Mining Incidents

Quecreek #1 Mine: 1,293 MSHA citations Coal

RoxCoal, Inc. · Facility
Quecreek, Somerset County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3608746

Quecreek #1 Mine has $456K in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 80 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
266
Years on record
2001–2019
Latest incident
Jun 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
1,293
citations
246
significant & substantial
$456,070
proposed penalties
$356,501
paid to date
78% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $99,569 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
297
inspections on record
33,048
inspection hours
3.9
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
1,293 citations across 33,048 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Imminent-danger orders
A Section 107(a) order removes miners from an area when an inspector finds an imminent danger. Each order is lifted once the condition is corrected, so this counts orders issued, not orders now in effect.
1
Section 107(a) orders
Most recent order: 2012-04-30.
On record since 2012.
Source: MSHA imminent-danger order records, updated weekly.

Quecreek #1 Mine has $456K in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 80 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.
$456K
proposed penalties
$361K
current assessed
$357K
paid to date
$4K
outstanding
1,277 assessments are final orders; 80 contested dockets.
Of $335K in penalties contested before the Commission, $202K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2020-02-12.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
19.2%
significant & substantial
3.1%
high negligence or reckless
20.7%
reasonably likely or greater
27.5%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.1% none, 50.9% low, 46.0% moderate, 3.1% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
Contesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
270 citations taken to the federal commission · 21% of citations on record
  • Settled 214 · 79%
  • Stood as issued 25 · 9%
  • Vacated or withdrawn 31 · 11%
71%
S&S designation survived the contest
Counts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 167 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
40%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$334K proposed, $201K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2018-02-22.
Contested penalties
A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Docket Decision Judge Year Proposed / upheld
PENN 2009-191 Settlement Lewis 2012 $42K → $598
PENN 2008-167 Settlement Barbour 2008 $25K → $10K
PENN 2009-111 Settlement Lesnick 2009 $23K → $4K
PENN 2009-524 Settlement Lewis 2011 $15K → $10K
PENN 2013-76 Settlement Lewis 2014 $15K → $11K
PENN 2009-677 Dismissal Harner 2011 $12K → $8K
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Quecreek #1 Mine shows 94% of 3,664 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.

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

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

Last sampled: 2023-07-19, 3 years ago
94%
within 1.5 mg/m3
3,664
samples
5.47
dust max (mg/m3)
9
over MSHA ECV
The excessive concentration value (ECV) is MSHA's own per-sample enforcement threshold, which builds in measurement uncertainty; a sample over its ECV can trigger a citation. The count covers only samples MSHA assigned an ECV.
1,378 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 2,286 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR1,409
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)536
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)351

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2018-07-12, 8 years ago
7.1
silica avg (%)
330
samples
44.4
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR135
  • MECHANIC HELPER22
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)20

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

Last sampled: 2022-01-06, 4 years ago
13%
over PEL
283
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)67
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (INTAKE SIDE)48
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR42
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Health sampling trend
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust by year
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Year within 1.5 mg/m3 samples
2023 100% 2
2022 100% 4
2021 100% 5
2020 100% 1
2018 98% 178
2017 99% 344
2016 98% 241
2015 97% 151
2014 96% 166
2013 95% 150
2012 95% 173
2011 100% 230
2010 100% 238
2009 96% 254
2008 90% 257
2007 87% 235
2006 90% 223
2005 78% 200
2004 89% 212
2003 91% 213
2002 90% 103
2001 89% 74
2000 100% 10
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2018 3.4 11
2017 4.4 27
2016 1.8 9
2015 5.1 28
2014 6.4 16
2013 14.3 12
2012 4.9 3
2011 9.2 12
2010 12.5 11
2009 8.0 26
2008 6.1 29
2007 5.6 18
2006 7.5 19
2005 6.2 36
2004 9.1 23
2003 8.1 28
2002 9.5 12
2001 9.0 9
2000 18.6 1
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2022 0% 1
2021 0% 1
2020 0% 1
2018 0% 8
2017 38% 8
2016 0% 10
2015 13% 23
2014 24% 17
2013 25% 24
2012 13% 15
2011 14% 21
2010 11% 35
2009 0% 12
2008 9% 22
2007 15% 27
2005 14% 7
2004 15% 20
2003 0% 13
2002 0% 5
2001 13% 8
2000 20% 5
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.

Quecreek #1 Mine recorded 4.47 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2018.

