Mining Incidents

Power Mountain Processing Coal

Drennen, Nicholas County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4606880

Power Mountain Processing has $287K in proposed MSHA penalties and $17K outstanding across 24 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
127
Years on record
1985–2018
Latest incident
Jun 2018
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
629
citations
223
significant & substantial
$287,417
proposed penalties
$246,627
paid to date
86% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $40,790 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
191
inspections on record
8,953
inspection hours
7.0
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.
629 citations across 8,953 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Power Mountain Processing has $287K in proposed MSHA penalties and $17K outstanding across 24 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.
$287K
proposed penalties
$264K
current assessed
$247K
paid to date
$17K
outstanding
624 assessments are final orders; 24 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-17.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Power Mountain Processing shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.16 mg/m3 (99% compliant) across 381 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.
0.16
dust avg (mg/m3)
1.92
dust max (mg/m3)
99%
within 1.5 mg/m3
381
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-17.
Silica (quartz)
2.3
silica avg (%)
5.8
silica max (%)
6
samples
Most recent sample: 2025-12-02.
Noise
6%
over PEL
150
samples
Most recent sample: 2025-11-20.
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
2025 Q4 13,020 1 0 76.8
2025 Q3 13,680 1 0 73.1
2025 Q2 14,631 7 0 478.4
2025 Q1 16,750 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 14,897 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 16,592 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 16,363 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 17,849 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 15,065 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 15,979 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 17,375 1 0 57.6
2023 Q1 18,988 1 0 52.7
2022 Q4 15,273 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 17,325 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 16,655 2 1 120.1
2022 Q1 17,746 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 13,597 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 16,411 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 16,737 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 17,005 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 14,344 2 0 139.4
2020 Q3 16,575 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 13,828 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 15,194 1 0 65.8
2019 Q4 13,045 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 13,452 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 13,913 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 14,098 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 11,702 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 12,017 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 13,289 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 14,183 1 1 70.5
2017 Q4 11,285 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 11,094 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 11,410 2 0 175.3
2017 Q1 12,135 6 2 494.4
2016 Q4 10,583 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 11,325 1 0 88.3
2016 Q2 12,921 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 13,555 4 1 295.1
2015 Q4 12,865 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 13,908 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 13,799 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 13,762 2 0 145.3
2014 Q4 12,214 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 11,746 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 11,016 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 10,902 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 8,328 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 9,883 2 1 202.4
2013 Q2 15,553 1 0 64.3
2013 Q1 16,794 15 3 893.2
2012 Q4 16,143 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 15,620 3 0 192.1
2012 Q2 17,471 1 0 57.2
2012 Q1 23,219 2 1 86.1
2011 Q4 22,090 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 25,734 12 3 466.3
2011 Q2 27,014 9 4 333.2
2011 Q1 27,281 37 16 1356.3
2010 Q4 22,816 2 0 87.7
2010 Q3 23,720 16 3 674.5
2010 Q2 23,238 32 11 1377.1
2010 Q1 22,542 12 3 532.3
2009 Q4 17,805 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 18,507 3 1 162.1
2009 Q2 20,759 18 4 867.1
2009 Q1 23,846 19 5 796.8
2008 Q4 24,182 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 24,167 52 15 2151.7
2008 Q2 23,689 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 22,927 49 5 2137.2
2007 Q4 20,933 3 1 143.3
2007 Q3 22,306 22 3 986.3
2007 Q2 20,551 9 2 437.9
2007 Q1 20,001 9 0 450.0
2006 Q4 17,453 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 15,958 3 1 188.0
2006 Q2 15,126 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 15,016 15 2 998.9
2005 Q4 10,919 2 2 183.2
2005 Q3 12,773 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 14,643 19 13 1297.5
2005 Q1 14,567 9 7 617.8
2004 Q4 12,439 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 13,296 25 16 1880.3
2004 Q2 14,223 13 3 914.0
2004 Q1 12,612 9 2 713.6
2003 Q4 12,376 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 14,806 28 12 1891.1
2003 Q2 14,883 9 5 604.7
2003 Q1 15,082 15 11 994.6
2002 Q4 14,423 5 4 346.7
2002 Q3 15,619 12 10 768.3
2002 Q2 15,625 5 1 320.0
2002 Q1 13,459 16 3 1188.8
2001 Q4 12,249 4 1 326.6
2001 Q3 17,020 13 1 763.8
2001 Q2 19,201 16 10 833.3
2001 Q1 20,151 20 13 992.5
2000 Q4 16,418 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 16,565 11 6 664.1
2000 Q2 13,154 5 4 380.1
2000 Q1 14,059 15 10 1066.9
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

