Mining Incidents

NO. 2: 1,576 MSHA citations Coal

PATRIOT MINING, LLC · Underground
Pound, Wise County, VA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4407137

NO. 2 has $645K 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
50
Years on record
2005–2023
Latest incident
Jul 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
1,576
citations
386
significant & substantial
$645,340
proposed penalties
$571,563
paid to date
89% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $73,777 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2005
231
inspections on record
17,001
inspection hours
9.3
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.
1,576 citations across 17,001 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Imminent-danger orders
A Section 107(a) order removes miners from an area when an inspector finds an imminent danger. Each order is lifted once the condition is corrected, so this counts orders issued, not orders now in effect.
2
Section 107(a) orders
Most recent order: 2022-11-16.
On record since 2010.
Source: MSHA imminent-danger order records, updated weekly.

NO. 2 has $645K 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.
$645K
proposed penalties
$572K
current assessed
$572K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
1,551 assessments are final orders; 15 contested dockets.
Of $156K in penalties contested before the Commission, $81K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-04-11.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
24.9%
significant & substantial
2.6%
high negligence or reckless
25.1%
reasonably likely or greater
20.3%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.3% none, 16.2% low, 80.9% moderate, 2.6% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
Contesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
41 citations taken to the federal commission · 3% of citations on record
  • Settled 36 · 88%
  • Stood as issued 4 · 10%
  • Vacated or withdrawn 1 · 2%
74%
S&S designation survived the contest
Counts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 19 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
48%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$156K proposed, $81K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2023-01-19.
Contested penalties
A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Docket Decision Judge Year Proposed / upheld
VA 2023-0017 Settlement Young 2023 $59K → $25K
VA 2023-0016 Settlement Young 2023 $51K → $20K
VA 2009-29 Settlement Weisberger 2009 $22K → $12K
VA 2007-29 Settlement Melick 2007 $6K → $9K
VA 2017-0148 Settlement Lesnick 2017 $6K → $6K
VA 2012-263 Settlement Lesnick 2012 $3K → $3K
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at NO. 2 shows 99% of 4,850 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.

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

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

Last sampled: 2024-01-04
99%
within 1.5 mg/m3
4,850
samples
4.39
dust max (mg/m3)
10
over MSHA ECV
The excessive concentration value (ECV) is MSHA's own per-sample enforcement threshold, which builds in measurement uncertainty; a sample over its ECV can trigger a citation. The count covers only samples MSHA assigned an ECV.
920 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 3,930 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)1,860
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR1,530
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)834

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2024-01-11
4.7
silica avg (%)
223
samples
11.8
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR81
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)75
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)53

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

Last sampled: 2023-10-11
4%
over PEL
256
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)57
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR40
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (INTAKE SIDE)24
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Health sampling trend
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust by year
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Year within 1.5 mg/m3 samples
2024 100% 9
2023 100% 283
2022 100% 452
2021 99% 509
2020 100% 520
2019 99% 555
2018 100% 556
2017 100% 521
2016 100% 438
2015 96% 112
2014 99% 101
2013 97% 124
2012 98% 132
2011 99% 126
2010 100% 106
2009 100% 69
2008 97% 72
2007 95% 61
2006 97% 66
2005 97% 38
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2024 4.6 2
2023 4.2 19
2022 3.5 29
2021 5.5 31
2020 5.5 28
2019 4.6 24
2018 5.0 20
2017 4.1 26
2016 4.3 7
2015 3.6 8
2014 4.7 4
2013 4.0 4
2012 2.6 2
2011 4.6 9
2010 3.3 1
2009 6.5 4
2008 8.3 2
2007 6.6 2
2006 6.5 1
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2023 0% 14
2022 24% 17
2021 8% 12
2020 0% 21
2019 4% 27
2018 3% 34
2017 3% 31
2016 0% 13
2015 0% 8
2014 0% 12
2013 0% 12
2012 0% 9
2011 10% 10
2010 0% 10
2008 0% 12
2007 0% 5
2006 0% 4
2005 0% 5
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.

NO. 2 recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2023.

