Mining Incidents

Northern Mingo No 2 Coal

Controlled by CONSOL Energy Inc
Naugatuck, Mingo County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4608369

Northern Mingo No 2 has $55 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
158
Years on record
1995–1999
Latest incident
Sep 1999
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
1
citations
0
significant & substantial
$55
proposed penalties
$55
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
2
inspections on record
27
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 27 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Northern Mingo No 2 has $55 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$55
proposed penalties
$55
current assessed
$55
paid to date
$0
outstanding
1 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2001-10-17.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2003 Q2 0 0 0
2003 Q1 0 0 0
2002 Q4 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

158 on file

1999 · 13 incidents

April 9, 1999 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING CABLE IN 7" MUD EE RAISED LEG UP AND FELT KNEE POP.

March 15, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT TOGETHER WITH A RED DEVIL, IT SLIPPED CATCHING FINGERS ON THE RIGHT HAND.

January 19, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1600 FT PUTBY THE 001 SECTION. FALL IS 20 FT IN LENGTH, 20 FT WIDE AND 5 TO 6 FT HIGH. RE-ROUTED THE RETURN BY MOVING STOPPING LINE AROUND FALL AREA. FALL WAS IN #1 RETURN E NTRY SPAD #1632

January 11, 1999 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY STARTING AT INBY CORNER OF INTERSECTION. SPAD NO. 1592. 2000 FT FROM ACTIVE SECTION. FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE

January 5, 1999 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING MINER CABLE, HAD SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK. LAST DATE WORKED 1-6-98.

January 2, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING BELT CONVEYOR THROUGH TAILPIECE EE WAS STRUCK ACROSS HIS NOSE WITH A BAR USING TO RACHET A RED DEVIL HOIST.

1998 · 43 incidents

December 29, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING ROOF BOLTER CABLE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. LAST DATE WORKED WAS 1/11/99.

December 4, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GOT OUT OF SCOOP TO MOVE A CURTAIN WHEN EE WALKED INTO A BROKEN CURTAIN BOARD WHICH HAD A JAGGED EDGE WHICH STRUCK EE ON LEFT TEMPLE CAUSING A CUT.

November 10, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED OFF THE SECTION AT SPAD #1595AT THE INTERSECTION APPROXIMATELY 7'X 20'. THE FALL WAS IN A SHALE TOP WITH A HIDDEN SLIP.

October 31, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 800' FROM ACTIVE FACE OFF OF SECTION AT SPAD # 1656. THE FALL WAS ON BELT IN PRIMARY ENTRY/REROUTED PRIMARY 5-6' HIGH. FALL WAS 110' X 20' X 5-6. 4' RESIN BOLTS WAS USED IN SHALE TOP. TOP WAS WET LOOKING.

October 21, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 001 SECTION # 1 ENTRY SPAD NO. 1643. THE FALL WAS 80" X 20" X 5' IN SHALE STRATA WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS USED.

October 19, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 001 SECTION AT #5 ENTRY AT SPAD #1675. THE FALL WAS 20' X 20' X 6' IN SHALE TOP WITH 4 X 6 BOLT PATTERN.

September 17, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMLOYEE WAS CHANGING A UNIVERSAL JOINT IN A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A SLIVER OF METAL WENT IN HIS RIGHT THUMB. THE METAL WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED ON 9/23/98.

September 15, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE SLIPPED IN A MUD HOLE AT THE END OF THE TRACK ON #1 SECTION AT THRE END OF THE TRACK TWISTING ANDF HYPEREXTENDING HIS KNEE. THIS BECAME AN LTA ON 9-18-98.

August 5, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #284, 6700' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X19'X6' AND FELL IN TRANSISTION FROM SLATE TO SANDSTONE.

August 5, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WALKED INTO A BELT HANGER IN 4.5' HEIGHT, CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE HEAD REQUIRING STITCHES. HE WAS WORKING ON 002 SECTION AT HE BELT ENTRY ON 5C BELT.

August 5, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #659, 5000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X20'X6'. 6' - 4' BOLTING PATTERN WAS USED IN A TRANSITIONAL AREA FROM SLATE TO SANDSTONE.

