Mining Incidents

Roytown Deep Mine: 724 MSHA citations Coal

RoxCoal, Inc. · Surface
Somerset, PA, Somerset County, PA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3609260

Roytown Deep Mine has $498K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 56 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
69
Years on record
2005–2013
Latest incident
May 2013
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
724
citations
147
significant & substantial
$498,181
proposed penalties
$182,492
paid to date
37% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $315,689 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2005
97
inspections on record
13,817
inspection hours
5.2
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.
724 citations across 13,817 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Roytown Deep Mine has $498K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 56 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.
$498K
proposed penalties
$182K
current assessed
$182K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
719 assessments are final orders; 56 contested dockets.
Of $595K in penalties contested before the Commission, $106K 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.
20.4%
significant & substantial
3.2%
high negligence or reckless
21.7%
reasonably likely or greater
29.3%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 37.7% low, 59.1% moderate, 3.2% 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.
211 citations taken to the federal commission · 29% of citations on record
  • Settled 184 · 87%
  • Stood as issued 2 · 1%
  • Vacated or withdrawn 25 · 12%
65%
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 153 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
82%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$596K proposed, $106K 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 2013-06-25.
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 2009-133 Settlement Bulluck 2010 $224K → $17K
PENN 2008-196 Settlement Bulluck 2009 $71K → $11K
PENN 2009-43 Settlement Barbour 2010 $45K → $6K
PENN 2008-310 Settlement Barbour 2009 $36K → $7K
PENN 2009-170 Withdrawal Harner 2010 $22K → $109
PENN 2007-317 Settlement Hodgdon 2008 $20K → $3K
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Roytown Deep Mine shows 93% of 1,151 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: 2013-10-28, 12 years ago
93%
within 1.5 mg/m3
1,151
samples
10.21
dust max (mg/m3)
485 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 666 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR518
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)94
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (INTAKE SIDE)92

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2013-10-31, 12 years ago
8.9
silica avg (%)
106
samples
34.2
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR35

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: 2013-04-08, 13 years ago
15%
over PEL
99
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)19
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)19
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (INTAKE SIDE)17
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
2013 98% 52
2012 97% 113
2011 97% 137
2010 98% 152
2009 99% 79
2008 94% 153
2007 90% 182
2006 82% 207
2005 89% 76
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2013 17.8 4
2012 6.9 3
2011 6.7 7
2010 6.0 8
2009 8.1 2
2008 14.3 20
2007 6.0 14
2006 8.0 38
2005 7.3 10
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2013 13% 8
2012 7% 15
2010 17% 24
2009 0% 17
2008 25% 16
2007 31% 16
2006 0% 3
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.

Roytown Deep Mine recorded 15.42 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2013.

Injury rate, 2013
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.
15.42
total case rate
3.85
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Above average. The US coal mining average was 3.94 and the all-US-mining average was 2.99 cases per 100 workers.
In Pennsylvania, coal mining averaged 4.76 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
2013 * 15.42 3.85 0.000
2012 10.53 0.00 0.000
2011 12.00 1.00 0.000
2010 1.08 0.00 0.000
2009 21.69 18.35 0.000
2008 11.20 11.20 0.000
2007 9.21 7.89 0.000
2006 5.31 3.98 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. RoxCoal Inc 2004 to 2008
  2. Elk Lick Energy Inc 2008 to 2009
  3. RoxCoal, Inc. 2009 to present
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 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 1
2015 1
2014 4
2013 24 55,217
2012 86 227,073
2011 91 300,748
2010 83 356,545
2009 56 191,891
2008 66 195,034
2007 72 279,574
2006 75 467,876
2005 55 192,931
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

