Consolidation Coal CompanyMining Incidents in 2015

Miracle Elevator doors gapped open enough to activate door switch, which locked brakes and jolted over speed switch, activating it as well (discovered SOS has weak set spring, replacement ordered). 4 miners entrapped approx. 2 hours about 10 feet off bottom. No problems with training, ppe, mining methods or compliance issues.

Unplanned fall discovered reportable of brow of southern approach to 2 belt trench at the drive. Fall was above anchorage and 4' high, 8' foot long, 16' wide. Investigation discovered brow separated in area of damp, deteriorated clay material. Fell to trench excavation height. No problems with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues. Area mined in 1965.

During a pre-operational inspection, the hoist operator discovered that a crack in the load line drum caliper brake assembly. The hoist was immediately taken out of service and MSHA was notified.

A roof fall (66'L X 9'H X 18'W) was found on the old 6-North Track outby spad location 7810. This did obstruct the walkway but did not involve any other compliance issues. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The fall approaches will be supported and walkway rerouted.

The Metz elevator experienced a door fault error and engaged the safety brakes, entrapping 2 miners for 40 minutes approximately 175 feet from the top. The safety fault was reset and the elevator tested numerous times but would not reproduce the fault. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point at survey station 57+35on the mainline near the river portal. The fall was 12 feet long and 10 feet high and the width of the entry. The fall occurred due to the age of the area, weather it didn't involve any compliance issues it did impede travel, no equipment was involved no other 50.20 criteria applies.

A roof fall was discovered in a non-active area of 6 North #4 belt at 285 block intersection. The roof fall was estimated at 16 ft in width and approx. 30 to 40 ft in length. The roof fall is approx. 10 ft above the coal seam. The area was initially bolted with 8 ft. 2 piece combination bolts. No injuries. No equipment damaged. No impared ventilation.

It was discovered the Sugar Run elevator was down for equipment damage after the MonPower substation at Harvey Run lost a phase causing damage to the elevator generator (4 resistor banks were burnt up and #5 line starter had damage to the tips). Repairs made by Schindler. No problems with mining methods, training, PPE or compliance issues.

Unplanned roof fall determined reportable on 24W longwall tailgate. Fall not above anchorage, but restricted travel. The travelway was impassable from 86+39 to the longwall face. 2-3' of dark, moist clay/shale was discovered above the wild coal in this location during the investigation. No problems with mining machines, training, PPE or compliance issues.

A Roof Fall (30' long X 6' high X 16' wide) was found in the Main North Left Return between 182 block and 184 block in the number 6 entry. There were no persons injured, ventilation not disrupted but the walkway is obstructed. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The fall will be supported and walkway reestablished.

A roof fall above the anchorage point occurred at 13+50 on the mainline at the river portal. The fall was 12 feet long and 10 feet high. The fall occurred due to the age of the area, weather and a rib sloughing knocking a crib over.it didn't involve any compliance issues it did impede travel, no equipment was involved no other 50.20 criteria applies.

A roof fall above the anchorage point occurred in the 2 East Longwall tailgate at engineering station 96+26. The fall was 67 feet long and 12 feet high. The fall occurred due to a weak roof structure of stack rock. It didn't involve any compliance issues, it did impede travel. No equipment involved, No other part 50 criteria applies.

Unplanned roof fall at the 47 block intersection of 4 belt, extending out towards the track. Fall approx. 20' high, 20' wide and 30' long. Small pocket of unconsolidated moist slick rock discovered above anchorage during investigation. Fall was cleaned up and re-supported with bolts, cribs and floor to roof support.

A Roof Fall (20' long X 10' high X 18' wide) was found in the 6-North Left Return,# 1 Entry at 21 Block spad number 8711. There were no persons injured, ventilation not disrupted but the walkway is obstructed. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The fall will be supported and walkway reestablished.

Unplanned roof fall in 21W discovered reportable at 2:56 am in the #2 entry between 3 and 4 blocks. The fall was approx. 16' wide, an unknown length and width, stopping about 5' into the #3 block intersection. Operator is retraining roof bolters at the mine and has submitted roof control plan changes.

A Roof fall (40' long X 8' high X 20 to 28' wide) was found on the Main North Belt at 150 block spad number 6631. There were no persons injured, ventilation not disrupted but the walkway is obstructed. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The fall will be supported and the walkway reestablished before mining resumes.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable at 12:10 am in 21W 2 block intersection of #3 entry. Fall was approximately 16' wide, 20' long and 10' high. The fall will not be cleaned up. No problems with training, ppe, or compliance issues. Mining method changed through roof control plan revision.

Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable at 5:23 pm in 22W 2 block intersection of the #1 entry. Fall was approximately 20' long, 16' wide and 13' high and covered a scoop. No problems with training, ppe or compliance issues. Mining method changed through roof control plan revision.

A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the Whittaker portal mainline track at 26 crosscut. The fall was approximately 75 feet in length, 8 feet high, and 16 feet wide. No injuries occurred. The fall occurred due to the mine roof being deteriorated. The fall did impede travel. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

A Roof Fall (70' long X 8' high X 16' wide) was found in the 6-North Intake at 14 block, # 7 entry outby spad location 7427. There were no persons injured, ventilation not disrupted but the walk way is obstructed. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. Approaches to the fall supported and the intake will be made common with the return air course..

A roof fall above the anchorage point occurred in the 1 East section beltline at nine crosscut Survey Station 3+41.23. The fall was 28 feet long 16ft wide and 8ft high. There were compliance issues and no other 50.20 criteria applies.

Roof fall was discovered at intersection of the inby recovery chute with the inby ladder located near 3 block of 22D. The fall was approx. 20' long, 16' wide, and 8-9' high. Possibly due to unforeseeable small area of unconsolidated shale with slickened sides just above the anchorage. No injuries. No problems with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues.

A roof fall (30' long X 6' high X 16' wide) was found in the 6-North left return between spad locations 7513 & 7842 in the # 2 entry at 18 block. This did obstruct the walkway but did not involve any other compliance issues. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The fall will be supported and walkway reestablished.

On 5-30-15 a roof fall occurred eight feet above the anchorage point at survey station 23+91. The fall was around 16 feet wide and 37 feet long. The fall occurred because of a sandstone transition in the roof. it didn't involve any compliance issues it did impede travel and the longwall stage loader was involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

While testing 9 South #4 escape capsule the chain which controls the level wind broke which also bent the mounting bolts of the sprocket. Ketchem Construction came and replaced chain and mounting bolts, returning capsule to service at 6:30 pm 5/7/15. No problems with PPE, training, mining methods or compliance issues.

A roof fall above the anchorage report occurred on 5-6-15 at 11:40pm. The fall occurred in the track entry in the old 5B longwall panel, due to deteriorating roof conditions & age of the area. The fall was 60 ft X 60 ft & 7 feet high. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

A roof fall (15' l X 5'H x 14' W) was found on the old 6-North Track between location # 294.6 and 295.3 just outby the old 6-M. This did obstruct the walkway but did not involve any other compliance issues. No equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria applies. The cause of the roof fall is undetermined at this time. Fall will be supported and walkway reestablished.

The outby brow fell on the 9 transfer to 8 belt trench approximately 6 feet wide, 6 feet high, and possibly 30 feet long (most of which was alongside already installed steel sets down 9 belt). The area was resupported and cleaned up.

An alleged dust ignition appeared to have occurred around the cutter drum of the continuous miner at the face. No injury to the miners in the area nor damage to the mining equipment. The incident occurred while cutting in a belt trench with pyretic intrusions. Rules, regulations and policies were complied with.

Employee was inspecting elevator when a piece of ice fell off the shaft wall and struck the bottom overtravel switch, resulting in an entrapment until 4:30 am. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

A roof fall (75' long X 6' High) was found on the weekly examination in the 6-North Main left return between spad # 7842 & spad # 7513 in # 2 entry. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment was involved and no other 50.20 criteria. applies. The cause of the roof fall is undetermined at this time. Fall will bolted and walkway restored.

Unplanned roof fall discovered in 21D 1A entry at 2 block intersection. Fall approximately 50' long, 20' wide and unknown height. The fall will not be cleaned up, has been dangered off and the perimeter supported. No problems with mining methods, machines, training, ppe, or compliance issues.

Two employees were lifting a mine rail by hand, when one employee let go and the other employee got his finger caught under the rail when it hit the ground. This caused the employee a left middle finger distal tip amputation.

The employee stated that while drilling a roof bolt hole, the drill steel started to bend, as he reached out to grab hold of the drill steel, he accidentally put up pressure on the steel which caught his left hand between the drill steel and the bolt mast. The accident was caused by the failure of the employee to drop the drill mast instead of lifting it. The ee had on his PPE.

