Mining Incidents

South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout Coal

Winifrede, Kanawha County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4603085

South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout has $375K in proposed MSHA penalties and $20K outstanding across 52 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
68
Years on record
1983–2025
Latest incident
Oct 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
806
citations
312
significant & substantial
$375,097
proposed penalties
$289,132
paid to date
77% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $85,965 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
196
inspections on record
8,480
inspection hours
9.5
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.
806 citations across 8,480 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout has $375K in proposed MSHA penalties and $20K outstanding across 52 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.
$375K
proposed penalties
$309K
current assessed
$289K
paid to date
$20K
outstanding
785 assessments are final orders; 52 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-03-03.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.36 mg/m3 (99% compliant) across 420 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.
0.36
dust avg (mg/m3)
2.44
dust max (mg/m3)
99%
within 1.5 mg/m3
420
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-11.
Silica (quartz)
3.0
silica avg (%)
11.8
silica max (%)
27
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-17.
Noise
2%
over PEL
122
samples
Most recent sample: 2025-10-23.
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 26,011 10 1 384.5
2025 Q3 28,454 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 28,881 3 0 103.9
2025 Q1 28,848 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 26,458 15 4 566.9
2024 Q3 28,348 1 0 35.3
2024 Q2 29,260 10 3 341.8
2024 Q1 29,485 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 25,649 7 3 272.9
2023 Q3 29,324 1 0 34.1
2023 Q2 30,519 20 9 655.3
2023 Q1 29,803 20 11 671.1
2022 Q4 26,367 2 0 75.9
2022 Q3 30,487 7 1 229.6
2022 Q2 30,602 2 2 65.4
2022 Q1 29,536 13 6 440.1
2021 Q4 26,269 1 0 38.1
2021 Q3 27,494 9 2 327.3
2021 Q2 29,307 2 1 68.2
2021 Q1 28,905 23 8 795.7
2020 Q4 26,049 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 27,343 28 12 1024.0
2020 Q2 24,118 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 22,833 22 6 963.5
2019 Q4 23,262 4 3 172.0
2019 Q3 26,962 21 5 778.9
2019 Q2 27,806 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 27,524 43 14 1562.3
2018 Q4 34,050 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 31,087 42 17 1351.0
2018 Q2 30,130 16 6 531.0
2018 Q1 30,136 31 11 1028.7
2017 Q4 27,804 4 0 143.9
2017 Q3 29,761 31 20 1041.6
2017 Q2 30,899 11 6 356.0
2017 Q1 27,753 2 1 72.1
2016 Q4 27,681 23 5 830.9
2016 Q3 28,835 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 40,271 7 2 173.8
2016 Q1 38,088 26 10 682.6
2015 Q4 23,029 14 0 607.9
2015 Q3 35,791 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 41,201 12 1 291.3
2015 Q1 42,434 24 4 565.6
2014 Q4 37,315 13 4 348.4
2014 Q3 37,401 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 32,636 51 22 1562.7
2014 Q1 33,512 2 0 59.7
2013 Q4 27,631 4 0 144.8
2013 Q3 31,194 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 30,072 6 1 199.5
2013 Q1 22,480 4 0 177.9
2012 Q4 20,343 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 23,326 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 12,737 6 1 471.1
2012 Q1 17,445 10 1 573.2
2011 Q4 13,806 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 0 10 1
2011 Q2 14,853 1 0 67.3
2011 Q1 14,965 2 2 133.6
2010 Q4 15,039 13 4 864.4
2010 Q3 17,212 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 16,214 2 0 123.4
2010 Q1 16,538 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 15,301 11 9 718.9
2009 Q3 17,403 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 16,255 4 1 246.1
2009 Q1 17,433 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 16,086 7 0 435.2
2008 Q3 17,154 2 0 116.6
2008 Q2 18,684 7 3 374.7
2008 Q1 18,231 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 17,097 32 24 1871.7
2007 Q3 17,083 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 15,982 2 0 125.1
2007 Q1 18,637 5 5 268.3
2006 Q4 17,281 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 17,936 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 15,192 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 14,151 5 5 353.3
2005 Q4 18,131 15 15 827.3
2005 Q3 15,814 4 2 252.9
2005 Q2 15,399 1 1 64.9
2005 Q1 15,238 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 14,313 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 14,929 14 8 937.8
2004 Q2 14,989 1 0 66.7
2004 Q1 15,643 8 2 511.4
2003 Q4 12,064 3 2 248.7
2003 Q3 20,017 4 1 199.8
2003 Q2 12,124 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 11,904 1 0 84.0
2002 Q4 10,008 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,508 2 1 190.3
2002 Q2 11,151 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 8,898 2 1 224.8
2001 Q4 12,094 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 11,901 13 10 1092.3
2001 Q2 11,501 2 1 173.9
2001 Q1 12,614 7 3 554.9
2000 Q4 11,740 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 9,681 7 5 723.1
2000 Q2 5,967 2 0 335.2
2000 Q1 0 0 0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
August 7, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was working to replace a high voltage starter for the slope belt and was in the process of adjusting the mechanical linkage connected to the switch when EE came in contact with electricity. EE was transported via ambulance to CAMC Memorial where EE passed away from the injuries sustained from the incident.