127 on file

2018 · 1 incident

June 29, 2018 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Contura LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was placing a liner plate in the heavy media vessel. Employee was using a slate bar to slide the plate forward and the plate slid too far striking employee in the left ankle which resulted in a fractured ankle

2017 · 2 incidents

May 10, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Contura LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a flume screen for replacement and felt a sharp pain in employee's lower back, employee continued to work employee's regular shift until 06/26/2017, plant was notified on 06/29/2017 that employee's Dr. had placed employee off work

2015 · 2 incidents

August 25, 2015 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Tightening alternator belt on skid steer with wrench, employees hand slipped and came in contact with the hose clamp causing a laceration to the right hand. (Required 7 stitches).

April 29, 2015 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was washing down the 3rd floor with a water hose. The water hose became stuck around a corner. The employee used more pulling force to free the hose, strained his back in doing so- which caused pain. On 12/15/2015 the employee had a follow up exam. On 12/18/2015 the operator was notified that the employee has received physical therapy. treatment.

2014 · 1 incident

January 9, 2014 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using the handle of a shovel to bust ice off of the 360 belt. The employee's hand slipped and was caught between the handle and the shovel end causing a laceration to his right hand which required 6 stitches.

2011 · 3 incidents

May 24, 2011 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

On May 24, 2011 EE was pulling on a chain hoist to lift a crusher roll out of the crusher. He injured his shoulder when doing so and took himself to Summersville Memorial ER where he says they diagnosed him with an infection. On May 30, 2011 he went to his family doctor who referred him to a specialist.

February 14, 2011 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Changing the segments on the crusher when a large guard fell on him, striking him in the neck and shoulder area. He was flown to CAMC where a CT Scan was negative. Guard was not secured as it should have been.

February 2, 2011 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

On 2/2/11, EE was in the process of changing the clean coal screen on the 3rd floor, when the screen became lodged (stuck), resulting in EE striking his left knee cap against the sharp edge. EE left and drove himself to Summersville Regional Hospital for treatment. EE received 4 stitches and was released to return to work.

2010 · 5 incidents

August 22, 2010 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

On 8/22/10, shift foreman was walking through the raw coal tunnel and stepped on a rock on the floor and twisted his knee and struck the belt structure. EE completed his shift and later sought medical treatment. EE had surgery on 12/19/10 and his 1st day away from week was 11/25/10.

July 6, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was working with chain falls and pry bars and apparently bumped or caught the back of his hand in a pinch point. Employee did not seek treatment until 7/16/10 and company was not made aware of injury until 7/20/10.

May 10, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was cleaning the area around the tail of Sugar Camp #2 Belt. EE was lifting a railroad tie onto the back of the belt truck and felt pain in his lower back and down his right leg. EE completed his shift and did seek medical treatment on the following day, however did work next shift. EE was diagnosed w/pulled muscles and part torn tendon by dr on 5/24/10, placed off work.

April 26, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 4/26/10, EE was walking thru the new shop into the basement of the plant. As he made the one step down, his right ankle and foot turned over w/ him. First aid was administered and EE was transported to hospital for treatment. EE was placed off work and referred to his doctor and a specialist.

March 21, 2010 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Leaning over cookers while putting air in. Bolt broke and rail hit arm.

2009 · 2 incidents

December 9, 2009 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was pushing coal at loadout on #12 pile feeder & upon backing up the dozer dropped into a hole (appx 4') created by push & position changes of dozer. He was transported to hospital after feeling pain in his lower back from the jar. He was diagnosed with bulging discs, referred to a specialist for eval. on 12-23-09. Diagnosis: pulled muscles & strained ligaments. Therapy

March 3, 2009 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injury slipped on 3/3/09 coming down a ladder. He refused treatment. He worked til 4/15/09. He went off work on 4/15/09 after coming back from a 5 day suspension. He was suspended for insubordination and cursing a foreman. This accident is under protest waiting for brick street ins. I.M.E. to determine if accident is legit.