Injury rate, 2018
This rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
4.47
total case rate
2.23
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Above average. The US coal mining average was 3.34 and the all-US-mining average was 2.33 cases per 100 workers.
In Pennsylvania, coal mining averaged 4.27 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year total case rate days-away fatal
2018 * 4.47 2.23 0.000
2017 7.99 2.66 0.000
2016 9.41 0.00 0.000
2015 9.70 4.16 0.000
2014 12.85 2.57 0.000
2013 11.41 1.75 0.000
2012 10.72 1.53 0.000
2011 14.96 3.56 0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Ownership history
  1. Black Wolf Coal Company Inc 1998 to 2008
  2. RoxCoal, Inc. 2008 to present
  3. Quecreek Mining Inc. 2008 to 2009
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Coal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year Employees Coal produced (tons)
2025 0
2024 0
2023 1
2022 1
2021 2
2020 0
2019 3
2018 37 133,747
2017 63 167,444
2016 58 239,333
2015 89 273,017
2014 108 313,959
2013 111 312,558
2012 111 333,986
2011 129 450,560
2010 121 516,741
2009 110 517,627
2008 102 579,779
2007 101 546,826
2006 95 594,779
2005 84 548,043
2004 74 534,917
2003 67 453,127
2002 54 223,838
2001 33 189,384
2000 2 2,833
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

Quecreek #1 Mine sits in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where the Census mining category is 1.6% of county employment.

Local economic context
County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Population 73,255
1.6%
Mining share of county employment
$59,378
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 0 0 0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q2 0 0 0
2024 Q1 0 0 0
2023 Q4 6 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 803 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 252 0 0 0.0
Show 93 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q1 0 0 0
2022 Q4 80 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 10 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 10 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 209 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 795 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 665 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 452 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 844 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 223 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 0 0 0
2020 Q2 0 0 0
2020 Q1 0 1 0
2019 Q4 0 0 0
2019 Q3 1,294 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 2,141 1 0 467.1
2019 Q1 2,482 1 0 402.9
2018 Q4 4,512 3 0 664.9
2018 Q3 17,375 17 0 978.4
2018 Q2 31,077 15 1 482.7
2018 Q1 36,598 29 4 792.4
2017 Q4 36,646 13 0 354.7
2017 Q3 35,215 15 1 426.0
2017 Q2 40,201 17 4 422.9
2017 Q1 38,188 25 4 654.7
2016 Q4 32,944 20 5 607.1
2016 Q3 33,952 18 1 530.2
2016 Q2 30,904 12 3 388.3
2016 Q1 29,788 17 0 570.7
2015 Q4 31,028 12 2 386.7
2015 Q3 43,638 27 6 618.7
2015 Q2 29,292 15 3 512.1
2015 Q1 40,307 18 2 446.6
2014 Q4 63,445 24 2 378.3
2014 Q3 58,824 27 1 459.0
2014 Q2 53,105 26 3 489.6
2014 Q1 58,026 37 5 637.6
2013 Q4 67,063 31 4 462.3
2013 Q3 50,467 44 5 871.9
2013 Q2 53,305 19 4 356.4
2013 Q1 57,105 18 2 315.2
2012 Q4 45,426 23 3 506.3
2012 Q3 56,492 31 1 548.8
2012 Q2 70,930 46 4 648.5
2012 Q1 88,341 33 1 373.6
2011 Q4 72,927 20 0 274.2
2011 Q3 76,725 27 5 351.9
2011 Q2 70,638 19 2 269.0
2011 Q1 60,385 30 3 496.8
2010 Q4 68,375 28 2 409.5
2010 Q3 71,544 14 3 195.7
2010 Q2 68,927 19 6 275.7
2010 Q1 60,190 24 8 398.7
2009 Q4 64,777 24 2 370.5
2009 Q3 64,392 26 4 403.8
2009 Q2 58,678 24 7 409.0
2009 Q1 61,960 26 4 419.6
2008 Q4 57,690 30 5 520.0
2008 Q3 62,266 22 8 353.3
2008 Q2 60,396 16 3 264.9
2008 Q1 61,336 19 4 309.8
2007 Q4 57,186 72 34 1259.0
2007 Q3 58,612 10 5 170.6
2007 Q2 57,892 16 6 276.4
2007 Q1 59,290 14 1 236.1
2006 Q4 54,560 23 7 421.6
2006 Q3 53,493 19 8 355.2
2006 Q2 48,947 18 5 367.7
2006 Q1 45,222 12 4 265.4
2005 Q4 39,495 5 0 126.6
2005 Q3 46,397 10 3 215.5
2005 Q2 44,493 12 5 269.7
2005 Q1 42,801 5 2 116.8
2004 Q4 40,196 3 3 74.6
2004 Q3 40,288 8 4 198.6
2004 Q2 41,150 11 5 267.3
2004 Q1 42,374 3 0 70.8
2003 Q4 35,189 5 2 142.1
2003 Q3 37,508 3 1 80.0
2003 Q2 36,076 6 3 166.3
2003 Q1 29,144 1 0 34.3
2002 Q4 20,489 1 0 48.8
2002 Q3 26,827 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 29,420 5 2 170.0
2002 Q1 21,449 4 1 186.5
2001 Q4 18,795 2 0 106.4
2001 Q3 19,357 2 1 103.3
2001 Q2 12,761 9 2 705.3
2001 Q1 3,384 3 1 886.5
2000 Q4 3,614 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 0 0 0
2000 Q2 0 0 0
2000 Q1 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

showing the 200 most recent

2019 · 1 incident

June 19, 2019 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The injured miner was operating a permissible stinger in the return air course. As EE was traveling the front axle became loose and caused the steering wheel to turn uncontrollably and strained in EE's right shoulder. The injured miner went to the doctor on 07/15/2019 and EE was placed on modified work duty.

