Consolidation Coal CompanyMining Incidents in 2014

One miner was entrapped on the Miracle Run elevator for 1 1/2 hours. While riding elevator to top a small piece of ice fell off shaft wall and hit the linkage on the SOS switch, manually throwing it, causing a safety fault and the brakes to lock up. No issue with mining machines, methods, ppe, training or compliance issues.

While hoisting supplies, elevator failed to stop at bottom landing causing damage to the guide rail, and channel beams on the elevator itself. It did not involve any compliance issues. There was no employee, or persons involved.

A roof fall occurred at 37 block intersection 23 West track, approximately 27' long, 30' wide and 9' high. The fall was caused by a geologic abnormality of a layer of unforeseeable fractured shale above the anchorage point of the resin assisted point anchor bolts. The fall will be cleaned up & supported. No problems with mining machines, methods, PPE, training or compliance issues.

A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point in the 2 west #1 entry at survey station 23+90. The fall was 16 feet wide and 20 feet long and varied from 8 to 10 feet high. The fall occurred due to a weakened laminated roof structure. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No training issues, No equipment involved. No injuries involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point at survey station 34+03. The fall was 16 feet wide and 12 feet high. It occurred because of reduced pillar sizes due to a four entry area. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No training issues, no equipment involved. No injuries involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Around 2:50 pm it was discovered that a roof fall at 42 blk St. Leo between the track and belt deteriorated to be above the anchorage. It is 7-8' high, 16' wide, and an unknown length (there is a stopping on the belt side without a mandoor). It does not impede passage, does not disrupt ventilation and will not be cleaned up. No problems with mining methods or compliance issues.

A roof fall occurred above anchor point on 2 west longwall headgate between crosscut 10-11. Fall was 50' L by 16' W & it varied from 15-20' H. It did impede travel on LW face. It didn't involve any compliance issues. LW stage loader was involved in the fall. No other 50.20 criteria applies. The accident was caused by a weakened roof structure due to a laminated rock transition.

Kuhntown elevator broke down with 2 men on board in excess of 30 minutes. Employees were safely removed at 11:53 P.M. PLC reset and approved by Schindler Elevator service to fix problem.

Roof fall occurred at 26 block Main West from track to belt that rode over into the belt line. Approximate size, discovered during recovery efforts, was 120' long, 16' wide and 30' high. No problems with training, mining methods, machinery, PPE or compliance issues. Belt line is being re-supported with arches.

A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point on two west number one entry at survey station thirty nine plus seventeen. The fall was sixteen feet wide, twenty feet long and varied from eight to ten feet high. It didn't involve any compliance issues, No equipment involved, no other 50.20 criteria applies.

While mining towards the headgate near shield 171, the shearer cut into the pyretic mine top which resulted in an alleged ignition. The mine was cited for not following the mine's ventilation plan where 4 inches of head coal is required to be left.

A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the 0 East track entry at 46 crosscut. The fall was 15ft long by 15ft wide and it varied from 10 to 12 ft high. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Entrapment of a person on the Wana Service Elevator for 45 minutes. The cause of malfunction was a stuck slide bar lock switch. (replaced switch)

A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the main line track outby Dupont at survey station 68+00. The fall was 40ft long by 20ft wide and it varied from 10 to 12 ft high. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the 1 East section. It fell in the face of #1 and extended into the 1-2 crosscut. Survey station 26+54. The fall was approx. 60 ft long by 16 ft wide and 8-10 ft high. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Roof fall occurred on the 6-North haulage at 24 block intersection 16' wide, 12' high. No persons injured, ventilation not obstructed, track haulage, secondary escape way obstructed, Fall will be supported by arches and track haulage and escape way restored.

Around 6:30 pm a fire was discovered at the St. Leo substation that supplies power to St. Leo fan. It is believed an insulator was penetrated, or failed, causing a short circuit and throwing transformer oil, with the oil catching fire and burning poles and the transformer. Fire extinguished around 7:30 pm. No problem with training, PPE, mining equipment, or compliance issues.

A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the old mainline track outby the Whittaker portal at 11 crossover. The fall occurred in a 3 way intersection. It was 20ft long by 16ft wide and varied from 6 to 8 feet height. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

At 19D 1A-1 4 block charging area two employees went to put a 650 scoop battery on charge. Mistakenly hooked up a 636 ""Y"" jumper to the 650 batteries, shorting the batteries. Sparking and a small flame occurred for less than 10 seconds until extinguished with a handheld fire extinguisher. Process continued a dozen times until the battery leads were cut at approximately 10:55 am.

One miner was entrapped on the Sugar Run elevator, one quarter way up from the bottom, from 12:35 pm to 2:19 pm. A door switch had an electrical fault causing the brakes to lock because the electrical circuits showed an open door. The switch was replaced. Schindler elevator services was contacted immediately.

A roof fall was discovered in the 6-North Right return at Spad # 7536. no persons injured, ventilation not disrupted, walkway is obstructed. Roof will be supported a walkway reestablished.

Rail mounted trash car caught fire at 123 block on the Main North haulage. Communications were disrupted until 10:50 a.m. Trash car was covered with a fire retardant cover. Fire was extinguished by fire extinguishers, rock dust and water. Ignition source unknown.

The Golden Ridge hoist stopped with 23 employees on it for over 30 minutes. The incident was caused by an outside power issue. The employees were on the hoist for 2.5 hours. It didn't involve any compliance issues. There was no damage to hoisting equipment.

The Whittaker elevator stopped with an employee one employee on it. The employee was on the elevator for over 30 minutes. There was no damage to hoisting equipment. There were no compliance or training issues. The elevator was affected by the in coming power supply.

An alleged fire occurred at the dupont raw coal stock pile on the east side. The area was approximately 5 ft by 10 ft. MSHA determined it was a fire and issued a k Order. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment was involved.

5 men were entrapped on Sugar Run elevator from 6:00am to 7:40am. Ice built up on governor rope and tripped governor switch. Ice came from a small hole in the shaft that allowed a water seep 100' from top of shaft. RG Johnson came down and put a plug in the hole to stop the leak. Ice removed from rope and shaft wall.

