Mining Incidents

Rocklick Preparation Plant Coal

Rockwell Mining LLC · Facility
Barrett, Boone County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4606448

Rocklick Preparation Plant has $1.2M in proposed MSHA penalties and $11K outstanding across 66 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
165
Years on record
1985–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,163
citations
552
significant & substantial
$1,154,878
proposed penalties
$740,975
paid to date
64% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $413,903 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
274
inspections on record
9,710
inspection hours
12.0
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.
1,163 citations across 9,710 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Rocklick Preparation Plant has $1.2M in proposed MSHA penalties and $11K outstanding across 66 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.
$1.2M
proposed penalties
$752K
current assessed
$741K
paid to date
$11K
outstanding
1,137 assessments are final orders; 66 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Rocklick Preparation Plant shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.22 mg/m3 (99% compliant) across 467 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.
0.22
dust avg (mg/m3)
2.61
dust max (mg/m3)
99%
within 1.5 mg/m3
467
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-23.
Silica (quartz)
2.1
silica avg (%)
7.2
silica max (%)
26
samples
Most recent sample: 2023-09-18.
Noise
17%
over PEL
140
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-01-22.
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 24,146 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 27,807 17 1 611.4
2025 Q2 28,844 29 3 1005.4
2025 Q1 29,859 34 8 1138.7
2024 Q4 26,006 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 28,416 44 20 1548.4
2024 Q2 28,345 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 29,839 54 30 1809.7
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 37,797 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 25,704 85 28 3306.9
2023 Q2 25,747 9 6 349.6
2023 Q1 26,134 44 17 1683.6
2022 Q4 21,340 7 1 328.0
2022 Q3 24,124 24 9 994.9
2022 Q2 25,118 24 10 955.5
2022 Q1 26,426 44 27 1665.0
2021 Q4 23,344 16 6 685.4
2021 Q3 25,497 18 8 706.0
2021 Q2 27,230 59 38 2166.7
2021 Q1 28,195 59 39 2092.6
2020 Q4 24,244 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 25,213 31 12 1229.5
2020 Q2 25,497 11 2 431.4
2020 Q1 31,991 4 2 125.0
2019 Q4 29,352 25 11 851.7
2019 Q3 30,572 1 0 32.7
2019 Q2 33,613 25 17 743.8
2019 Q1 32,643 2 1 61.3
2018 Q4 27,173 28 18 1030.4
2018 Q3 32,154 8 6 248.8
2018 Q2 28,499 11 4 386.0
2018 Q1 29,511 1 0 33.9
2017 Q4 21,672 7 5 323.0
2017 Q3 22,004 1 1 45.4
2017 Q2 21,945 8 7 364.5
2017 Q1 21,537 5 2 232.2
2016 Q4 19,910 13 4 652.9
2016 Q3 20,003 6 4 300.0
2016 Q2 17,470 16 3 915.9
2016 Q1 8,474 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 8,318 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 26,768 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 27,274 7 2 256.7
2015 Q1 26,434 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 25,161 26 9 1033.3
2014 Q3 26,821 5 2 186.4
2014 Q2 26,470 17 0 642.2
2014 Q1 27,504 20 14 727.2
2013 Q4 21,718 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 21,806 1 0 45.9
2013 Q2 20,472 1 0 48.8
2013 Q1 16,544 15 8 906.7
2012 Q4 11,862 2 1 168.6
2012 Q3 19,072 10 2 524.3
2012 Q2 19,243 2 0 103.9
2012 Q1 19,000 8 0 421.1
2011 Q4 22,223 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 21,159 5 1 236.3
2011 Q2 19,773 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 19,159 11 6 574.1
2010 Q4 16,879 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 15,544 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 17,116 11 5 642.7
2010 Q1 16,920 19 10 1122.9
2009 Q4 15,464 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 17,980 21 11 1168.0
2009 Q2 20,025 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 33,784 4 3 118.4
2008 Q4 36,738 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 37,397 8 4 213.9
2008 Q2 39,896 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 41,955 12 4 286.0
2007 Q4 38,311 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 39,085 7 4 179.1
2007 Q2 43,987 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 43,385 5 0 115.2
2006 Q4 41,167 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 40,496 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 39,674 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 43,142 6 5 139.1
2005 Q4 40,436 5 3 123.7
2005 Q3 41,238 11 8 266.7
2005 Q2 42,994 16 9 372.1
2005 Q1 42,548 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 39,003 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 38,650 8 5 207.0
2004 Q2 38,977 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 39,555 8 3 202.3
2003 Q4 36,226 1 0 27.6
2003 Q3 38,248 12 8 313.7
2003 Q2 30,646 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 32,444 5 5 154.1
2002 Q4 31,825 1 1 31.4
2002 Q3 39,318 7 6 178.0
2002 Q2 43,706 4 1 91.5
2002 Q1 43,798 9 7 205.5
2001 Q4 38,472 2 2 52.0
2001 Q3 41,980 14 11 333.5
2001 Q2 40,009 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 42,584 4 1 93.9
2000 Q4 47,364 4 3 84.5
2000 Q3 38,919 25 20 642.4
2000 Q2 38,145 2 0 52.4
2000 Q1 37,643 9 7 239.1
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