2008 · 1 incident

July 8, 2008 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

On 7/8/08 EE was in the process of pulling a water hose from the deslime screend to the classifying sump area to clean off sump cover. During the process EE felt a burning in the lower part of his back, in the center of his back around the belt area, along with numbness sensation in hips/L leg area.

2007 · 3 incidents

November 23, 2007 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to open door on IT 28 loader. He jammed his left ring & little fingers in doing so. On December 25, 2007, a specialist diagnosed employee with torn ligaments and he was put off work. Safety Dept. was not notified until Jan. 2 because of the holidays.

November 6, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Fall from ladders

EE was working to abate an electrical violation on a garage door located in the shop. He set up a 12' extension ladder to climb up and remove ceiling tiles. As he was descending, the ladder began to slide. EE fell approx 6 ft to the ground. He was transported to the hospital where x-ray revealed a fractured left metatarsal.

February 15, 2007 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

On 2/15/07, EE was cleaning out the crusher chute. The crusher chute was plugged with rock and ice. EE was using a slate bar to dislodge the material so it would fall down the chute. The bar slipped and caught his finger between the bar and beam, smashing his right ring finger at the joint.

2006 · 4 incidents

November 14, 2006 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was working welding handrail on raw coal screen walkway when another employee above him dropped a 3" x 11" piece of angle on him, grazing the side of his head.

July 15, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was trouble shooting a sampler belt in the loadout facility when he caught his arm in the belt. His arm was broken in several different places before he managed to free himself. He was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery to set his arm.

April 6, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE was repairing a broken conveyor chain and pulled his glasses off because they were fogged up. He turned to speak with co-worker, but when he turned, co-worker struck a sprocket chain gear with his hammer. Something hit EE's eye. EE went to an eye Dr. on 4/7/2006 and metal was found in his eye.

February 12, 2006 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Power Mountain Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On Feb 12,2006 EE ceased the work of removing vessel flights when he experianced pain in his lower back then radiated down into his left thigh area. EE had a kidney removed in 2005 and has experianced difficulties with his back and surrounding areas since his surgery.

2004 · 6 incidents

September 25, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DOWN ON HIS KNEES LIFTING A RETURN BELT ROLLER INTO PLACE. HE WAS TRYING TO DO THIS FROM THE CATWALK INSTEAD OF CLIMBING DOWN ON THE STRUCTURE WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 FEET OFF THE GROUND. HE BEGAN TO GET A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 21, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping pull cars to move to the next hole. He was throwing a loop of cable, he then slipped and caught his anked between drifting car pin and pusher jack.

September 17, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Ee was attemping to switch ammonia from liquid to vapor. the forman asked him to turn the liquid valve off and open the vapor make. Shortly he radiold my that he had turned the valve and a vapor was coming out. I told him to turn it back off and i would be thru. We immedicately put oxygen on him and ambulance took him s'ville hosital.

June 8, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRIVING REBAR WITH HAMMER & HAMMER GLANCED OFF STRIKING FINGER. EE STRUCK FINGER WITH HAMMER.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Driver had finished filling tank. While returning hose to his truck, he slipped on the mud and struck right leg against a pipe flange bolt. He received five stitches to close the wound.

May 7, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN INTO THE TUNNEL TO GREASE MAG PUMP WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO TURN HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE WAS SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN ON 5/10/04. AN MRI WAS PERFORMED ON 5/12/04 AND CAME BACK POSITIVE. SURGERY WILL BE PERFORMED DURING HIS REGULAR VACATION SHUTDOWN TIME.

2003 · 4 incidents

November 12, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE. BUT DID NOT SEE A PHYSICIAN UNTIL SOME TIME IN DECEMBER. AT WHICH TIME A MRI WAS PREFORMED AND CAME BACK POSTIVE. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DURING LAID WORK DAYS.