The employee stated that while changing a belt take-up roller in the #2 dolly of 5 in the 22A belt takeup unit, he heard his right shoulder pop. The employee continued working and the incident became reportable when the employee began missing work on 04/15/2015. The accident occurred because the employee attempted to lift more than he was safely capable of lifting.

Miner was using a chain fall to position the rock box for the 3 East transfer. He felt a pain in his left shoulder while pulling down on the chain fall trying to maneuver the rock box into its proper location. Given time off for shoulder pain. Was reaching overhead to pull down. No problems with mining methods, ppe, training or compliance issues.

Employee was performing belt work along a section belt entry when the ""J"" hooks holding the waterline up to the roof channels, failed causing the waterline to fall onto the employee's shoulder knocking EE to the floor. Employee recently began missing work to have surgery on rotator cuff due to this past injury. Employee didn't violate any regulations and was properly trained.

Injured picked up winch hook to move from behind bucket ram into the scoop bucket. While positioning the hook in the bucket he pinched his gloved middle finger between the winch hook and the bucket, receiving a fracture. Occurred in track heading of 1 East, 27 block. No problems with training, ppe, mining machines or compliance issues.

While bolting in the 2E beltline and dragging Z-Drill employee felt pain in right shoulder resulting in possible rotator cuff injury. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Miner was turning water pressure back on at 2 block 2 east at the end of the belt spur (after installing booster pump). His hands slipped off handle and fell over backwards hitting the back of his head on the edge of a supply car causing a laceration that required staples. No problems with mining methods, ppe, training or compliance issues.

While de-trashing 24W transfer area he picked up a bottom roller that was leaning against rib, the shaft caught on the rib, pulled out like a plunger and then smashed down pinching his right middle finger between shaft and roller shell. No problems with mining methods, training, PPE or compliance issues.

While lifting a shuttle car anchor, the ee overextended his left shoulder. The ee first began missing work on 12-11-2015 & is periodically attending physical therapy. The incident occurred because the ee failed to get assistance when lifting over his head. The incident did not involve the mining system nor any PPE. The ee was properly trained and has a good safety attitude.

While carrying a pump, the employee slipped and stumbled and afterwards complained of pain in his right lower abdomen. The mine's Safety Department received notification on Dec 18, 2015 that this is a hernia and the employee will undergo surgery on Dec 29, 2015. The incident occurred because the employee was not aware of the bottom conditions.

Employee was walking back to belt entry after taking equipment out to the track, he stepped on a piece of belting laying on the floor and twisted his ankle. Cause of this injury was employee awareness to the task at hand. Compliance with rules/regs. not a factor, miner proficiency could be a factor, PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

Trolley pole of 126 jeep came off the wire while traveling Main West haulage. Injured leaned over to put pole back on wire and felt pain in lower back. Continued to work normal job until 11/28/15, when he missed 3 days due to the injury. No problems with mining methods, training, ppe, or compliance issues.

Using come along, slate bar and hammers to remove a section of handrail off the panline (near headgate in 24W). Injured was standing in front of the handrail prying it off and it landed on his left foot causing a contusion. No problems with ppe, training, mining machines or compliance issues. Body placement was very poor.

Injured replaced a piece of grating on slope catwalk at 2780, then walked down catwalk and a separate piece of grating failed and he fell striking his right shoulder on the concrete floor below. Started missing work much 11/23/15 for persistent shoulder pain. No problems with mining methods, training, ppe or compliance issues.

Walking bleeders from 24W to 17W and felt pain in lower back, going down both legs, when he got to bleeder fan. Miner has history of lower back issues (herniated lumbar disc) aggravated by walking bent over and hitting his head on the roof a few times. No problems with training, mining methods, PPE or compliance issues.

While carrying a 2"" air pump in the bleeder walkway near 21W tap he stepped on a section of slick line and fell backwards, landing on his back. The location where he tripped was dry. He is experiencing localized pain in the upper lumbar and has been referred to a specialist. No problems with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues.

After handling a miner cable, the employee felt pain in his back. The incident occurred due to the ee's improper lifting and handling of the cable. The ee had on the appropriate PPE, was proficient, properly trained and has a proper attitude. The incident did not involve the mining system or mine equipment nor any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations..

The individual was welding with a DC Welder in a tight area when the left side of the neck came in contact with the stinger and received an electrical shock. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. Personal safety equipment being utilized. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude. Individual went off work for surgery 1/21/2016.

