Wylo Mine: 237 reportable incidents
Coal
Amherstdale,
Logan County,
WV
·
Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4603335
MSHA record for Wylo Mine (mine ID 4603335). Fatalities, non-fatal incidents grouped by year, current operator and controller, and mine context.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
237
Years on record
1983–2001
Latest incident
Oct 2001
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
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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.
Rate withheld: 188 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Wylo Mine recorded 25.50 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2001.
Injury rate, 2001
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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.
Above average . The US coal mining average was 6.94 and the all-US-mining average was 5.26 cases per 100 workers.
In West Virginia, coal mining averaged 8.13 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
2001 *
25.50
8.50
0.000
2000 *
22.56
3.22
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.
Workforce and production
Year
Employees
2002
0
2001
11
2000
36
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Wylo Mine sits in Logan County, West Virginia, where the Census mining category is 6.6% of county employment.
Local economic context
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County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Logan County, West Virginia · Population 31,826
6.6%
Mining share of county employment
$47,237
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
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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
2002 Q1
0
0
0
2001 Q4
3,467
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
6,454
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
6,575
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
7,034
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
10,232
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
15,961
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
17,455
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2000 Q1
18,419
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
showing the 200 most recent
2001 · 3 incidents
October 11, 2001
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEIMOCONIOSIS. DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 10-11-01.
May 21, 2001
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE AND FELLOW WORKER WERE REMOVING RADIATOR FROM LOADER WHEN THE RADIATOR DROPPED SLIGHTLY, MASHING THE TIP OF EMPLOYEE'S FINGER BETWEEN THE RADIATOR MOUNT AND LOADER FRAME.
April 27, 2001
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS HEARING LOSS CLAIM RECEIVED 4-27-01.
2000 · 7 incidents
December 14, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS, CARPAL TUNNEL CLAIM, CLAIM RECEIVED 12-14-00.
September 26, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REC'D DR'S REPORT TODAY (10/10/00) STATING THAT EE IS TO BE UNDER DR'S CARE FOR CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN (TO UNDERGO 12 WEEKS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY).
September 21, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 9-21-00.
June 15, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-OCCUP ILLNESS DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 6-15-00.
February 22, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE - HEARING LOSS - CLAIM RECEIVED 4-10-00.
February 18, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS-CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM DIAGNOSIS RECD 3/30/00
January 11, 2000
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS TRAMMING DOZER UP-SLOPE WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK AND JARRED HIS BACK.
1999 · 13 incidents
October 25, 1999
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING WITH HEAVY TOOLS - OCCUP ILLNESS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
October 7, 1999
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against stationary object
TAKING LOOSE LEVER FROM FUEL LINKAAGE ROD ON A 3500 ENGINE. USING A 3/8" WRENCH TO HOLD STUD AND 7/16" WRENCH TO TURN NUT, NUT CAME LOOSE FROM LEFT HAND SLIPPED AND HIT EDGE OF BASE, CUTTING H AND.
September 29, 1999
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATING DOZER, OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
July 22, 1999
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS- CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME CLAIM RECEIVED 10-5-99.
July 20, 1999
WV · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AS A RESULT OF WORK RELATED ACTIVITIES.
June 10, 1999
WV · Coal
drill operator
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME- DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 10-29-99.
May 6, 1999
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in lifting objects
IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK OF A CAT-992 LOADER, EE RAISED THE DOOR THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE WALKWAY BEHIND THE CAB. WHILE LIFTING, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK . A DR LATER RESTRICTED HIM FROM WORK, RESULTING IN LOST TIME.
April 9, 1999
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE DIAGNOSED WITH OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS ON 07/22/99, HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
April 8, 1999
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM
March 12, 1999
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAS CLAIMED AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. INTHIS CASE, CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
February 19, 1999
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING WAS BEING LOADED BY SHOVEL, LARGE ROCK FELL FROM BUCKET ONTO CAB PROTECTOR, JARRING THE TRUCK DRIVER. MEDICAL RECORDS WERE OBTAINED ON 3-5-99 INDICATING THAT THIS E MPLOYEE IS UNABLE TO WROK DUE TO INJURIES RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT DESCRIBED ABOVE.