5 men were entrapped on the sugar run elevator from 6:05 am to 8:35 am. Ice built up on the governor rope and tripped the governor switch. Ice removed from rope and wall beside governor and hung brattice by opening that was blowing snow onto the rope. Elevator returned to service at 1:15 pm.

1 person was entrapped from 12:55 to 2:55 am on Sugar Run elevator due to an electrical fault (governor switch tripped). The switch was reset, miner removed, the contacts were cleaned on the starting panel relay for the motor fields. Returned to service at 3:50 am. No injuries, no issues with company rules, regulations, PPE or training.

6 people were entrapped on Sugar Run elevator from 12:58 to 3:10 am due to an electrical fault (governor switch tripped). Switch was reset, men were removed and fault was unable to be reproduced that day. Later had to clean contacts on starting panel relay for motor fields. No issues with company rules, regulations, training or PPE.

The person responsible for the daily inspection of the elevator got stuck on the elevator near the bottom. Schindler Elevator Service was called to evaluate and correct the issue. Ice build up on a door switch was found to have caused the issue. The employee was freed at approximately 5:45 AM. The elevator was throughly examined, evaluated and returned to service.

A roof fall occurred on the 8 South mains in the #2 Entry at spad location 55+45.The fall was 16' wide, 10' high, and 18' long. A slip/clay vein in the intersection was a contributing condition. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Pumper discovered roof fall above anchorage (13' high, 16' wide, for unknown length) on backside of small sump area by K-Seals #2 Seal. Neither ventilation nor travel was restricted. Area will not be cleaned up.

Schindler called for electrical fault on Sugar Run elevator. At 12:53 pm they discovered a retaining bolt for a disconnect switch had backed out (due to rust). Repairs made immediately, returned to service by 1:30 pm.

Using 25 ton hoist in Metz Motor barn to lift C motor by attaching to old slope chain bracket. EE was installing a bearing housing when slope chain bracket weld broke off motor frame, motor fell, partially amputating right thumb (between first and second joint) between the motor and bearing housing. Company block to final working height procedures were not followed.

While loading a roll of conveyor belt, the roll suddenly shifted and rolled back against the employee left knee. The cause of the accident was the employee's failure to position himself out of the way of the moving belt. His inexperience also contributed to the accident. He did not violate any rules or regulations. He had on his required PPE.

While carrying notch posts from 1A to #2 in 21W the employee felt a slight pain in stomach that got worse as the shift progressed. Diagnosed with a partial abdominal tear in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. No problems with PPE, mining machines, methods, training, or compliance issues.

Employee was spotting scoop while the operator was trying to pick up can when pile shifted and can fell on left foot causing multiple fractures. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills,proficiency,training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Individual was walking along the belt line when stepping on the side of joint of rock dust hose, twisted the right knee, this did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude.

Employee had finished dragging rock dust hose at 99 block #8 entry 9 South when the hose energized unexpectedly, striking him in the groin. This caused him to fall down, twisting his left foot and tearing some of the calf ligiments. No problem with mining machines, methods, PPE, training or compliance issues.

While stringing up barges employee threw rope around timberhead on barge, pulled slack and felt pain in arm, shoulder and neck. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

The ee stated that while carrying roof bolting material, he stepped on uneven bottom and twisted his left ankle. The ee has previously experienced a non-work related severe ankle fracture which required the insertion of a metal plate, pins and screws to re-stabilize the ankle. The ee failed to take the necessary precautions as to his foot placement while working.

Individual was standing beside the Long Wall Power Center when the high pressure hose came uncoupled striking the right ankle area, individual suffered a fracture to the right fibula, This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, it didn't involve job skills, training or attitude.

The ee claims to have felt pain in her neck and back when the mantrip she was riding in d-railed. The accident was caused by the ee's failure to recognize the rails were slick and did not properly use the sanding devices to slow the mantrip. The ee had on the appropriate PPE.

The ee claims that as he was rockdusting, the rockdust hose plugged. As he tried to use pressure to unplug the hose, it suddendly jerked causing the ee to fall to the ground. The accident was caused by the employee's failure to replace the hose and used excessive air pressure in an attempt to blow the hose clear. The ee had on the appropriate PPE.

A large rock was stuck in the panline at 6 shield on 22 West longwall, being broken up by a sledge hammer. The injured was walking by and a piece of the rock flew out and hit him in the right eye causing a laceration to his cornea. No problems with mining machines, methods, PPE, training or compliance issues.

The ee claims that as he was assisting with cable handling, the suspended cable fell striking him across the neck and back. He fell to the ground and complained of pain in his back and left knee. The cause of the accident was, the employee failed to pay attention to the hung cable and should have asked for assistance prior to attempting to lower the cable.

While center bolting the ee placed his gloved hand over the chuck to check the suction. A drill steel fell from the drill hole striking the ee on the tip of the left middle finger resulting in a laceration and fracture of the finger tip. The cause of this accident was due to the ee failing to secure or remove the drill steel prior to placing his hand in a vulnerable position.

Injured was drilling a hole for a 16' cable bolt on the tight side of 23 West belt at 22 block. The drill hit a hard spot about 7' in, stopping the bit and torquing the gopher drill which pulled on his right shoulder resulting in a strain/sprain. No problems with mining methods, training, PPE or compliance issues.

On 24 West the injured was assisting the mechanic in making a cable splice. He was hitting the beat block with a hammer and hit himself in the thumb, resulting in commutated fractures to the distal phalange and a hairline fracture to the proximal phalange. No problems with mining methods, PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

Miner was sitting in a turn from #2 to #3 at 74 block 23 West. Injured was putting in a test bolt underneath a rock brow when he noticed an oil leak on the bolt station. When he turned to yell for the mechanic the rock brow fell and struck him in the neck and right shoulder resulting in minor soft tissue damage. No problem with mining machines, training or PPE.