Individual not concentrating while moving the track rail bender along the rail when it became stuck. When pulling on the bender he felt a pop in the right shoulder. This did not involve any compliance issues. It did not involve jobs skills or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

Employee was carrying come-a-long on belt move when he tripped on chain and fell striking his right shoulder. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE issues involved

While standing from a kneeling position, the employee felt his lower back ""pop"". The accident occurred due to the ee improper lifting after handling materials. The ee had on the appropriate PPE and was properly trained. The ee has a poor safety attitude.

Employee bent over to pick up a stopping panel when he experienced a sharp pain in his left lower back. This did not involve any compliance issues, job skills, training, or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used.

Employee was unloading rockdust from a supply car and stacking them. After stacking bags employee felt pressure and then extreme pain in 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 involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

While attempting to unload a roll of belt, employee slipped while using a pry bar causing him to fall in an awkward position twisting his left knee and fracturing his left ankle. This did not involve any compliance issues, job skills, training, or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used.

While sitting in a vehicle, it was struck by another vehicle causing the ee to fall to the floor. The incident was caused by a careless operator of the 2nd vehicle who did not observe the 1st. The injured ee was wearing the appropriate PPE but has a poor attitude. The operator was trained but received retraining in the safe operation.

Winching a car of belt with a belt winder on 7 belt. He pulled off rope to get more slack and got his foot caught in some hydraulic hoses. When he energized the winder, the hoses moved and tripped him. Diagnosed with fracture to distal end of fibula. No problems with training, mining methods, PPE or compliance issues.

Employee was injured on 10/04/2015 and continued to work until 11/03/2015 when doctor changed treatment and took him off work. He was reinstalling guarding when he turned and slipped hyperextending his right knee. All personal safety items were being used. It did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job proficiency or attitude.

Bolting (and screening) in 1East #1 entry, 17-18 block, in an area with exposed shale. The ATRS was set and he was starting to drill first hole when a rock (18""x24""x5"") broke loose outby the drill canopy, swung around and struck him in the lower back. Started missing work on 10/2/15 for contusions. No problems with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues.

Employee was helping shearer operator spin the shearer drum when the operator fell into him causing him to fall striking his neck on the panline. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Employee was bolting off of the continuous miner with the rock deflector up & the rib door extended when a rock (46""x35""x6"")fell from in front of the last strap hitting the rock deflector then hitting the rib protector. The rock then came into the bolter station striking EE in the back. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE issues involved.

Employee was injured on 9/20/2015 and worked until 10/20/2015 when doctor recommended change in treatment and pulled him off work. While riding in BT24, ride picked the switch and derailed causing employee to strike his left elbow and shoulder against the side of BT24. It did not involve compliance issues, job proficiency or attitude. All personal safety items were being used.

Individual was dismounting 24 track mobile not concentrating, caught his foot on the vehicle frame or safety chain causing him to fall (sprain / strain) to the left foot. This did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All personal safety items were being utilized.

Walking through the dust chute on Metz Bottom and fell, spraining his right ankle. He is unsure whether he tripped, or if his problematic surgically repaired knee gave out and caused the fall. No problems with mining machines, training, PPE, or compliance issues.

Individual was working in a low Roof Fall area prying down loose material when experiencing a pop in the upper back and shoulder area. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills, training or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

Employee had cleaned 15 tail and was walking back to his mantrip, when he stepped over the rail he rolled his right ankle, resulting in a sprain. He continued to work until 9/22/15, when he missed 3 days due to the injury. No problems with training, ppe, mining machines or compliance issues.

Individual had thrown the K-4 track switch, not concentrating on the switch throw, started walking back to the 20-ton motor when the switch throw sprung up from the hold down position striking the right knee. This did not involve any compliance issues no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills, training or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

Employees were struck by rocks falling from the rib.

Individual was assisting in hanging 12470 cable on the Longwall Power move when the cable slid off the pump car creating a chain reaction of the cable. Because of lack of concentration the cable struck employee on right shoulder. There were no compliance issues or equipment, did not involve lack of training or attitude. Employee continued to work until 9/19/2015.