February 4, 1999
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING IN THE COAL PIT, THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL.
January 29, 1999
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GRADUAL ONSET--SYMPTOMS BEGAN 4-96, WORSENED SINCE NOV. 1998. RECEIVED SICKNESS & ACCIDENT BENETS IN 1996 FOR "CERVICAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT SYNDROME." NO. WC CLAIM UNTIL 1-29-99 (DOI). CLAIM RECE IVED 2-17-99.
1998 · 21 incidents
December 11, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HON 4/5/99 MANAGEMENT RECD NOTIFICATION FROM WVWORKERS COMP THAT EE HAS WORK RELATED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. THIS IS A REPORTABLE ILLNESS
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against stationary object
EE ADDED ENGINE OIL TO DM3 DRILL FROM 5 GAL CAN.HE SET CAN DOWN ON LOW PLATFORM. OIL CAN BEGAN TO TIP OVER. EE BEND DOWN QUICKLY TO CATCH CAN & STRUCK HEAD ON RADIATOR PIPE. HE WAS RESTRICTE
December 2, 1998
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
A ROCK DROPPED FROM A LOADER BUCKET INTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK, JARRING THIS EE IN THE CAB. A DR RESTRICTED HIM FROM DUTY. LOST TIME.
September 15, 1998
WV · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 3/12/99. HE HAS WORKED AS A BLASTER AND A DRILL HELPER SINCE 6/8/77.
August 26, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE, A DOZER OPERATOR, WAS DIAGNOSED ON 8/26/98 WITH CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROM, RESULTING FROM REPETITIVE MOTION OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, MAKING THIS A REPORTABLE ILLNESS
June 23, 1998
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CUTTING BROKEN BOLTS OUT OF ROLLER FRAME EYES WERE IRRITATED, HAD SOMETHING IN THEM
June 9, 1998
WV · Coal
drill operator
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. CLAIM RECEIVED ON 3/1/99. DIAGNOSED 2/11/99.
June 4, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON MAY 6, 1999, MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED THAT EE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME AS A RESULT OF WORK RELATED ACTIVITIES, MAKING THIS A REPORTABLE ILLNESS.
May 26, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM RECEIVED 6-4-98.
April 29, 1998
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING A TRUCK AND HE WENT THRU A DIP IN THE ROUND AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
April 12, 1998
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall onto or against objects
INSTALLING A HYDRAULIC TUBE ON NEW HOIST CYLINDER, SLIPPED IN OIL ON THE TRACK, STRUCK HEAD ON CYLINDER, CUT FOREHEAD OPEN ABOVE RIGHT EYE.
April 8, 1998
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Arch Of West Virginia · Unclassified, insufficient data
EE WAS FOUND IN MECHANIC'S TRUCK WHERE HE COMPLAINED OF SICKNESS AND HEADACHE. HE WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HEAD INJURY. ON 4-16-98, HIS ATTENDING PHYSICIAN ESTIMATED THAT THE INJURY OCC URRED IN A TIME FRAME THAT WOLD HAVE PLACED HIM ON THE JOB. AT THIS TIME, NO CAUSE OF INJURY CAN BE DETERMINED AND THE INVESTIGATION IS ON GOING.
April 3, 1998
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM RECEIVED 04-03-98.
March 31, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.
March 9, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS
February 13, 1998
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE - HEARING LOSS - RECEIVED CLAIM 2/19/98.
February 9, 1998
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
February 4, 1998
WV · Coal
drill operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
February 2, 1998
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TRUCK THAT WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY THE BUCKET OF THE P & H 4100 SHOVEL AS HE WAS WAITING TO BE LOADED.
EE WAS ON AN EXTENSION LADDER AT 4100 SHOVEL REPLACING LIGHT FIXTURE, LADDER KICKED OUT AS HE WAS DESCENDING. HE FELL APPROX. 8; LANDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.
January 10, 1998
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS BENT OVER THE BATTERY BOX ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE CONNECTING THE WIRE TO THE STARTER. WHEN EE RAISED UP. LOST BALANCE AND HEAD STRUCK HANDLE ON THE HAND PRIMING PUMP. CUT ON TOP OF HEAD-CONTUSION.