Employee was walking around machine and tripped caught hand on roll of mesh and fell. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved. The accident occurred because the employee was not aware of his surroundings and tripped.

Individual was ratcheting a 1 ton tuggit to straighten a belt take up roller when experiencing a sharp pain in the left shoulder, trained on use of hand tools, doctor's request no reaching, pulling and pushing until 11/10/2014.

While walking across the 22A longwall, the employee struck his head against a low shield resulting in a strain / sprain injury to his neck. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance nor the employees job skills, proficiency, or attitude. The incident did not involve protective items of clothing nor equipment.

Individual was operating a 20 tons motor when struck by a trip of 6 empty supply cars which came uncoupled from the lead motor when coupler / choker chain broke. Individual task trained on motor. Individual suffered contusion to the left knee.

Employee was helping install roof plank jack insert when the insert fell causing a fracture to his hand. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved. The accident occurred because the employee did not have proper hand placement.

Injured was replacing belt structure at 13 block (4 belt). He turned around after setting the structure on the ground and struck a low hanging roof strap with his head, just above his right eye. Resulted in 6 sutures. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods, or compliance issues.

Individual was dragging a door kit alongside the supply train on 13 WHG section when he twisted his ankle on loose coal/rock. He was removed from work by Med Express Fairmont, Fairmont, WV for swollen ankle and pain.

Shuttle car canopy caught roof strap and bending it causing it to strike the left hand of the employee. Diagnosed as light contusions and abrasions. No problem with training, PPE, mining machine or compliance issues.

Employee was pulling empty wheel barrow down a set of small stairs, the wheel barrow caught on something, suddenly stopping, causing pain in lower back. Diagnosed with muscle strain to back. No problem with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues.

When placing steel roof strap across the continuous miner the right hand was pinched between the strap and coal rib when continuous was finishing mining cycle, individual trained on job task. Individual received 11 sutures to the right index finger.

Individual was cleaning rock from Bunker bin when rocks slid striking the head area. Individual continued to work until 10/08/2014 then removed from work on 10/09/2014 by doctors.

Lifting a scoop car motor with tuggits, tuggits failed allowing motor to pinch the right hand between the motor and scoop frame, mechanic trainee, trained on hand tools, contusion to the right hand.

Employee was walking along the stage loader on the 2 west longwall when he fell and tried to catch himself injuring his right index finger. The injury resulted in a fracture and laceration. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude.

He was installing plastic mesh with continuous miner when the roof strap they were installing fell and struck the ee's hand. No compliance issues involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved. The accident occurred because they were installing roof mesh and not watching where the roof strap was.

In 23D, cutting the turn for #1 at 60 block, the injured was bolting off the right side of the miner when a 4'x4' rock fell from the top and struck his right humorous resulting in a compound fracture. No problems with PPE, mining machinery, training or compliance issues.

Mining 2-1 at 60 block in 23D the miner operator was preparing to make another sump when a rock (1 1/2' square and 5"" thick, approx. 50 pounds) fell from the top (about 3 straps from face) and struck the miner operator in the back of the neck and arm resulting in possible ligament damage. No problems with training, mining machines, PPE or compliance issues.

Driving 37 jeep out of the 60# at Sugar Run, being followed by 61 Jeep. 37 jeep stopped and 61 jeep slid into 37, knocking the injured off his seat and striking his right shoulder on the handle of the crank brake, receiving a contusion. No problems with training, mining machines, methods, PPE or compliance issues.

Individual was baring over a track rail on rail car when the electric winch's steel cable back lashed allowing the tail to drop 12"" striking the left knee area, trained on job task.

While roof bolting on the left side of a continuous miner, the employee had pre-made a roof bolt assembly and placed it along the right rib. When the continuous miner backed up, the rib protector caught the roof bolt, which then struck the employee with some force, along the right side of the employee's head just in front of the ear and temple.

Employee was taking the miner cable out of a hanger when he caught his left index finger between the cable and the hanger. The injury resulted in a laceration. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. Employee started missing work on 9/9/14

Replacing leg check block on 150 shield (22D longwall). While installing the bottom bolts, the block slid off the upper mounting bolts and pinched his left small finger. Received avulsion near the proximal end of the distal phalange bone requiring 3 sutures to close. No problem with mining machines, methods, training or compliance issues. EE was performing a two man job by himself.

Employee was picking up a 5 gallon can of hydraulic oil by the outby airlock doors of 22D (longwall) and felt pain in his lumbar area. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods, machinery or compliance issues.

While leveling new track installation in 23D the employee carried a 5' crib, while setting it down it slipped and struck him just above the left knee resulting in a contusion and swelling. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods, machinery or compliance issues.

While dismounting a diesel motor near the end of track in 23D the injured's metatarsal bones in his right foot felt like they shifted. Employee heard pop and felt pain. No problems with mining methods, machinery, training or compliance issues. Diagnosed with metatarsal sprain.

The employee stated that as he was picking up a PMCR - shield control unit, he felt a pain in his lower right side abdomen as he twisted with the box. The employee is suspected of suffering a hernia. This accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations or policies. It did not involve any Personal protective equipment.

Walking down the 23D belt line to install 2"" waterline and walked through a damp area (waterline was previously flushed out) and stepped on a piece of coal. Employee felt like knee twisted, continued to work and perform regular job duties until 8/27/14, started missing work on 8/28/14. No training, mining method, PPE or compliance issues involved.

Employee was changing out the can on an automatic greaser when he felt a pain in his lower back. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude.

1 E Sect-Employee was standing by the boom on left side of miner when a rock fell 30""X24""X2"" thick struck him on the head, neck, shoulder, & left arm. He stated that he was unconscious for a few seconds. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Weld broke on Fletcher bolter head swing jack striking the chest area. Trained on job task. Wearing proper PPE.

The employee claims that as he was lifting and twisting cement block over chest high, he felt a pain in his middle - lower back. The accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations or policies, nor any mine equipment nor mining system. The accident did not involve any protective personal equipment.

