE BAR HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN WHICH HAS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK. HE IS ALSO RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

June 1, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 ROOM LEFT OFF 19 LEFT ENTRIES. THIS FALL IS LOCATED ABOUT 70' INBY SURVEY STATION NO 2698. THIS FALL IS ABOUT 25' LONG X 6' HIGH X 18' WIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURI ES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

March 29, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SURVEY STATION NO.2655 IN #1 ENTRY OF 2 BUTT SECTION THE FALL EXTENDED INTO THE ROOM BETWEEN NOS. 12 & 15 PILLORS CATCHING 2 MOBILE ROOF SUPPORTS. THE FALL WAS APPROX 18'WX30'LX12-14' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES APPROX 100' OF 4/3 TRAILING CABLE WAS DAMAGED

March 5, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN 19 LEFT LEFT ROOMS IN THE FIRST SET OF CROSSCUTS MAY #1 ENTRY AT SURVEY STAITON NO. 2795. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 6-14' HX100'LX18'W. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

February 24, 1999 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall from machine

THE INJURED PERSON STOOD ON A ROOF BOLTER TO REACH THE ROOF. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HE WAS OFF BALANCE WHICH RESULTED IN HIM TWISTING HIS BACK. HE SUSTAINED A STRAINED BACK WHICH REQUIRED REST AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

February 17, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY OF "Z" BUTTENTRIES AT SURVEY STATION NO. 1701. THE ROOF FALL MEASURED ABOUT 7'H X15'L X 18" W. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

January 26, 1999 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON WAS STANDING ONA 5 GALLON BUCKET HANGING A PULL CORD WHEN THE BUCKET KICKE DOUT. AS HE FELL AND LANDED HIS ELBOW APPARENTLY STRUCK THE BOTTOM. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTUR OF THE U LNA BONE IN THE ELBOW (LEFT) WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY.

January 6, 1999 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON WAS SHOVELING COAL UNDER THE CHUTE AT THE DISCHARGE ROLLER OF #1 MAIN BELT WHEN A BELT SCRAPER BOUNCED UP STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT ARM NEAR SHOULDER. HE SUSTAINED SPRAINED MUSCLES AND TENDONS TO RIGHT ARE AND SHOULDER. THERE WAS ALSO A BRUISE.

1998 · 21 incidents

December 30, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS PULLING BELT WITH COMEALONG HE STARTED TO LOOSEN COMEALONG WHEN IT SLIPPED TEARING OFF THUMBNIAL RIGHT THUMB

October 26, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF BONY BROKE LOOSE AND BECAME STUCK ON END OF DRILL STEEL. AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE THIS BONEY IT BROKE INTO PIECES WITH A S MALL PIECE FALLING AND STRIKING HIM ON BACK OF LEFT HAND. HE SUSTAINED BRUISED TISSUE IN LEFT HAND.

September 22, 1998 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED PERSON WAS WALKING MAKING AN EXAMINATION OF A TRAVELWAY WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUER. HE SUSTAINED TWO CRACKED RIBS.

September 3, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN NO. 4 ENTRY OF 16 LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION 50' OUTBY SURVEY STATION NO. 2234 THE FALL WAS ABOUT 25' LONG X 30' WIDE X 8-10' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POWER CENTER SUSTAINED MODERATE STRUCURAL DAMAGE.

August 26, 1998 PA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ PERSON WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PRY ROCK OUTOF BELT. THE BAR SLIPPED STRIKING HIM IN THE TEETH. HE SUSTAINED A BROKEN TOOTH & BROKEN PARTIAL[LATE.

August 7, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN MAIN A ENTRY NO.6 IN THE INTERSECITON OF SURVEY STATION NO.2553. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 20' W X 20' L X 7' HIGH THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

July 29, 1998 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON WAS LAYING A PANEL LID FROM AN OFF STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR ON A PILE OF COAL. AS HE PLACED THE LID DOWN THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE LID AND A PIECE OF ROCK HIDDENT IN THE COAL. A PIECE OF TISSUE ABOUT 8" LONG WAS AVULSED FORM TIP OF RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. THIS REQUIRED STITCHES.

July 18, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLTHOLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK, APPROX. 12"L X 12"W X 4" T. FELL STRIKING HIM ALFONG THE SIDE OF THE LEFT FOOT. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BONE IN LEFT FOOT.