1997 · 30 incidents
December 31, 1997
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BEHIND 1400 LOADER, STEPPED ON ICE AND FELL.
December 19, 1997
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE HAND PAIN WITH NUMBNESS LEFT.
October 10, 1997
WV · Coal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.
September 22, 1997
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS USING RED DEVILS TO CHANGE A SPRING ON TRUCKTHE RED DEVILS SLIPPED & PUNCTURED HAND.
September 20, 1997
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE DISMOUNTING LOADER LADDER EE EIGTHER SLIPPED FROM OR MISSED AN STEP EE COULD NOT RECALL WHICH. THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL APPROX. 6' TO GROUND. NOTE LANDED ON HIS FEET AND JARRED BACK.
September 10, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by falling object
EE WAS BEDING OVER TO TAKE STRAP OFF SHOVEL CABLE WHEN ROCK ROLLED FROM SPOIL PILE. THE ROCK HIT HIM ON UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF CHEST.
August 19, 1997
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
August 19, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
August 18, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STEPPED ON OIL & FELL.
August 15, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
August 14, 1997
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against stationary object
WHILE ASSISTING FELLOW WORKERS INLIFTING THE SHOVEL HOIST ROPES OVER THE BAIL (CHANGING OUT ROPES) EE'S LT. FOOT ROLLED OVER SOME SMALL, LOOSE ROCKS CAUSING KNEE TO TWIST SUDDENLY.
July 11, 1997
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS
June 22, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATINAL HEARING LOSS.
June 22, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDORME OCCUPATON DISEASE
June 16, 1997
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
June 13, 1997
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
June 9, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.
June 4, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
June 4, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS TRAMMING A DRILL OFF THE 2ND CONTOUR BENCH TO GET FUEL. AS HE MANEUVERED THE CAB BY A ROCK IN THE BENCH WALL, HIS OUTER TRACK PUSHED AWAY THE OUTER EDGE OF THE BENCH. THE DRILL SLID ABO UT HALFWAY DOWN THE 12' EMBANKMENT & THEN FLIPPED "NEARLY" TO THE UPSIDE DOWN POSITION.
May 27, 1997
WV · Coal
drill operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
May 20, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
May 12, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
PUT TRUCK IN GEAR AND IT DID NOT ENGAGE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING DOWNHILL AND TURNED OVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
April 7, 1997
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
March 31, 1997
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
March 26, 1997
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
March 5, 1997
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
February 24, 1997
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GPF-OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
1996 · 9 incidents
December 2, 1996
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS PUSHING WITH DOZER & BACKED OVER LARGE BOULDER & SLID INTO HOLE CAUSING WHIPLASH TO NECK.
August 27, 1996
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AND TWISTED LEFT FOOT.
July 16, 1996
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
VICTIM MISSED (WHILE CLIMBING) HAND HOLD AND FELL APPROX. 12' TO GROUND.
June 21, 1996
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED THAT HE PICKED UP ONE CORNER OF METAL STEPS TO PUT CRIB BLOCK UNDER THEM AND STARTEDD FEELING SICK.
June 1, 1996
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK AND OVERTURNED.
May 10, 1996
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
EE STATED I WAS HAULING ROCK FROM SHOVEL, HIT A POT HOLE COMING FROM SHOVEL LOADED AND JAMMED BACK AT BOTTOM OF SEAT.
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE HAD GRASPED RAILING WITH LEFT HAND IN PREPARATION TO DISMOUNT POWDER TRUCK WHEN ROCK SLID OFF DIRT BANK AND HIT HAND.
March 27, 1996
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by falling object
INSTALLING AIR CLEANER HOUSING ON A CAT D11N TYPE TRACTOR, DROPPED STEEL AIR CLEANER HOUSING ON FINGER AND SMASHED BETWEEN HOUSING AND VALVE COVER ON ENGINE.