Roytown Deep 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 0 0 0
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 0 0 0
Show 73 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q1 0 0 0
2022 Q4 0 0 0
2022 Q3 0 0 0
2022 Q2 0 0 0
2022 Q1 0 0 0
2021 Q4 0 0 0
2021 Q3 0 0 0
2021 Q2 0 0 0
2021 Q1 0 0 0
2020 Q4 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 0 0 0
2019 Q2 0 0 0
2019 Q1 0 0 0
2018 Q4 0 0 0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
2018 Q2 0 0 0
2018 Q1 0 0 0
2017 Q4 0 0 0
2017 Q3 0 0 0
2017 Q2 0 0 0
2017 Q1 0 0 0
2016 Q4 0 0 0
2016 Q3 21 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 18 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 0 0 0
2015 Q4 0 0 0
2015 Q3 0 0 0
2015 Q2 232 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 952 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 2,276 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 1,088 1 0 919.1
2014 Q2 1,100 1 1 909.1
2014 Q1 2,609 1 0 383.3
2013 Q4 2,729 7 1 2565.0
2013 Q3 2,337 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 26,605 5 1 187.9
2013 Q1 20,216 12 1 593.6
2012 Q4 26,311 6 0 228.0
2012 Q3 49,972 25 3 500.3
2012 Q2 52,647 21 4 398.9
2012 Q1 60,963 36 0 590.5
2011 Q4 51,746 22 1 425.2
2011 Q3 54,825 26 1 474.2
2011 Q2 49,806 17 5 341.3
2011 Q1 43,573 12 2 275.4
2010 Q4 48,464 32 1 660.3
2010 Q3 49,520 32 3 646.2
2010 Q2 46,582 27 3 579.6
2010 Q1 40,808 28 5 686.1
2009 Q4 39,969 26 3 650.5
2009 Q3 28,492 14 1 491.4
2009 Q2 25,059 16 0 638.5
2009 Q1 26,362 12 1 455.2
2008 Q4 36,530 23 6 629.6
2008 Q3 39,854 20 4 501.8
2008 Q2 36,601 9 6 245.9
2008 Q1 29,852 9 4 301.5
2007 Q4 26,087 14 7 536.7
2007 Q3 40,610 51 23 1255.8
2007 Q2 41,971 56 17 1334.3
2007 Q1 43,403 49 13 1129.0
2006 Q4 39,744 36 12 905.8
2006 Q3 42,544 15 1 352.6
2006 Q2 35,361 23 4 650.4
2006 Q1 33,132 4 1 120.7
2005 Q4 28,283 10 2 353.6
2005 Q3 25,504 9 2 352.9
2005 Q2 39,326 10 6 254.3
2005 Q1 4,737 1 0 211.1
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

69 on file

2013 · 4 incidents

May 28, 2013 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The man rode on the personnel carrier at the beginning of the shift to the section. When he arrived at the section, he reported that he had back pain from hitting a bump while riding on the carrier.

May 2, 2013 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was pulling miner cable to place against the rib when he stated he developed pain in his low back.

May 2, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was bending a roof bolt and installing the bolt in the roof bolter chuck. While straightening the bolt, the plate slid down the bolt and pinched his finger between the plate and chuck.

April 3, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was scaling down loose roof in an area supported with roof bolts and straps when a piece of rock fell and struck the man on the head.

2012 · 10 incidents

October 3, 2012 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 walking in the section when he felt a pain in his back.

August 14, 2012 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 scaling roof rock with a rock bar when a piece of scale struck the man on the arm. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (stitches)

August 13, 2012 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was pushing up on a panel on a Kennedy wall when he felt a pain in his wrist.

June 22, 2012 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 adjusting the canopy on a shuttle car. The socket he placed on a bolt fell off the bolt before he attached the ratchet to the socket. The socket struck the man on the lip. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (Stitches).

June 1, 2012 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 preparing to re-position the roof bolter when a piece of roof scale fell between the roof bolts and struck the man on the back.

May 16, 2012 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 was repairing a sprocket on a shuttle car when the lid slipped and struck the man's fingers. The man received medical treatment on 5-17-12 to receive stitches.

March 31, 2012 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The man was tramming a personnel carrier on the travelway when he hit a rut causing the steering wheel to spin around and strike his hand. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only.

March 28, 2012 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was rock dusting in a crosscut when a piece of roof rock fell between the roof bolts and struck the man on the hardhat and knee.

March 10, 2012 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was pulling roof mats off of the supply scoop when he cut his finger on the edge of the mat. Report filed for medical treatment only.(Stitches)

March 6, 2012 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 from around the bolt and struck the man on the thigh.

2011 · 12 incidents

November 7, 2011 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 placing his hand on the roof bolter when he slipped and struck his mouth against the base of the roof bolter canopy. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(chipped tooth)

October 26, 2011 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 up an entry when he struck his ear against a metal roof mat. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (stitches)

October 20, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was bending a roof bolt as he was preparing to install it into the roof when he felt a pain in his lower back. The man continued to perform his normal work duties until 10-28-11 at which time he went on restricted duty status.