Injury rate, 2023
This rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US coal mining average was 3.17 and the all-US-mining average was 2.10 cases per 100 workers.
In Virginia, coal mining averaged 2.23 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year total case rate days-away fatal
2023 * 0.00 0.00 0.000
2022 4.95 4.95 0.000
2021 3.57 3.57 0.000
2019 11.42 11.42 0.000
2018 5.38 5.38 0.000
2017 * 2.21 2.21 0.000
2016 * 6.43 6.43 0.000
2015 * 2.21 0.00 0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Ownership history
  1. Patriot Mining, LLC 2005 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Coal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year Employees Coal produced (tons)
2026 0
2025 0
2024 4 15,422
2023 41 137,641
2022 50 183,543
2021 54 223,539
2020 50 165,959
2019 52 227,755
2018 49 243,029
2017 45 232,615
2016 46 239,885
2015 42 234,425
2014 45 294,939
2013 49 304,687
2012 47 275,555
2011 46 266,866
2010 44 240,368
2009 42 235,626
2008 33 116,157
2007 33 120,793
2006 38 151,038
2005 31 63,542
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

NO. 2 sits in Wise County, Virginia, where the Census mining category is 5.9% of county employment.

Local economic context
County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Wise County, Virginia · Population 35,727
5.9%
Mining share of county employment
$50,740
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2026 Q2 0 0 0
2026 Q1 0 0 0
2025 Q4 0 0 0
2025 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 0 0 0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
Show 76 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2024 Q2 0 1 0
2024 Q1 9,685 9 2 929.3
2023 Q4 11,666 15 7 1285.8
2023 Q3 27,230 23 6 844.7
2023 Q2 29,697 41 9 1380.6
2023 Q1 27,924 41 13 1468.3
2022 Q4 27,591 49 17 1775.9
2022 Q3 34,262 32 9 934.0
2022 Q2 29,766 33 4 1108.6
2022 Q1 29,494 38 5 1288.4
2021 Q4 29,984 17 4 567.0
2021 Q3 24,403 22 7 901.5
2021 Q2 27,596 14 3 507.3
2021 Q1 30,045 18 5 599.1
2020 Q4 29,540 19 4 643.2
2020 Q3 24,693 22 2 890.9
2020 Q1 30,443 38 9 1248.2
2019 Q4 32,393 39 10 1204.0
2019 Q3 30,245 16 1 529.0
2019 Q2 30,226 22 2 727.9
2019 Q1 29,700 18 5 606.1
2018 Q4 27,301 12 3 439.5
2018 Q3 29,600 18 1 608.1
2018 Q2 27,823 14 2 503.2
2018 Q1 26,792 21 6 783.8
2017 Q4 20,129 10 2 496.8
2017 Q3 21,105 15 2 710.7
2017 Q2 23,132 19 5 821.4
2017 Q1 26,084 18 4 690.1
2016 Q4 23,137 20 3 864.4
2016 Q3 23,890 19 5 795.3
2016 Q2 23,144 20 4 864.2
2016 Q1 23,152 17 3 734.3
2015 Q4 21,864 7 1 320.2
2015 Q3 23,637 14 1 592.3
2015 Q2 25,128 12 1 477.6
2015 Q1 19,899 7 0 351.8
2014 Q4 24,904 10 2 401.5
2014 Q3 23,820 8 0 335.9
2014 Q2 26,433 7 3 264.8
2014 Q1 20,733 7 2 337.6
2013 Q4 27,568 8 2 290.2
2013 Q3 25,174 12 5 476.7
2013 Q2 30,860 17 6 550.9
2013 Q1 29,675 19 4 640.3
2012 Q4 28,885 11 4 380.8
2012 Q3 28,052 21 5 748.6
2012 Q2 28,441 15 6 527.4
2012 Q1 27,729 12 4 432.8
2011 Q4 25,775 9 3 349.2
2011 Q3 26,151 13 3 497.1
2011 Q2 27,611 10 5 362.2
2011 Q1 26,116 11 4 421.2
2010 Q4 23,162 10 3 431.7
2010 Q3 23,183 19 3 819.6
2010 Q2 27,782 14 4 503.9
2010 Q1 23,689 10 4 422.1
2009 Q4 24,128 20 4 828.9
2009 Q3 21,545 16 4 742.6
2009 Q2 24,145 24 2 994.0
2009 Q1 24,303 15 4 617.2
2008 Q4 18,052 24 2 1329.5
2008 Q3 19,182 49 6 2554.5
2008 Q2 20,850 41 7 1966.4
2008 Q1 21,082 33 10 1565.3
2007 Q4 15,611 27 10 1729.5
2007 Q3 15,152 8 5 528.0
2007 Q2 22,528 48 19 2130.7
2007 Q1 24,635 20 8 811.9
2006 Q4 22,903 22 5 960.6
2006 Q3 20,598 21 6 1019.5
2006 Q2 20,766 60 16 2889.3
2006 Q1 20,532 7 2 340.9
2005 Q4 18,962 20 6 1054.7
2005 Q3 18,484 24 8 1298.4
2005 Q2 2,795 3 3 1073.3
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