March 19, 1996
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
240-TON ROCK TRUCK #24503 (EMPTY) WAS BACKED INTO CAB OF 200 TON ROCK TRUCK #2 4301 (EMPTY) AS BOTH DRIVES WERE ATTEMPTING TO STAGE UNDER FROT-END LOADER-DRIVER OF #24503 THOUGHT THEOTHER TRUC K AND ADREADY BEEN LOADED.
1995 · 4 incidents
November 13, 1995
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
April 17, 1995
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
TRAVELING ON WRONG SIDE OF ROAD, ON RIGHT WENT TO LEFT. RAN UPON EMBANKMENT AND TRUCK TURNED OVER ON PASSENGER SIDE.
January 3, 1995
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
TRUCK RAN AWAY WITH HIM AND HIT ANOTHER TRUCK IN THE REAR.
January 3, 1995
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
COAL TRUCK HIT BACK OF HIS COAL TRUCK.
1994 · 2 incidents
October 22, 1994
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED ANKLE WHEN GETTING OUT OF TRUCK.
Arch Of West Virginia · Accident type, without injuries
I WAS DRIVING ON HAUL, WHEN ON COMING TRACTOR-TRL STRUCK ME HEAD ON.
1993 · 1 incident
Arch Of West Virginia · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS PULLING ON SHOVEL BUCKET TRIP CABLE WHEN IT RELEASED SUDDENLY PULLING L HAND INTO PULLEY.
1992 · 4 incidents
October 14, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LINE-UP THE BOLT HOLES IN A HYDRAULIC LINE THE PRY BAR BEING USED SLIPPED, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ABOVE L EYE.
October 12, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
June 8, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TIGHTENING WHEEL ON TRUCK WRENCH SLIPPED OFF LUG NUT AND EMPL STRAINED BACK.
June 4, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SAFETY CABLE ACROSS HOPPER CAUGHT ONTO BACK OF COAL TRAILER. EMPLOYEE WAS USING A METAL BAR TO RELEASE CABLE (PRYING) AND BAR CAME LOOSE STRAINING BACK.
1991 · 8 incidents
November 26, 1991
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL DISMOUNTING DOZER,SLIPPED & FELL TO GROUND.
October 29, 1991
WV · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by flying object
ARM ON WHEEL PULLER FLEW OFF UNDER PRSSURE & DTRUCK EMPL ON UPPER LIP.
September 20, 1991
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE IS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A TUMOR TO THE UPPER LUMBAR SPINE WHICH "APPARENTLY" HAS BECOME SYMPTO MATIC FROM OPERATING ROCK TRUCKS.
July 26, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS
May 17, 1991
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE REACHING FROM CAB AREA TO DRILL STEEL, EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PULL THE STEEL INTO THE CAROUSEL RACK.
March 21, 1991
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
ROCK CAME OFF SPOIL PILE AND HIT BED OF TRUCK,JARRING EMPLOYEE.
March 7, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PRY THE ENDS OF THE CROWD CABLES INTO A SOCKET WHEN A PULL CABLE BROKE, HITTING THE SLATE BAR.
March 4, 1991
WV · Coal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PIECE OF ROCK HIT SHOVEL CAB CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO JAR OUT, STRIKING EE S HEAD.
1990 · 5 incidents
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by falling object
RETRACT SHIM FELL FROM SHOVEL STRUCK ON R ELBOW
June 25, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARDED.
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING FROM ONE PLATFORM TO ANOTHER BY HOLDING ONTO MIRROR BRACKET WHEN THE BRACKET BROKE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN FACE AREA.
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING THE LADDER ON #1 SHOVEL AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE ATTENDED 1 HR BACK SCHOOL ON FRIDAY 2-9-90. TURNED IN SICK DAYS ON MON & TUES- WAS INJURED AT BEGINNING OF SHIFT O N WED. LADDER WAS IN GOOD CONDITION.
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL HOOKING UP LIGHT PLANT TO SERVICE TRUCK,PULLED ON LIGHT PLANT AND HURT LOWER BACK.
1989 · 5 incidents
April 6, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
LARGE ROCK FELL FROM SHOVEL BUCKET STRIKING CAB PROTECTOR OF ROCK TRUCK JARRING OPERATOR.