Reportable incidents

67 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 1 incident

October 6, 2025 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting short pieces of beam to load them in the back of a truck. On the last beam they twisted after they picked it up, causing them to strain their lower back. Employee went to doctor the next day and was told to rest their back every 40 minutes. Employee has been placed on modified duty.

2024 · 1 incident

April 12, 2024 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

The employee was climbing a ladder to begin welding. The ladder was erected on a sloped surface with uneven legs. Once EE reached the 4th step, the ladder fell sideways causing EE to fall to the concrete below. The employee sustained a few abrasions and contusions to lower back and rib area. EE missed zero days of work but is still on physical restrictions.

2022 · 1 incident

2021 · 3 incidents

November 3, 2021 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of changing an O-ring in the tilt jack of a D8R Dozer, EE had gathered tools and was climbing between the blade and the machine when EE slipped which twisted EE's left knee. On 12/1/2021 the employee received the results of an MRI which revealed a tear of the PCL. No surgery is required. There were NO Lost or Restricted Work Days.

June 27, 2021 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Putting side clamp on, cable broke releasing slack which in return caught hand in between side clamps

January 6, 2021 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee fell approximately 3' from a 4' ladder and landed on EE's left side. Employee had a can of starter fluid in their jacket pocket. Employee sought medical treatment on January 13th, 2020 and was diagnosed with a fractured rib and which time this became a reportable incident. No lost workdays.

2019 · 2 incidents

April 29, 2019 WV · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell in an area with a slight incline which resulted in a dislocated right elbow. Employee received medical treatment and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift without restrictions.

April 27, 2019 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting crew with the installation of a section of 18" polyurethane pipe using two chain falls when the load shifted and hit the employee who was standing adjacent to the pipe on the hard hat, jamming the employee's low back.

2018 · 4 incidents

September 1, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying idler. Idler slid while employee was holding it. Employee felt pain in lower back

July 26, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee was operating a lizard truck on the refuge haul road when the truck struck a hole causing the employee to bump their elbow against the armrest. The employee sought medical treatment and was released back to work. The employee later sought medical treatment on 8/28/2018 and was taken off work.

June 7, 2018 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall down stairs

The employee stated was going down the outside steps at the plate and frame building when foot slipped causing the employee to fall on posterior and sliding down the other 3 remaining steps.

April 9, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated ee was stepping up into a lizard truck when ee said ee right knee gave out. Employee sought medical attention on 4/24/2018 and was taken off work. This incident is being reported at Lost Time Accident.

2017 · 4 incidents

October 27, 2017 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported fall on 10/30/17. Stated stood up to walk out and got foot hung in chair wheels. States as falling hard hat fell off and employee landed on back and head bounced on floor. Employee was terminated on 10/30/17 but not due to occurrence was caught sleeping on 10/28 and 10/29/17

October 12, 2017 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was handling a piece of steel plate lying on the floor and felt something pull in EE's back.

October 3, 2017 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting and using a chipping hammer throughout the day and began feeling discomfort in right elbow.

May 13, 2017 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee stated was dismounting a D-7 Dozer, and slipped off the push arm of the Dozer. The employee stated as the employee fell the employee landed on right shoulder. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a fractured shoulder. Injury being reported as Lost Time Injury.

2016 · 3 incidents

November 19, 2016 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in the process of taking a load up to refuse area to dump. In that process employee stated, hit a rut/hole in the road measuring 4'long x 3' wide x 2' in depth, causing jarring to right shoulder on the arm rest. Employee later sought medical attention and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported as restricted duty.

June 19, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was in the process of cutting trees and brush when employee tripped and struck the top of left foreman against the saw blade causing lacerations that required sutures.

January 11, 2016 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee stated EE was cleaning a de-icer spray bar when the pressure was released from the spray bar causing the de-icer to contact the employee's face and left eye. The employee was taken to the hospital where EE's left eye was flushed, and the employee was prescribed eye drops making this incident medical-reportable.

2015 · 6 incidents

November 11, 2015 WV · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he was walking through the entrance door to the plant when he struck his elbow on the door handle causing a contusion. On 12/6/2015 the employee sought medical attention and was prescribed physical therapy due to the 11/11/2015 incident. This is being reported as a medical injury.