March 5, 2003 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Mountain Coal Company · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS TAKING SAMPLE BUCKET AND LIDS TO THE THIRD FLOOR DOWN A FLIGHT OF STEPS WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS HEAD ONT HE TOEBARD AT THE BOTTOM.

February 5, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BIN LINER, THAT HAD FALLEN INTO THE FEEDER, THE METAL SPRUNG WITHOUT WARNING TRAPPING INJURED LEFT HAND BETWEEN BOTH PIECES OF METAL PLATE.

January 22, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech

EE WAS USING A CIRCULAR SAW CUTTING WEDGES DOWN,WHILE TRYING TO HOLD THE WEDGES WITH HIS RT. HAND AND SAW WITH HIS LEFT HAND. THE SAW KICKED BACK AND LACERATED HIS RT. HAND.

2002 · 8 incidents

October 2, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 10/2/02, EE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER ON THE RAW COAL SIDE OF THE SCREEN REACHING UP OVER HIS HEAD TO GET AN IMPACT GUN, AFTER RETREAVING THE GUN HIS ARM TWISTED BACKWARDS. AT THIS TIME HE STATED HAVING PAIN IN HIS ARM & SHOULDER. DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 10/4/02.

September 30, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURIED COMPLAINED OF STIFFNESS IN HIS FINGERS AND HANDS HE WAS SEEN BY A DR AN 9-30-02. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 2-19-03 A ACCIDENT REPORT WAS NOT FILED UNTIL 6-17-03.

July 17, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MEMBER WAS HOLDING THE LID OF THE RAW COAL DISTRIBUTOR WITH ONE HAND (HOLDING IN RAISED POSITION) AND WAS TURNING THE DISTRIBUTOR WITH HIS OTHER HAND WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK. HE COMPLETED HI S SHIFT ON 7/17/02 AND WORKED 7/18/02, 7/19/02 AND 7/20/02. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK 7/22/02.

July 16, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

MEMBER WAS PUSHING COAL BACK AT NO. 9 STACKER. AS HE WAS BACKING UP THE COAL UNDER HIS RIGHT TRACK BROKE AWAY ALLOWING THE DOZER TO SLIDE OVER THE RETAINING WALL. HE CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2002. AFTER HIS SHIFT HE WAS EXAMINED BY A DOCTOR AND BEGAN MISSING WORK.

June 14, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND CO-WORKER WERE INSTALLING FLIGHTS AT STAMLER FEEDER. AS EE WAS PRYING THE RT. SIDE, HIS SLATE BAR SLIPPED AND HE FELL BACKWARDS AND HIS RT. FIFTH FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SLATE BAR AND METAL MASHING HIS FINGER. THE TIP OF THEFIFTH FINGER WAS BROKEN.

May 10, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON 5-10-2002 EE KNEELED DOWN TO PICK UP A FLIGHT. WHEN HE RAISED UP WITH THE FLIGHT HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. 6-24-2002 EE STATES HE AGGRAVATED HIS BACK USING COMEALONG WHEN HE TRIED T O HELP METAL OVER HANDRAIL. 6-27-2002 EE BEGAN MISSING WORK.

April 15, 2002 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SPRING FROM RAW COAL SCREW AND FELT A PAIN IN BACK BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES.

April 11, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TWO CO-WORKERS WERE USING A JACKHAMMER TO BREAK A ROCK. ONE'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND JACKHAMMER.

2000 · 6 incidents

September 2, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PULLING ON BELT. BELT PULLR GOT HUNG UP ON PIECE OF STRUCTURE. EMPLOYEE SMASHED INDEX FINGR AND MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND BELT PULLER.

April 29, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS UNPLUGGING A CLEANUP PUMP, WHICH HAHAD BEEN HOSED DOWN DUE TO BEING HOT; HE STOOD BEHIND THE PUMP & BEGAN TO LOOSEN THE TOP UNTIL IT WAS REMOVED. WHEN CAP WAS SEPARATED FROM THE WATER IN DISCHARGE LINE BLEW DOWN, SPLASHING ON-TO HIS ARM, RESULTING IN A BURN INJURY. P, THE WATER IN THE DISCHARGE LINE BLOWED DOWN, SPLASHING ONTO THE ARM, RESULTING IN A BURN INJURY.