July 7, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION, #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #331` AT THE INTERSECTION. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20'X20'X4'. RESIN BOLTS WERE USED ON A 6'X4; PATTERN. THE ROOF WAS SHALE AND FELL TO SANDSTON E TOP. THE AREA WAS DANGERED OFF AND IN THE PROCESS OF TIMBERING.

July 7, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 4250' FROM ACTIVE FACE ON 002S4ECTION, #8 ENTRY AT SPAD #346. THE FALL WAS 2O'X20'X4' AND FELL FROM SHALE ROOF TO SAND STONE TOP. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED ON 6'X4'PATTERN

July 7, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT #8 ENTRY, 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #346 ON #002 SECTION. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20'X20'X4'. SHALE ROOF FELL TO THE SANDSTONE TOP. RESIN BOLTS WAS ON A 6'X4' PATTERN. THE AREA IS DANGERED OFF. TIMBERS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING SET.

July 6, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS SHOVELING GOB AT #3 HEAD #7 TAILPIECEWHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTING HIS BACK.

June 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION. 1 & 2 ENTRY AT SPAD #281 & 282. THIS WAS 9,400' FROM ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS 55' X 18' X 5'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED. TOP WAS WET LAMINATED SHALE ROOF.

June 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION, #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #124. FALL WAS 5' X 16' X 4' APPROX 10,800' FROM ACTIVE FACE. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED. THE FALL WAS A HORSE BACK.

June 22, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION TRACK ENTRY, 1/2 BREAK OUTBY SPAD #410. THE FALL WAS APPROX 30' X 20' X 5'. FALL IS SMALL AND WILL BE CLEANED UP AND BOLTED BACK WITH SECONDARY SUPPORT AROUND B ROWS.

June 19, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION , #7 ENTRY AT SPAD #247, 4500' FROM ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS 15'X15'X31/2'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED TOP WAS SLICK SIDE HORSE BACK.

June 15, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOOT JACK WAS SITTING ON LOOSE COAL AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO CANOPY, IT CAUSED THE JACK TO BREAK, CRUSHING THE COAL CAUSING THE CANOPY TO DROP SUDDENLY CAUSING PAIN HIS NECK

June 13, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A ROUGH BOTTOM THROWING HIM INTO THE CANOPY OF THE CAR, JAMMING HIS NECK & BACK

June 12, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS DROPPING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE CABLE HANGERS AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 3, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON 002 SECTION #5 ENTRY, SPAD #636 APPROX 1200' FROM ACTIVE FACE. FALL WAS 2 0' X 20' X 6'. RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN LAMINATE SHALE ROOF.

May 12, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON 002 SECTION ENTRY 2 & 3 SPAD #636, APPROX 80'X20'X4'. THE FALL WAS 3000'FROM ACTIVE FACE IN LAMINATED SHALE ROOF. 6X4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

May 4, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD 284, 2 SECTION ESCAPEWAY. THE FALL WAS 4'X20'X30'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WAS BEFING USED IN SLAT TOP 4' THICK WITH SANDSTONE COVERING. WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM THE TOP.

April 30, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED 2 BREAKS LEFT OF SPAD 906 APPROX. 2-3 BREAKS INBY END OF TRACK AT PRESENT LOCATION. THE FALL WAS 4' X 20' X 60' THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6-4 PATTERN. WATER WAS DRIPPING IN THE AREA WITH LAMINATED SLATE TOP.

April 28, 1998 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS TRAMMING A SCOOP WHEN HE RAN OVER A CRIB BLOCK CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO JAM HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY. THIS HAPPENED ON #1 SECTION 3 BRREAKS INBY END OF TRUCK. THIS BECAME A LTA 05-18-989

April 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1 BREAK INBY SPAD 186 THEN 1 BREAK LEFT UP THE STRAIGHT INBY 6 HEAD IN LINE WITH 4 BELT. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 30'X4-6'X16'. THE FALL WAS UP A SMALL COAL STREAK/SEAM. T HE ROOF WAS LAMINATED SHALE WITH WATER DRIPPING.

April 1, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD 636 ON THE TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 18' X 35' X 6'. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN A 6-4 PATTERN. THE TOP IS LAMINATED SHALE WITH WATER IN THE ROOF.