2018 · 2 incidents

August 17, 2018 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor Blade knife to cut a nylon rope. The blade cut though the nylon rope and contacted the employees left forearm causing a laceration.

July 30, 2018 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was standing between roof bolts when a piece of rock (grey shale) fell from between the bolts and contacted the injured miner. The area where the accident occurred was heavily rock dusted which made sight of fracture lines hard to see.

2017 · 6 incidents

July 7, 2017 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A miner was injured while in the process of changing the canopy post on a twin boom Roof Bolter in MMU 006-0. As the canopy was being lifted off the operators' side, the canopy fell and caused pinched tip of the injured miners' finger.

June 9, 2017 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A miner was injured when ee placed hand on the chuck of the roof bolter head to check for suction. EE right ring ringer was injured when a drill steel fell and contacted the tip of finger.

May 26, 2017 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Dirt/debris entered the injured miners left eye on 05/26/2017. Medical treatment was requested on 06/05/2017 because of a continuing eye irritation. The miner was prescribed eye drops on 06/06/2017.

February 22, 2017 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

A miner was injured while striking a chisel with a hammer. A piece of rust/metal went under the injured miners safety glasses frame and contacted the left eye. Employee was wearing prescription safety glasses when the incident occurred. Prescription eye drops were prescribed because of the scratch on the left eye.

January 30, 2017 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A miner was injured when employee pinched the tip of employee's left little finger while working on the Fletcher roof bolter.

January 9, 2017 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A group of miners was changing the conveyor belt on number 4 belt line. A miner was injured when EE was struck on the left forearm by a belt grab. The belt grab broke left ulna bone.

2016 · 7 incidents

October 27, 2016 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A miner was injured starting to drill a hole in the roof where adverse conditions existed. A piece of rock measuring 10" X 16" by 4" thick fell from the roof and contacted the metacarpal glove on right hand. The rock was sharp and it cut through the glove. Employee received a laceration on two fingers on right hand.

October 21, 2016 PA · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

On December 21, 2016, a miner complained of a painful swollen right knee. The injured miner stated they didn't do anything to injure the knee. The injured miner said the swelling must be from crawling through the section. Employee was seen by the Emergency Room doctor. The doctor diagnosed the swollen knee as bursitis and drained fluid from the knee.

July 18, 2016 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

A miner was injured while changing a scoop universal joint. EE struck the universal joint cap and a sliver of metal became dislodged and struck EE in the abdomen. EE was transported to Conemaugh Emergency room to be treated. The doctor lanced EE's abdomen to remove the metal sliver and because of the lace, EE received three sutures.

June 29, 2016 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner was injured while loading 6 inch plastic water line on a scoop. When the 6 inch plastic waterline was placed on the scoop, the end closest to the injured miner bounced up and contacted the miner's safety glasses. The safety glasses caused a small laceration under left eyebrow. The hospital placed three sutures in the affected area to close the laceration.

March 31, 2016 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The miner was injured while walking along the belt-line. EE stepped into slippery mud, lost EE's footing and fell. EE's right ear contacted the metal structure and caused a laceration on EE's right ear.

March 17, 2016 PA · Coal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing inserts on continuous miner head. Metal on metal contact caused a metal sliver to become dislodged and penetrated the injured miner's wrist. Doctor removed the metal from EE's wrist on 4/14/2016 and EE received several stitches to close the wound.

January 6, 2016 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at 4:50 PM. The fall is located in the #6 entry 50 feet inby survey station 184. The fall is approximately 65 feet long by 17 feet wide. It is tapered on all four sides and ranges in thickness from 0 to 8 feet. The area was originally bolted in 2001 with 6 foot fully grouted resin bolts.

2015 · 9 incidents

December 2, 2015 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the number 1 belt tail. The fall occurred in the number 4 entry at survey station number 63. The size of the fall is 12 foot 4 inches wide by 12 foot one inch long by approximately five foot high.

November 18, 2015 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured miner pinched his finger between messenger cable and a conveyer roller as he was installing a new belt.

September 3, 2015 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A miner sustained an injury to his right foot while preparing to install a roof bolt. A piece of laminated rock fell from the roof, contacted the drill station canopy, and came to rest on the injured miner's right foot. The work area was approximately 80 inches high.

July 24, 2015 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unitentional roof fall occurred on the F mains section from number 3 entry to number 4 entry fall was approx. 80 foot long by 20 foot wide height is unknown.