July 10, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY OF MAIN A TWO CROSSCUTS INBY SURVEY STATION #756. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 6' HIGH X 17' WIDE X 35' LONG. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

July 7, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN MAIN A NO. 2 ENTRY STARTING AT THE HIGHWALL AND EXTENDING INBY A DISTANCE OF 22' THE FALL WAS 1' TO 3' HIGH BY ABOUT 19'WIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAM AGE.

May 13, 1998 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON RIGHT HIP WHILE WALKING ALONG TRAVELWAY. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM AND HAND AS HS HE FELL. THIS RESULTED IN LEFT ARM BEING JAMMED INTO SHO ULDER. HE SUSTAINED A POSSIBLE SPRAINED ROTATOR CUFF. HE WILL BE RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK.

April 28, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1ST INTERSECTION OUTBY THE FACE OF #6 ENTRY OF MAIN A NEAR SURVEY STATION 1979. THE FALL EXTENDED LEFT & RIGHT OFF THE INTERSECTION. THE FALL MEASURED ABOUT 18'W, 3 5'L & 4' TO 6'H. THERE WERE NO INJURIES & NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

April 24, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED PERSON WAS PULLING SLACK INT HE MINER CABLE WHEN HE STARTED HAVING GROIN AND BACK PAIN. HE SUSTAINED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND GROIN STRAIN AND HE NOW NEEDS PHYSICAL THERAPY.

March 17, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY OF NEW MAIN A. FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE FIRST INTERSECTION INBY SURVEY STATION # 2139. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 12' WIDE X 20' LONG X 5' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURI ES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

March 9, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS HELPING LIFT A BELT DRIVE SPROCKET ONTO A SHAFT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACKHE SUSTAINED A LUMBAR STRAIN WHICH HAS REQUIRED REST FROM WORK AND PHYSICAL THERAPY.

March 6, 1998 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED PERSON REPORTED THAT HE HAS BEEN SWINGING A SLEDGE A LOT BREAKING ROCKS AT BELT DRIVERS. HE SAID HE STARTED HAVING PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM. HE HAS SUSTAINED A SPRAIN TO LEFT SHOULDER. HE IS RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

February 20, 1998 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED PERSON HAD LEADER SOME CRIBBING AND RAILS ONTO A SUPPLY CAR AS HE WALKED AROUND THE CAR HE RAISED HIS HEAD UP INTO A RAIL JAMMING HIS NECK. HE SUSTAINED A MUSCLE STRAIN OF NECK WHICH R EQUIRES THERAPY.

February 17, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS LIFTING THE MINER TRAILING CABLE DURING A MOVE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN NIGHT SIDE OF GROIN AREA. HIS DECTOR STATED THAT HE PULLED STRAINED LEADERS IN RIGHT GROIN AREA.

February 5, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN NO2 ENTRY OF 16 LEFT INTHE INTERSECTION OF SURVEY STATION #2249. THE FALL MEASURED ABOUT 8'HIGHX18'WIDEX18'LONG. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE

January 5, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY AT 5 RIGHT ENTRIES AT 7+10'. THE FALL WAS ABOU 8-10' HIGH X 20' WIDE X 20' LONG. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PERSONNEL AFFECTED.

January 5, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS HANGING AN INSULATED J HOOK ON A ROOF BOLT BEARING PLATE. HE STEPPED ONTO THE BOLTER TO REACH THE ROOF. WHEN HE FINISHED THE JOB, HE STEPPED OFF THE MACHINE TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN TO LEFT ANKLE WHICH REQUIRED REST AND THERAPY.

1997 · 29 incidents

November 11, 1997 PA · Coal loader head operator, roscoe operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SITTING IN THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF AFRONT END LOADER WITH THE SEAT BELT FASTENED. HETURNED AROUND TO THE LEFT SUDDENLY TO SEE IF THEBELTS WERE RUNNING. AS HE TURNED HE FELT SUDDEN PAIN AND PULLING IN RIGHT HIP. HE SUSTAINED A LOWER BACK SPRAIN AND IS RECEIVING TREATMENTS AT A CHIRPRACTOR.

October 2, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RELEASING A COME ALONG IT DID NOT LATCH & HANDLE STRUCK RIGHT THUMB CAUSING NAIL TO TEAR OFF.

September 30, 1997 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE INJURED PERSON WAS PRYING ON A TRACK RAIL WITH A ROCK BAR IN ORDER TO CLIP A TIE. THE BAR SUDDENLY SLIPPED FORWARD PULLING LEFT SHOULDER. HE SUSTAINED A SHOULDER STRAIN WHICH REQUIRES PHYS ICAL THERAPY, REST & MEDICATION. THE FIRST DAY HE MISSED WORK FROM THIS INJURY WAS 10/30/97.