February 20, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS MOVING CABLE BACK WITH A SCOOP. WHEN HE TURNED TO WATCH THE MINER CABLE SLACK, THE SCOOP TRAMMED OVER IS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A SEVERE BRUISE.

February 19, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT #6 ENTRY ON 2 SECTION 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #331. FALL APPROXIMATELY 25' X 20' X 4'. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN SLATE TOP SEPARATING FROM SANDSTONE.

February 13, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS IN A ROVER PULLING WIRE ROPE FROM #2 HEAD. THE ROPE CAUGHT ON SOMETHING CAUSING THE ROVER TO SUDDENLY STOP CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT INSIDE THE CANOPY OF THE ROVER CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD, PAIN TO LEFT WRIST AND LEFT ELBOW.

February 12, 1998 WV · Coal brattice man/worker MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A MANDASEAL MACHINE. THE WAND STOPPED UP CREATING BACK PRESSURE WHICH BLEW THE END OFF OF THE SPRAYER HANDLE, STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE WITH THE SEALANT AND THE WAND.

February 10, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #1 ENTRY AT SPAD #228. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' X 12' X 4'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WIHT 6" X 16" PLATES WERE USED IN ROOF WITH WATER.

February 8, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MOUTH OF #2 SECTION IN #4 ENTRY AT SPAD #222. THE FALL WAS 80' X 12' X4' IN A SLIP IN THE ROOF WITH SHALE TOP.

January 30, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 2 SECTION NEAD SPAD #302, ABOUT 1200' FROM THE SECTION IN THE TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20' X 50' X 4-1/2'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN SOFT LAMINATED SHALE TOP. THE FALL WAS NEAR SPAD 302.

January 29, 1998 WV · Coal master electrician HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A CABLE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER. REQUIRED STITCHES.

January 21, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE OLD MAINS RETURN ABOUT 2000' OFF OF SECTION NEAR SPAD #187. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' X 50' X 4'. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN SOFT LAMINATED TOP.

January 21, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A ROLL OF CURTAIN OUTO HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE CAUGHT THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND ON A PLATE HANGING DOWN FROM THE TOP CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

January 12, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 950' OFF #2 SECTION IN #5 ENTRY 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #303. 20' X 4' X 60'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USEDF. LARGE SLIP ON HORSE BACK CONTINUING ALONG BELT.

January 2, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURED 2 BKS INBY SPAD #249 IN LEFT RETURN, FELL BETWEEN THE #1 AND #2 ENTRY APPROX 4' HIGH, DID NOT FALL IN BKS. THE TOP HAD WATER RUNNING OUT OF IT.

1997 · 54 incidents

December 30, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL LNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFP 50.20.

December 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL LNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFR. 50.20.

December 18, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILL NESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR. 50.20.

December 5, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AN OVERCAST WHEN HE HELPED PICK UP A TIMBER. HIS RIGHT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE OVERCAST AND THE TIMBER CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

December 2, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

December 2, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

November 13, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

November 12, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #9 ENTRY OFF THE LEFT MAINS APPROXIMATELY 100' OFF OF SECTION. THE FALL WAS 40' X 20' X 6'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN THE ROOF. THIS WAS IN AN OUT CROP AREA.

October 22, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 22, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 21, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 14, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 14, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 2, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP A LINE CURTIN IN #2 ENTRY ON 3 SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT EYE. MEDICATION WAS GIVEN. REPORTABLE ONLY.

September 17, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

September 11, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY OUT BY THE 3 HEAD ON 002 SECTION IN BREAK #54 ON BELT LINE, APPROXIMATELY 20' X 8' X 12' SLIP ON A HORSEBACK RUNNING ACROSS MAINLINE FELL AROUND CRIBS CRUSHING THEM O UT AND LETTING THE SLIP COME DOWN.

September 10, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON A PIECE OF LINE CURTAIN WHICH WAS COVERED WITH A PIECE OF ROCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT SIDE BACK.

September 8, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

September 8, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO.97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

September 2, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS INNPIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM IF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR-50.20.

August 19, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUAN TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50 .20.