165 on file

2026 · 1 incident

January 28, 2026 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Rockwell Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated EE noticed some push that needed pulled up the hill from the refuse, EE stated EE got the 325-cat excavator to remove the brush and has EE was doing so EE pulled a limb into the front glass of the excavator hitting employee on the right leg.

2025 · 2 incidents

June 2, 2025 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE went to step out of EE's work truck and stepped in a hole and twisted EE's ankle.

May 27, 2025 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rockwell Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing the barrel on 251 pump, and had trouble getting the value removed so EE got a slate bar and began to pry on it, the slate bar slipped mashing the right ring finger, resulting in a fractur to the tip of EE's finger

2023 · 3 incidents

September 9, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rockwell Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated was using a utility knife to trim a screen panel for the Unit #224 Screen when the knife slipped and EE cut their upper left thigh. The employee received 3 sutures.

January 16, 2023 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Rockwell Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee stated they were assisting in the installation of a drainage ditch, positioned up hill to spot for the dozer. The dozer moved some material that had an old bent up section of gas line in it and when this happened, it caused the other end of the gas line to shift and it struck the employee across the back of their shoulders.

January 16, 2023 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated that they were stepping out onto the crawlers of the 325 CAT Longarm when the cat pad they stepped on shifted causing them to lose balance and they fell off the crawlers to the ground injuring their head, back, and neck.

2022 · 1 incident

January 22, 2022 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated was mounting the 980G Front End Loader (C/N#21105), when EE go to the 2nd step and fell. EE fell backwards landing on left arm causing it to break.

2021 · 2 incidents

October 1, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Rockwell Mining LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Took a big step out of skytrack and knee popped.

February 25, 2021 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockwell Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Witness stated that themselves and another were in the process of moving a speed reducer across the 4th floor of the prep plant. Witness was using a slate bar to walk the speed reducer and injured employee was pulling the speed reducer with a strap. Injured stated that on the 5th pull they felt a sharp pain in lower back.

2020 · 2 incidents

August 13, 2020 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockwell Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a D10 dozer idler when employee was trying to get out employee had lifted self up and sat on the push arm and twisted body to throw feet up on the push arm when employee felt pain in lower back.

February 14, 2020 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Rockwell Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a hood from a 777C truck. Employee lifted hood up to work inside of motor compartment. Hood was missing a safety latch. Gust of wind blew and the hood fell over striking the employee on crown of head. Employee was transported to area hospital where the employee received 8 staples.

2019 · 4 incidents

September 20, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was setting a dewatering pump along a beltline. While trying to get the pump into the correct position the latch on hook broke. The pump moved causing the employee to slip and employee's left knee struck the pump.

August 6, 2019 WV · Coal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockwell Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lowering down a counter weight when they slipped on spillage. Employee worked up until 10/31/2019...went off on comp on 11/01/2019.

May 7, 2019 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated EE was working to remove suction line on the bottom floor. Employee stated EE was standing in coal fines when EE turned to reach for a wrench but EE's foot remained stuck causing EE to twist EE's knee and ankle. Employee reported incident on 5/8/2019 and sought medical treatment. Doctor placed injured employee on restrictions due to sprain ankle until 5/13/2019

February 15, 2019 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rockwell Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee stated EE was grinding a piece of metal, when EE felt debris/metal go into EE's eye. Employee went to the Dr. and received prescription eye drops, making it a medical reportable.

2017 · 2 incidents

August 17, 2017 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated employee was in the process of changing a sump pump. As employee walked around the sump employee felt pain in employee's foot and fell to the ground in pain. This resulted in a tendon strain.