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS P8ULLING ON CABLE 4160 AT A CABLE TOWER SITE & HE STEPPED DOWN OFF THE CABLE TO0WER TURNING HIS R ANKLE
February 16, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
COAL TRUCK HIT A ROUGH SPOT IN ROADWAY AND JARRED TRUCK DRIVER.
January 19, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE FELL WHILE GREASING BUCKET ON THE SHOVEL.
January 19, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Arch Of West Virginia · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOCKED ELECTRICAL WHEN HE LAID HIS AHND ON THE FUEL CAP OF NO 208 COAL TRUCK.
1988 · 9 incidents
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BELT LINE EMPLOYE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE TIGHTENING BRAKE ON RAILROAD CAR.
November 16, 1988
WV · Coal
welder (shop)
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS
October 27, 1988
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED BACK WHILE USING DUMP LEVER ON THE COAL TRUCK.
September 28, 1988
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
AWARDED OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.AWARD LETTER DATED 09-28-88.
August 31, 1988
WV · Coal
drill operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARDED.
August 15, 1988
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARDED.
February 12, 1988
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS.
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ST9IKING A COAL FEEDER GEAR WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER, WHEN THE HAMMER BOUNCED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.
January 29, 1988
WV · Coal
drill helper
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS
1987 · 32 incidents
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOUNTING DRILL 5ND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
November 25, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DO6BLING BACK TO DO MAINTENANCE WORK ON BYE SHOVEL WHEN HE FELT APIECE OF METAL IN HIS EYE.(NOT SURE OF WHEN OR HOW IT HAPPENED).
November 19, 1987
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL JUMPED FRO4 RUNAWAY COAL TRUCK FX LEFT ARM.
November 16, 1987
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of West Virginia · Struck against a moving object
EMPL LOADING TR6CK WHEN LARGE ROCK ROLLED INTO BACK OF ENDLOADER.
October 30, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HEARING LOSS AW5RD LETTER DATED 10-26-87.
October 26, 1987
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of West Virginia · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCC DISEASE HEARING LOSS
EMPLOYEE FELL I3TO SWING MOTOR WHILE OILING
September 23, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE REPORT9D TO MANAGEMENT ON 09/24/87 THAT HE WAS INJURED WHILE LIFTING AN ACETYLENE TANK. BEGAN MISSING TIME ON 09/24/87.
September 1, 1987
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS
EMPLOYEE JUMPED3OFF A DRILL AND INJURED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE LANDED ON A ROCK.
Arch Of West Virginia · Fall from piled material
EMPLOYEE WAS WE5DING ON A CRUSHER WHEN THE LOOSE COAL HE WAS STANDING ON GAVE AWAY CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS LEFT SIDE.
Arch Of West Virginia · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED BACK AN8 RIGHT HAND WHILE PULLING SLATE OFF OF SHAKER TABLE.
Arch Of West Virginia · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
USING SLATE BAR3TO BEND DOZER STEP WHEN BAR SLIPPED CAUSING RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER PINCHED BETWEEN SLATE BAR AND DOZER STEP.
July 29, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS. AWARD LETTER DATED JULY 248 1987.
Arch Of West Virginia · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
BEGAN MISSING 7IME ON 7-17-87 CHEMICAL BRONCHITITIS DOE TO INHALATION FO FUMES.
June 18, 1987
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL DI8EASE HEARING LOSS
June 18, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OCCUPATIONAL DI8EASE HEARING LOSS
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PULLING ON DOZE9 RAILING TO STGRIGHTEN IT WHEN RAILING BROKE SUDDENLY.
June 9, 1987
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HEARING LOSS AW5RD LETTER DATED 6-9-87.
June 8, 1987
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Amherst Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
ROCK TRUCK WAS 6EING LOADED UNDER THE SHOVEL WHEN A BUCKET LOAD OF MATERIAL FELL HARD INTO THE TRUCK BED JARRING THE EMPLOYEE.
June 4, 1987
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE FELL W2ILE MOUNTING DOZER INJURING HIS RIGHT HAND.
May 22, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
OCCUPATONAL DIS9ASE HEARING LOSS.