August 12, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 RETURN OUTBY 3 BELT HEAD ACROSS FROM BELT STOPPING 52 OFF OF 2 BELT. 20'X6'X12' USING 4' RESIN BOLTS IN A HORSEBACK OR SLIP CONTINUES ACROSS INTERSECTION.

August 8, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFR. 50.20.

August 7, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING SUPPLIES ON THE ROOF BOLTER. HE DIDN'T TELL THE BOLTER OPERATORS HE WAS THERE. HE WALKED BESIDE THE BOLTER ON THE OPERATOR'S SIDE AND STOOD IN FRONT OF THE RIGHT REAR WHE EL. THE OPERATOR BEGAN TRAMMING THE MACHINE FORWARD AND RAN OVER HIS LEFT FOOT.

August 1, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLEY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED T HAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFR 50.20.

August 1, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR-50.20.

July 30, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS UNCOUPLING A LOWBOY FROM THE 14 TON MOTOR. THE COUPLING DID NOT UNCOUPLE ALL THE WAY SO HE STRUCK THE COUPLING WITH SLATE BAR. THE BAR STRUCK THE COUPLING AND BOUNCED BACK AND STRUCK HIS LEFT EAR REQUIRING 13 STITCHES. HE WAS IN THE MINE YARD AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

July 23, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #1 SECTION OUTBY THE FEEDER. 20 X 8 X 30. THE TOP WAS A MISTURE OF SOFT SOAPSTONE AND MOIST LAMINATED MIXED WITH HORSEBACK. 6' RESIN BOLTS AND 4' RESIN WERE USED.

July 21, 1997 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A 6' LADDER HANGING CURTIAN. THE LADDER WAS ON UNEVEN MINE FLOOR AND TIPPED OVER. HE LANDED ON TOP OF THE LADDER HURTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE, RIGHT RIB AND LEFT WRIST.

July 14, 1997 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON ROLLS OF FLY PADS IN THE WAREHOUSE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER NECK AND SHOULDER AREA.

July 7, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 12, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR.50.20.

June 12, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING THE MINER CABLE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING AND LACERATING HIS LEFT FOREARM REQUIRING 5 STITCHES. REPORTABLE ONLY.

June 12, 1997 WV · Coal brattice man/worker DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 4, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 4, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL LNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

June 4, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL LNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFR. 50.20.

May 22, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS OPERATING A LINE TRUCK TO SET A POWER POLE. BUTT OF POLE WAS ON GROUND IN FRONT OF TRUCKWHERE EMPS WERE LOCATED. TIP OF POLE WAS IN AIR SUPPORTED BY WINCH LINE. POLE HOLE WAS ON PASSEN GER SIDE OF TRUCK MIDWAY BACK. EMP WAS FACING POLE BUTT AND REACHING BEHIND TO OPERATE CONTROLS.MOVED CONTROL WRONG WAY WHICH BROUGHT TIP OF POLE BACK TOWARDS HIM INSTEAD OF AWAY FROM TRUCK.

May 20, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE OF COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS NOT ON ANY DTERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED T HAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

May 20, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

April 27, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

April 11, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOOKING FOR A BELT CHAIN. HE STEPPED UP ONTO A 12" H-BEAM. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF OF THE BEAM HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE. HE WORKED ON 4-12 AND TURNED HIS ANKLE AGAIN WHILE WALKING. THIS BECAME A LTA ON 4-14-97. HE WAS WORKING AT SPAD 750 ON 1 SECTION (2 BKS. INBY).

April 9, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 5O.20.

March 28, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILL NESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

March 28, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

March 27, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

March 12, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON 2 SECTION AT 3 HEAD. HE HIT A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER. THE CHISEL SLIPPED OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH, CHIPPING 2 TEETH.

February 14, 1997 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

January 29, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

January 17, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR-50.20.

January 15, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY & HIT HIS HEAD INTO THE CANOPY. HE WAS WORKING ON #1 SECTION.

January 13, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS TRAMMING A SHUTTLE CAR TOWARD THE MINER ON #2 SECTION/#5 ENTRY WHEN HE HIT A HOLE & STARTED HAVING PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS RESULTING FROM REPEATED TRAUMA FROM PREVIOUS BACK PROBLEMS, HOWEVER AFTER BEING EXAMINED THE RESULTS FROM THE DR. SHOWED THIS TO BE A SPRAIN, STRAIN TYPE OF ACCIDENT.