September 30, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that his feet got tangled up in a water hose as he walking toward the #1 press to wash it. Fell to the floor straining his left hand and wrist. 10/9/15 incident became a reportable injury because ee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a possible hairline fracture and prescribed a wrist brace. He returned to work at his normal job his next scheduled shift.

June 3, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that while operating the 740 truck on the refuse dump he drove over a hole and strained his back. He sought medical attention and placed on restricted duty for two days.

April 20, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that on 4/20 he was operating the D6 Dozer in the right grain ditch when he ran over a rock and strained his back. The incident became reportable on 5/11/2015 after the employee sought medical attention and removed from work for a back strain.

February 20, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated that he and another employee were lifting the clean-up pump guard from the pump and did not realize the guard contained mud. As they lifted it, the additional weight caught him off guard causing a strain to his back. The employee was diagnosed with a strain and did not return to work on his next shift.

January 11, 2015 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee stated he had just cut a piece of metal for an overflow box. As he turned the piece of metal over, he slipped and dropped the metal onto the top of his right foot. He continued to work and sought medical attention on 1/12/15, at which time he was diagnosed with a fracture and place on modified duty. This incident is being report as restricted duty.

2014 · 5 incidents

December 22, 2014 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping move a 10" section of pipe that had gotten caught on an adjacent pipe and sump, when the pipe shifted and pinched his finger between the pipe and sump. The employee was wearing metacarpal gloves at the time.

December 22, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated he was attempting to empty a belt magnet when he caught his ring finger between the magnet and the chute. The employee began missing work on 12/29/14 due to the injury.

October 6, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated that the crusher had become clogged requiring the chute access door to be opened. While observing the chute the access door swung closed striking the back of his right hand. The employee continued working, but sought medical treatment on 10/18/14 due to continued swelling and was diagnosed with a fracture. The incident became medically reportable on 10/18/14.

June 3, 2014 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Emerald Processing LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On June 3, 2014 at 11:22 a.m. we were notified that this individual that had previously been employed at this location was diagnosed with hearing loss. This is being reported at an illness.

May 27, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Emerald Processing LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On May 27, 2014 at 4:26 p.m. we were notified that the individual that had previously been employed at this location was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. This is being reported as an illness.

2013 · 4 incidents

May 17, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that he was operating an articulating truck of the refuse area when he drove into a hole in the roadway and caused him to strain his shoulder. After further consideration and because the insurer found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a lost time injury.

April 17, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was changing a bad bearing on a roller for the #1 belt press when the roller popped out of place causing his left ring finger to be caught between the roller and belly pan resulted in a laceration that required sutures to close.

February 3, 2013 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee walking down o/s steps at plant, steps were snow covered, he slipped & as he fell, hit head on rail cut rt. ear.

January 14, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The EE stated he ran into a hole in the road at the #1 switch back curve. The EE stated he felt pain in his lower back. He sought medical attention that day & returned to work under modified duty until the 25th at which time he was placed off work. EE missing work on 1-25-13. *On 3/19/14 the employee was awarded 5% Permanent Partial Disability as a result of the injury.

2012 · 2 incidents

March 15, 2012 WV · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
Emerald Processing LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE at job site watching turbine pump. EE felt something on his back thinks he was bitten by a spider although he never did see a spider. Area became infected and he was seen at E.R. 9 days later reported to supervisor 3/26/12.

January 15, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was taking a 4" valve out of a pipe when the pipe came loose and caught his hand between the 4" pipe and an adjacent sump.

2010 · 1 incident

October 13, 2010 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Injured was transporting chemical tank when hyd. hose came off causing pond treatment to splash out hitting face and eye area.

2007 · 1 incident

May 26, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut right ring finger removing old skirt boards from plant cart.

2005 · 1 incident

July 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall from machine

While picking up garbage on the haulroad, EE fell from the bed of a truck and hit EE's head on the haulroad.

2004 · 1 incident

August 4, 2004 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCORDING TO THE EMPLOYEE, HE WAS WALKING TRAIN AS THE BRAKEMAN WAS RELEASING HAND BRAKES. TO DO THIS, YOU MUST CLIMB UP ONTO THE SILL STEP IN ORDER TO REACH THE HANDBRAKE. HE HAD WALKED THE CUT OF CARS & WAS 5 CARS FROM THE LOCOMOTIVE. HE WAS ON THE CAR & HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF, HE HELD ONTO THE HANDHOLD TO CATCH HIMSELF, STRAINING HIS BACK.

2003 · 3 incidents

August 23, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF UNPLUGGING 12" COARSE REFUSE LONE WITH WASH DOWN HOSE WHEN MATERIAL BROKE FREE HITTING RIGHT ARM.

January 13, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE & FELL. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSEL;F AND CUT HISRT. HAND ON A SHARP OBJECT.

