Employee was walking down a flight of steps, when he stated he slipped and fell, falling backwards, landing on his back and R elbow. Employee is working light duty since (11-28-2014) (Missed 5 days work)
VFC-Washer Coal
VFC-Washer has $131K in proposed MSHA penalties and $28K outstanding across 32 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 28
- Years on record
- 1991–2014
- Latest incident
- Nov 2014
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.VFC-Washer has $131K in proposed MSHA penalties and $28K outstanding across 32 contested dockets.
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.MSHA sampling at VFC-Washer shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.34 mg/m3 (99% compliant) across 159 samples.
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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 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.ⓘ
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.| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 Q4 | 623 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 Q2 | 96 | 2 | 0 | 20833.3 |
| 2024 Q1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q4 | 1,920 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 1,880 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q2 | 1,800 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q1 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q4 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 Q2 | 1,680 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 Q4 | 2,320 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q1 | 1,440 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q4 | 1,440 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q2 | 1,580 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q1 | 1,260 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q4 | 1,820 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 1,440 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2018 Q1 | 840 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q4 | 1,207 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 556 | 1 | 0 | 1798.6 |
| 2017 Q2 | 1,512 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 1,320 | 9 | 0 | 6818.2 |
| 2016 Q4 | 960 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q3 | 4,044 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 6,384 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 11,659 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 15,905 | 1 | 0 | 62.9 |
| 2015 Q3 | 18,089 | 3 | 0 | 165.8 |
| 2015 Q2 | 16,567 | 20 | 7 | 1207.2 |
| 2015 Q1 | 17,018 | 2 | 1 | 117.5 |
| 2014 Q4 | 12,006 | 9 | 4 | 749.6 |
| 2014 Q3 | 9,509 | 5 | 3 | 525.8 |
| 2014 Q2 | 8,335 | 8 | 2 | 959.8 |
| 2014 Q1 | 18,382 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q4 | 11,413 | 10 | 4 | 876.2 |
| 2013 Q3 | 1,049 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q2 | 1,078 | 2 | 1 | 1855.3 |
| 2013 Q1 | 1,587 | 10 | 2 | 6301.2 |
| 2012 Q4 | 480 | 11 | 5 | 22916.7 |
| 2012 Q3 | 1,169 | 29 | 16 | 24807.5 |
| 2012 Q2 | 1,219 | 18 | 7 | 14766.2 |
| 2012 Q1 | 3,892 | 36 | 14 | 9249.7 |
| 2011 Q4 | 14,189 | 3 | 0 | 211.4 |
| 2011 Q3 | 10,350 | 2 | 0 | 193.2 |
| 2011 Q2 | 12,993 | 12 | 4 | 923.6 |
| 2011 Q1 | 26,143 | 6 | 1 | 229.5 |
| 2010 Q4 | 20,743 | 14 | 4 | 674.9 |
| 2010 Q3 | 14,108 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q2 | 28,705 | 30 | 17 | 1045.1 |
| 2010 Q1 | 26,675 | 2 | 1 | 75.0 |
| 2009 Q4 | 26,159 | 19 | 6 | 726.3 |
| 2009 Q3 | 25,520 | 16 | 0 | 627.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 26,722 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 27,159 | 56 | 26 | 2061.9 |
| 2008 Q4 | 28,732 | 3 | 0 | 104.4 |
| 2008 Q3 | 24,847 | 46 | 23 | 1851.3 |
| 2008 Q2 | 23,650 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q1 | 22,880 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 21,134 | 37 | 25 | 1750.7 |
| 2007 Q3 | 24,867 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q2 | 26,425 | 29 | 13 | 1097.4 |
| 2007 Q1 | 25,587 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q4 | 27,932 | 11 | 7 | 393.8 |
| 2006 Q3 | 28,410 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q2 | 29,609 | 22 | 15 | 743.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 27,858 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q4 | 28,204 | 14 | 4 | 496.4 |
| 2005 Q3 | 27,560 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 27,482 | 6 | 4 | 218.3 |
| 2005 Q1 | 26,933 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q4 | 25,350 | 18 | 12 | 710.1 |
| 2004 Q3 | 26,087 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q2 | 29,100 | 9 | 4 | 309.3 |
| 2004 Q1 | 28,288 | 21 | 16 | 742.4 |
| 2003 Q4 | 27,565 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 27,322 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 27,705 | 9 | 8 | 324.9 |
| 2003 Q1 | 26,944 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 30,301 | 16 | 7 | 528.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 26,835 | 5 | 2 | 186.3 |
| 2002 Q2 | 30,628 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q1 | 29,364 | 3 | 1 | 102.2 |
| 2001 Q4 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q3 | 1,300 | 4 | 2 | 3076.9 |
| 2001 Q2 | 650 | 1 | 1 | 1538.5 |
| 2001 Q1 | 650 | 3 | 1 | 4615.4 |
| 2000 Q4 | 650 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 650 | 14 | 8 | 21538.5 |
| 2000 Q2 | 650 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 650 | 7 | 6 | 10769.2 |
Reportable incidents
28 on file2014 · 1 incident
2013 · 2 incidents
EE was helping carry a piece of medal when he said his left foot slid sideways causing him to twist his left foot. Dr. report said he had a broken bone going to his little toe.