January 2, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF ROCK WHILE WORKING IN #4 ENTRY OF 01 SECTION. CAUGHT HIMSELF BY REACHING HIS HAND OUT AND GRABBING THE BOLTER STRAINING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

1996 · 37 incidents

December 2, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ON #1 SECTION/#3 ENTRY WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE HE WAS CARRYING A BUNDLE OF PLATES. THE PLATES HIT HIS FINGER CAUSING A FRACTURE LEFT 5TH FINGER.

October 24, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A MINER CABLE & WATER LINE WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK & INTO HIS BACK.

October 21, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS DRIVING A NAIL INTO A HALF HEADER TO HANG A CURTAIN WHEN A CORE BREAKER FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE CUTTING A BREAKING HIS NOSE.

October 20, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE STEPPED INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET TO REMOVE TRASH WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND SHOULDER ON THE BUCKET. HE WAS ON 01 SECTION. THIS IS NOT BECOME A L OST TIME ACCIDENT UNTIL 10-30-96.

October 18, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX. 800'X25'X8' IN THE 2 ENTRY OFF 002 SECTION. 4' RESIN BOLT WITH CRIBS AROUND INTERSECTIONS WERE USED IN THE ROOF OR RIB SUPPORT. THIS AREA WAS FALKING OUT AND WET.

September 27, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING COAL IN THE FACE OF #8 ENTRY WHEN ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND RIB, 4 ROWS OUTBY THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS, BRUISING HIS FOREHEAD AND RIGHT CHEEK.

August 8, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD AND FACE BREAKING OFF PART OF A CROWN INHIS MOUTH, CUTTING HIS CHEST AND BRUISING HIS HEAD. WAS WORKING ON #8 ENTRY/001 SECTION.

August 6, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A THIM PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 1"X 16"X 18" FEL FROMTHE TOP STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE, CUTTING HIS NOSE AND LIP REQUIRING STITCHES. WAS WORKING IN THE #2 ENTRY ON 001 SECTION. THIS BECAME INFECTED CAUSING A LTA.

August 1, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #6ENTRY OFF 1ST RIGHT PANEL OFF #1 RETURN APPRXO 50'X20'X6'. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEIN GUSED. THE ROOF WAS WET LAMINATED WITH A HORSES BACK OR SLICKY SIDE SOAP STONE.

July 24, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

45 X 6' X 20 FALL OCCURRED INBY SECTION IN RETURN AIRWAY IN OLD PANEL. 4' FULL GROUT RESIN BOLTSWITH STRAPS WERE USED. THE ROOF WAS WET LAMINATED WITH A HORSES BACK.

July 23, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

20 X 14" X 35 FALL OCCURRED ON LAST SET OF ROOMSON RIGHT OF 1ST NORTH MAINS. 6' TENSION REBAR WAS BEING USED. THIS WAS A HORSES BACK, WITH WET LAMINATED TOP. STATE & FEDERAL WAS CONTACTED AT THE TIME.

July 20, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HELPING BLOCK UP TRACK TO GET THE SCOOP ACROSS. SCOOP MOVED PUSHING THE BLOCKING AGAINSTMETAL RAIL CUTTING THE TIP OF EMPS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. DID NOT BECOME A LTA UNTIL 7-22-96.

July 8, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS BOLTING TOP, ON #1 SECTION IN APPROX. 12' HIGH COAL. HE WAS STANDING ON A DRILL POT INSTALLING BOLTS. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HE WAS HOLDING A BOLT FOR SUPPORT. THE BOLT CAME OUT OF THE HO LE, HE LOST HIS BALANCE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS SELF RESCUER HURTING HIS BACK.

April 20, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING A SHIVE WHEEL WITH A NYLON ROPE TO PULL A PIECE OF SHEET METAL UP TO THE COAL BIN AT THE #1 BELT HEAD ON THE OVERLAND BELT AT NM#1. HE WAS GUIDING IT THROUGH A TRAP DOOR WHEN THE METAL FLIPPED OVER CATCHING HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE METAL & BIN.