During a Part 50 audit and citation 8060588 being issued, this injury report is being filed. Employee was installing bolt when foot slipped and caused drill to spin striking employee in the face resulting in a facial fracture. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

During a Part 50 audit and citation 9123775 being issued, this injury report is being filed. Employee stepped on miner to see over it when shuttle car came up and struck left foot resulting in a fracture and sutures. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was attempting to pull cable slack by putting cable on shoulder when he went to put cable on shoulder he stepped in a rut and twisted his left ankle. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

While operating the Shearer on the Long Wall Face, when passing 152 shield a spare leg jack that was stored on the shield pontoon broke a chain and rolled striking the individual on the lower right leg. This did not involve any compliance issues, job skills, training or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used.

Walking by miner in 1 East #3 heading inby 7 block and a piece of loose rib (2' by 8-12"") fell and struck him in the head and neck. X-rays were negative, given time off for possible soft tissue damage. No problems with training, ppe, mining machines or compliance issues.

#28 bolter in 1 east lost suction, the injured had bolter operator open dust dump box to check the rubber seal. While checking the seal the dust box closed, pinching his right thumb and resulting in 23 sutures and a hairline fracture of the thumb. No problems with training, ppe, mining methods or compliance issues.

Bolting off the miner in 2 East while cutting a turn in #1 entry a rock fell, broke on the rib protector and rolled on the back of his left foot resulting in a blood blister and possible soft tissue damage. No problems with training, ppe, mining machines or compliance issues.

Attempting to pull face shield that would not pull in typical remote. Employee stood on toe of shield and was manually operating solenoids. While pulling shield he got his left foot caught between shield toe and pan line resulting in a sprain. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

Employee was placing rebar and strained back.

While testing a water hose (for cutting purposes) at 46 blk Main West when a 6"" ball valve failed and struck him in the left knee. Initial x-rays were negative, employee had next two weeks off, however a later MRI (8/27/15) showed a hairline fracture to the proximal end of his left tibia. No problems with mining methods, ppe, training or compliance issues.

After plastering a stopping, the ee indicated that he had a skin irritation develop on his left forearm. The incident happened because the employee allowed dry B-Bond to get inside his shirt sleeve. The ee was properly trained to use the material and knew the precautions that he was to follow. The incident did not involve any mine equipment nor the mining system.

Employee was carrying a water pump in the back of #1 charge chute when he struck his head on a bolt jamming his neck.There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Employee was pulling cable in mud on the 8 south section. While pulling cable employee claimed he stepped in rut injuring his left knee.

Miner was assisting in putting a canopy on a 636 scoop near the loading ramp in 24W, the canopy needed extra clearance and he tried to lift it up manually and experienced pain in his left shoulder. Began missing work for shoulder injury on 9/28/15, with a doctor slip putting him off work to await an MRI. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

During a part 50 audit and citation 9123767 being issued, this report is being filed. Employee while working on the 3rd floor of the prep plant tripped causing a foot strain and contusion. Cause of the injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Individual was not concentrating when stepping down into the pit area of the motor barn. The right knee buckled when stepping on the first step, experiencing pain from the hip to the ankle. It did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills training or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

When the diesel motor the EE was operating derailed, the EE struck his left knee against a SCSR box. The incident was caused by the EE's failure to react to the rail conditions and maintain operating control. The EE had on the proper protective items and was compliant with rules and regulations. He was properly trained and has a positive attitude towards safety.

Employee was hitting headgate sprocket with sledgehammer when a piece of metal came off of sprocket and hit employee in the upper part of his left leg causing a laceration to his leg. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

While moving the shear from Sugar Run to 24W the cable handler had to be removed at 55 blk St. Leo. They removed the bolts and when he tried to pick it up it rolled over and crushed the end of his little finger, resulting in a fracture and laceration. No problems with mining equipment, training, ppe or compliance issues. Gloves were worn.

A small section of roof material fell from around the bolt he was installing striking the ee about the head and shoulders. The event became reportable when the employee reported the incident to management on 7-30-2015. The incident occurred because the ee failed to conduct an exam of the roof prior to drilling. The employee was properly trained and had on the appropriate PPE.

Employee had set power up for the Fletcher Bolter at the Power Center. He then walked to the machine and while pushing the power button to start Bolter, received an electrical shock.

While servicing a set of scoop batteries, the ee slipped off the top of the batteries and struck his right knee against the battery case. Injury caused by failure of ee to recognize slip potential while on top of wet battery case. EE was instructed to service while standing on the ground. EE had on the appropriate PPE. Became reportable on 7/24/15 when EE began missing work.