July 15, 2015 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trouble shooting a valve body on a joy miner. When he lowered the heads of the machine they contacted the bottom causing the rear of the machine to lower onto his foot causing three (3) broken toes and lacerations to two (2) of his toes

June 15, 2015 PA · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was standing on a tongue of a supply trailer getting ready to hook up hydraulic lines when he jumped off of the tongue and landed on a rock spraining his right ankle

June 8, 2015 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was in number 4 entry operating the miner when a section of rib and roof rock fell striking him on the back the rock measured 43" long 8" wide and 12" thick employee received brush burns and a bruised back

June 8, 2015 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to remove a fire hose from a fire valve when he went to the fire valve and knelt down the hose blew off of the valve striking the employee in the right eye causing a laceration to his upper eye lid and right cheek he also received a broken bone under his right eye

May 29, 2015 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling the 5-6 entry along the rib line when a section of top rock and coal fell striking the employee on the right thumb causing a laceration and a broken thumb.

2014 · 15 incidents

December 10, 2014 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A miner was installing roof bolts with straps in an area with adverse conditions. The miner was injured when a piece of sharp soap stone fell from the roof and contacted his right foot. The rock fell from between the last row of bolts and the coal rib.

October 22, 2014 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On October 22, 2014, the named employee exercised his rights afforded under the Federal Regulations Part 90 to work in a low dust area at the mine.

October 21, 2014 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A miner was injured while installing roof bolts in adverse conditions in the #5 entry of the 7 mains section. A piece of roof rock came loose and fell on the bolter head. The piece of rock ricocheted off the head and hit the injured miner on the right side of his face causing a laceration.

October 13, 2014 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting belt structure and felt a small amount of pain in his lower back.

September 4, 2014 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting rub rail on miner strained back

August 20, 2014 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking with his head down to the roof bolter when a small piece of draw rock fell from the roof and struck him in the lower back.

July 31, 2014 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The man was swinging a hammer to install a bit insert on the continuous miner. While swinging the hammer, the handle broke and the man's hand struck a miner bit.

June 16, 2014 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man had repaired the shuttle car cable. He was sitting in the shuttle car winding up the cable slack. He leaned out of car to see how much slack was left when the cable came up quickly and struck him on the head.

May 6, 2014 PA · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Two men were knocking down a block wall. While one person was picking up block, the other man hit a row of block hanging from the roof causing the blocks to fall and strike his co-worker.

March 12, 2014 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was installing a bottom belt hanger when the belt chain to the come-along broke and pinched the man's finger. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(sutures)

March 3, 2014 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall from ladders

The man was using a ladder to remove a mine phone from a storage shelf. While stepping down off the ladder, the man slipped and fell onto the floor.

February 27, 2014 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was crawling in the section when he reported low back pain.

January 27, 2014 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On January 27, 2014, the named employee exercised his rights afforded under the Federal Regulations Part 90 to work in a low dust area at the mine.

January 15, 2014 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was pulling a miner cable along with another employee. While attempting to throw the cable along the rib, the other employee gave the cable a strong pull causing it to come up and struck the person in the face and knocking off his safety glasses.

January 10, 2014 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was bending a roof bolt when he felt pain in his hand.

2013 · 14 incidents

November 12, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was installing roof bolts in a crosscut. As he started to drill a bolt hole, a piece of rock fell and struck the man on the foot.

October 30, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

The man reported that he had inflammation in his right knee. He first treated for the incident on 11-18-13 and was diagnosed with bursitis. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only.(fluid drained in knee)

October 19, 2013 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was installing bit blocks on the head of the continuous miner. While installing a bit block he struck his hand with a hammer.

October 15, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was roof bolting in a working place. He re-positioned the machine and was preparing to continue bolting. A piece of rock fell between the supports and struck him on the head.

September 15, 2013 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting a rub rail at a belt drive when he felt a pain in his lower abdomen. The man continued to work regular duty until 11-25-13 at which time he went on restricted duty.

August 14, 2013 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was exiting a scoop operator's compartment. While twisting his body when exiting he felt a pain in his knee.

June 4, 2013 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured person was walking in #4 entry when he tripped on an offset in bottom. As he was falling he put out his left arm to break the fall. He felt pain in left elbow. He has been diagnosed with a left elbow sprain. Treatment will be physical therapy.

May 22, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The man was inserting a roof bolt in the roof. The bolt was bent to be able to insert into the roof. While pushing on the bolt to straighten it, the bolt spun around causing the man's wrist to twist.

May 7, 2013 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was kneeling and shoveling wet coal onto the belt when he developed a pain in his lower left abdomen.

April 24, 2013 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The man was tramming a personnel carrier along the beltline when he struck a bump causing the steering wheel to spin suddenly. The steering wheel knob struck the man on the hand.

April 11, 2013 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

The injured employee was standing along the rib near the crosscut. Another employee started to back up a rubber tired personnel carrier. The operator instructed the man to move and attempted to depress the brakes. The operator inadvertently depressed the tram pedal causing the carrier to move backwards and strike the injured person.

March 31, 2013 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 7 Mains section, # 3 entry at location 7 + 20. The fall was approximately 18 feet long x 16 feet wide x 4 feet high.

March 25, 2013 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
RoxCoal, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

The man was assisting the mechanic repair the continuous miner. When he crawled on top of the machine he cut his knee on a metal edge.