January 2, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING 12" ELBOW WITH CHAIN HOIST, ELBOW BECAME LODGE. WHEN EE'S HELPER ATTEMPTED TO FREE ELBOW, IT CAUGHT EE'S HAND.

2000 · 8 incidents

December 14, 2000 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Emerald Processing LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDIG METAL GUARDS & THE WELDING ROD CAUSED A FLASH, FLASHBURNING BOTH EYES

October 3, 2000 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG SHEETING GRIT, LEFT ONE END UNSECURED AND WHEN HE RAISED THE OTHER END THIS CAUSED THE UNSECURED END TO SLIP OFF. THIS REACTION CAUSED THE SHEETING TO STRIKE EE ON TH E NECK AND SHOULDER.

May 1, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING STEEL 100 FT IN THE AIR AND LOST HIS HARD HAT. WHEN HE COMPLETED HIS JOB HE STOOD UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF STEEL ANGLE.

April 12, 2000 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CLEAN COAL TAKE UP TOWER IN A CRANE WHEN THE JIB COLLAPSED. EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF THE CRANE WHEN JIB BEGAN TO FALL WITH LOAD.

April 3, 2000 WV · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Emerald Processing LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDING WITH A CRACK IN HIS WELDING HELMET.

1999 · 2 incidents

August 6, 1999 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHAIN RIGGING CAME LOOSE & STRUCTURE FELL ON EE PINNING HIM UNDER IT. EE'S LOWER RIGHT LEG WAS BROKED

June 15, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING END OF PAN TO BLOCK/REBOLTING BRACKETS ON BELTLINE PANS WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1987 · 2 incidents

July 30, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS CLI4BING TO TOP OF SCAFFOLDING UNDER CONE OF NO. 1 SILO BIN AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST CONE OF SILO CAUSING INJURY.

June 20, 1987 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJ WAS DROPPIN1 THREE LOADED RAILROAD CARS FROM PREPARATION PL ANT LOADOUT TO STORAGE YARD. THE 3 LOADED CARS BUMPED STANDING LOADS CAUSING INJURED TO BE JOGGL ED INTO THE CAR3HE WAS RIDING

1986 · 5 incidents

November 26, 1986 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GR5NTED AN AWARD FROM WEST VIRGINIA WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNUMOCONIOSIS.

November 26, 1986 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GR5NTED AN AWARD FROM WEST VIRGINIA WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

October 27, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE WAS GR5NTED AN AWARD FROM WEST VIRGINIA WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND FOR HEARING LOSS.

May 7, 1986 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE

INJURED WAS DRO1PING THREE EMPTY RAILROAD CARS TO LOADING POINT OF PREP PLANT WHEN INJURED APPLIED BRAKES TO CARS THE WHEELS STARTED SLIDING ON RAIL INJURED DESCENDED THE LADDER AND WHEN STEPP ING OFF TO THE 1ROUND LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL STRIKING HIS FACE ON GROUND

1985 · 2 incidents

October 28, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE USING RED DEVIL HOIST TO LIFT DISTRIBUTOR BOX OFF DIESTER TABLE. HOIST ROPE SLIPPED FROM BOX CAUSING RED DEVIL TO FALL CATCHING INJURED FINGER BETWEEN HOIST AND DIST RIBUTOR BOX.

July 30, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ AND CO WORKER WERE ALIGNING THE EYE OF AIR JACK TO THE CLEVIS OF MAGNETITE DOOR INJ PLACED HIS FINGER IN EYE OF JACK TO CHECK ALIGNMENT COWORKER ACCIDENTLY MOVED AIR JACK SWITCH INJUREDS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN EYE AND CLEVIS ON DOOR

1984 · 1 incident

February 28, 1984 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJ DEPARTED FROM REFUSE BIN DRIVING A R 50 EUCLID TRUCK HEADED FOR DUMP APPROX 140 FT FROM BIN RT TIRE TRACKS INDICATED THE TRUCK STARTED RIDING ON ROAD BERM TRUCK TRAVELLED APPROX ANOTHER 100 FT BEFORE BERM GAVE AWAY CAUSING TRUCK TO OVERTURN AND ROLL DOWN EMBANKMENT A DISTANCE OF APPROX 65 FT BERM IS 2FT TO 3 FT IN HEIGHT AND GUARDED WITH STEEL POSTS LACED WITH WIRE RIPE HAU

1983 · 4 incidents

September 29, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUSHING SCRAP RETURN ROLLER INTO SCRAP BIN ROLLER HUNG CAUSING THE END CAP TO CATCH HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN ROLLER AND END CAP

March 10, 1983 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

DROPPING LOADED CARS FROM PLANT WHEN HE FELT CARS GAINING TOO MUCH SPEED.PULLED HARD ON BRAKE AND SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS BACK

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The full compliance file on South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.