March 17, 2017 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwell Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting the 980 loader when a foot slipped and employee fell to the ground. Employee landed flat footed on the ground and felt pain in the right knee. Employee was diagnosed with a right knee strain and taken off work. The employee began missing work on 3/21/17 due to this incident.

2016 · 1 incident

May 7, 2016 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Rockwell Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated EE and another employee were loading a spool of cable into the bed of a truck. The spool was lifted with a forklift, and EE guided the spool into the truck. EE was holding the end of the cable with left hand. When the forks lowered, EE's left arm was pinched between the forks and truck bed. This resulted in a contusion and restricted work days.

2015 · 1 incident

2014 · 6 incidents

September 19, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On September 19, 2014 mine management was notifiedofan occupational illness. The emplyoee was awarded benefits due to occupational pneumoconiosis.

September 10, 2014 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling a cylinder pin from a 777D Rock Truck when a bolt shot out hitting him in the face

March 25, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

March 18, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Operator received notification on 3/18/2014 the employee has been diagnosed with black lung. This employee retired on 1/31/2014.

March 7, 2014 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger FIRE
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut metal and his glove became saturated with oxygen and apparently a spark from the hot metal ignited the oxygen causing his hand to be burned.

February 24, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with hearing loss

2013 · 1 incident

March 2, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on the #1 slurry pump and while walking across the floor, he tripped over the forklift fork and fell to the ground. His right hand struck the spare water pump. The employee continued working but was diagnosed with a fracture and placed off of work on 3/8/2013.

2012 · 1 incident

December 7, 2012 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against a moving object

The dozer operator entered onto the clean coal stockpile in preparation to push coal to the number 325 feeder to load a train. The stockpile had a void over the feeder and the d-9 dozer that he was operating slid sideways into the void. The operator struck his head inside of the cab, this injury resulted in 4 staples on his head.

2011 · 3 incidents

September 22, 2011 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was pushing raw coal on the #1 stacker as he backed up and turned the dozer to the right, the dozer became stuck in the #1 variable feeder. There were no injuries with this occurance

June 7, 2011 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Medical evidence received indicates 1.3% hearing loss.

April 29, 2011 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On April 17, 2014, Employee was notified of a partial permanent disability involving carpal tunnel in his wrists.

2009 · 4 incidents

July 1, 2009 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Medical evidence received indicated a 0.183% hearing impairment.

March 19, 2009 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with a hearing loss.

March 9, 2009 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated while moving safety chain from counter weight structure of U-50 refuse belt he was moving loose end of chain over top of sheeting. Employee stated at this time he believes his small finger tip went thru a hole in the chain link and was struck against sheeting girt or beam at the same location.

January 30, 2009 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee Dx - Coal miners Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

2008 · 5 incidents

October 31, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated as he was exiting the 463 bob cat, he felt a pain in his thoracic area of his back. He stated that he took some advil to relieve the pain, but after 2 hrs he states that it is feeling worse. He aslo stated that when he was moving scrap vessel chain around yesterday (10/30/08), he may have aggravated his back.

July 24, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee states that while removing splash guard from the 265 R.C screen, the guard slipped causing employee to lose his grip. When the splash guard assembly dropped, it caught his right hand between the screen side plate and guard. Employee was wearing leather gloves.

May 4, 2008 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was installing a u-bolt style pipe hanger and as he raised it in place he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee did not miss work until 5-10-08 due to his regular work schedule.

April 8, 2008 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee has been diagnosed with occupational hearing loss.

January 31, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall from machine

EE came out early & was cleaning belt sprays on the #6 truck dump belt.EE turned & the belt off and climbed up on the structure to access the spray bar,he was climbing he slipped & fell to the ground,twisting his left ankle & brusing his left heel.He reported the accident to his normal boss 3hrs later,he continued to work his shift.

2007 · 4 incidents

September 6, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was closing feeder gates inside the clean coal reclaim tunnel. he then let up on the ring tinking it was still latched on the hook and he claimed when the gate closed his hand was in the ring causing his left arm to be pulled up overextend and resulted in an injury to his left shoulder.

April 23, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was climbing from the feed end toward the discharge end of the unit #224 course refuse screen to check the oil levels. His foot slipped and he fell nearly seven feet onto the plant floor below. He was taken by ambulance to the ER where he was treated and released. He started missing work on Saturday, April 28, 2007.