January 16, 2013 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was tightening the scraper at a belt drive when the bar he was using to tighten the scraper slipped and struck him on the cheek. Report files for Medical Treatment Only (stitches)

2012 · 16 incidents

October 2, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was roof bolting when a drill steel stuck in the roof. He put his hand over the drill head when the steel fell out of the roof and struck him on the hand.

September 19, 2012 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was shoveling coal onto the belt when he felt a pain in his back.

July 24, 2012 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While riding on the personnel carrier on the way out of the mine, the man struck his head against the roof.

July 10, 2012 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the outby area of 4 Mains 40 feet inby survey station 210. The fall was approximately 40 feet long x 18 feet wide x 7 feet high.

June 5, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was pulling the excess roof bolter cable from behind the bolter. He threw the loops of cable behind him. When the bolter began to tram forward the man's leg became entangled in the cable and he fell down.

June 4, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was working in the mine when he felt a pain in his abdomen. He was originally diagnosed and treated for a medical condition without success. On 7-13-12 it was then determined that it was a work related injury.

May 14, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was walking beside the roof bolter when he tripped. He attempted to catch his balance by grabbing the side of the bolter. His hand slid and jammed against the arm of the bolter head boom.

April 4, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was dragging a water pump down the entry when he experienced pain in his leg.

March 8, 2012 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was pushing on a accumulation of mud on the mine floor with his foot and felt pain in his knee.

March 5, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was bending a roof bolt when he slipped and fell forward striking his hand against the roof bolting machine.

March 2, 2012 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

The man trammed a personnel carrier to the continuous miner, which was broken down, to drop off tools. As began to back up the carrier, he inadvertently had the directional control in the forward position. The carrier began to move forward and the man's leg struck the tail of the miner pushing the man's leg against his chest causing a chest contusion.

February 13, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking in the parking lot and slipped and fell.

February 1, 2012 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in an intake entry at survey station 182. The fall was approximately 20 feet long x 20 feet wide x 5 feet high.

January 31, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was pulling a pump into a sump area when he developed pain in his right shoulder. The man continued to work until 5-30-12 at which time he reported off work due to the injury.

January 24, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was hammering on a drill steel which was stuck in the chuck of the roof bolting machine. He struck himself on the hand with the hammer. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(stitches).

January 11, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was tightening take-up bolts on the belt line and developed pain in his shoulder and low back.

2011 · 23 incidents

December 13, 2011 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was tightening a bolt on a shuttle car when the wrench slipped and struck him on the forehead. Report filed for MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY (stitches)

December 9, 2011 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the travelway (#5 entry) 140 feet inby survey station 156. The fall was approximately 40 feet long x 18 feet wide x 4 feet high.

December 9, 2011 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attaching a pull behind rock duster to a personnel carrier, the man pinched his thumb between the hitch and the hitch ball.

December 6, 2011 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man moving the rub rail on the continuous miner when pinched his hand between the miner and the rub rail. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (stitches)

October 27, 2011 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was attaching a supply sled to a scoop. While lifting the tow bar, he felt a pain in his shoulder.

September 29, 2011 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was handling rock dust bags when he stated he developed pain in his back.

September 10, 2011 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was stacking miner cable in a crosscut when he reported feeling pain in his back. The man continued to work his regular duties until 9-19-11 when he went on restricted duty.

September 6, 2011 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was loading belt rollers onto a cart when he felt pain in his lower abdomen.

September 6, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The man was assisting in the building of a permanent stopping. He tripped on the blocks stacked on the bottom and fell on the blocks, injuring his back.

August 26, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

The man reported pain in his knees. The man continued to perform his regular duties until 9-16-2011 at which time he was placed on restricted duty.

August 22, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working as a roof bolter operator, the man stated that he developed pain in his back.

August 15, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was repairing a shuttle car cable reel and when he turned around to get a roll of tape he felt a pain in his knee.

July 22, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man pulled down a section of loose rib coal. As he was preparing to roof bolt, an additional piece of rib fell and struck him on the foot.

July 21, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was attempting to separate 2 drill steels that were stuck together. As he was raising and lowering the drill head to loosen the drill steels, he twisted his wrist.

July 20, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was handling belt structure and felt pain in his knee as he twisted. The man continued to work regular duty until 8-3-11 at which time he was placed on restricted duty.

July 6, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was moving a water pump in the section when he felt a pain in his low back while pulling on the pump.

May 17, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was installing a roof bolt when a piece of roof rock fell and struck him on the shoulder.

May 12, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
RoxCoal, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man reported that he was walking to the feeder when he felt pain in his low back.

April 21, 2011 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The man was pulling a power cable when he struck his left eyebrow against the sharp edge of a metal roof strap causing a laceration.

February 27, 2011 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
RoxCoal, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was found unresponsive in the belt travelway. The individual was pronounced dead by the coroner. The death was attributed to a heart attack.

February 21, 2011 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Fall from machine

The man was climbing off a belt crossover when his foot caught on the step causing him to fall and twist his knee. The man continued to perform his normal duties until 5/25/2011 when he was placed on restricted duty.