50 on file

2023 · 1 incident

July 5, 2023 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Examiner was making the weeklys and encountered a fall aprox 70' x 20' x 6' thk break 66 in the #5 entry. Area had been previously dangered off from travel. Additional standing support has been added to the surrounding area.

2022 · 4 incidents

December 20, 2022 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE stopped the mantrip to open a set of airlock doors. The mantrip rolled back and pinched EE's left leg against the door causing a bruise. EE was taken to ER for evaluation and returned to work the next shift. EE worked a partial shift on the 21st and has been on light duty until further evaluation by doctor.

January 21, 2022 VA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Building wooden cribs in an intersection outby the face. While stacking cribs EE felt sharp pain in lower/mid back. EE went to the ER for x-rays, EE is currently off work awaiting further appointments.

January 14, 2022 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patriot Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was helping replace drag link on shuttle car. While holding the drag link, the other helper was using a pipe wrench to twist. Wrench slipped off and caught the tip of EE's right index finger between the wrench and drag link. EE went to the ER and was released to come to work the next workday, worked until 01/22/2022 and returned to the doctor and a decision was made for surgery.

January 13, 2022 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The #3 left entry was cutting into #2 and the fall happened in the #2 intersection of MMU 001. Approximately 20' x 20' over 4' thick. No personnel injury's associated with this rock fall.

2021 · 2 incidents

October 6, 2021 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Shuttle car operator missed a turn, had to reverse direction and backed into the mine rib. EE stated EE struck head and hurt back inside canopy. EE did not change seating position before changing direction. EE was brought to the outside and drove self home.

September 22, 2021 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loading supplies on the roof bolter. When EE twisted EE felt pain in EE's lower back. Returned to work on 9/27/2021 and worked until 10/02/2021. EE is awaiting further medical advice.

2020 · 3 incidents

September 24, 2020 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner operator stated they were pulling miner cable and felt soreness in back. Finished the shift with no complaints. Stated after a few days they went to the Emergency room and was told to see their regular doctor. On 10/22/2020 employee was scheduled for MRI for evaluation.

August 19, 2020 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Patriot Mining, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A contract coal truck driver exited truck at the fueling area. The loader operator found contractor on the ground laying beside door. Apparent heart attack from underlying health issues.

March 10, 2020 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While pillaring a rock fall happened in the No.1 entry. The continuous miner was caught in the rock fall. The power knocked around 7:45 pm, attempts to move the continuous miner failed within the one hour limit.

2019 · 8 incidents

November 25, 2019 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE and the mechanic helper were carrying a gear for the miner planetary. EE stumbled forward and felt pain in lower back. EE was off work with holidays, EE started EE's regular shift on 12/2 stated was still having back pain. Returned to doctor for further evaluation, EE was removed from work starting 12/3/2019 until results from testing.

November 9, 2019 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a slate bar to pry the chain guard loose at the #9 Belt Drive. The bar apparently slipped off and struck EE's left shoulder and jaw. EE walked to the working section and reported to the foreman. EE was brought outside and driven to the local hospital for evaluation.

October 10, 2019 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Examiner was checking water pumps and found a roof fall in the #5 entry intake, Break 69. The area had already been cribbed and dangered off. The fall was contained within the cribbed area.

August 28, 2019 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Shuttle car operator said they struck boom of continuous miner with car. The operator reported to foreman some pain in left shoulder. Continued to work, saw a doctor 9/10/2019 to be checked, Doctor determined possible damage in neck shoulder area. Notified on 10/11/2019 operator will be off work awaiting procedure.