March 9, 2007 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Upon an investigation the dozer operator was pushing/spreading coal to permit an additional storage radius around #2 stacker. During pushing/spreading the coal an undetected bridged area broke free creating a void at the #4 fixed feeder, the dozer proceeded to slid down into the void backwards and rested in a vertical position.

February 6, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OP Claim: The Occupational Pneumoconiosis Findings (02/06/07) to justify a diagnosis of OP. The company received the medical on March 27, 2007.

2006 · 7 incidents

November 5, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was leaving the pipe room and tripped in the walkway and caught himself on the wall, causing pain in his right shoulder, left and right knees. Diagnosis of the shoulder was bones and soft tissue unremarkable with no evidence of fracture or dislocation. The right knee was diagnosed with degenerative changes with periostic ostephytes. He started missing on 11/11/06.

July 16, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking down truck parking long on graveled slope and twisted ankle.

April 15, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE stated he was cutting a piece of metal at the metal rack. While working, he stepped on a piece of angle, which turned or rolled and this caused him to twist his knee. EE finished his shift.

March 23, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated he was desending on walkway from unit 92 refuse belt, stepping to ground level. EE missed last step. EE stated that the lights were to his back he misjuged the last step and sprained or twisted his left knee.

January 16, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two employees were in the process of unloading two boxes of metal clamps from the back seat of a SUV to transfer the boxes to a pick up truck so they could be delivered to another location. He slid one of the boxes out, then turned to allow other room to assist him in lifting the box. He thinks the box tilted and the weight of the box shifted, then felt pain in his lower back.

2005 · 4 incidents

November 19, 2005 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that he and another ee were replacing the splash sheild to move it into position to be bolted. The pry bar slipped and/or the injured ee lost his grip on the bar causing him to fall backward striking his wrist on the floor and the apex that had been removed from the b-3.

July 20, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Diagnosised with carpal tunnel syndrome.

July 19, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting 3 1/2" pipe (rigid conduit) when he strained his stomach. The injury was reported but follow up was not done till 9/19/2005. At that point employee had been laid off effective date 8/26/2005.

March 23, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was measuring the froth dosage rate for the B-side cells. He felt something splash on his face. He wiped his face with a rag and went back to his job. After finishing his shift he showered; afterwards he felt a slight stinging in his right eye. When he got up the next day his eye was very red and appeared to have two small blisters on the right corner.

2004 · 10 incidents

November 12, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was using a utility knife to strip the insulation from a wire, the knife slipped, he cut the top of his left index finger.

October 7, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by flying object

Cleaning components from transmission using air cleaning gun and dirt went under safety glasses and into right eye.

September 10, 2004 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DIAGNOSIS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

July 12, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated he was walking across floor by the new side sump pump when he slipped on some magnetite that was in the floor, twisting his left knee. The employee went to the doctor on 08-03-04, he stated he still had pain in his left knee. The employee started missing work on 08-03-04 under doctors care.

June 7, 2004 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MACHINERY REMOVED FROM COUNTERWEIGHT CAUSING CLAMPS TO LOOSEN. LOST SLACK.

May 13, 2004 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REMOVING AN 8"PULLEY SHEAVE BLOCK FROM TROLLEY BEAM LOCATED OVER PLANT FEED BELT. EE STATED THIS CAUSED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE OF THE BACK. HE HAS BEEN TREATED FOR THE CONDITON SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YRS. ON 5/11/04 EE STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO THIS CONDITION.

February 10, 2004 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL A PUMP MOTOR PUSHING MOTOR IN PLACE. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 29, 2004 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DISMOUNTING THE 966 LOADER HE INTENDED TO STEP OVER TO THE BANK, HE MISSED THE STEP ON THE BANK. HE GRABBED THE HAND RAIL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND, HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS NECK. HE SAID HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS NECK AFTER A FEW MINUTES.

January 14, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON A BROKEN STICK ON AN EXCAVATOR. WHILE TRYING TO SEE IF A PATTERN FIT THE MACHINE, THE MACHINE SETTLED AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN THE BUCKET AND STICK.