September 24, 1997 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON WAS PULLING A SET OF BATTERY STANDS TOWARD HIM WITH HIS ARMS WHEN HE SUDDENLY FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE SUSTAINE AND BACK SPRAIN WHICH REQUIRES THERAPY.

September 15, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED PERSON WAS LIFTING A SHOVEL OF WET MUDDY MATERIAL ONTO A BELT WHEN HE SUDDENLY FELT PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN. HE SUSTAINED A HERNIA WHICH IS BEING REPAIRED WITH SURGERY.

September 10, 1997 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING SEPARATE A PILE OF RAILS WHEN ONEFELL OFF THE PILE STRIKING HIM ON LEFT FOOT. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED FOOT.

August 26, 1997 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLEANING BELT SLIPPED IN MUD TWISTING LEFT ANKLE CAUSING SPRAIN.

August 19, 1997 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REACHING OVER THE BATTERIES ON A SCOOP TO PICKUP A TAIL JACK WHEN HE SUDDENLY FELT PAININ BACK. HE SUSTAINED AN ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN.

August 2, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #1 MAIN BELT ABOUT 120' INBY THE PORTAL/ THE FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 20' WIDE X 20' LONG X 3' TO 4' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

July 31, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #1 ENTRY OF MAIN A APPROX 65' OUTBY SPAD #730. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 3O'L X12HX18'WIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

July 29, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY OF MAIN A AT SPAD NO. 1978. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' WIDE X 20' LONG X 10' TO 12' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

July 9, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY (BELT) OF 15 LEFT WORKING SECTION STARTING NEAR SURVEY STATION 1924 AND EXTENDING OUTBY APPROX. 100'. THE FALLWAS ABOUT 16' WIDE AND 8' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

June 1, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Rox Coal Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-THIS PERSON REPORTED ON JUNE 1, 1997 THAT HE WAS HAVING PAIN IN BOTH WRISTS.HE HAS OPERATED ROOF BOLTING MACHINES FOR OVER 15 YEARS. THIS JOB REQUIRES MANY REPETITIVE HAND-WRIST MOTIONS WH ILE OPERATING CONTROLS.HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH WRISTS.HE HAD SURGERY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

May 15, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 4 ENT OF 14 LEFT ADJUACENT TO SURVEY STATION 1795. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 120' LONG X 17' WIDE X 4' TO 6' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

May 8, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENT OF 13 LEFT & ADJACENT RIGHT SIDE CROSSCUT. THE FALL IS LOCATED APPROX 20' INBY SURVEY STATION NO 1800. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 1O' TO 18' W, X 4' TO 5' HIGH BY AT LEA ST 60' L. THERE WERE NO INJURIES & NO PROPERTY DAMAGE

May 7, 1997 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PERSON WAS POSITIONED ON BACK UNDERNEATHE THE SECTION FEEDER. WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A BOLT IN BASE OF SPEED REDUCER WITH A RATHCET WRENCH. AS HE JERKED VIGOROUSLY ON RATCHET HE FEL SUDDEN SEVERE PAIN IN BACK. SUSTAINED A SPRAIN.

April 23, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A STEEL WEDGED BETWEEN THE HEAD OF A ROOF BOLTER AND THE CANOPY BACK. DURING THIS PROCESS HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE JERKED ON THE STEEL. HE SUSTAIN ED A SPRAIN.

April 22, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY OF 14 LEFT THREE X-CUTS INBY #1 ENTRY OF MAINN A. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 7'HX20'LX20'W. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAMGE.

April 21, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #7 ENTRY OF TH EORIGINAL MAINS. SURVEY STATION NO. 237 IS IN #6 ENTRY ADJACENT TO THE FALL IN #7 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 6 1/2'X20'WX50'L. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A 6" WATERLINE WAS BROKEN.

April 21, 1997 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED PERSON CAUGHT TOE OF LEFT FOOT UNDER A PIECE OF SCRAP WOOD CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD STRIKIGN RIGHT ANKLE ON BOTTOM. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE AND RIGH TKNEE. HE WAS WALKING WHEN THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

April 16, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS THE INJURED PERSON COMPLETED BOLTING STANDIN UNDER HT ELEFT SIDE BOLTE CANOPY, HE RAISED THE FLOOR JACK ON HIS SIDE WHICH ALLOWWED TH ECANOPY TO MOVE QUICKLY TO A LOWER POSITION STRIKING HI M ON TOP HIS HARD HAT. HE SUSTAINED A POSSIBLE CRACKED VERTRABRA.