May 5, 1987
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Amherst Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
A LARGE ROCK FE5L ONTO THE LOADER BUCKET. CAUSING THE LOADER TO JAR INJURING EMPLOYEES NECK
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
WHILE DISMOUNTI3G GRADER TO CLEAN OFF LIGHTS, EMPLOYEE FELL AND INJURED HIS BACK.
April 13, 1987
WV · Coal
drill helper
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Amherst Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS, AWARD LETTER DATED 4-13-87
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BATTERY3FROM DOZER AND HURT BACK.
April 4, 1987
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HEARING LOSS AW5RD LETTER DATED 10 23 87
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMP WAS REMOVIN1 A BIT FROM A DRILL WITH A SCREWDRIVER WHEN A PIECE OF THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE OFF AND WENT INTO EMPLOYEES EYE
March 11, 1987
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Amherst Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS.
February 17, 1987
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Amherst Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS AWARD LETTER DATED 4-25-88.
January 15, 1987
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMP LOST HIS FO2TING & FELL FROM AN END-LOADER LADDER WHILE DISMOUNTING
January 14, 1987
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
WORKING ON A RO7K TRUCK - LADDER BROKE AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND
1986 · 23 incidents
December 3, 1986
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Amherst Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS AWARD LETTER
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE FELL 2FF DRILL & STRAINED HIS BACK
November 20, 1986
WV · Coal
scalper-screen operator
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Amherst Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS (AWARD LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1986)
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
SERVICE TRUCK H2SE REEL CAME UNLOCKED AND JERKED EMPLOYEE OFF DRILL ONTO GROUND.
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STRAIN9D HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE LIFTED AN EMPTY 55 GALLON GARBAGE BARRELL FROM AN ENDLOADER BUCKET.
September 15, 1986
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HEARING LOSS DI8ABILITY (AWARD LETGTER DATED 012087)
Amherst Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries
WHILE USING ECE7RICAL DETONATORS CREW WAS LOADING ANFO. AN ELECTRICAL STORM MOVED INTO THE AREA. THE BLASTING AREA WAS EVACUATED & BARRICADED. SEVERAL HOURS LATER LIGHTENING STRUCK THE SHOT AR EA & DETONATED 7HE ENTIRE SHOT.
Amherst Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
SLEDGE HAMMER H9AD CAME OFF CAUSING EMP HANDS TO HIT FRONT IDLER HUB ON THE BE SHOVEL LACERATING HIS RT THUMB
Amherst Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries
WHILE USING ELE7TRICAL DETONATORS BLASTING CREW WAS LOADING & WIRING 52,000# OF ANFO EXPLOSIVES. AN ELECTRICAL STORM APPROACHED VERY QUICKLY. THE AREA WAS EVACUATED & BARRICADED. MINUTES LAT ER A SINGLE BOL7 OF LIGHTENING STRUCK THE IMMDEN%@*%@*%@%* AREA & DENOATED THE ENTIRE SHOT.
July 19, 1986
WV · Coal
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Amherst Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL PN9UMOCONIOSIS.
July 17, 1986
WV · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPL WRIST CUT 6Y 1/4'' PIECE OF METAL WHEN FELLOW WORKER STRUCK SHOVEL TOOTH KEEPER PIN.OTHER EMPL 20'AWAY.
July 14, 1986
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING A9OUND COAL TRUCK EMPLOYEE SPRAINED HIS ANKLE
June 19, 1986
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE SLIPPE8 WHILE DISMOUNTING SERVICE TRUCK.
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SPRAIN9D LOWER BACK WHILE CARRYING A METERING VALVE COVER FOR THE P&H SHOVEL
May 27, 1986
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DISMOUNT3NG COAL TRUCK & INJURED HIS BACK. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED 5-27-86 WAS NOT REPORTED AS LOST TIME UNTIL 6-6-86.
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STRIKING B9D PIN WITH 10 LB HAMMER AND HURT NECK.