Employee was dragging bolter cable when he tripped falling on left shoulder. Employee did not start missing work until 8-4-15.There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved. No other part 50 criteria applies.

Individual was not concentrating when attempting to put the trolley pole back on the DC trolley wire. When coming in contact with the energized wire, individual received an electrical shock to the head area. This did not involve any compliance issues, job skills or attitude. All personal safety items were being used.

The ee complained of back pain after shoveling. The incident became reportable on 6-23-2015 when he began missing work. The accident was caused by improper lifting and twisting while shoveling. The accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations; nor did it involve mine equipment, any protective devices on equipment or the mining system.

Pushing a wheelbarrow of spillage up a ramp underneath 15 belt and the front of the wheelbarrow touched the ramp and came to an abrupt stop. This caused pain in his lower back, left hip and down left leg. No problems with PPE, mining methods, training or compliance issues.

Miner operator in 2 East, bumping inby right corner #2 entry at 10 block. Rock brow was left, so the miner was scaling the brow down (1'x3'x4') with a slate bar and the rock bounced off the miner and struck his legs, resulting in a contusion. No problems with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

Individual was dragging a 1"" wash down hose to clean the 1st. floor of the prep-plant floor. Due to lack of concentration EE slipped and experienced pain in the right groin and right lower back areas. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. All personal safety items were being utilized.

The employee stated that while guiding a roof bolt through a roof strap with his right hand, the mining machine moved forward pinching the fingers of his right hand between the roof bolt and the roof jack. The accident occurred because the employee failed to keep his hand out of a pinch point area and off the moving roof bolt. He had on his required PPE.

Employee was hosing in sample building and when he was walking down the step he missed a step rolling his left ankle. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved.

Employee was trying to take apart half inch hydraulic hoses when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. The employee was forced to work over and this accident occurred right after. It didnt involve job skills proficiency training No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved

The employee claims that as he bent over to pick up a belt roller, he felt a pop and a sharp pain between his shoulder blades. The incident was caused by the failure of the employee to properly bend and lift. The employee have been rather disgruntled and complains daily since the layoff and his realignment to steady afternoon.

Employee was sitting in barge loadout when the loadout monitor fell and struck employee in the knee. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices no equipment involved.

The employee stated that while lifting a ventilation tube, he felt pain and tingling in his right shoulder, arm and fingers. This event became reportable on 6/9/2015, when the employee began missing work due to this event. This accident occurred because the employee failed to use proper lifting techniques. He had on his required PPE.

Employee was tossing cribs through mandoor on #4 belt, when he felt a pop in his left arm. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude no PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

While walking to check a gob wall between #1 and #2 at 40+20 23 West the employee stepped on a small rock covered in rock dust. This caused his foot to slide and weight to shift and twisted his right knee. He experienced pain near the proximal end of the tibia, on the lateral side, radiating distally to the foot. No problems with PPE, training, mining methods or compliance issues.

Employee was removing old rollers from beltline to the track. He woke up next morning and had pain in right shoulder. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

EE just finished putting up bolt he walked back to back of miner when rock fell from between straps striking him in the head. Rock measured 4x4x2 & consisted of roof coal & rock. There were no compliance issues. Didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices on equip. involved. Acc. occurred in 8South Right Section #6 at Surrey Station 81+06

There was a water hole in front of the 1 East feeder which was being cleaned by dumping a buggy of material in the water and loading out with a scoop. The injured went to turn feeder on and walked through material (instead of around). Felt pain in left knee trying to pull foot out of mud. No problem with mining machines, training, PPE or compliance issues.

The employee stated that while dismounting a compactor, he jumped off the last step and when he landed on the ground he felt a pull in his abdomen. He has a history of hernias. The accident occurred because the employee jumped off the last step instead of maintaining 3 points of contact as he dismounted the compactor. He had on his required PPE.

Going through airlock mandoor at 28 blk East Mains regulator and opened door to far so that regulator pressure grabbed it, swung it open and pinched his finger between door and block wall. Fracture and laceration to distal phalanx of right ring finger. No problem with training, mining machines, or compliance issues. Gloves could have reduced severity.

Employee was pulling cable during belt and power move when he felt his left knee pop. There were no compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Dragging rock dust hose down 3 belt, around 41 block, and struck his hard hat on the top and jammed his neck. He continued to perform his regular job duties until 5/5/15 when he began to miss work due to a ""significant neck and R arm sprain."" No problems with PPE, training, mining methods or compliance issues.