Employee was carrying a roof strap from a supply car and was placing it on a scoop when he caught his right ring finger between the two straps causing a fracture and a laceration. He was wearing gloves. It didnt involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didnt involve job skills,proficiency, training, or attitude.

While handling materials, the employee indicated that he felt a sharp pain in his scrotum. This accident was not reported by the employee until 08/19/2014. This accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations or policies, nor did it involve any mining equipment nor the mining system. The employee had the necessary PPE.

Ventilation tubing fell striking the left knee area, trained on lifting procedures, chain hooks stretched with the weight of the tubing allowing tubing to fall. Individual continued to work until 8/16/2014 when doctor removed him from work due to pain and swelling.

When swinging a sledge hammer to bust up a rock on top of miner, caught left middle finger between handle and rock, trained on hand tools and C M Utility, wearing proper PPE.

Struck head on long wall shield tip experienced neck pain, trained on job task, wearing proper PPE,

Lifting a bolter ATRS Jack felt pain in the lower back, Trained on lifting procedures, wearing proper PPE.

Hand dusting on 3 conveyor belt line between 1 and 3 block. Employees right hand hit the belt structure causing a laceration.

Employee was cleaning/shoveling around old loaded track switch. When he went to throw switch, the switch became stuck. When this happened he felt a pop in his shoulder. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

While assisting with a belt move, the employee claims to have tripped and fell. In falling, he struck his knee on the edge of a cement block. The injury did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules, regulations, any mining equipment, nor any personal protective equipment.

At the end of afternoon shift, the injured was showering in the women's bathhouse at Sugar Run. She was barefoot and fell out of the shower, twisting left ankle, striking right knee on floor and hitting head on the bench. Sustained sprained ankle. No problem with training, mining machines, PPE or compliance issues.

In 23D at 39 block 2 to 1 (track chute) the employee was on the right side of the Joy 14ED25 miner installing the last strap in the entry (after holing). After finishing the drill hole, he lowered the timber jack and a piece of roof rock (18""x12""x1"") fell and struck his right elbow causing small lacerations and contusions. No issue with mining methods, compliance, PPE or training.

Injured was walking down the belt side of the track entry in 22D, moving the jumper cables outby. He stepped on a piece of coal and twisted his knee while falling down. Diagnosed with a sprain of his right knee. No problems with mining methods, machinery, PPE, training or compliance issues.

While hanging messenger wire for the high voltage cable, the employee claims that later near the end of his shift, he felt a pain in the left side of his neck. The employee missed 3 days, worked the next 2 days, missed the next 2 days, worked the next 2 days and has missed the last 3 for unknown reasons.

Injured was climbing down off of 22D middrive when he lost his footing and his left leg went under the wing on the middrive, twisting his left knee. There was no problem with mining methods, machinery, training, PPE, or compliance issues.

Removing belt structure when striking the bed rail pin with an axe (hammer side) struck the right hand. Trained on hand tool, wearing proper PPE, Individual continued to work until 8/09/2014 when the doctors removed him from work to repair a plate from a previous injury on same hand.

Injured was carrying rock dust in 23D in crosscut 2-1 at 36.5 block, when a piece of head coal (4' long, 3' wide, 1"" to 8"" thick) fell and struck the employee knocking him to the ground. Miner sustained contusions to the top of his head and some neck pain. No problems with mining machines, methods, training, PPE, or compliance issues.

A roll of conveyor belt accidentally became dislodged and rolled against the back of the employee's left foot resulting in multiple fractures of the foot. This incident did not involve any mining equipment, nor any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations. The employee failed to review his surroundings prior to moving the roll of belt.

Injured had tested a mine rescue apparatus (Draeger BG4) and placed it back in its container. When he picked up the container to place the unit back in storage he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Diagnosed with strain/sprain of lower back. No problems with training, PPE, compliance issues, mining machines or methods.

Employee was standing along side the miner when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck him on the head, left shoulder, and left arm. It resulted in a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

While walking the employee stated that his foot got stuck in the mud. As he pulled his foot out, he twisted his left knee and felt a popping sensation and a sharp pain. The accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations, nor any mining equipment. The incident did not involve any personal protective equipment.

Employee was carrying a jack around the side of a 636 scoop and stepped on a hose and rolled his left foot, feeling something pull in the underside of his arch. Diagnosed with a sprained left foot. No problems with training, compliance, mining machines or methods, or compliance issues.

Pinched the left foot between the relay bar and mine floor when pulling shields on the Long Wall face, trained on pulling shields, wearing proper PPE.

While operating a shuttle car the operator struck the rib which resulted in the operator striking his head against the shuttle car canopy. The employee thought that he was suffering from an off site injury he had experienced previously. It was determined later that it was very likely that the stated incident was the cause of his problem.

Employee was walking on the 3 west belt when he stepped on a rock and sprained his left knee. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Employee was checking his sights when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck him on the head, left shoulder, and left arm. The injury resulted in a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Walking down an incline walkway along belt stepped on loose rock / coal twisted left knee, Trained on walking about the mine, wearing proper PPE

While passing trough an airlock, the employee claims to have twisted his left knee. This incident occurred due to the lack of concentration on what the employee was doing. The incident did not involve any mining equipment, nor any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations. The employee's attitude and lack of concentration contributed to this incident.

After torching holes for guard rail in 20 block spur (23D), injured stood up and started to walk away, stepping on a piece of lump coal and rolling his right ankle. Finished shift, diagnosed with ankle sprain the next day. No problem with training, PPE, mining methods or equipment, or regulatory issues.

When re-railing a belt winder individual came in contact with trolley wire and fell to the ground striking head on winder. newly trained on job task, wearing proper PPE

Injured was building a crib on top of an overcast at 34 block 1 North. When he went to pick a crib block off the ground to install it another crib block was thrown up on top of the overcast pinching his right ring finger between the cribs resulting in a commutated compound fracture of the distal phalange. No issue with PPE, mining methods, machinery, training or compliance.