2003 · 5 incidents

October 18, 2003 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WELDING OVER-HEAD, WHEN A HOT PIECE OF METAL FROM THE WELD FELL BURNING A HOLE IN HIS SHIRT. HE WAS HIS SHIRT BURNING AND SLAPPED IT, CAUSING THE HOT METAL TO MOVE FURTH ER DOWN INSIDE HIS SHIRT, IT REACHED HIS WAIST. THIS CAUSED HIM TO HAVE SEVERAL SMALL BURNS FROM HIS CHEST TO HIS WAIST.

June 17, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.

May 16, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLOSING A RAILROAD CAR DOOR WITH A RAILROAD DOOR BAR. AS HE WAS DOING THIS HE FELT DISCOMFORT IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA. HE HAS SLIGHT SWELLING IN THIS AREA.

May 15, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS. DATE OF DIAGNOSIS 05-15-03. DATE DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 09-18-03.

April 27, 2003 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DRIVING THE NUMBER 906, 777 TRUCK. WHEN HE WENT THRU A HOLE ON THE REFUSE DUMP AREA CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO JERK. WHEN THAT HAPPENED HE FELT A PULL IN HIS RIGHT EL BOW, CAUSING PAIN. PLEASE NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOST TIME UNTIL 5/12/03.

2002 · 9 incidents

November 7, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING STARTERS ON A 777D CAT TRUCK. FEET WERE MUDDY. FEET SLIPPED FORWARD WHILE REMOVING STARTER, STARTER DROPPED TRAPPING RIGHT HAND BETWEEN STARTER AND THE FRAME OF THE MACHI NE.

September 28, 2002 WV · Coal welder (shop) ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE HAD BENT OVER AND THEN COULD NOT RAISE BACK UP. AFTER A FEW MINUTES HE WAS ABLE TO RAISE UP. COMPLETED ASSIGNED WORK FOR THE DAY BUT WAS FEELING A LITTLE MINOR DISCOMFORT. EE HAS A HISTORY OF BACK TROUBLE. X-RAYS GAVE THE IMPRESSION OF "DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE" L5-S1 EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10/05/02.

July 24, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE IS MISSING WORK DUE TO DEGENERATIVE DISEASE OF THE LEFT KNEE. HE HAS HAD KNEE SURGERY TWICE ON LEFT KNEE.

May 20, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.

May 15, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

April 15, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STATED HE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE LUNCH ROOM AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 20, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

January 10, 2002 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SAMPLING HEAVY MEDIA REFUSE SCREEN, LEANED AGAINST METAL GUARD CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AGAINST RIGHT RIB AREA.

January 1, 2002 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STATED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DESLIME PROTECTIVE SCREEN OVER B WING TANK WITH A 10" SECTION OF 1/2" RIGID CONDUIT. THE TOP OF THE CONDUIT CAUGHT HIS HARD HAT AND SCRAPED THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.

2001 · 15 incidents

November 14, 2001 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS. DATE OF DIAGNOSIS 11/14/01. DATE DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 05/08/02.

October 20, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR THAT DURING HIS ACTIVITIES OF OPERATING THE SLATE TRUCK THAT HE HAD AN INCIDENT WHICH CAUSED BACK PAIN. X-RAYS TAKEN WERE NEGATIVE. THE EMPLOYEE HAS A H ISTORY OF DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE.

September 25, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING THE LUNCH ROOM ON THE FOURTH FLOOR OF THE PLANT WHEN THE MOP BUCKET TIPPED OVER AND SPLASHED SOME DETERGENT WATER ON HIS LEG. THE EE DID NOT REPORT THIS ON THIS SHIFT. THE EMPLOYEE HAS A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION ON HIS LEG WHICH WAS IRRITATED. THE EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9-27-01.

September 5, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

September 5, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

August 20, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE STATED HE WAS STANDING ON DISCHARGE PIPE CLEANING TRASH OFF THE SETTLING POND WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ONTO THE PIPE COUPLING & CUT HIS KNEE

August 7, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

July 16, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DOING NORMAL WORK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE EMPLOYEE WORKS WEEKENDS, FINISHED HIS REGULAR SHIFT AND DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 7-21-01. EMPLOYEE HAS A HISTORY OF BACK INJURY.

June 20, 2001 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SAMPLER WAS DESCENDING STEPS FROM CLEAN COAL SAMPLER CARRYING COAL SAMPLER, SLIPPED ON COAL AND FELL ON STAIRWELL WITH LEGS UNDERNEATH HIM.