April 13, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN #2 ENTRY OF THE 15 LEFT WORKING SECTIONS. THE FALL STARTED IN AN INTERSECTION AT 13 + 10' AND EXTENDED INBY ABOUT 180'. IT WAS 18' WIDE X ABOUT 6' HIGH. THERE WERE NBO I NJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

April 9, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING A SECTION OF BELT OUT OF SOME BELT STRUCTURE. AS HE PULLED VIGOROUSLY (JERKED), HE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAINS IN HIS BACK. HE SUSTAINED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND IS RECEIVING PHYSICAL TH ERAPY FOR THIS CONDITION.

April 9, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIDING RAILS OFF CAR. RAIL SLIPPED CATCHING RIGHT HAND BETWEEN RAILS, BRUISING RIGHT HAND.

March 19, 1997 PA · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

THE INJURED PERSON WAS STRIKING THE FOOT SHAFT ON A CONTINUOUS MINER WITH A HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF THE HAMMER FLEW OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM. THE PIECE OF STEEL MEASURING APPROX 3/16X3/16X1/16 BECAME IMBEDDED IN THE FOREARM AND REQUIRED SURGICAL REMOVAL.

January 29, 1997 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED PERSON WAS WALKIGN IN #3 ENTRY OF MAIN A WORKING SECTION WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL IN A WER AREA LANDING ON HIS SELF CONTAINED SELF RESCUER. SUSTAINED A LUMBAR SACRAL SPRAIN. RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR INJURY. STARTED LOSING TIME4-2-97.

January 15, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 14 LEFT WORKING SECTION IN THE CROSS CUT #2 TO # LENTRIES AT 23+86' AND IN THE AREEA OF #1 ENTRY ADJACENT TO THE CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS ABOUT 30'LX7'HX16'W IN TEH X-CU T AND 40'LX16'WX7' IN THE #1 ENTRY. THERE WERE NO NJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGED.

January 9, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY OF 13 LEFT. FALL STARTED AT FIRST INTERSECTION IMBY SS#1494 AND EXTENDED INBY ABOUT 80'. FALL WAS ABOUT 80-'L, 17'W, 8'H. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

January 7, 1997 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS PERSON DOES ALOT MECHANICAL WORK. THIS INVOLVES VERY FREQUUENT USE OF HANDS AND ARMS IN LIFTING, TURNIGN USIN GWRENCHES AND SIMILAR REPEATED MOTIONS. HE HAS DEVELOPED CARPAL TUNNEL SYN DROME IN BOTH WRISTS. HE AHD SURGERY TO REPAIR THE RIGHT WRIST ON 3-4-97.

1996 · 25 incidents

November 11, 1996 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON UNEXPECTEDLY STEPPED IN A HOLE IN BOTTOM WHICH PLULLED HIS LEFT FOOT. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN TO LEFT FOOT. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

October 26, 1996 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED PERSON WAS PULLING ON A BELT SPLICE WHICH WAS STRUCK IN THE MUD. THE SPLICE SUDDENLY PULLED FACE FLYING UP THROWING MUD INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS TREATED FOR IMBEDDED PARTICLES IN RIG HT EYE ONE SCRATCHES TO THIS EYE. THERE WAS NO PROPETY DAMAGE.

October 25, 1996 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED PERSON WAS INSTALLING A BOTTOM ROLLER IN THE RIGHT FRAME MODULIN RFM. THE ROLLER SLIPPED OUT OF THE BRACKET PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLLER AND SIDE PAIL. HE SUSTAINED A CRU SHED END OF LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND. THIS REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

October 25, 1996 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ALONG TRAVELWAY WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE, TWISTING RIGHT KNEE. HE SUSTAINED A TORN CARTILAGE IN RIGHT KNEE.

October 21, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #7 ENTRY AND #8 ENTRY OF THE ORIGINAL MAINNS. FALL WAS LOCATED ONE CROSS CUT INBY SURVEY SSTATION #671 IN # 7 XXX, FALL WAS APPRXO 75'LX17'WX8'H. THERE WERE NO INJURI ES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

October 17, 1996 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Rox Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING OUTBY IN #2 ENTRY OF THE ORIGINAL MAINS WHEN HE STRUCK AND OVERCAST WITH HIS HEAD. HE WAS KNOCKED DOWN WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK THE OVERCAST. HE SUSTAINED A CERVICAL STRAIN AND STAR TED RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

October 10, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN A CROSSCUT LEFT OFF #2 ENTRY (BELT) APPROX 70' INBY SURVEY STATION #1472. FALL WAS ABOUT 45'L, 17'W, 4.5'H. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS WAS IN THE 13 LEFT ENTRIES.