April 14, 1986
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMP LOST HIS FO2TING WHILE STANDING ON THE TRACK OF A DOZER, AND FELL ON THE TRACK INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE, HE DIDNT START MISSING TIME UNTIL 4-16-86
March 26, 1986
WV · Coal
drill operator
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HEARING LOSS 3
March 24, 1986
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A BRAKE SPIDER FOR A 85 TON WABCO AND STRAINED HIS BACK
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from ladders
LADDER SLIPPED 2UT FROM UNDER EMPLOYE CAUSING HIM TO FALL
February 7, 1986
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Amherst Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE LOST C2NTROL OF COAL TRUCK AND TURNED IT OVER ON A DOWN HILL CURVE AND BUMPED HIS LEFT SHIN BONE.
February 5, 1986
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amherst Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HEARING LOSS AW5RD LETTER
January 13, 1986
WV · Coal
welder (shop)
FIRE
Amherst Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS ST5RTING A FIRE TO KEEP WARM, WHEN FIRE IGNITED LIQUID IN HIS HAND CAUSING BURNS TO EMPLOYEE.
1985 · 18 incidents
November 19, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING DRILL STEEL CHAIN WHEN WRENCH HE WAS USING FLEW BACK AND HIT HIS RIGHT LEG.
October 5, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPL FELL OFF DOZER ONTO CONCRETE FLOOR WHEN WRENCH SLIPPED FROM BOLT.
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMP WAS INJURED WHEN LOADER LADDER HE WAS WELDING ON KICKED OUT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MAKING A PULL CABLE, VISE-GRIPS SLIPPED OFF CABLE STRIKING EMPLOYEE ABOVE LEFT EYE
September 4, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING BUMPER FOR DART TRUCK EMPLOYEE WORKED THE 9-5-85 AND9-6-85 DID NOT START MISSING TILL 9-9-85
September 3, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TWISTED KNEE WHILE SERVICING DOZER
July 15, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING OUT FROM UNDER THE ROCK TRUCK.
June 13, 1985
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPL JUMPED FROM DOZER INJURING LEFT SIDE OF BODY.
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EE WAS MOUNTING ELECTRIC SHOVEL & REACHED FOR HANDRAIL & MISSED FALLING APPROX 10\ TO T HE GROUND INJURING HIS LEFT ARM BACK & HIP.
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CUTTING EDGE ON DOZER WITH AN EMPACT WRENCH, HE CUT TWO FINGERS ON SHARPENED BOLT HEAD WHICH CAME LOOSE FROM WRENCH.
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL TAKING DUST HOSE LOOSE WHEN IT CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM ON LEFT KNEE.
February 22, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EE FAILED TO MAINTANE CONTROL OF MOVING COAL TRUCK. HE JUMPED OUT OF THE TRUCK.
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS LETTING BRAKE OFF RAILROAD CAR, BRAKE WHEEL CAME LOOSE RATHER QUICK AND HE FELL.
February 15, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL CHANGING BATTERY WHEN BATTERY COVER FELL ON RIGHT HAND.
February 1, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOUNTING ENDLOADER AND REPORTED PAIN IN BACK.
January 24, 1985
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS GOING TO SHAKER BUILDING & FELL ON THE SNOW & ICE HURTING HIS LEFT LEG.
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DURING SLEEVING-SPLICING- OF WIRE HOSE ON HYDRAULIC PUMP BURST & STRUCK MAN ON HIS LEFT HAND.
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON SHAKER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 3 FT HURTING HIS HIP AND LEFT LEG.
1984 · 6 incidents
December 28, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN WAS TO TIE A TAG ROPE OFF FOR HOLDING OUT 2 STRINGING BLOCK ON ELECTRICAL STEEL TOWER.FOOT SLIPPED ON WET MOUNTAIN SIDE AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND.
December 9, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRYING A JACK ON HILL SIDE SLIPPED LOST FOOTING AND FELL.
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PART OF THE BRIDGE SECTION OF AN ELECTRIC TOWER DROPPED A SHORT DISTANCE. MAN JUMPED TO GET CLEAR.
November 8, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED REINFORCING BAR CAGE
October 31, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRING RE-BAR AND STEPPED IN A HOLE COVERED BY GRASS & WEEDS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED AND LOST FOOTING IN LOOSE MATERIALS ON GROUNDS