June 17, 2001 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES WHILE ON MINE PROPERTY. (HEART ATTACK)

April 2, 2001 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS

March 23, 2001 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

February 22, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

February 20, 2001 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

January 17, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE STATED HE WAS LEAVING THE BATHHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICEW ON THE PARKING LOT SURFACE AND FELL. HE FELL ON HIS LEFT HIP AND HIS RIGHT KNEE BENT UNDERNEATH HIS BODY AND THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS WERE SCRATCHED. THE EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 1-19-2001.

2000 · 14 incidents

December 13, 2000 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS HELPING REPLACE A PIPE FITTING BY USING TWO PIPE WRENCHES AND ONE OF THE WRENCHES SLIPPED ON THE FITTING AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH HANDLE AND A SHEETING GRID AG AINST THE WALL.

November 3, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

HEARING LOSS

November 3, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS

August 15, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

WORKER INSTALLING CONDUIT THROUGH FLOOR CHASE, LOOKING UP CHASE TO NEXT FLOOR WHEN SOME FOREIGN OBJECT FELL THROUGH CHASE STRIKING WORKER ON LEFT UPPER EYELID, CAUSING LACERATION TO EYELID.

August 14, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REPLACING A WORM-OUT SCREEN IN THE FOURTH FLOOR SIEVE SCREEN; HE HAD REMOVED THE OLD SCREEN AND WAS PUTTING IN THE NEW SCREEN WHEN IT DROPPED ON HIS RIGHT HAND AND MASHE D TWO FINGERS.

August 9, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS

July 24, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON THE LOCATION WHERE SOME OLD DRYERS HAD BEEN TAKEN OUT FOR NEW DRYERS; NEW CHUTES WERE BEING INSTALLED. ONE OF THE CHUTES TURNED OVER AND THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO HOLD IT FROM HITTING THE FLOO R HARD ENOUGH TO DAMAGE THE CERAMIC LINING. HE DID NOT EXPERIENE PAIN AT THIS TIME, BUT HAD A KNOT ON HIS GROIN AND PAIN THE NEXT DAY.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE STATED HE WAS WORKING ON INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE CLEAN COAL CRUSHER WHEN HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE COVER AND THE BASE. EE WORKS ONLY ON WEEKENDS. DID NOT LOOS E ANY TIME.'

April 1, 2000 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall down stairs

EE STATED THAT HE WAS COMING DOWN THE STEPS FROM THE PLANT SAMPLER ON THE CLEAN COAL STORAGE BELT, WHEN HE SLIPPED ABOUT 6 STEPS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STEPS. HE FELL DOWN TWO STEPS TO THE CON CRETE PAD, HIS LEFT LEG TWISTED AND CAUGHT UNDERNEATH HIM.

January 10, 2000 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK WHICH WAS RULED AS A DEATH FROM NATURAL CAUSES BY THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN.

January 7, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DIAGNOSIS OF HEARING LOSS.

1999 · 15 incidents

December 8, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DIAGNOSIS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

December 8, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

November 7, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING ON BELT SIDING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN. HE CONTINUED TO WORK AFTER THIS DATE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. (ONLY WORKS WEEKENDS) THS INCIDENT WAS DET ERMINED TO BE A REPORTABLE INJURY ON 12-28-1999. A SERIES OF TESTS HAD TO BE CONDUCTED TO RULE OUT A PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL PROBLEM.

October 25, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS

October 6, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

September 9, 1999 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEDGED HEARING LOSS.

June 3, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STRIKING HEAVY VESSEL CONVEYOR FLIGHT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER TO STRAIGHTEN THE BENT FLIGHT WHEN IT FLIPPED UP AND STRUCK HIS LIP.

May 21, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS THROWING CABLE HOIST INTO END LOADER BUCKET TO TIER OFF MAST WHEN A LADDER FELL AND STRUCK HIS ARM.

May 9, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE SAID HE WAS WORKING WITH SC2000 FOR ABOUT 9 1/2 HOURS AND GOT SICK.

April 30, 1999 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STATED HE WAS OBSERVING ANOTHER EE WORK WHEN HE SHIFTED HIS WEIGHT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

January 7, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WORKING WAS IN SWING SEAT AND COWORKER USED CABLE DOWN CONTROL. VICE GRIPS CAUGHT THE BOOM UP LEVER CAUSING BOOM TO RAISE PULLING WORKER BACKWARDS INTO CONTROL LEVERS INJURY LOWER BACK.