April 21, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER UNFAMILIAR WITH ROAD TOOK WRONG ROAD. HE MADE A TURN DOWN AN UNAUTHORIZED ROAD TOO STEEP FOR LOAD TRUCK TO TRAVEL. GOT TRUCK OUT OF GEAR,PUMPED AIR OUT BUT COULD NOT GET SLOWED DOWN FOR TURN.

February 14, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by flying object

A CHOCKER WAS BEING USED TO MOVE A PIECE OF BELT IN CONJUCTION WITH A SHACKLE. THE SHACKLE HAD TENSION ON IT. WHEN THE EE TOOK THE PIN OUT OUT THE SHACKLE TO REMOVE THE SLING, THE SHACKLE FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

1999 · 3 incidents

April 11, 1999 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS DRAGGING A 10" DIAMETER PIPE APPROX 12' LONG USING A SECOND PIECE OF PIPE AS A ROLLER. THIS PIPE WAS PART OF THE CLERFIELD ON THE 3ND FLOOR OF THE PREPLANT. WHILE PULLING ON 46 PIPE , HE FELT PAIN IS HIS LOW BACK AND RIGHT LEG. THE EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CONTINUED TO WORK LEG. THE EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 4-26-99 WHEN H

April 11, 1999 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Power Mountain Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS WELDING ON A 6" SPIRAL PIPE OVERHEAD WHEN HOT SLAG ENTERED UNDER HIS WELDING HOOD AND THROUGH THE TOP OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES AT THE EYEBROW.

April 7, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN TAKING OUT AN OLD BEAMTHE BEAM WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR AND FELL OVER LANDING ON HIS PINKY FINGER.

1998 · 1 incident

October 30, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON HIS WAY HOME WHEN HIS EYE STARTED HURTING. HE WENT TO THE DR. THE NEXT DAY & THEY REMOVED 2 PIECRES OF STEEL FROM THE EYE. EE DOES NOT KNOW HOW OR WHEN THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE. EE'S WIFE CALLED SUNDAY, AND NOTIFIED ME OF THE ACCIDENT. WIFE CALLED AGAIN MONDAY & TOLD ME HE WOULD BE OFF SEVERAL DAYS.

1997 · 1 incident

June 5, 1997 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PULLING ON SIGN POST LOCATING A WATER LINE HE HAD RUPTURED WITH BOBCAT. AS EE PULLED ON POST, THE POST BROKE AND CUT EE'S RIGHT CHEEK. LACERATION WAS ABOUT 1-1-1/2" LONG.

1996 · 4 incidents

September 16, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED,A MECHANIC, WAS RAISING THE HOOD ON 14604 DART TRUCK WHEN HE TWISTED THE WRONG WAY INJURING HIS BACK.

September 4, 1996 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from machine

EE, A TRUCK DRIVER, WAS DISMOUNTING HIS TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE TOP STEP CAUSING HIM TO FALL & HIT THE GROUND AND CAUSING INJURY TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND WRIST AND TO HIS BACK.

July 6, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS USING A WATER HOSE TO UNPLUG A FINE COAL CHUTE ABOVE HIM STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST AND FACE PUSHING HIM BACKWARDS AGAINST METAL STRUCTURE.

April 11, 1996 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS PLACING A LADDER INSIDE A DISTRIBUTOR THROUGH AN ACCESS DOOR WHEN THE LADDER SLIPPED STRIKING THE LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

1995 · 4 incidents

July 24, 1995 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS RELEASING THE RED DEVIL HOLDING THE TAIL GATE OF #1 MAC TRUCK. AS HE RELEASED THE DOG ON THE RED DEVIL THE TAILGATE OPENED TAKING THE SLACK OUT OF THE ROPE. INJURED LEFT THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RELEASE AND DOG.