February 19, 2011 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was hooking a chain between scoop 1 and the feeder. Scoop 2 entered the area and was stopping behind scoop 1. As scoop 2 stopped, it slid in the wet bottom and struck scoop 1, causing it to slide forward and strike the man's arms.

January 3, 2011 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The man was crawling on the mine floor when he felt a pain in his leg. The man's leg was lacerated. He was unsure of what caused the cut. REPORT FILED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY (stitches)

2010 · 16 incidents

December 21, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was building a cement block stopping when a block fell off of the wall and struck the man on the hand.

November 20, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was loosening roof bolting drill steels with a wrench when the wrench slipped and struck the man in the mouth. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (damaged tooth).

October 11, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The man was applying B-Bond to a permanent stopping and inadvertently had the material get on his pants. The material soaked through his clothing and caused a chemical burn on his legs.

September 21, 2010 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The man was walking through the section when he struck his head against a roof bolt. The man continued to work until 9-27-10 when he reported off.

August 24, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was tramming a personnel carrier when the steering wheel spun around and the steering wheel knob struck the man on the hand.

July 16, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
RoxCoal, Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

The man reported pain in his right knee. The man originally reported his knee injury as non work related. On 8-6-10, further medical evaluations caused a determination that it was a work related injury. This report is being filed subsequent to the injury being determined to being work related.

July 6, 2010 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was installing a water pump when the cable became tight and caused the pump to jerk. The man felt a pain in his neck and right shoulder. The man continued to work regular duties until 08/19/2010 at which time he reported off work.

June 18, 2010 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The man was removing a cable off of the hook it was hung on when it fell and struck the man in the mouth damaging a tooth. Report filed for medical treatment only.

May 14, 2010 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting material while setting a belt tail and developed pain in his left lower abdomen.

May 11, 2010 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking and slipped on wet bottom, causing him to twist his knee. The man continued to work regular duty until 5-18-10.

April 23, 2010 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the outby return aircourse in the 9 rooms 2 butt area of the mine by the mine examiner. The fall was approximately 820 feet long x 19.5 feet wide x an unknown height.

February 3, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving the roof bolter head forward, the canopy caught against a roof strap. While attempting to release the strap from the canopy, the man caught his fingers between the canopy and canopy extension when the strap came free.

January 29, 2010 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The man was using a come-along winch on a coal chain when the handle slipped and struck the man on the lip requiring stitches.

January 23, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The EE was inserting a drill bit into a drill steel at the head of the bolter. A piece of rock from around the drill hole fell from the roof striking the man on the hand.

January 8, 2010 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was taking down a shuttle car snub when he felt a pain in his back pain.

January 4, 2010 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting a bucket of sealant when he felt a pain in his left shoulder.

2009 · 31 incidents

December 16, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was striking a pipe with a sledge hammer when the hammer deflected and struck the man in the ribs.

December 9, 2009 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred approx. 3300 feet outby the E-4 section. The fall was 30' long x 25' wide x 4' high.

November 21, 2009 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The man was walking on the travelway to open the travel doors when he struck his hardhat against the roof. The man continued to work full duty at his regular job until January 22, 2010 when he reported off.

November 19, 2009 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was carrying a bag of B bond when he felt a pain in his back.

November 11, 2009 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was moving a miner cable when he felt a pain in his shoulder.

November 6, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was putting the drill steel in the roof bolter chuck when the drill steel broke and struck the man on the hand.

October 17, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
RoxCoal, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

EE developed pain in his knee while crawling through the section. The EE worked until 11/02/09 when he reported off.

October 2, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The man was operating a personnel carrier when it struck a bump causing the steering wheel to spin and twist man's wrist. The man worked regular duty until 10-16-09 when he reported off.

September 18, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While drilling a roof bolt hole a piece of rock got struck on the drill steel. While breaking the rock off the drill steel a piece of rock flew and struck man on eyebrow.

September 15, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was repairing a shuttle car when he twisted and felt a pain in his abdomen.

September 3, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was roof bolting when a piece of scale fell and struck man on upper lip. Report filed for medical treatment only (stitches).

August 22, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When straightening a roof bolt, it slipped and the plate hit him in the mouth. He received a cut lip and chipped tooth.

August 13, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent over and picked up a cement block for a wall and felt pain in his back.

August 10, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE felt pain in his lower back when shoveling belt.

August 7, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling a loose piece of rock draw with a rock bar, when the rock hit him on his right leg.

August 7, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was installing a bottom roller in the conveyor belt when he felt a pain in his right shoulder. The man continued to work regular duty until 11/10/2010 when he reported off for surgery.

July 20, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was burning with a torch when a sprak went in his ear. He continued working until 7/24/09 when he missed a day of work.

July 10, 2009 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roorf fall 9' W x 540' L x undetermined H fell at 12:30 AM in 9 #3 rooms section. The fall does not impede ventilation or travel.

July 6, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening a bolt to the miner panel when he felt pain in his left shoulder.