January 5, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall from machine

EE STATES THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM HIS D-8 DOZER AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO PULL HIS BACK. EE STARTED MISSING TIME AT A LATER DATE. RECEIVED MEDICAL NOTES 2/1/99 AND DETERMINED RE PORTABILITY AT THAT TIME. ACCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

1998 · 8 incidents

November 10, 1998 WV · Coal superintendent OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER DOORWAY OF LOADOUT BUT WAS BLOCKED BY CJX PERSONNEL. WIND BLEW DOOR SHUT CATCHING HIS LT INDEX FINGER. THIS REPORT WAS FILED TO ABATE CITATION. EACC RESERVES THE RIG HT TO CONTEST THIS REPORT WITH REPORTABILITY ISSUES DETERMINED BY CONFERENCE.

August 24, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON 9/12/98 WAS DIAGNOSED ON 1013/98 AS A HERNIA. EE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING COAL & MAGNITITER AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA

August 9, 1998 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHRONIC ARTHRITIS IN LOWER BACK. PAIN WAS FIRST IN MIDDLE OF BACK.

June 18, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SHEET OF METAL AND IT FLIPPED OVER ON HIM.

June 11, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall from ladders

EE STOOD LADDER UP IN WORK LOCATION, CLIMBED TO TIE LADDER OFF W/OUT HAVING BOTTOM OF THE LADDER HELD. LADDER SLIPPED OUT, EE FELL, LANDING ON HIS FEET.

1997 · 5 incidents

November 12, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING 6" STEEL PIPE FROM A 4-WHEEL CART. WHEN HE PUSHED THE PIPE OFF, IT LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

September 6, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THEY WERE REMOVING A HYDRAULIC JACK ATTHE AUGER BUILDING. INJURED STATED WHEN HE UNHOOKED THE BUCK HEAD FITTING THE JACK FELL OFF THE HOPPER STRIKING HIS LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A LACER ATION.

June 22, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE SKIRT RUBBER OF THE CLEAN COAL COLLECTING BELT. HE STATED THAT AS HE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT THE SOCKE T HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF THE NUT CAUSING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER TO STRIKE THE EDGE OF THE BELT STRUCTURE.

April 8, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GOING TO CLEAN OUT TH EFLOOR DRAIN AT THE DUST COLLECTOR, WHEN HE LIFTED THE GRATING IT FELL BACK DOWN CAUSING A CUT ON HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLLE FINGER.

February 28, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE AND 3 OTHER EMPLOYEES HAD PLACED A JIG APRON ON A SHEET METAL CAR AND WERE PUSHIGN IT ACROSS THE FLOOR WHEN THE CAR TURNE DOVER, PINNING HIM BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND A PRON.

1996 · 5 incidents

November 18, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP STATED HE WAS CLEANING OUT A CMI AND HE WAS KNEELING DOWN ON LEFT KNEE. LATEER ON HE SAID HIS KNEE WAS BOTHERING HIM. WENT TO DR ON 11-21-96AND HAD FLUID DRAINED OFF KNEE. THIS WAS NOT REP ORTED UNTIL 11-21-96.

October 22, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE HAD HEATED THE INTER RACE OF A MOTOR BEARING ON TEH DRIVE AND OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR IN PREPARATION TO CHANGE THE BEARING. AS HE WAS TAPPING THE FACE THE SLIVER OF METAL BROKE LOOS E AND WENT THROUGH HIS SHIFT LODGING IN HIS STOMACH. (METAL WAS APPRXO 1/4"LONG AND AS BING AROUND AS A PIN HEAD). AN INCISION HAD TO BE MADE TO REMOVE METAL WHICH RQUIRED SUTURES.

September 23, 1996 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS ASSIGNED TO DRIVE THE R-50 TRUCK. HE SAT IN THE CAT 773B TRUCK TO RIDE 1/4 MILE TO THE R-50. HE PLACED HIS ARM ACROSS THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WHEN THE DRIVER SHUT HIS D OOR CLOSE, HE CAUGHT EE'S THUMB IN THE DOOR HINGE POINT.

July 15, 1996 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED A TRUCK WAS DUMPING BESIDE OF HIM. WHEN THE TRUCK BESIDE OF HIS TRUCK THE TAILGATE SLAMMED SHUT THE AIR COMPRESSION CAUSED DAMAGED TO HIS LEFT EAR.