Struck with drill steel in the right side of head and arm, trained on roof bolting, wearing proper PPE

Resealing a 240 volt battery when an arc from the battery strap grounded to the frame burning both hands, wearing PPE, individual was trained on job task.

While replacing a roller along 3 West belt, the employee stated that he felt a pain in his left shoulder. This event became reportable when the employee began missing work on 6/17/2014. This incident was a result of improper lifting and handling of materials, where the employee did not maintain control.

While passing thru a mandoor, the employee tripped and fell. The employee did not pay attention to the material lying on the mine floor. He could have pick up the material and avoided this incident. He later complained of pain in his right shoulder. The incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations, nor mine equipment nor the mining system.

Hanging high line in 23D during a power move, taking twist out of cable which jerked shoulder when it straightened. Felt pop in shoulder, missed no time until 5/18/14 injured back at home, 6/2/14 went to Dr. for shoulder, given preventative work restrictions (no use of left arm until MRI). Released from back injury on 6/13/14 and started missing for shoulder sprain/strain.

Scooping haul road in front of feeder in 23D, with 620-2001 scoop, to level roadway. Injured was positioned behind feeder wing directing scoop onto feeder. The edge of the scoop bucket hit the feeder wing and flexed it out, striking the injured in the left hip and upper thigh resulting in a sprain and contusion. No issues with training, equipment malfunctions or mining methods.

Struck by the belt when coming apart. Individual fell twisting the left leg and ankle. suffered a fractured fibula and torn ligaments in ankle, trained on job task and was wearing proper PPE.

Employee was stepping over a 6 inch waterline when he slipped and fell landing on his left knee resulting in a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

handling crib blocks felt & heard a pop in the right shoulder, trained on lifting procedures a requirement of material handling., wearing proper PPE

Employee was setting a shield when it pick up the adjacent shield and the pontoon came down on his right foot pinching it. It resulted in a fracture. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Employee was rib pinning on the left side of the miner when a rock fell from the mine roof pinching his right middle finger between the rock and the pinner. He suffered a fracture and 2 sutures from the injury. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

IE was descending from steel set by stepping on the v deck siding and sprained left ankle

While walking tripped on a rock in the haulage road fell on chest and right rib area, wearing proper PPE, Individual continued to work until 4/22/2014 when he was removed from work due to pain in the right rib area.

Employee was riding in a mantrip when it derailed and came off track. The employee jarred and strained his lower back. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Hanging miner cable and water line, with assistance, in 22D from 1 Right to 2 Right. Left thumb was twisted and bent backwards as employee was raising cable to place in cable hanger. Cable was approximately face level when injury occurred. No problems with mining equipment, training, PPE or compliance issues. Diagnosed with sprain/strain of left thumb.

Using a pry bar to move track rails when bar slipped individual fell forward, pain in the middle of back, trained on job task, wearing proper safety equipment.

Lifting a steel cover plate off the side of the Long Wall Shearer felt pain in lower back and left hip, trained on mechanical work and wearing proper safety equipment. Proper lifting procedures may be a factor and foot placement in a muck bottom.

While unloading wooden track ties (for 85 lb rails) from a flat car and stacking them along the rib, the employee felt discomfort in his lower back. No problems with mining machinery, PPE, training, or compliance issues. Employee did not follow proper lifting procedures.

While shoveling coal spillage overhead felt burning sensation in left shoulder, properly trained on job task, wearing proper PPE, Individual continued to work until 6/09/2014 when the doctor removed her from work.

Employee was exiting a jeep when he stepped into a uneven place on the mine floor. He strained his lower back. He started missing work on 4/15/2014. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

The employee picked up a 5-gal pail of deicer and felt a pain in his right shoulder. The Doctors report indicates that he may have aggravated a prior injury which occurred in 2012. The employee has not missed any work related to this incident until 3-24-2016, the date he went in for right shoulder surgery.

While passing through a mandoor behind a battery charging station at 330 block 9 South the employee bumped his hard hat on the door frame. Experienced pain in upper back. No problems with training, PPE, mining machinery or compliance issues. Awareness was an issue.

Walking around 9 belt take up carrying a bracket and a switch. When he stepped down onto an area that was recently dug out to the concrete pad he experienced pain in his lower back. Diagnosed with possible lumbar disc issue. No issues with PPE, training, mining methods or compliance.

Employee was attempting to remove a bottom belt roller on #4 belt when the roller slipped and struck him on his lower left leg causing a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Walking tight side of 14 belt at 238 block to change a roller and slipped and fell twisting his left knee. Continued to work for 2 hours, was later diagnosed with a left knee sprain. No issues with compliance, PPE, training or mining equipment/methods.

Walking down the Sugar Run Slope to clean some spillage and slipped, catching himself with his right hand and twisting his right knee. Employee began missing work on 3/19/14, diagnosed with a sprain. No issue with PPE, mining machinery, training, and employee was reporting to take care of regulatory issue.

While operating a locomotive, the ee struck his head against a section of hung cable resulting in a strain - sprain of the neck. The event became reportable when the ee began missing work on 3-17,2014. The injury occurred because the ee was not paying attention to his surroundings. His history of neck problems compounded the potential for this ee to have a repeat injury.

Individual was at the tail drive area of the longwall when a 13mm high pressure hose busted at the connector striking him, in a whipping motion, on the back and right elbow area. Individual received bruises to the entire back and a small laceration and swelling to the right elbow.

Re-hanging ventilation tubes on 9 South Mains Left Side (MMU 065) 334 block overcast when the tubes fell again, striking the employee and causing him to feel pain in his lower back. No problems with regulatory issues, mining equipment, PPE, or training.

Walking into #6 from #7 in 9 South Mains and slipped in a rut in the floor, rolling his left ankle. No issues with regulatory compliance, training, mining equipment or PPE. Awareness was an issue.

At 2 block in the 60 pound at Sugar Run the employee dropped to his knees so that he could install a bolt in a low area. He felt a pop and pain in his left knee when his knee struck the floor. No issues with regulatory compliance, training, or mining equipment. Employee was wearing knee pads.