April 16, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING UP 2ND ROW OF BOLTS ON #1 SECTION 4 RIGHT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 34" LONG, 20" WIDE, 26" THICK FELL BETWEEN THE LAST AND 1ST ROW OF BOLTS, STRIKING HIS BACK.

April 13, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT SPAD #358 LEFT BREAK #3 ENTRY (4 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD) 20'X40'X16'--USING 6'X4'RESIN BOLTS. OUTCROP/SOFT LAMINATED TOP.

April 12, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON #1 SECTION AT THE BELT ENTRY PULLING BELT OFF OF A CAR WITH CHANNEL LOCKS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LOWER BACK. THIS DID NOT BECOME A LTA UNTIL 4/22/96.

March 27, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A CABLE WITH A ROPE ON #2 SECTION #9 ENTRY. THE ROPE WAS LOOPED ON ONE END AROUND A BAR IN THE SHUTTLE CAR WITH A HAMMER HANDLE IN THE LOOP AROUND A BAR IN THE SHUTTLE CAR TO SECURE THE ROPE. AS THE SHUTTLE CAR PULLED THE CABLE THE BAR BROKE ALLOWING SOMETHING TO STRIKE HIM IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD RUPTURING HIS EAR DRUM.

March 9, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PUTTING UP A CABLE BLOCK ON 002 SECTION AT #6 HEADING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 2, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ON 001 SECTION TAKING BOLTS OUT OF THE HUB IN THE PLANETARY WITH A CHEATER PIPE, WHEN THE BOLT BROKE LOOSE HE SLIPPED CAUSING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK & UPPER LEG TO HIS KNEE.

February 28, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE SPLATTERED PLASTER IN HIS EYE WHILE BUILDING STOPPINGS ON 1002 SECTION 6 ENTRY.

February 5, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG WHEN HE WAS MOVING A MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. THIS DID NOT BECOME A LTA UNTIL 2-13-96.

February 5, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON A SCOOP. WHEN HE LIFTED ON A COUPLING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 29, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1ST WEST BUTT ENTRIES / 1ST SET OF LEFT ROOMS #4 ENTRY, 2ND XCUT IN HAD A FALL 30X19X12'THICK AT THE DEEPEST POINT. 6X4 RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

January 25, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 18, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PUTTING IN A 6" WATER LINE. WHEN WATER WAS TURNED ON THE LINE BLEW APART. HE CUT HIS HANDON A PIECE OF THE PLASTIC REQUIRING 4 STITCHES TO HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

January 15, 1996 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS AT #6 ENTRY ON 001 SECTION LOADING LONG BOARDS ON A SCOOP WHEN HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK. THIS BECAME A LTA ON 7/24/96.

1995 · 11 incidents

December 8, 1995 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #7 RETURN - USING 6' POINT ANCHORS WITH BACAN STRAPS. FALL WAS APPROX. 7'H, 19'W, 30'L. LAMINATED SHALE TOP WITH SLICK SIDES.

December 4, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 8, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT FRACTURE.

September 21, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM IN THE BACK.

September 19, 1995 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE INTERSECTION 6 FT HIGH APPROX 20 FT IN LEFT BREAK AND APPROX 40 FT INTO RIGHT BREAK.6 FT POINT ANCHOR BOLT WITH BACAN STRAPS WERE USED.THE TOP WAS LAMINATED SHALE WITH SLICK S IDES AND WATER.

September 12, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING #5 RIGHT BREAK WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD, CAUSING PAIN IN HIS NECK AND LOSER BACK.

September 8, 1995 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL APPROX. 6' HIGH--IN INTERSECTION--FELL APPROX 10' INTO LEFT XCUT. 6' POIN ANCHOR BOLTS WITHBEACON STRAPS WERE BEING USED. THE TOP WAS LAMINATED SHALE WITH SLICK SIDES WHICH APPEARED TO BE A HORSES' BACK.

July 14, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK DROPPED FROM THE ROOF HITTING THE TOP OF A LADDER AND GLANCED OFF HITTING HIS LEFT EAR AND SIDE OF HEAD. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

April 10, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PICKED UP A MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE. AS HE MOVED THE CABLE HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

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