Individual was bent over picking up a joint of 3"" aluminum pipe, when lifting felt a pain in the left upper abdomen and a budge appeared on the stomach. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

Individual was using a 10 ton Simplex Jack to align a track switch. Due to poor body position when pressure was applied to the jack, it kicked out striking the individual in the right outer knee. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve job skills or attitude. Personal safety equipment was be used. Sprain of the LCL.

Employee was operating 55 jeep and struck 43 locomotive outside on the old jump track. The accident occurred because the employee wasn't paying attention. A state inspector checked the jeep after and found no compliance issues that would of resulted in accident It didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Injured Employee was assisting on a belt move in a gate section. He was installing a 2 inch round bedrail into the belt stand. Another employee was putting other end of bedrail in stand and dropped it, when it dropped, Injured Employee had right index finger caught between bedrail and stand.

Pole came off wire at 33 block 1 North haulage and 220 jeep halted. B43 was following and slid more than 1 1/2 blocks before colliding with 220. Injured was standing in 220 passenger compartment and fell over striking right shoulder on frame of mantrip and receiving contusion. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods, or compliance issues.

The employee stated that as he was walking around a shuttle car, he stumbled, tripped and fell landing on his right shoulder. The accident occurred because the employee was not observant of the mine floor conditions in the area he was walking. A contributing factor may have been the new boots he was wearing for the first time on this day.

Carrying a bag of rockdust around E-Sled in 24W 43 block 2-3 to the duster at the belt wall and felt a pain near the femoral socket of his right hip. Walking straight, standing straight up, clear walkway and bag of dust close to body. Diagnosed with possible muscle strain. No problems with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

At the end of day shift the employee was dismounting a 15 man mantrip passenger compartment on 2 track Metz bottom, and felt a pop in his left knee. Accident reported 3/17/15. No problems with mining equipment, training, PPE or compliance issues known at this time.

The ee was discovered laying along the right rib when a scoop passed by him. No one saw him in the area prior to the accident. The ee claims that he does not know what happened. This occurred because the ee placed himself along a moving piece of mobile equip. The ee failed to follow a basic mining rule of not passing by a moving piece of equip. or getting the oprs. attention.

The employee stated that while hanging longwall jumper cables, he stepped backwards, stumbled and tripped over broken pieces of blocks that he has previously moved out of his walkway. He stumbled & twisted his left ankle. The accident was caused by the employee's failure to move the materials completely out of his walkway. He had on his appropriate PPE.

Supervisor was preparing shield for removal from the face recovery area. When attempting to raise the shield tip up the shield canopy lowered compressing him between the shield and mine floor. The investigation did not reveal any substandard conditions or indications why the shield lowered. This did not involve job skills or attitude, personal safety equipment was being used.

Employee was dragging tubes down the #3 entry (41-42 block) of 24 West and stepped on a piece of loose coal, twisting his right knee. Xrays were negative, but referred to specialist for possible soft tissue damage. No problems with PPE, training, mining methods or compliance issues.

Individual was walking along 5-West Belt Line when stepping on loose coal, due to lack of concentration tripped striking the left knee on the ground. There was no equipment involved, it did not involve job skills training or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used. Individual has previous injuries to his knees. Continued to work until 3/09/2015.

EE was walking down entry he stepped on a rock with a injured ankle & fell further injuring his ankle. The accident occurred because the EE did not ensure a walkway free of extraneous materials. 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.

This multiple injury employee stated that as she was unloading an oxygen tank near the slope bottom, she felt a pull in her groin area. This accident occurred because the employee failed to wait until she could obtain assistance in unloading the oxygen tank. She did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. She had on her appropriate PPE.

Individual was not concentrating when dismounting BT-3 Battery ride. When stepping out of vehicle the left knee gave out causing him to roll the left ankle and fall on the left knee, (fractured knee cap). It did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills, training or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

Individual was standing beside scoop bucket at the supply car location. Due to lack of concentration his foot slipped and at the same time the scoop drifted forward pinning the right leg between the scoop bucket and supply car.(Deep bruise to lower leg.) This did involve equipment and personnel safety of the individual in a Red Zone Area. Personal safety items were being utilized.

Employee was walking to from work location and stepped on a 2 inch diameter black plastic pipe and rolled his ankle. The employee sprained his left ankle.