October 8, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #1 ENTRY OF 13 LEFT AT SURVEY STATION NO. 1560. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 16'X16'X4.5'. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

September 26, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY (BELT ) OF 13 LEFT SECTION SURVEY STATION NO 1485 LOCATED 70' OUTBY THE OUTBY EDGE OF FALL. THE FALL WAS APPROX 70' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ABOUT 70' OF BELT STRUCTURE, CONTROL CABLE AND WATERLINE WERE DAMAGED.

September 20, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY(BELT) OF THE 13 LEFT SECTION AT SURVEY STATION #1559.THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 25' LONG X30' WIDE X 4 1/2' TO 8' HIGH.THERE WERE NO INJURIES.FOUR SECTIONS OF RFM (RIGID FRAME MODULAR) WERE DAMAGED.

September 4, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE #4 ENTRY OF SOUTHEASTMAINS ABOUT 1400' INBY #5 ENTRY OF THE ORIGINAL MAINS. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20' WIDE, 2O' LONG X 6' HIGH. FALL OCCURRED SOMETIME BETWEEN 8/28/9 6 AND 10:40AM ON 9/4/96

August 30, 1996 PA · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLEWHILE ROCK DUSTING. HE SUSTAINED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

August 28, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL APPROX. 22' LONG X 18' WIDE X 5 1/2' HIGH OCCURRED IN 6ENTRY OF MAIN A AT SURVEY STATION 760. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

August 26, 1996 PA · Coal safety representative SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING INBY IN #2 ENTRY OF MAIN A WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON BUTTOCKS. HE SUSTAINED A THORACIC-LUMBAR STRAIN. HE STARTED RECEIVING TREATMENTS BY A CHIRPRACTOR ON 10-31-96. THE RE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

August 3, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN #1 ENTRY CROSSCUT #1 ENTRY TO #2 ENTRY AND #2 ENTRY OF 8 LEFT AT SURVEY STATON NO. 1362. THE FALL WAS APPROX 90'LX18'WX6'H.

July 17, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX 20'W, 35'L, 6.5'H, OCCURRED ALONG THE OUTBY END OF PILLAR # 109. THERE WERE NO INQUIRIES OF PROPERTY DAMAGE.

July 17, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY OF SOUTH EAST MAINS. FALL IS 1820 FEET IN BY NO. 5 ENTRY OF THE ORIGINAL MAINS. FALL MEASURED ABOUT 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 6 1/2' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

April 19, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING STEEL ESCAPEWAY DOOR WHEN HE FELT STRAIN TO LOWER BACK HE FINISHED SHIFT AND WENT TO DR ON 4-22-96 WHEN HE LEARNED HE HAD STRAINED MUSCLES.

March 18, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

ACCIDENT OCCURED WHEN EE WAS LIFTING LID FROM SCOOP BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE LID FELL BACK DOWN AND EE TRIED TO CATCH THE LID AND BENT HIS WRIST BACK.

February 21, 1996 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING THE RAW COAL BIN WHEN HE LOACERATED HIS RT HAND.

February 21, 1996 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Rox Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

RECIEVED A LETTER FROM DEPT OF LABOR INDICATING EMPLOYEE HAS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OF BLACK LUNG UNDER PT 90.

January 28, 1996 PA · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WALKING IN DRIFT WITH 3/8" RILL BIT IN POCKET, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON FRESH ICE AT ROAD DRIPPER AND STRUCK LEFT HAND ON DRILL BIT. EMPLOYEE RECIEVED MEDICAL ATTENTION IN THE FORM OF I.V. W ITH ANTIBIOTICS.

January 19, 1996 PA · Coal INUNDATION
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A LARGE ACCUMLATION OF SNOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HEAVY RAIN OVERWHELMED THE SURFACE SUMP CAPACITY CAUSING WAER BACK INTO THE MINE VENTILATION FAN BREAKING AND DAMGING THE BLADES.

January 17, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE AREA INVOLVED DETERIORATED AFTER INITIAL DEVELOPEMENT. CRIBS AND POSTS HAD BEEN INSTALLED BUT AREA CAVED AROUND CRIBS. 6' TO 8' HIGH X APPROX. 40' LONG X 17' WIDE. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP WAS COV ERED UP. THIS AREA WAS APPROX, 40' OUTBY SS# 1023, X-CUT 3-4 IN 6 LT EXTENSION.