Prying 85 lb. track rails into center of track with pry bar, wearing proper safety equipment, trained on job task, felt pain in center of lower back, individual continued perform normal job task until 4/02/2014 when doctors removed from work.

Employee was using a bar to lift up on a track tie when he was struck by another employee swinging a track hammer. He was struck on his left index finger causing a fracture. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

While hanging high voltage cable in future track entry of 23D (on the 9 South Mains section) the cable came out of the cable hanger and fell on the injured employee's left shoulder causing a contusion and a possible sprain. No issues with training, equipment, PPE or company rules. Two other employees were assisting with hanging cable.

Employee was installing a bottom roller on 3 belt when it slipped resulting in a strain to his right shoulder. He began missing work on 5/27/14 due to surgery.It didnt involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didnt involve job skills,proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

During belt move in 22D, between 54 and 56 block, he picked up a piece of structure with a roller in it. The roller shifted pinching his left middle finger between roller and structure resulting in a fracture to the distal phalange. No issue with training, PPE, mining equipment or company rules.

Picking up trash at 50 block Main West (Belt to Track crosscut) and tripped on crib tie, falling on his right elbow causing a contusion. Believes he hit his elbow on his SCSR. No issue with equipment, training, or PPE. Company rule of making work area safe was in the process of being conducted.

While operating a scoop tractor, the employee went to exit the operator's compartment. While exiting, the employee's left hand slipped off the door framework. He felt a ""popping"" sensation in his left shoulder. The accident did not involve any aspect of compliance nor PPE. The employee was an experienced operator with current task training on this piece of equipment.

Individual was loading Degas pipe with another employee when lifting and pushing the pipe onto a mine car the individual felt a pop and pain in the right shoulder and neck area.

Individual was in the process of untangling the red wash down water hose from the miner cable and water line when he felt pain in the lower back area.

Stepped on a rock while walking toward right side dinner hole and twisted left knee. Company rule of making work area safe was not followed. No mining equipment involved, no regulations broken, no issue with PPE and no issue with training.

Employee was hanging cables in the belt line on the 2 West section when he felt pain in his lower back. No specific event occurred. He is going to physical therapy. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Employee was scaling down a rock when another rock fell hitting the slate bar and pushed into his Right thigh causing a laceration. His body wasn't properly positioned. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Individual was walking along 5-West haulage at 79 block when he twisted the right knee. Individual continued to work until 3/03/2014 when the doctor removed him from work due to pain.

Employee was carrying supplies when he walked into a bundle of bolts that another employee was carrying causing a laceration above his left eye. He didn't see the employee stop. It didnt involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didnt involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Employee was handling a bottom roller when he stepped in a hole twisting his right knee. The mine floor was wet and muddy. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Employee was tramming a scoop with his hand on the canopy guarding. When the scoop turned he pinched his left ring finger between the scoop and the rib. His hand was positioned in the wrong location. He was operating a 601 S&S scoop. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No ppe was a factor. The protective guarding was in place.

Walking in Sugar Run parking lot from personal vehicle to bath house. Stepped awkwardly and twisted left knee in gravel parking lot, resulting in a minor sprain/strain. Dark and raining, however the area was level, well lit, and the gravel contained no abnormalities. Incident cause did not involve training, compliance, equipment, or PPE.

Employee was working on the mainline track at 47+00 when a rock fell from the mine roof striking right ankle causing a sprain. A rock fell because it was not scaled down. It did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

The employee stated that while lifting and carrying bags of gunite, he felt pain in his left hip. The employee was diagnosed on 1-13-2014 with a hernia and began missing work. The employee's overexertion and improper lifting was con tributary to this accident.

Employee was handling miner cable when a piece of rock 10""x8"" fell from the mine roof striking his left hand causing a fracture. Loose top was not scaled by employee. The injury did not involve any compliance issues. No mining equipment was involved. The accident didn't involve job skills, miner proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Helping load drive motors for 24-D and scoop operator was against motor. Employee walked around scoop towards right rib, slipped and grabbed scoop with left hand. Felt something pop in left shoulder area. No problems with training, PPE, mining machinery, or compliance issues.

Individual tripped over a track switch throw striking the lower right leg. Trained on walking about mine, Individual continued to work until 10/08/2014 due to restrictions from doctor.

Lifting Rock Dust bags and felt pain in the lower left back, trained on proper lifting procedures. Individual continued to work until 8/14/2014 when the doctors removed him from work due to severe pain.

While walking across the coal pile, the employee twisted his right ankle. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations nor did it involve any mine equipment. The miner was properly proficient and was properly trained with a good attitude. This incident did not involve any ppe or protective devices on the mine equipment.

Escorting CSA contractors at Sugar Run, picked up a bag of sand by the bridge switch near Sugar Bottom and felt pain in her lower back, radiating down legs. Started missing 6/6/14 after diagnosis of strain/sprain and prescription of physical therapy. No issue with training, mining equipment, mining methods or compliance.

Laying rail in 23D, moving the rail with a slate bar 18"" butting it up to the installed rail to install a fishplate and felt a pain in the lower stomach/groin area. Diagnosed with hernia on 6/2/14. No issue with mining machines, methods, PPE or compliance.

Employee was operating the gob side walker shield and kneeling on the pontoon, when he began to push out on the E-bar his right boot became caught between the pontoon and the e-bar. The injury resulted in a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

While cleaning area in 21D transfer the employee attempted to move a roller on the ground and felt a pain in her shoulder. She dropped to one knee, her hard hat fell off and her head may have struck a roller on the ground. Taken to hospital diagnosed with pulled ligaments in back, stretched ligaments in neck. No problems with training, PPE, mining equipment or compliance issues.

Individual was making a belt splice on the 19-W belt with another employee. While making the splice with a hammer and plunger the individual was struck on the left index finger with the hammer from the other employee. Individual received 2 fractures to the right index finger and sutures.