June 16, 2009 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 19' w x 760" L x undetermined H was found in the return of 9 rooms from 2 xcross cuts outby station 6035 to 1 cross cut outby station 6229. Does not impede ventilation or travel

June 1, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt a sharp pain on right side of his groin area while loading posts on the scoop bucket. Original surgery postponed & employee missed no work. Employee will begin missing work for surgery 11/13/2009.

May 27, 2009 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A bolter drill steel popped out of the drill head, bounced back, striking him in his face.

May 6, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

When using a sledge hammer employee got a piece of metal in his right eye. The piece flew under his glasses.

May 4, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his back when lifting and moving posts to set along rib.

April 23, 2009 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee's shuttle car snub came loose striking his head.

April 3, 2009 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee was roof bolting and drilling a hole when piece of rock (2' around x 5"-6" thick) fell striking his left knee.

March 30, 2009 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his leg & hip.

March 23, 2009 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 40' L X 19' W X 7' H was found at 8:00 AM at 9 #4 butt station 4627 X cut 3-4. The fall does ot impede ventilation or travel.

February 20, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was opening door, slipped and lost balance and fell on bit buckets, causing injury to ribs.

February 11, 2009 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped outside the side door of shop, twisted ankle stepping off a step.

January 14, 2009 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While loading bolter supplies onto scoop bucket the employee twisted his back.

2008 · 13 incidents

December 23, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in 9 mains-#5 Butt-#3 Entry approx 40' inby station #5190. The fall was approx 6' high, 19' wide and 40' long. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted torque tensioned bolts. The area is dangered off. The fall does not impede ventilation or travel.

November 6, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee slipped and fell backwards when pulling a discharge line injuring his back. He continued working until 6/1/09 when he had surgery.

October 6, 2008 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee was operating a shuttle car down grade toward the feeder when a piece of rib (4.5'L x 2'W x 0"-12"T with a 2" rock binder) fell on his leg. The employee reported the piece became wedged between the rib and his chest before he got the machine stopped. He received bruised across his chest and legs.

July 14, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in #4 butt of 7 rooms 50' inby station 4742. 160'Long x 19.5 wide x undetermined height. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted torque tension bolts. The area is dangered off and does not impede ventilation or travel.

July 11, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A bolter drill steel broke striking the employee on his left temple requiring a couple sutures.

July 3, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A bolter drill steel struck the employee's left hand when putting the drill steel in the chuck.

May 15, 2008 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When repairing a 6" water line coupler, the coupler broke striking the employees hand. He received lacerations on two fingers requiring sutures.

May 1, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in 9 rooms section #5 butt 10' inby section #5297. Fall was 18' w x an undetermined height x 200' long. Fell from 3-4 entry to #7 entry. 3-4 was bolted on 3x4 with straps in the intersection & 4 8' resin bolts. 5,6,7 entries were bolted on 4x4 with 6' torque tension bolts & 4 8' resin bolts in every intersection.

March 31, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was straightening a 6' torgue tensioned bolt and the bolt spun around, injuring the EE's left shoulder.

February 14, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found 80' L x 19' W x undetermined H at 90' outby station 2513 in #2 entry along 8 belt. This fall does not impede ventilation or travel.

February 13, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee twisted his back lifting a jack.

January 11, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee received a laceration on his thumb and middle finger when a lifting strap slipped off when changing a battery. The laceration on his thumb required 6 stitches.

2007 · 16 incidents

December 11, 2007 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

The employee cut his finger repairing a hawkeye on a shaker screen. The laceration required 4 stitches.

November 9, 2007 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 120'L x 19' W x unknown height was found 80' inby station 4636 in #7 entry of 9 rooms #4 blott This fall does not impede ventilation or travel.

November 1, 2007 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee pulled (injured) his lower back loading bolts from the scoop bucket to the bolting machine. His first lost time was November 5, 2007

October 29, 2007 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator OTHER
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

On November 15, 2007 the employee completed an injury report for October 29, 2007 stating his knee hurt him at the end of his shift. He has been off work since 11-02-07. He had MRI read on Nov. 19 which indicated a medial meniscus tear and is scheduled for physical therapy for six weeks.

September 26, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

The employee slipped on a rock and twisted his right knee on 9/26/07. He continued working until 12/19/07 when he visited a surgeon that recommended time away from work.

August 31, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

When taking out drill steels from the roof, two 3" steels fell out striking the employee's hand against the bolter.

August 30, 2007 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 18' wide x 30' long x 8' - 10' high was found in an outby area in 9 main rooms #3 6 panel 3 crosscuts inby station 4264 in crosscut 3x4.

August 21, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee injured himself on 8-21-07 moving a rock out of the way by hand. Continued working until 12-13-07 when he had surgery to repair a hernia.

August 7, 2007 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When installing a 6' roof bolt, the bolt spun around striking the employee's tooth.

June 21, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While bolting a piece of rock broke off hit the canopy (fly swatter) then struck EE's left hand requiring several sutures.

May 5, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

On 5/5/07 a piece of rock (2'x4'x21/2')fell from roof while bolting striking the EE's back & elbow.Cont'd working until 5/15/07 when walking felt pain in back. Xray showed a fracture to his transverse process (small bone in lower back.).