July 2, 2019 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

One of the two roof bolter operators moved the machine trying to straighten it before the starting the row of bolts. The tram side operator moved the machine striking EE's right knee. EE was taken to the local hospital where no broken bones were present. Possible ligament damage awaiting further specialists review.

June 15, 2019 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was waiting on the roof bolter to tram up to the next row. The right rib rolled off and struck EE's right ankle. The rib was approx. 4" thick and 42" high. EE was taken to the local hospital where a possible light fracture or sprain was diagnosed. EE is awaiting an appointment with an orthopedic doctor for further evaluation.

March 20, 2019 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was cutting the wear strips out of a continuous miner in the surface maintenance shop. In the process of cutting, the wear strip fell unexpectedly and struck right hand. The impact caused a cut and bruising to right hand. EE left hand showed small bruise.

January 16, 2019 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading roof bolt resin onto the roof bolter and felt pain in lower back. EE continued to work every shift until 2/19/2019. After reporting to a physician it was determined as a lower back strain. EE has to take time off until therapy is complete.

2018 · 3 incidents

July 26, 2018 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Patriot Mining, LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE told foreman after arriving on the section ee needed a ride outside back was hurting from a previous injury at another mine, ee stated had been on high powered pain medicine. EE told the foreman and the superintendent no accident happened here. EE left the mine and never returned to work or called back. Only worked 2 full days after hire.

June 28, 2018 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was carrying an 80lb bag of Redi-mix concrete, while in motion EE felt lower back and leg pain. EE worked the rest of the shift and worked every shift until 7/11/2018, reported to a doctor and is off awaiting evaluation.

April 10, 2018 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was pulling small pieces of loose rock off the top of the continuous miner. A rock EE was moving slipped from EE's left hand and pinched the left index finger on the side of the machine. The impact caused a cut to EE's left index finger requiring stitches.

2017 · 2 incidents

April 25, 2017 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping out of the shuttle car to change direction and twisted left knee.

February 15, 2017 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

EE was traveling the return and found a roof fall in the old south mains near spad number 7047. The fall was not in a regular travelway and no air restrictions were found. No accident or injuries were found. The fall was approx 80'x 19'x 4-8'thk.

2016 · 3 incidents

November 3, 2016 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working to repair the broken conveyor belt on the #5 belt line. As they were pulling on the conveyor belt a chain hook slipped causing the chain to strike a roof jack pipe. The roof jack pipe struck the victim in the face causing facial fracture, nose, jaw, neck.

November 3, 2016 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was working to repair the broken conveyor belt on the #5 belt line. As they were pulling the conveyor belt a chain hook slipped causing the chain to strike a roof jack pipe. The roof jack pipe struck one victim causing that person to strike EE knocking EE into conveyor belt structure. The impact caused several broken ribs.

October 26, 2016 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner operator was moving a 2/0 cable out of the roadway in the intersection of #2 entry. As operator was turning/ twisting heard a pop sound in left knee. The pain became intense after that point.

2015 · 1 incident

September 16, 2015 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was cutting wood timbers with a hydraulic chain saw, holding the timber with his left hand. The saw kicked back and cut his left hand between the index and middle finger. The cut required stitches between the fingers, he was back to work at full capacity 9/17/2015.

2014 · 2 incidents

August 11, 2014 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS SHOVELING THE BELT TAILPIECE. HE LOADED THE SHOVEL AND TURNED TO DUMP THE LOAD AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 29, 2014 VA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was tapping a bearing onto a drive roller shaft. A small sliver of the bearing chipped off and entered into the left arm, lower bicep area. He went to the ER to have it checked. The doctor removed the small sliver, he is back to work at full capacity.

2013 · 5 incidents

December 10, 2013 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was installing metal overcast panels, another worker slid a steel panel onto his left hand. The panel mashed his left thumb, he continued to work the rest of the shift. He went to the doctor after work and they decided it required stitches. He was back to work at full capacity the next day.

November 25, 2013 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Maxium Engineering Contractor's spadman was entering the portal and struck his forehead on the underside of the portal canopy. He stated that he was on his knees when they entered the portal canopy on the two man personnel carrier. The impact caused a laceration above his right eye requiring stitches.