Bolting on right side of Joy 14ED miner in 22D, #2 entry, just outby 44 block. Pushed bolt up into finished hole with right hand and rotated body to grab wrench out of storage area with left hand and felt pop and pain in right shoulder and pain in lower back.

When loading top belt rollers into a Jeep another roller slid down pinching the right middle finger, trained on lifting procedures, received a contusion to the finger.

Pulling out the shaft on the spider wheel. Shaft let lose resulting in shaft swing and pinching employee between out rigger on crane and shaft.

While placing monster plates on the continuous miner caught right index finger between edge of plate and machine, It did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, it did not involve training or attitude.

Employee was putting drill steel in drill chuck when the drill operator closed the clamp on the helpers hand causing a fracture to his left middle finger. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

The employee stated that while hanging high voltage cable, a chain he was using became fouled, when freed, it swung around and struck him in the mouth, resulting in a chipped top front tooth. The injury was caused by the employee's inattention to the use of the chain instead of a softer material like a nylon rope.

While working as a bolter helper on the diesel track bolter at 137 block 9 South haulage, the employee pinched his right thumb and index finger between two steels while aligning them, resulting in 8 sutures. No problems with mining machines, methods, PPE, or compliance issues.

Individual was loading belt rollers onto a scoop car when pinching the right pinky finger between 2 rollers, this did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude.

Individual was placing an electrical plug on the high voltage sled when pinching the left ring finger between poling loop on the sled causing a laceration to the finger, this did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, and did not involve job skills, training or attitude.

Employee was walking up the track and went to get out of the track heading and tripped over the rail and hit his forehead on the cross tie. Required 3 stitches.

Injured was setting a post (with helper) in the 9 south right return by the 2D seals. He was holding the post up with one hand and cleaning around the base with the other when the post fell and hit his hand, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. No problems with mining methods, machines, training or compliance issues.

IE was attempting to set up a Jack Leg Drill on the platform car to prepare for next hole in the rib to be drilled. Supervisor was working alone while crew ate lunch. Rehabilitation work is being conducted on the slope track entry.

Two Men putting two piece Band-aid on 18"" Suction Line, band-aid came apart at bottom and slipped out of employees hand. Thin stainless steel cut employee's hand.

Employee was walking the track at 1 West checking tracking readers when he twisted his ankle resulting in a fracture. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Employee was looking up while hanging a highline cable when a small piece of rock fell from the mine roof causing dust to go into his right eye. The injury resulted in a corneal abrasion. He was given eye ointment for his injury. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude.

Employee was beside of mine checking a pin in the pod jack and a rock fell from the brow and struck right arm. No problems with training, PPE, mining machinery, or compliance issues.

Employee was installing belts onto a booster pump when his left index finger became caught between the belts and the pulley. The injury resulted in a fracture and a laceration that required sutures.. It didn't involve any compliance issues. He was working on a underflow booster pump. It didn't involve job skills,proficiency,or attitude. He was been training of hand placement.

The employee stated that while bending over and picking up a piece of belt structure, he twisted his right knee. Medical advise has suggested physical therapy. The accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations nor any mining equipment. The accident did not involve any personal protective equipment related to clothing.

Cigarette lighter blew up in right hand

Using cross over at 3D transfer over 11 belt when the bottom 3 steps gave way and he fell to mine floor. Weakened steps were hidden by deep rock dust. Contusions to neck, shoulder and back. Referred to physical therapy for shoulder pain on 9/9/14. No problems with mining methods, machinery, PPE, training or compliance issues.

Individual was unhooking a steel chain between track rides (one which was not grounded to the rail due to material on rails), the chain was acting as the ground between the 2 vehicles. When lifting the chain, he received burns to the right fingers, not knowing the chain was hot, wearing Meta-Miner protective gloves.

Struck on forehead above left eye with an acetylene tank cap when moving tanks, the cap came off, trained on the handling of tools, received 5 sutures

Employee was unhooking cables from a barge when he caught his left pinky finger between the timber head and the cable resulting in a laceration that required sutures. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude.

Riding in passenger compartment of D42, switching out on backside of East Mains switch when D42 slid into parked mantrip. Injured struck head on safety hand hold resulting in a possible lower cervical sprain. Referred to physical therapy on 09/22/2014. No problem with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues.

When examining track rail switch which was stuck, with left hand on rail, the point rail released and pinched the left middle finger, wearing PPE, received hairline fracture / 2 sutures to the left middle finger.

While installing a crib block on top of a can support, the crib rolled and struck the employee's left hand catching the left index finger between the crib block and the metal frame of the scoop. The incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations. The employee was wearing metacarpal gloves.

Employee was removing a pan line connector pin with a pick hammer when he struck his right hand resulting in a laceration. He received one suture. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

employee was carrying a belt structure when he tripped and fell. His finger was pinched between the structure and an eye bolt that was drilled into the bottom. (fractured left little finger)

Rock dislodged from the roof while setting bits on the shearer striking the left thumb, trained on job task, wearing proper PPE. received 4 sutures and fracture to the thumb

While walking onto longwall face an object(rock/coal) came out of panline and struck him on the left side of the face cheek area causing a laceration. He received six sutures.

Struck in the left side of the head with a set of tugits (10 staples) that was hoisting cables when it broke loose from anchor, trained on the use of hand tools, wearing proper safety equipment.

The ee claims that as he was lifting a vent tube over the exhaust tube behind the section fan, he felt a pain in his back. The ee received an injection for pain. He did not miss any work. The incident happened due to the improper lifting of the ee. This incident did not involve compliance with rules or req, mining equipment, job skills, training nor attitude, nor any ppe.

Lifting 60 lb. track rails onto the rail trucks felt pain in lower back with help from 3 employees (electric hoist broke on one end of trucks), proper lifting procedures may a factor, protective safety devices were in place.

Individual was carrying a metal gate onto the elevator when he caught the left index finger between the gate and the side wall of the elevator. Individual received a fracture to the tip of the finger.