January 11, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MINING 1ST SLAB OFF PILLAR BETWEEN 3-4 RM AFTER COMPLETION OF SLAB BEFORE MINING MACHINE WAS BACKED OUT AN UNSEEN HORSEBACK DROPPED OUT WITHOUT WARNING CATCHING MINER HORSEBACK WAS APPRO X. 6 1/2' HIGH 12' WIDE X 18' LONG DEFECT WAS NOT VISIBLE IN X CUT BEFORE MINIGN COMMENCED.

1995 · 18 incidents

November 2, 1995 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CHANGING OPERATING POSITIONS ON A 10SC THE OPERATOR SLIPPED AND STRUCK RIBS ON OPERATORS COMPARTMENT.

July 29, 1995 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE FALL STARTED AT THE INTERSECTION IN 3 BELT ENTRY AT 10 & 85 AND EXTENDED OUTBY FOR APPROX. 120' COVERING THE CONT. MINER 2 MOBIL ROOF SUPPORTS 2 LONG AIRDOX BRIDGES AND ONE LA MOBIL, 70' O F BELT AND R.F.M.

July 25, 1995 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rox Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ACCIDENT OCCURED WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLES WHEN A CORNER OF THE RIB FELL OUT AND PINNED EMPLOYEES LEG BETWEEN RIB AND MOBILE BRIDGE.

June 28, 1995 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING 7IN HAND GRINDER TO SMOOTH METAL EDGE OF DISC CAUGHT ON RIDGE GRINDER JUMPED LEFT HAND CAME OFF GRINDER & WAS STRUCK BY DISC REQUIRING STITCHES

May 30, 1995 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING INTO THE MINE THRU THE 2 INTAKE ENTRY EE STEPPED IN HOLE TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE.

May 26, 1995 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SAWING POST FOR RADIUS TURN IN X-CUT 3-2 UNDETECTED PIECE OF RIB SLOUGHED OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE CAUSNG BRUISES AND ABRASIONS TO LEGS AND HIPS.

May 9, 1995 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WITH THE BARRIER MINED OUT & THE FIRST SLAB CUT HALF COMPLETED ON THE END OF 3 TO 4 PILLAR A CUTTER OPENED IN THE SLAB SQUEEZED OUT THE REMAINING COAL & CAVED ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER WEDGING I T TIGHT

April 19, 1995 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED OFF SAYING HE WAS GOING TO HOSPITAL FOR OPERATION AND TREATMENT FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

March 30, 1995 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AREA OF OLD WORKS WHICH HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6FT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS, FAILED BLOCKING SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY UNTIL AREA COULD BE TIDIED UP AND RE SUPPORTED.

March 27, 1995 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BAG OF ROCK DUST. EE STATED HE FELT A SPRAINED OR STRAIN IN LEFT HIP.

March 1, 1995 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A TWO CIRCUIT DFB BOX EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 09-01-95 WHEN HE HAD AN MRI SCHEDULED THE SUBSEQUENT MRI REVEALED A BULGED DISC

February 13, 1995 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING IN THE #2 INTAKE ENTRY EMKPLOYEE SLIPPED ON AREA WHERE ROOF DRIPPES HAD FROZEN ON BOTTOM FELL AND CAUGHT HIMSELF ON RIGHT HAND INJURY RIGHT SHOULDER EMPLOYEE HAD WORKED WITH SHOU LDER UNTIL 9-13-95 WHEN HE HAD MRI DONE AND SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR ROTATOR CUFF.

February 10, 1995 PA · Coal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOADING MINE POSTS ON SURFACE, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER PART OF STOMACH. ON 2-2495, HE WENT TO DR. WHO FOUND SMALL HERNIA. EE WORKED UNTIL 4-18-95 WHEN HE TOOK OFF TO HAVE HERNIA REPAIR ED.

January 25, 1995 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING 1/2" HAND HELD DRILL TO MAKE HOLE IN BELT STRUCTURE EMPLOYEE FELT STRAIN, TERANG SENSATION TO LEFT SIDE CHECST MUSCLES. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED SHOT AND PRESCRIPTION.