April 25, 2007 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When the scoop operator pulled back the ram, the ee finger got pinched between the ram and bucket of the scoop.

March 22, 2007 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 20' wide X 180' long X undetermined height was found in 9 main rooms #4 Butt old working 2 cross cuts inby station 4159. The fall does not impede travel or impair ventilation and was dangered off.

February 13, 2007 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While moving a fire extinguisher, one accidentally went off. Employee breathed some of the powder.

January 16, 2007 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman OTHER
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee twisted his back while crawling/walking to set the power to the miner.

January 11, 2007 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 20' W x 600' L x undetermined H was found in old workings. The fall dows not impede travbel or ventilation and has been dangered off.

2006 · 20 incidents

December 27, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hammering a bolt, when two pieces of metal went through his left glove. The pieces of steel were the size of a pin head. EE was wearing required personal safety glasses and gloves.

October 25, 2006 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

When drilling his outside bolt hole a piece of roof coal fell from between the outside bolt and rib striking the employee on his back.

October 24, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 20' w x 60' L x undetermined height was found in an outby area at one crosscut inby station 3309. The fall dows not impede travel or ventilation and was dangered off.

August 25, 2006 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While pushing a 8' resin bolt into roof a rock approximately 24" square and 2" thick struck his hand and bolt plate causing a cut that required 8 stitches.

August 16, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee jarred his back while driving a golf cart. He continued to work until August 28, 2006. His first missed scheduled work day was Aug. 29. He is scheduled for an MRI on 9/7/06.

July 31, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded

The Employee's knee started swelling & bothering him 2 wks ago from extended periods of crawling & kneeling. It kept getting worse until he sought medical treatmens. He is being treated for blood clots in his knee.

June 29, 2006 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got his finger caught between boom and frame of bolter when he raised the drill head to the bolter. Requiring 12 stitches.

June 9, 2006 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured groin on 6/9/06 lifting a bucket jack. Had surgery on 8/16/06 to repair a hernia.

June 2, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall found in an outby inactive area not affecting ventilation or travel. From crosscut outby spad 2904 to spad 2969. The fall is 280'x 19' x undermined height.

May 9, 2006 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded

Over an extended period of time crawling, the EE had his knee drained.

April 11, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

The employee received a laceration requiring 8 stitches on a sharp piece of metal when working on a shuttle car.

April 11, 2006 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the employee on the side of his head causing brush burns, a loose tooth and tingling in his right arm. The tooth was pulled by a dentist.

March 27, 2006 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his back. He kept working until 4/7/06 when his disability began.

March 20, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An original fall 60' x 20' x undetermined height occurred in #7 entry 30' outby spad 3244. The fall continued 150' outby the next day.

March 15, 2006 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When freeing a stuck drill steel, the EE chipped a front tooth.

March 12, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred between 8:00am and 10:00am in an intersection of an outby area. 2 crosscuts inby station 2496 in #5 entry of 8 mains.

February 13, 2006 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While carring bolter supplies employee felt pain in his groin. He was diagnosed with a hernia. On 3/7/06 he had surgery to repair it.

January 31, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While moving a board a piece of rib (2' x 8" x 4") fell pinching 2 fingers between rib and board requiring stitches.

2005 · 11 incidents

December 15, 2005 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While loading the scoop with dust the employees back started to hurt.

December 8, 2005 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN AN OUTBY AREA OF 9 MAIN ROOMS #1 BUTT. 20' WIDE X 200' LONG X UNDETERMINED HEIGHT. FROM #2 ENTRY THRU #5 ENTRY IN CROSSCUTS 16 + 60.

December 6, 2005 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

At 10:00 am on 12-6-05, a roof fall was found in an outby area of 9 mains, in #6 entry from station 2709 to station 2923. the roof fall was 20' wide x 80' long x unknown height.

November 7, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee threw a 6' bolt on the roof bolter. The bolt bounced striking him in his upper lip. Required 5 stitches outside and 1 stitch inside.

November 2, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME FROM CRAWLING AND KNEELING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. MRI DONE 11/03/O5.

October 14, 2005 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

The ee pulled down a loose piece of rock (24"x36"x4" thickin the (enter triangular with shape) when it hit the bottom the piece flopped over striking his left knee.

October 10, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING, A PIECE OF COAL (12" X 16" X 3") FELL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 29, 2005 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in an outby area 2 crosscuts inby station 2628 in #4 entry of 8 Mains running across to #8 entry. 20' wide x 260' long x undetermined height.

August 7, 2005 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall discovered on pre-shift exam. Occured between 9 am and 7:30 pm. Mine was idle. 9 mains section, #7 entry from face at 12 and 00 outby. approx 240' by 20' undeterminable height but above bolt anchorage.

July 15, 2005 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED SOMETIME BETWEEN 10:30PM AND 2:30 AM IN A OUTBY AREA OF 8 MAINS IN #5 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 5' HIGH, 191/2 WIDE AND75'LONG.