January 3, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS TURNING FORK LIFT ATTACHMETN OVER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN FORK ARM AND BACK PLATE.

1995 · 4 incidents

October 24, 1995 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE WAS CUTTING 2 OLD DRIVE BELTS OFF THE MOTOR. WHEN HE CUT INTO THE BELTS, THE KNIFE STRUCK HIS LEFT LOWER ARM.

October 5, 1995 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CUTTING 2 1/2 GALLON PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE APART WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED AWAY FROM THE BOTTLE AND STUCK IN HIS STOMACH.

August 21, 1995 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKER WAS PREPARING TO CLEAN LAB COL CRUSHER. HE RAISED CRUSHER LID. WHICH RAISES BELT GUARD ON CRUSHER, THE BELT GUARD WAS FORCED UP UNDER LAB SINK. SPRINGING LID BACK DOWN. THE WORKERS RIGH T HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEN CRUSHER LID AND BASE OFCRUSHER. BONE RIGHT HAND BROKEN.

February 2, 1995 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN\ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

1994 · 1 incident

September 1, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKOWN/ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

1993 · 1 incident

April 26, 1993 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF CAB OF COMPACTOR ONTO DRUM TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD. FOOT SLIPPED, INSTEAD OF FALLING ON DRUM HE WAS ABLE TO JUMP CLEAR OF COMPACTOR LANDING ON FEET. AS HE LANDED ON FEET HE STATED HE FELL BACKWARDS CATCHING HIMSELF WITH RIGHT HAND. AS A RESULT EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS NECK SHOULDER & MIDDLE BACK.

1992 · 3 incidents

March 25, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

March 5, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE STATED HE WAS CLEANING A PAINT TRAY WITH EQUIPMENT CLEANED WHEN SOME LIQUID SPLASHED UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

February 7, 1992 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

1991 · 4 incidents

August 26, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

April 17, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

March 4, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS AT TEMPTING TO CHANGE OUT BAD SCREEN PANEL IN BOTTOM DECK OF #2 REFUSE SCREEN HE WAS REMOVING BOLTS & NUTS FROM DAM WITH 1/2IN AIR IMPACT WRENCH W/POWERER COAL ATTACHMEN T WHILE REMOVING NUT FROM BOLT THE UNIVERSAL SLUG NUT OUT OF SOCKET CAUSING NUT TO STRIKE INJURED ON FOREHEAD RESULTING IN A LACERATION

January 12, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE HOLDING A METAL SHAFT.SUPERVISOR WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 01-17-91 OF THIS INCIDENT.

1990 · 4 incidents

November 13, 1990 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

April 11, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CHECKING BELT AND PULLEY ALIGNMENT AND MOTOR STARTED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN BELT AND PULLEY.

March 15, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WEST VIRGINIA COMPENSATION REPORT RECEIVED ON MARCH 22,1990 REVEALED THAT EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK MARCH 15,1990 WHILE LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL. EMPLOYEE WORKED ON 3-16-90.

January 2, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD REPLACED A FAN BELT ON THE ROM FAN.HE STARTED FAN MOTOR TO CHECK BELT ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO REPLACING GUARD.AS THE BELT WAS COASTING TO STOP HE REACHED FOR HIS CAP LIGHT AN D CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN BELT AND PULLEY.

1989 · 4 incidents

December 22, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

December 7, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT

September 6, 1989 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

WAS LOADING SCRAP STEEL ON TRAILER. PIECE HANGING OVER SIDE, DRIVER WENT TO STRAIGHTEN LOAD. PIECE SLIPPED AND BOTH FELL OFF TRAILER.

February 23, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

1988 · 1 incident

December 19, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STEPPING OFF THE TOP OF THE ELEVATOR AFTER HIS DAILY EXAMINATION AND SLIPPED WRENCHING HIS BACK

1987 · 1 incident

November 13, 1987 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3HEARING LOSS.

1986 · 1 incident

May 27, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CUTTING FILTER 7LOTH OUTSIDE.SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE WALKING ACROSS MATERIAL FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

1985 · 1 incident

November 15, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EMPL HELPING UN5OAD POWER POLES FROM DELIVERY TRUCK.TRIED TO ROLL POLE ON TRUCK BED .CANT HOOK SLIPPED OUT CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL FROM TRUCK..

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