January 23, 1995 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OFF A BELT CROSSOVER EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN & TWISTED LEFT KNEE

January 16, 1995 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE DRAGGING SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AT MINE # 37 ID 3607832, EMPLOYEE FELT STRAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDERS. HE MISSED NO WORK AT THAT TIME, BUT REPORTED OFF ON 1-16-95 SAYING THIS INJURY FLARED UP CA USING HIM TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

January 10, 1995 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING 50 LB. BAGS OF ROCK DUST EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE FINISHED SHIFTBUT HAD MUSCLE SPASMS IN THE MORNING. VISITED DOCTOR 1-11-95 & RETURNED TO WORK 1-12-95.

1994 · 17 incidents

October 18, 1994 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVED A DEFECTIVE MINER BIT USING A PICK HAMMER. A PIECE OF HAMMER STEEL SPALLED OFF AND IMBEDDED ITSELF IN EMPLOYEE'S LEFT THUMB. WHEN STEEL WAS REMOVED, EMPLOYEE REQ UIRED 2 STITCHES AND TETANUS SHOT.

October 11, 1994 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISCOUNNECTING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON BELT STORAGE UNIT EE DID NOT RELAIZE IT WAS UNDER PRESSURE. HOSE STRIPPED LAST FEW THREADS FLEW UP STRIKING EE IN MOUTH BREAKING SEVERAL TEETH WHICH WW ERE EXTRACTED. SEVEN IN ALL AND SEVERAL STICHES.

October 3, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HWIL EIN FINAL PUSHOUT 2-1 LARGE AREA OF STANDING ROOF CAVED WITH LITTLE WARNING OVER RIDING DOUBLE ROADWAY AND CAVING AREA JUST MINE DIN PUSHOUT.

September 21, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRAMMING CONTINUOUS MINER STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE. EMPLOYEE WORKED WITH SORE ANKLE UNL 9-30-94. WHEN HE WENT TO DR AND RECEIVED CORTIZONE SHOTS IN ANKLE MAKIGN ACCIDENT REPORTABLE.

August 31, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE ENTIRE ROOF AREA FROM THE PREVIOUSLY MINED ROW OF PILLARS SUDDENLY COLLAPSED OVERRIDNG THE DOUBLE ROW OF ROADWAY POST IN FINAL PUSH-OUT CATCHIN GCONT. MIENR DAMAGING HEAD JACK AND FRAME.

August 10, 1994 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING BLOCKS FROM A PALLET OF 8" HOLLOW BLOCK, TWO BLOCKS FELL OFF TOP STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF FOOT CAUSING BRUISES AND CONTUSIONS.

July 28, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A FEEDER FLIGHT TO INSTALL IN FEEDER CHAIN EMPLOYEE TWISTED AND FELT STRAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE TOLD HIS FOREMAN THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A PIECE OF RIB COAL ONTO THE RFM.

May 22, 1994 PA · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHIFTING PALLETS AT SURFACE STORAGE FACILITY EE HAD SPLINTEWR EMBEDDED UNDER FINGERNAIL OF LEFT HAND POINTER FINGER.

May 18, 1994 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS UNLOADING POSTS FROM SCOOP POST PILE SHIFTED AND FALLING POST STRUCK EE ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT BREAKING FOUR TOES.

May 13, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Rox Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CARRYING LARGE PROP FOR BREAKER ROW, EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON STONE ON UNEVEN BOTTOM AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE STRETCHING LIGAMENT.

April 3, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN AREA WHICH CONTAINED A SLICKENED SIDED HORSEBACK IN THE #3 ENTRY OF THE MAINS APPROX 3 X CUTSOUTBY THE FACE THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' RESINBOLTS AND T-5 CHANNELS.

March 30, 1994 PA · Coal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING ELECTRIC MOTRO ON CONTIMUOUS MINER EMPLOYEE FELT STRAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE FRECIEVED PRESCRIPTION.

March 2, 1994 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING UTILITY KNIFE TO TRIM EDGE OFBELT TO SPLICE IT. EMPLOYEE PULLED KNIFE TOWARD HIMSELF. UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE CUT HIMNSELF IN LEFT LEG REQUIRING FOUR STITCHES.

January 27, 1994 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING 4" SUMP PUM EMPLOYEE FELT TEARING IN GROIN. HE LATER WENT FOR OEPRATION MAKING ACCIDENT REPORTABLE.

