Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL COMING UP HALLWAY TRAMMING SLOW, RAN OVER TIMBER & PUT HEAD AGAINST TOP.
Rl-1 Mine: 31 reportable incidents Coal
Koch Carbon Inc
· Underground
Controlled by
MAPCO Inc
Keen Mountain,
Buchanan County,
VA
·
Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4401549
MSHA record for Rl-1 Mine (mine ID 4401549). Fatalities, non-fatal incidents grouped by year, current operator and controller, and mine context.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 31
- Years on record
- 1984–1993
- Latest incident
- May 1993
Ownership history
- Dilston Mining Corp 1950 to 1976
- Raven Anchor Smokeless Coal Company 1976 to 1977
- Phoenix Mining Corp 1977 to 1978
- Sizemore Coal Company Inc 1978 to 1978
- Charlie Coal Company Inc 1978 to 1980
- Farwest Coal Company 1980 to 1980
- L & S Coal Company Inc 1980 to 1980
- Scottie Coal Company Inc 1980 to 1981
- Evie Coal Company Inc 1981 to 1987
- Oakwood Mining Inc 1987 to 1993
- Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc 1993 to 1993
- Double A & A Coal Company Inc 1993 to 1993
- S & J Coal Company Inc 1993 to 1994
- Koch Carbon Inc 1994 to 1994
- Koch Carbon Inc 1994 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Rl-1 Mine sits in Buchanan County, Virginia, where the Census mining category is 11.2% of county employment.
Local economic context
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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.Buchanan County, Virginia · Population 19,857
11.2%
Mining share of county employment
$42,216
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
31 on file1993 · 8 incidents
May 5, 1993
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS AT SECOND BELT DRIVE IN MINES, LIFTED A COLLAR & WENT TO THROW IT & TWISTED LOWER BACK ON RIGHT SIDE & UPPER LEG ON RIGHT SIDE.
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
SCOOP WAS TAKING MANTRIP IN STUCK ON HIGH POINT OPERATOR FOULED AGANIST RIB TO STOP IT.
March 27, 1993
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
SCOOP WAS TRAVELING IN WITH MANTRIP STUCK ON HIGH POINT OPERATOR STRUCK RIB TO STOP SCOOP.
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
SCOOP WAS TRAVELING IN WITH MANTRIP STUCK ON HIGH POINT OPERATOR FOULED AGAINST WALL RIB TO STOP.
March 27, 1993
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
SCOOP WAS TAKING MANTRIP IN STUCK AT HIGH POINT OPERATOR FOULED SCOOP IN RIB TO STOP.
March 27, 1993
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
SCOOP WAS TRAVELING INWARD WITH MANTRIP STUCK ON HIGH POINT OPERATOR FOULED MACHINE INTO RIB, JOLTING OCCUPANTS.
Sherry Lynn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
SCOOP WAS GOING IN MINE TAKING MANTRIP STUCK ON HIGH POINT OPERATOR FOULED AGAINST RIB TO STOP SCOOP.
1992 · 1 incident
Oakwood Mining Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
54736YEE WAS INSTALLING A CAT IDLER ON THE MINER AND BROKE HIS FINGER.
1991 · 1 incident
February 22, 1991
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE MINER CABLE & STRAINED HIS WRIST
1990 · 3 incidents
December 17, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 21 S.C. HE RETURNED TO THE MINER TO LOAD AND WHEN HE CHANGED SEATS HE GOT HIS TOE HUNG AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
Oakwood Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries
MINE ROOF BY OUTBY FACE TAIL PC FELL FOR 50' ONBELT LINE, SLIP IN ROOF
August 9, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS INSTALLING A COUPLING ON THE 2 BELT DRIVE MOTOR. HE STRAINED HIS BACK PULLING THE OLD COUPLING OFF.
1989 · 4 incidents
August 10, 1989
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE END LOADER AND HURT HIS RIGHT LEG.
July 10, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING PIECE OF METAL OFF TAILPIECE AND STRAINED LEFT ARM.
June 8, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Oakwood Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
MAN TRIP COMING OUTSIDE METAL IN EYE
April 25, 1989
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING HIS CABLE ANCHOR. HE PULLED ON THE CABLE AND ROCKED BACK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
1988 · 6 incidents
Oakwood Mining Inc · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP CURTAIN IN NO. 6 HEADING. HE WAS OUTBY THE LAST OPEN BREAK NEXT TO THE FLY. THE SHUTTLE CAR THAT HIT HIM HAD MADE TWO TRIPS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
September 28, 1988
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL OFF OF THE TAILPIECE AT THE NO. 2 BELT DRIVE AND SLIPPED AND HURT HIS BACK.
August 15, 1988
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MOVE THE MINER FROM ONE HEADING TO ANOTHER. HE WAS REMOVING THE PULL ROPE AND SPRIANED HIS ARM.
Oakwood Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING COAL WITHA SCOOP AND RAN OVER SOME LOOSE MATERIAL PUSHING HIM AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.
February 16, 1988
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
January 12, 1988
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oakwood Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE TAIL PIECE TO THE OTHER ANS SLIPPED WHICH CAUSED HIM TOSPRAIN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
1987 · 2 incidents
December 9, 1987
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oakwood Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PU7TING A TIMBER IN THE SCOOP BUCKET AND GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TIMBER & BUCKET.
June 22, 1987
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oakwood Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVLEING COAL ON THE TAIL PIECE AND GOT THE SHOVEL CAUGHT ON THE BIT MASHED HIS FINGER AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.
1986 · 1 incident
September 15, 1986
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Evie Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded
CRAWLING IN MIN9S AND BRUISED LEFT KNEE
1985 · 4 incidents
October 16, 1985
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
ELECTRICAL
Evie Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
BRAKER KICKED OUT AND PART OF MINER CABLE BLEW OUT INTO EMPL FACE.
September 26, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Evie Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REELING IN A PINNER CABLE AND GOT HIS KNEE CAUGHT IN IT AND TWISTED LEG
Evie Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS CRAWLING TO GET BITS AND GOT A ROCK UNDER HIS KNEE PAD AND BRUISED THE KNEE.
Evie Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
BOTTOM BELT HAULED A ROCK BACK THROUGH TAIL PIECE. WENT THROUGH TAIL ROLLER IN WHICH DISCARDED AT RAPID SPEED AT AN ANGLE IN WHICH MISSED TAIL ROLLER GUARD.
1984 · 1 incident
Evie Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
KNOCKING BEARING OUT OF MINING HEAD PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF & HIT HIM ON T HE ARM.