August 29, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking in the section when he stepped in a hole and twisted his knee.

August 26, 2011 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 fell forward and struck his forehead against the ATRS system on the roof bolting machine. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only. (stitches)

August 19, 2011 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The man was removing a piece of rock from the continuous miner with a rock pry bar when he struck his hand against the mine roof and lacerated his hand. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(stitches)

August 2, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was operating a personnel carrier on the outby travelway when a piece of roof scale fell and struck the man on the hardhat.

July 7, 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 changing drill steels at the roof bolter head when a piece of roof scale fell and struck the man on the right hand. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (stitches)

March 21, 2011 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While crossing the belt, the man stepped onto the bottom and twisted his ankle.

February 15, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

As the man began drilling the roof, a piece of roof scale fell and struck the man on the hand. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only.

February 11, 2011 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 conveyor belt when he felt pain in his shoulder. The man continued to work his regular duties until 8-22-11 when he went on restricted duty status.

January 19, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was bending a roof bolt while pushing it into the roof when he felt a pain in his shoulder.

2010 · 2 incidents

April 9, 2010 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The man was tightening a shuttle car tire with a socket wrench. The wrench slipped off the bolt causing the man to strike his hand against the frame of the machine. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only.

February 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

While putting a box of resin on the roof bolter tray, a piece of roof rock fell and struck the man on the shoulder. The man continued to work at regular job duties until 3-4-10 at which time he reported off work.

2009 · 13 incidents

November 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)

EE was cleaning rock off of the cont. miner when a piece fell and struck the EE on the foot behind the steel toe. Report filed for medical treatment only.

November 19, 2009 PA · Coal apprentice, trainee MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

The man was lying under a feeder burning with a torch when a piece of slag went into his ear. The man worked in regular job until 12-1-09 when he reported off.

November 10, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Man was guiding the drill steel to the roof and a piece of scale fell and struck the man on the hand.

November 9, 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 lifting crib blocks when he felt a pain in his back. Man worked until 11/17/09 at which time he reported off.

November 3, 2009 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was tramming a shuttle car when the canopy struck a roof mat ripping the mat from the roof. The end of the mat came towards the operator's compartment lacerating the man's hand.

October 26, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While spinning a roof bolt in the roof a piece of scale fell and struck man on the lip. Note: report filed for medical treatment only (stitch)

August 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 lifting the end of a cross bar when the other end fell off the pile causing the mans arm to jerk. NOTE: man continued to work regular duties until 9/17/09 when he reported off work.

August 3, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Man was swinging boom out on roof bolter when a piece of roof rock fell between the roof, rib and ATRS and struck man on thigh.

June 5, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was closing the scrubber compartment door on the continuous miner, when he pinched his finger between the door and the machine.

April 15, 2009 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 making a splice in a cable when the screwdriver slipped and lacerated his thumb. The man worked until 4-27-09 at which time he reported off.

March 17, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Elk Lick Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

the man was installing a roof bolt near the rib. As he lower the head of the bolter, it struck his right thigh.

January 12, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Elk Lick Energy Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

The man was knocking a used drill bit off of a drill steel when the bit bounced off the canopy and down his shirt collar.

January 2, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Elk Lick Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was standing behind the roof bolter. When the cable reel was started, the cable struck the man on the leg and knocked him down.

2008 · 8 incidents

November 11, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Lick Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bending a roof bolt when he slipped and felt a pain in his back. The man continued to work untill 11/20/08 at which time he reported off.

October 13, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Lick Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting an oil can and felt a pain in his back.

October 8, 2008 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Elk Lick Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

The continuous miner was loading into a shuttle car. A piece of rock bounced off the shuttle car and into the crosscut and struck the man on the leg. The man continued to work until 10/15/08 which was his first day of work.

August 7, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

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

June 27, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

The man was walking up the Entry when he struck his back against a metal strap.

June 9, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by falling object

The man was lifting his tool box when it slipped out of his hand and struck him on the left middle finger.

May 13, 2008 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 roll of conveyor belt when he felt a pain in his right shoulder.