October 14, 2013 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was looking for a busted water line when the fall was found. The fall was located in the return travelway 40 feet inby spad no. 1938. It was reported outside and MSHA was notified. The area was dangered off until inspected. The fall was aprox. 150' long 4-6 foot thick. 55ton jacks and wooden timbers were installed to protect miners and the area affected.

April 20, 2013 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

During the preshift exam a roof fall was found in the Primary Escapeway. The fall was reported outside and Msha was notified. The area was dangered off until inspected. The fall was approx. 80 feet long, 4-6 foot thick in the #6 heading. 55ton jacks and wooden timbers were installed to protect miners and the area.

March 25, 2013 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was torquing a fully grouted resin bolt and felt pain in his right ankle. He said it twisted and he sit down. He was brought outside and taken to doctor to have it x-rayed. His right ankle showed to be broken.

2012 · 3 incidents

November 1, 2012 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE and co-worker were moving loose bolts off the top of the roofbolter. Co-worker was pulling a bolt out of the bundle, EE was standing behind co-worker and the head of the bolt struck EE above the right eye. He went to the doctor and the cut required a few stitches. He has not lost any work and is at full capacity.

October 23, 2012 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was pulling miner cable and felt a pop or burning sensation in his left knee.He kept on working and finished the shift. After work he decided to go and have it checked. The doctor told him to work light duty until an orthopedic doctor looked at it. He is currently working light duty outside until his appt. on 11/02/2012.

June 21, 2012 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

EE was traveling return and found a roof fall on 3 right panel. It was in No.2 entry around spad number 3642. Fall did not restrict air and was inspected by MSHA rep. No accident or injury was found. Rock was approx, 18' x 50' x 4' thick.

2011 · 3 incidents

December 20, 2011 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling cable off a roof bolter cable reel, the cable stalled and he fell on his left shoulder. He felt pain but continued to work, he reported it to the superintendent but said he was ok. On 02/27/2012 he went to physician and the doctor scheduled surgery for 03/16/2012. He has not missed any work but will be off for several weeks after surgery to recover.

August 29, 2011 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The section foreman notified the belt man that the belts had stopped. The beltman traveled up #4 belt to #4 drive. He told section foreman the drive would not start, he traveled up #4 belt and notified the foreman the belt looked like it was bound up. The section foreman traveled to #4 belt and found the rock fall one break inby spad no. 1902. The rock was apprx. 8'H X 12'W X 80'L

January 20, 2011 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

He was changing a ripper jack on the continuous miner. He was guiding the jack to the alignment holes when the ripper jack slipped and caught his right hand. The chain hoist connected to the jack slipped and allowed the ripper jack to fall.

2010 · 3 incidents

November 22, 2010 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling loose coal on belt line. He felt a tightness in his lower back. He has been on light duty until 1/4/11. He is currently rec. treatment and will return to work at doctor's release.

July 27, 2010 VA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating the scoop and placed his left hand in a pinch point location. He turned the scoop to the left, pinching his left hand. His middle and ring finger were mashed by the bumper pad on the machine.

April 22, 2010 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling a chain while using belt clamps. Ee said he had strained his back. EE said it felt like a pulled muscle. EE called back later that day and said he was going to the doctor. EE left mine site without reporting to the Superintendent. EE came back to work on his next sch. shift. EE did not miss any work until 6/4/2010.

2009 · 1 incident

June 1, 2009 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on mine floor and cut left arm requiring stitches.

2008 · 2 incidents

August 14, 2008 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patriot Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 2000 ft outby section in return in #1 entry 75 ft outby # 1126 on 1 left submains. Size of the fall: 6 ft high 19 ft wide and 60 ft. long

February 9, 2008 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was installing roof bolt. He put bolt in hole and rotated with up pressure. When he let head down, bolt and plate came back down also. He had not put glue in hole. He removed bolt, put in glue, reinstalled bolt and rotated. As it was going up, unaware that plate had gaulded (welded) to nut from previous installation, plate rotated with bolt and cut his arm.

2006 · 3 incidents

September 8, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Riding 3-wheel mantrip, he hit his head on mine roof.

August 23, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Driving 3 wheel mantrip outside, steering wheel kicked out of his hands striking him on the hand.

2005 · 1 incident

August 16, 2005 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patriot Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

His foot stuck in the mud and twisted his knee.