July 17, 1995 WV · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE USING A HAND TRUCK TO PULL A FLOP GATE JACKUP THE STACKER WALK,WAY WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RT KNEE AS HE WAS INSTALLING THE JACK HE CAUGHT HS RT FOOT ON A FL ANGE OF THE CHUTE & TWISTED HIS RT KNEE INJURED DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 07-27-95

July 12, 1995 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS INJURED WAS CLIMBING INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE STEP. HE GRABBED THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO PREVENTA FALL.

January 30, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK IN SEPT. OF 1994 AND HAS HURT SOME SINCE. HE SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE WAS CARRYING A BUCKET UPSTAIRS ON 1-3-95. WHILE ON VACATION FEB. 6- 17 1995. HE WENT TO DR. ABOUT HIS BACK PAIN. HE WAS TOLD TO STAY OFF WORK UNTIL MARCH 1, 1995.

1994 · 5 incidents

November 8, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING THE NO. 111 PUMP IMPELLER ONTO THE PUM SHAFT. AS HE TWISTED HIS WAIST TO SEAT THE IMPELLER ON THE SHAFT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 7, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS A PASSENGER IN A FORD BRONCO RETURNING FROM THE LOADOUT. APPROX. 400 YARDS UP FROM THE TRUCK DUMP, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD STOP IT STRUCK A LARGE ROCK IN THE BERM. INJURED REPORTED A PAIN IN HIS NECK.

July 18, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS REMOVING A BEARING ON A STAMLER FEEDER/BREAKER USING A SLEDGE HAMMER. DURING A DOWN STROKE THE HAMMER HEAD FLEW OFF. DURING THE RESULANT DOWN STROKE, INJURED STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE STAMLER, LACERATING THE HAND.

April 7, 1994 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HOOKING A CHAIN AROUND A SMALL VIBRATOR IN PREPARATION TO TURN IT OVER WITH A HOIST AS HE BENT OVER THE VIBRATOR HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS CHEST & HAD DIFFICULTY BREATHING HE WAS TAKEN TO SUMMERSVILLE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION

January 22, 1994 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ICE PIECE FELL FROM ROOF OF PLANT, HITTING AN AMMONIA LINE (3/4") OUTSIDE OF THE PLANT. THE AMMONIA BECAME SO STRONG THE PLANT OPERATOR HAD TO ABANDON THE CONTROL ROOM. THE AMMONIA IRRITATED H IS RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE SUMMERSVILLE HOSPITAL. THE AMMONIA WAS TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN VALVE.

1993 · 7 incidents

December 22, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF METAL IN PLACE WHILE IT WAS BEING WELDED. HIS POSITION WAS CONFINED AND AWKWARD. HE REPORTED ACHING & SORE NESS ON 12-22-93. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DR. UNTIL 1-13-94.

December 2, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING HIS REGULAR GREASING HE REPORTED HIS CHEST STARTED HURTING IN THE AREA OF BY PASS SURGERY EARLIER THIS YEAR HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND DID HIS REGULAR WORK UNTIL DEC 17. ON THIS DA TE BROUGHT A SLID FROM HIS DR SAYING HE WAS NOT TO USE HIS ARMS UNTIL HE WAS EXAMINED BY THE SURGEON WHO DID HT BY PASS. THIS MAY NOT BE JOB RELATION.

October 23, 1993 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS ASSISTING IN THE REMOVAL OF A BOTTOM DECK PANEL OF CZ CLEAN COAL SCREEN. HE STRUCK THE KNUCKLE OF HIS LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST A BOLT HOLE IN THE BOTTOM DECK WEAR PLATE.

July 19, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS AISSISTINT A WELDER MOVING A PIECE OF PIPE. AS HE LIFTED THE PIPE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.

April 27, 1993 WV · Coal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING PART OF A SPEED REDUCER ON "B" PRESS. HE SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS CHEST AREA.

February 8, 1993 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON METAL HANDRAIL AS HE PLACED DIESEL FUEL HOSE ON PLATFORM.

January 8, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER, POUNDING HOUSING AND WEAR PLATE ON 28X0 PUMP, WHEN HIS LEFT ELBOW BEGAN HURTING.

1992 · 11 incidents

December 30, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CLIMBING OFF DOZER WHEN HE TRIPPED ON TRAC AND FELL ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT. NOTIFIED OF NEW INJURY 01-13-93.