The employee was using a crescent wrench to tighten some blots when the wrench slipped and his right hand came in contact with a piece of expanded metal. The sharp edge of the metal cut his right hand around his knuckle area.
2011 · 2 incidents
Employee was using a wrench, the wrench slipped off the bolt, he cut his left hand when it struck a piece of metal.
EE was assisting the core drill operator and as the drill started he was loosening a bolt up, it spun around and mashed the little finger of his left hand.
2010 · 1 incident
Due to inclement weather two trucks were parked behind Sigmon Coals Shop without Mgt. permission. This area was not intended nor designed for coal truck parking. During the night the trucks caught on fire & were destroyed.
2009 · 2 incidents
EE had back pain while carrying a small log at the impoundment.
While dismounting the rock hauler, the employee slipped on the ladder and fell to the ground.
2007 · 1 incident
Tripped on loose rock.
2005 · 2 incidents
A metal box shute was being cut loose when the final cut was made the box moved forward catching Ee's two middle fingers ont he left hand at the nail mashing off the tips of the two middle fingers.
Employee was using a chain hoist, the chain broke striking ee in the chest causing a bruise to the chest area.
2003 · 1 incident
EE WAS REPLACING SPRINGS IN A COAL VEBRATOR. THE SPRINGS JUMPED OUT OF THE HOUSING, STRIKING EE ON THE THUMB OF THE RIGHT HAND, RESULTING IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT THUMB.
2002 · 1 incident
EMPLOYEEM WAS CARRYING A BALE OF HAY, WHEN HE FLT PAIN IN HIS BACK, THE DR REPORT STATED STRAINED MUSCLE IN BACK.
2001 · 3 incidents
EE FELL OFF OF THE COAL LOADER INJURING HIS BACK BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS.
EE WAS WELDING ON VIBRATOR IN SIGMON WASHER. HE STRUCK AN ARK BEFORE PUTTING DOWN HIS EYE SHIELDRESULTING IN A FLASH BURN TO HIS LEFT EYE.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO REPAIR HOLES IN PIPE OF PREPARATION PLANT. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS GRIP ON LADDER AND FELL APPROX. 8', FRACTURING RIGHT ANKLE AND HEEL.
2000 · 2 incidents
EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING TO THE WASHER FROM THE SLATE DUMP. THE SLATE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING LEFT THE ROADWAY AND TRAVELED APPROX. 100' DOWN THE SLOPE. HE RECEIVED A SMALL CUT BEHIND HIS EAR AND BRUISES ON HIS BODY.
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN END LOADER, FEEDING THE RAW COAL BIN. HE STATED HE EITHER DID NOT ENGAGE THE CLUTCH OR APPLIED THE WRONG PEDAL CAUSING THE ENDLOADER TO GO INTO THE BIN.
1999 · 1 incident
EE WAS CLISING FROZEN RAILCAR DOORS WHEN THE CLOSING BAR SLIPPED AND HIT EE ON HIS LEFT KNEE RESULTING IN BRUISES TO THE LEFT KNEE.
1998 · 1 incident
EE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A DOZER--EE SLIPPED & FELL RESULTING IN A BROKEN WRIST BONE IN HIS LEFT ARM
1997 · 2 incidents
EE WAS INSTALLING A SIDE BOARD ON STRIP COAL COLLECTOR BELT. THE MAGNET ATTRACTED THE PIECE OF METAL CATCHING HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE METAL SIDE BOARD AND THE MAGNET CAUSEING CUTS TO HIS LE FT THUMB.
EE WAS LOADING A PIECE OF METAL IN A END LOADER BUCKET. EE MADE A TWISTING MOTION WHICH RESULTED IN A PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
1996 · 1 incident
PULLED MUSCLE OR TWISTED BACK WHILE CLEANING ANDSHOVELING DIRT AND ROCK FROM UNDER THE ROCK CRUSHER PLANT. THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON 3-27-96. WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 4-9-96.
1995 · 1 incident
A METAL DOOR USED AS A CLEAN OUT DOOR WAS OPENEDBY THE INJURED UPON CLOSING THE DOOR THE HINGES BROKE. LETTING THE DOOR DROP ACROSS HIS RIGHT FOOT-BROKEN BONE IN FOOT.
1992 · 3 incidents
INJURED WAS CUTTING METAL LEG OFF OF CYCLOE, LEG FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT THUMB AT JOINT BEHIND FINGERNAIL CUTTING IT REQUIRING 10 SITCHES.
INJURED WAS STARTING TO BEND OVER AND PICK UP A PIECE OF STEEL AND STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE STARTING TO BEND OVER.
33942ING LADDER SLIPPED AND FELL 10 FT AND LANDED ON FEET BREAKING R ANKLE
1991 · 1 incident
INJURED WAS WORKING AROUND TRUCK SCALES BACKHOE WAS TAKING UP DECKING BOARDS ONE BOARD SPRANG UP STRIKING INJURED IN LOWER LEFT SIDE OF RIB CAGE, FRACTURING THREE RIBS.
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