January 18, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Rox Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING MINER & INBY BRIDGE WHICH WERE NOT IN VIEW OUTBY BRIDGE OPERATOR WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN OPERATORS COMPARTMENT & RIGID FRAME MODULAR FREACTURING BOTH LOWER LEGS & LEFT ANKLE

January 2, 1994 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

WHEN OBSERVING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STRIKING TWO HAMMERS TOGETHER EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN NECK BY DISLODGED PIECE OF METAL HE RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION FOR

1993 · 10 incidents

December 23, 1993 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

INTERSECTION IN #2 ENTYR FELL 10' OUTBY DIAGNOALLY ACROSS FORM INBY END OF STUMP 2-1 ENTRY DIAGNALLY TO OUTBY CORNER OF STUMP 2-3 ENTYR. T HE FALL MEASURE DAPPROX 28'X20'X6-15' IN HEIGHT. THI S AREA WAS DEVELOPED AND BOTLED BY REITX COAL CO.

December 3, 1993 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rox Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A REHABILITATED AREA WHICH HAD BEEN ROOF BOLTED WITH CONVENTIONAL BOLTS LEFT LOOSE KNOCKING OUT SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTS X BARS LEGS CAVING APPROX. 22 LONG X 12 HIGH TO 3 HIGH EXTENSION OF OLD FA LL.

September 15, 1993 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRAMMING MINER WITH REMOTE CONTROL MINER EMPLOYEE WAS FOLLOWING MINING MACHINE AND STEPPED UP IN HOLE TWISTING LEFT KNEE.EMPLOYEE WORKED WITH KNEE UNTIL 05-23-94 WHEN HE SCHEDULED OPERAT ION.

August 11, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Rox Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING FROM THE 3 ENTRY TO THE 2 ENTRY EE TURNED BODY DIRECTION STEPPING ON STONE TWISTING AND SEVERELY SPRAINING LEFT KNEE JOINT.

July 13, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING 4TH ROW PIECE OF LOOSE TOP BONEY WHICH EMPLOYEE TRIED TO BAR DOWN PREVIOUSLY. FELL OF IT'S OWN ACCORD STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT THIGH AND LEG CALF.

July 6, 1993 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN ON LEFT ANKLE. SLIPPED OFF RUNNING BOARD OF TRUCK.

June 30, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SWINGING IN LEFT SID EBOLTER BOOM TO INSTALL SECOND BOLT IN ROW LOOSE PIECE OF RIB COAL & BINDER ROLLED OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LOWER CALF AREA

June 29, 1993 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ALONG BELT LINE...BUMPED LEFT KNEE. KNEE STARTED SWELLING OFF & ON. EMPLOYEE WENT INTO HOSPITAL 1/14/94 TO HAVE KNEE OPERATED ON FOR BURSITIS.

January 23, 1993 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Rox Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

ROADWAY WAS SLICK AND ICY.ONE PERSON RECEIVED BACK INJURY STRAIN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT WAS DOOR AIR CLEANER TAILGATE BELL HOUSING ON TRANS AND POSSIBLE FRAME BENT.

January 22, 1993 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

TRAMMING SCOOP IN WATER HOLE- PIPE FLEW UP AND STRUCK HIM BELOW LEFT EYE.

1984 · 3 incidents

December 3, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Reitz Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL DISCOVERED AT 11.OO AM ON DEC 3 1984 IN #1 ENTRY SOUTHEAST MAINS SPAD 640 ONE CROSSCUT INBY 4L FALL IS 20 FT WIDE 30 FT LONG AND 8 FT HIGH

November 16, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Reitz Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL DISCOVERED AT 8AM ON 11-16-84 IN #6 ENTRY SOUTHEAST MAINS 1ST X-CUT OUTBY 4 RIGHT OVERCAST. FALL IS APPROX 8\ HIGH 20\ WIDE & 20\ LONG RESIN BOLTED WITH 6\ BOLTS.

February 14, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Reitz Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINT ROOF FALL DISCOVERED AT 9:00 AM IN 4 RT SECTION LOCATED 50\INBY STATION 78 AT INTERSEC #6 ENTRY AND CONTINUING THROUGH X-CUTS TO 40\INBY STATION 1352 ON #4 ENTRY.FALL IS APPX 6\HIGH X 18 \WIDE X 180\LONG.

1983 · 1 incident

September 10, 1983 PA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reitz Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS IN A STANDING POSITION LOADING A 6" 30 HP SUBMERSIBLE PUMP ONTO A 3-C PERSONNEL CARRIER HE PLACED THE SUCTIOIN END OF THE PUMP ON THE EDGE OF THE CARRIER. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT T HER END OF THE PUMP TO FLIP IT ONTO THE CARRIER THE SUCTION END SLIPPED OFF OF THE CARRIER AND THE PUMP STRUCK INJURED ON THE LOWER R LEG JUST BELOW THE KNEE

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