November 19, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS BACKING NO.4 DOZER OFF STOCKPILE AND RAN OVER 3 FT DITCH, CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE AND STRIKE ELBOW AGAINST CORNER OF CB RADIO.

October 27, 1992 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MECHANIC REPLACE BASKET IN 173 WEMCO. AFTER THEY HAD REPLACED BASKET AND PUT SCROLL BACK IN, EMLOYEE SET SCROLL LIFTING DEVICE BACK ON FLOOR. AS THEY WERE PUTTING COVER BACK ON WEMCO, THE LIFTING DEVICE FELL OVER STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HEEL.

September 3, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS GETTING OFF DOZER AND AS HE JUMPED FROM BLADE TO THE GROUND HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

August 24, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES HE WAS REPLACING LID ON TOP OF STAMLER FEEDER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 22, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKDERS WERE IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING SIEVE SCREEN. THE SCREEN SHIFTED CATCHING EE S FINGER BETWEEN FRAME AND SCREEN.

June 15, 1992 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES HE SLIPPED ON THE WET FLOOR OF THE SHOP AND FELL ONTO THE FLOOR.

May 3, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PRY UP A SWING CHUTE FOR A CMI DRYER.THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD.

March 16, 1992 WV · Coal FIRE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE AREA OF A 1985 350 FORD FLAT BED TRUCK, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AT APPROX. 700 PM.

February 18, 1992 WV · Coal FIRE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FIRE OCCURRED AT THE RAW COAL STAMLER FEEDER BUILDING, SPREADING AND IGNITING THE TWO RAW COAL STACKING BELT. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS UNDETEREMINED.

February 6, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER HAD MEASURED AND WERE PREPARING TO MOVE THE 3' ANGLE IRON WHEN IT FELL FROM THE WORK BENCH AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT. NTION ON 3-26-92 FOR THE SAME CONDITION AND WAS RELEASED ON 3-31-92.

1991 · 6 incidents

November 16, 1991 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS IN PROCESS OF PATCHING C2 NUGGET CHUTE. AS HE WAS MOVING AROUND TO MEASURE HE TRIPPED ON PIECE OF CONDUIT FALLING & STRIKING ARM & CHEST ON EDGE OF METAL BOX.

July 18, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

DISCHARGE LINE FOR PUMP CAME APART AT COUPLING PULLING LINE BACK TOGETHER PULLED MUSCLE IN R SHOULDER

July 6, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE & CO-WORKERS WERE IN PROCESS OF LOWERING MOTOR DOWN STEPS ON TWO WHEEL CART WHEN THE MOTOR SH IFTED CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN STEP & MOTOR

April 25, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by powered moving object

STANDING ON TRUCK STEPPED OUT OF BRONCO IT BEGAN TO DRIFT STRUCK HIM ON L SIDE AND PUSHED R SIDE OF HIP AND THIGH IN FLATBED

February 18, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AS EE WERE LOWERING FLANGE ON PIPE IT FOULED. EE STRUCK FLANGE WITH HAMMER CAUSING IT TO FALL. HIS FINGERS WERE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TOP FLANGE AND BOTTOM FLANGE.

February 1, 1991 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON BOOTS FELT PAIN IN BACK

1990 · 8 incidents

October 2, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL FROM THE OFF-SIDE OF THE RAW COAL TUNNEL BELT. THE SHOVEL HIT THE BELT OR IDLER. JERKING SHOVEL AND CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT RING FINGER.

August 1, 1990 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE & CO-WORKER WERE CARRYING CMI SCREENS FROM THE ENDLOADER & STACKING IN THE OPEN STORAGE BLDG WHEN EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK LAST DAY WORKED 08-13-90 SAW DR ON 08-14-90 & BEGAN MISSIN G WORK 08-14-90

May 13, 1990 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL STATES HE WAS TAKING BOLTS LOOSE ON PUMP & STRAINED BACK.

April 17, 1990 WV · Coal welder (shop) NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS TAKING MOTOR DOWN INTO MAG... TUNNEL WITH TWO WHEEL DOLLY. IT PUSHED HIM A GAINST THE WALL AND HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. *EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 5-14-90. *DETERMI NED AS NEW INJURY 5-18-90.