Taking apart feeder chain on 9 South Mains Section, beating the pin out with a sledgehammer. A small piece of metal came loose and struck employee on right side of nose, one inch below eye. Received 3 sutures. No issue with training, PPE, company rules/regulations, mining equipment or mining plans.

Individual was shoveling coal spillage along the 5-North belt line, when shoveling spillage onto the belt over his head felt pain and burning sensation in the right shoulder.

Individual was skiving a piece of belting with a utility knife when the belt slipped an allowed the utility knife to come back towards him , striking the left inner thigh area. (laceration to the inner thigh, 5 sutures)

The employee was preparing to refill a bulk rock duster tank in the head gate area of the 21A longwall when he turned his face and struck his chin against the handle for the lid. He sustained a laceration requiring 3 sutures. The employee's lack of paying attention to his surroundings contributed to this accident.

Noise induced hearing loss. Award of 1.18%

The mine received Self Insured Employer Decision on 12/18/14 from a medical report dated 11/25/14 awarding the employee a 0.48% permanent partial disability for noise induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 8/1/2012.

The mine received self insured employer decision on 12/18/14 from a medical report dated 11/25/14 awarding the employer a 0.47% permanent partial disability for noise induced hearing loss. Employee received on 4/7/12

The mine received self insured employer decision on 12/22/14 from a medical report dated 11/25/14 awarding a 9.35% permanent partial disability from noise induced hearing loss.

The mine received self insured employer decision on 1/13/15 from a medical report dated 11/13/14 awarding a 10% permanent partial disability from occupational pneumoconiosis.

The mine received a self insured employer decision on 11/4/14 indicating the retired miner had a 10% permanent partial disability from pneumoconiosis

Notification has been received via US mail that this retired former employee has been awarded permanent partial disability for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The letter was dated 10-27-2014. This illness was due to the EE's failure to wear respiratory protection (PPE) & take necessary precautions to reduce his exposure. Involved cm & lw mining systems. EE retired on 4/22/2013.

The mine received self-insured employee decision on 11/24/14, from a medical report conducted 10/7/14 awarding the employee a 15% permanent practical disability for occupational pneumoconiosis. Employee retired on 6/30/2012

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision, dated 09/23/2014, awarding the injured employee a 10.45% permanent impairment resulting from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 1-14-2013.

The mine received self-insured employer decision on 11/24/14 from a medical report dated 9/23/14, awarding the employee a 15% permanent partial disability for occupational pneumoconiosis. Employee retired on 5/1/14.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision on 10/03/2014, from a medical report conducted 09/12/2014, awarding the injured employee a 6.85% permanent impairment resulting from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 06/30/2012.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision, dated 09/11/2014, awarding the injured employee a 0.18% permanent impairment resulting from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 07/30/2012.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision, dated 09/11/2014, awarding the injured employee a 2.25% permanent impairment resulting from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 8/24/2012.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision, dated 9/11/14, awarding the injured employee a 19.8% permanent impairment resulting from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 11/08/2011.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision, dated 09/11/2014, awarding the injured employee a 4.58% permanent impairment resulting from noise-induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 1/10/2014.

The mine received notification of a Noise-Induced Hearing loss claim for the employee. The cause of the occupational illness was due to the employee's failure to take adequate precautions to protect his hearing while employed in the mining industry. The employee has worked for several mining companies throughout his career.

Hearing loss from audiogram 6/13/2014 of 0.37 permanent partial disability wears proper PPE and utilizes hearing protection while performing job tasks.

Medical evidence received on March 3, 2015 indicate that this retired former employee had received an award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. His last day of exposure was 07/02/2014. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respitory protection. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.

8.8% hearing loss diagnosed on June 13, 2014. Mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision on 7/8/2014. Miner retired on 7/1/2012, with his last day worked on 10/25/2011.

Diagnosed with 0.55% hearing impairment diagnosed on 6/13/14, mine received Self Insured Employer Decision on 7/8/2014. Miner retired on 8/31/2011

Diagnosed with 0.73% hearing impairment diagnosed on 6/13/14, mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision on 7/8/2014. Miner retired on 8/1/2013.

Hearing loss from audiogram from 07/07/1999 to 5/09/2014 in both ears total of 29.03 permanent partial disability, wears proper hearing PPE and utilizes hearing protection while performing job tasks.

The mine received self-insured employer decision, dated 3/3/15 awarding a 15% permanent partial disability due to occupational pneumoconiosis

The mine's safety department was notified on May 2, 2014 that this retired person has been granted an Occupational Pneumoconiosis Award. This illness did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations. This illness did involve the failure to wear protective respiratory devices and this person's attitude to protection against coal dust exposure.

Consolidation Coal Company received a report dated 2/25/2014 from Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board indicating that this individual has 20% permanent partial disability. Individual is a retired motorman as of 1/10/2013.

Notification was received on July 9, 2014 that this employee had been diagnosed with hearing loss. This accident may have involved the failure of the employee to comply with stated company rules and regulations and the failure to correctly utilize effective measures to protect his hearing while on the job.

Employee was diagnosed with Noise induced Hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with a 4.4% permanent partial disability. The employee retired 5-14-13 and filed on 2-20-14. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

When walking along belt in the bunker area stepped in a hole in the concrete floor filled with water, pain to right knee and foot, wearing proper PP. Individual continued to work until 7/21/2014 when the doctor removed him from work for surgery to the right knee.

The employee stated that while dragging a ventilation tube, she twisted her wrist which resulted in pain. The employee's attitude and lack of concentration to the task contributed to this accident. *On 2/27/2104, the mine received medical evidence indicating that this employee is off from work due to an occupational illness - right carpal tunnel syndrome.

Victim was found sitting in a chair in the building called the ""One Car Garage"". CPR was initiated by the person who found him non-responsive and with no pulse. It was determined by a medical examiner that he had a MASSIVE HEART ATTACK. Is not a work related injury/illness death. Cause of this death was a massive heart attack while the person was sitting in a chair.

Employee picked up bed rail to put on car and felt shoulder pop.