January 17, 2008 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 belt structure when he felt pain in his lower back.

2007 · 9 incidents

October 22, 2007 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was trimming a shovel handle with a knife when the knife slipped and cut the man's left thumb. Report filed for medical treatment only-stitches.

October 16, 2007 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting a piece of belt structure, when he felt a pain in his back.

September 6, 2007 PA · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

Man was walking through the equiment airlock door in #5 entry when he bumped his head against the door frame. Man continued to work until 10/3/07 at which time he reported off.

August 9, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
RoxCoal Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Lump on knee; doesn't remember doing anything to injure knee; gradually getting worse. *Last day worked was 8-9-07.

August 8, 2007 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was sitting on same side as scoop operator, approx 50' outby scoop. Scoop operator made a pass to the face, during time EE moved to blind side of scoop. Scoop came around corner, ran over EE's foot.

July 20, 2007 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by flying object

Checking outside belts: got dirt in right eye.

June 4, 2007 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE placed his right hand on the drill head for body support while observing roof conditions. His hand slipped, causing EE to strike gloved hand on drill head. Roof bolter not energized. EE continued to work regular duty until 6/13/07, at which time he went on restricted duty.

April 19, 2007 PA · Coal INUNDATION
RoxCoal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

While advancing a crosscut left off #4 entry of mecharized mining at #00-0 near survey station #1228 a 3" borehole was cut into. Mining operations ceased until the hole was plugged and a 103(R) order issued by MSHA was terminated. There were no injuries and no property damage. MSHA national hotline was notified.

March 8, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured EE was holding onto drill steel with up pressure on head. He was attempting to drop head to change bit end. Steel broke in 2 pieces. Top part remained in roof & other part in drill head. Upward pressure abruptly raised to roof injuring thumb.

2006 · 4 incidents

September 14, 2006 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured empliyee was attempting to park mantrip in a charging station. Left front tire struck rib line, while attempting to back up from rib-steering wheel turned abruptly in oposite direction striking employee on ungloved hand.

August 16, 2006 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was assisting witness named on report unsecuring portable rockduster. Tongue hitch was being blocked. Witness lost control of hitch, dropping same on injured's finger.

March 16, 2006 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE states he slipped on sloped, wet bottom while carrying 50lb bag of rock dust, landing on right hip. No accident report filed, sought treatment on 3/30/06. Advised mine management 3/30/06.

February 6, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee claims he felt hot flash in lumbar area while handling continous miner cable. Area where accident occured was four feet high slightly sloped to left, bottom was wet. Employee worked entire shift, did not report injury until arriving at residence two hours later

2005 · 7 incidents

November 3, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON HIS FACE BY DRILL STEEL THAT WAS STUCK IN DRILL HOLE. STEEL SUDDENLY DISLODGED, STRIKING EE & CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT CHEEK, REQUIRING 7 SUTURES FOR CLOSURE.

October 8, 2005 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED PERSON WAS INSTALLING A RESIN GROUTED ROOF BOLT WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY PINCHED TWO FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT BEARING PLATE AND THE ROOF. HE SUSTAINED OPEN FRACTURES OF THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND WHICH WILL REQUIRE HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

October 3, 2005 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured person moved a pump from one working face area to another. That afternoon he reported having back pain from moving the pump. He later that same day also reported pain in left shoulder. He sustained a strain of low back and left shoulder.

September 22, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
RoxCoal Inc · Rubbed or abraded

Employee had accumulations of rock in knee pads. On attempting to kneel down he states sharp pain felt in right knee. Area progressively became swollen, warm to touch over the following week. Sought treatment on 9-27-05.

July 11, 2005 PA · Coal driller operator OTHER
RoxCoal Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN AN ENTRY IN A BENT FORWARD POSITION. HE IS 6'3" TALL AND THE ENTRY IS 5'6" HIGH. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHILE WALKING.

May 24, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE SUCTION HOSE FROM ROOF BOLTER DRILL HEAD. HOSE DISCONNECTED ABRUPTLY CAUSING EE'S LEFT HAND (UNGLOVED) TO STRIKE THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE.

May 9, 2005 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Continous Miner was tramming in reverse direction. Injured employee reached to move cable/h20 line from rear of machine. Finger was caught between miner and line post.