Struck by falling object
Mechanic was loading track pin into back of service truck when he dropped it on his left foot.
Arch Of West VirginiaMining Incidents in 2007
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Arch Of West Virginia operations in 2007. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2007
- 0
- Total incidents
- 6
- Year
- 2007
Top incident classifications
- 01SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON2 incidents
- 02HANDLING OF MATERIALS1 incident
- 03HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)1 incident
- 04ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES1 incident
- 05DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS1 incident
All incidents in 2007
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Bending metal plate on truck bed, while swinging the sledge hammer, something in lower stomach pulled.
Fall from machine
Stepped off catwalk of dozer while steam cleaning, falling to ground.
(Not Elsewhere Classified)
On Oct. 11 & 16, employee went to doctor complaining of constant pain radiating down both legs. In an effort to locate the problem, on Oct. 16 employee was told to have an x-ray but failed to do so. On Nov. 4 due to back pain he had neck/back x-rays taken (results normal). On Dec. 13 employee continued to complain of pain so doctor scheduled an MRI. Report received Jan. 4, 2008.
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupational Pneumoconiosis
Fall from machine
Employee was in back of service truck # 61548 to move heater when he slipped & fell.