March 10, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

GUARD FOR FEEDER WAS AGAINST THE SIDE OF FEEDER. EMPLOYEE PULLED ON GUARD TO STRAIGHTEN IT UPWARD. SECONDS LATER, CO-WORKERS PULLED GUARD WITH HOIST AND GUARD FELL AGAINST FEEDER CATCHING EM PLOYEES HAND BETWEEN GUARD AND FEEDER.

February 23, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF C.M.I. DRYER. THE CENTERWELL AND FEED CHUTE WAS HOISTED WITH CHAINS ABOUT 18". WHEN TRYING TO MOVE THE CENTERWELL AND FEED CHUTE, ONE OF THE HOLD DOWN EARS CAUG HT ON CHUTE. AS EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO MANEUVER THE CENTERWELL AND FEEDCHUTE, ONE OF THE CHAINS CAME UNHOOKED AND THE CENTERWELL AND FEED CHUTE FELL ON RIGHT FOOT.

January 10, 1990 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEAR THE OPEN DOUBLE DOORS FACING OUTSIDE (BOTH DOORS OPEN). A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE DOOR CLOSED, WITH THE DOOR STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK, KNOCKING HIM OFF THE LEDGE. EMP LOYEE FELL APPROX. 25' TO THE GROUND.

1989 · 5 incidents

May 16, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

BLACK LUNG.

April 27, 1989 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE JUMPED ACROSS DITCH A5T CORNER OF THE MCC BUILDING WHEN HE LANDED ON THE OTHER SIDE HE HURT HIS BACK EMPLOYEE WORKED 04278U9 & TURNED IN CONTRACTUAL DAYS ON 050189 050289 050389 05048 9 & 05 0589 EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 050889

April 3, 1989 WV · Coal welder (shop) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DUST DISEASES OF THE LUNGS

January 26, 1989 WV · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

STANDING ON BOOM TRUCK DRIVING BOOM PIN OUT PIN CAME OUT BOOM SPRUNG UP FLIPPED EMPL IN AIR. HE LANDED ON B OOM POINT SECTION STRIKING HIP ON CROSS BAR.

1988 · 5 incidents

December 30, 1988 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

December 27, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING SLATE BAR TO POSTION DOOR TO ALIGN WITH STUD THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED ON THE DOOR AND SWUNG AROUND AND HIT HIS HAND

August 25, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

May 13, 1988 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS

April 15, 1988 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING THE WATER HOSE DOWN THE STEPS FROM THE CATWALK AND MISJUDGED THE STEPS AND STEPPED FROM THE SECOND STEP TO THE FLOOR

1987 · 2 incidents

May 1, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS DRIVING3ON HAULROAD FROM PLANT TO LOADOUT AND MET AN ON-COMING VEHICLE PASSING ON WRONG SIDE AND VEHICLES COLLIDED

April 24, 1987 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING3BETWEEN THE TWO PRESSES, TOWARD THE CONTROL ROOM, WHEN HIS LEFT ANKLE TURNED. HE DIDNT SLIP, TRIP, OR STUMBLE

1986 · 2 incidents

December 16, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WA8HING FIRST FLOOR OF PREP PLANT WITH WATER HOSE. EMPLOYEE STATED HE STARTED TO TURN AROUND AND HIS KNEE POPPED.

1985 · 15 incidents

November 20, 1985 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELIN1 MATERIAL FROM CLEAN-UP SUMP IN PREP-PLANT WHEN HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN I HIS BACK.

September 18, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE CARRYING CONCRETE FORM TURNED AND TWISTED BACK.

August 8, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING CHOKER OFF OF BEAM JERKED CHOKER FROM UNDER BEAM CHOKER CURLED STRIKING RIGHT EYE.

July 19, 1985 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OUT OF CRANE - TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE

July 12, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

I,NAME WAS CLIMBING DOWN TUNNEL HOLDING LIFTING BEAM FOR SUPPORT, BEAM NOT SECURED ROLLED OVER MAN LET GO & FELL STRIKING LADDER ON WAY DOWN.

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