Individual was stepping off the front of the Fletcher Twin Boom Bolter. due to lack of concentration twisted the left foot and ankle, experiencing an abrasion to the outer foot. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skills or attitude. All personal items were being utilized.

Individual was troubleshooting a de-energized power center. While cleaning carbon particles off of the Capacitor Bank,(disconnect throw), individual was shocked. He received burns to the palm of his right palm, and lower left calf of leg. It didn't involve any compliance issues, job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude.

Individual was removing a broken piece of mono-rail when the dolly rolled pinching the right index finger, due to lack of concentration resulting with a laceration and fracture to the finger tip. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

Individual was riding(back to direction of travel) in BT-55 Track Jeep when striking his head on the mine roof causing pain to the right neck area. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve job proficiency, or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

Employee was drilling bolt hole in mine roof when hydraulic line failed on bolter and sprayed hydraulic oil in operators left eye. 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.

Standing on right side of Joy miner when supplied roof bolt got stuck in miner boom and swung out striking employee in the right side of his face, resulting in a laceration and contusion below his right eye. Safety glasses absorbed most of impact. No problem with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

The employee stated that while shoveling some frozen material from under the slope belt, he felt pain in his back. The accident occurred because the employee failed to recognize the frozen material. He did not violate and rules, regulations or policies. He had on his appropriate PPE materials. The employee was trained in the handling of materials and general shoveling.

Employee was helping set up for mining in #2 entry dragging tubes when he tripped and fell falling on right 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.

Individual stepped off a track rail due to lack of concentration catching the left foot on a track tie causing the left leg to extend backwards causing strain to the calf muscle. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job proficiency, training or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized.

Individual was throwing and placing belt structure under Mains Belt due to the lack of concentration on body positioning he experienced a sharp pain in lower middle back. This did not involve compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized. Claim is being questioned for a previous back injury.

While bolting off the right side of the miner at 360 blk 5-4 track chute, he received a roof strap from the left side operator and experienced pain in his right shoulder. Started missing work (pending an MRI) on 7/20/2015. Possible shoulder sprain. No problem with mining machines, training, ppe or compliance issues

Injured and another miner pulled a flat of link-n-locks out of 237 spur and then went to load a 6""x6"" post onto the flat car. While lifting the post, with help, injured felt pain in lower back. Diagnosed with muscle strain on 2/8/15, started missing work on 2/11/15. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

The employee claims that as he was stepping down out a diesel locomotors, he stepped on a rock and twisted his left knee. The accident was caused by the employee's failure to pay attention to where he was placing his left foot. He did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. He had on his appropriate PPE equipment.

While opening an airlock door, the employee lost his balance and fell to the ground. The accident occurred because the employee was not paying attention to the task he was performing. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. He had on his appropriate PPE materials. He has a middle of the road attitude.

Employee was walking through supply yard and slipped on patch of ice hyper extending right 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 involved.

Removing a vertical pin on a relay bar at 127 shield with a sledge hammer. He was laying on his side, swinging the hammer with his left hand (right handed) and missed, striking his gloved right hand, resulting in contusions. No problem with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

Individual was walking, crossing over outrigger on the section tailpiece when catching his left foot on the outrigger causing him to fall, striking the right elbow. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, or attitude. All personal protective items were being utilized.

Individual was swinging a 8 lb. sledge hammer making a belt splice when experiencing a pop in the right shoulder. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All protective items relating to clothing and protective devices were being utilized.

Individual caught the left heel between the track rail and vehicle frame when attempting to get in a safe area after vehicle was struck by a 20 ton motor. This compliance issue was addressed with discipline, equipment was not a factor and this did not involve job skills, training or attitude. All protective items relating to clothing and protective devices were being utilized.

The employee claims that while walking along the belt, he stepped in hole in the pavement, tripped and fell, injuring his left foot. The accident was caused by the failure of the employee to observe, recognize the bottom conditions and take the appropriate preventative measures. The employee was in compliance with rules, regulation and policies.

When filling the water buffalo with water, pressure was increased to the hose and the individual lost balance and falling on scoop blade striking the upper left leg and shoulder area. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved, it did not involve training or attitude.

Employee was walking the off side of 2 belt around the water separator checking the bed rails and slipped, falling on his posterior. Medical examination revealed a compression fracture and disc impingement to a thoracic vertebrate. No problem with mining methods, training, ppe, or compliance issues.

Employee was struck by rocks falling from the rib.

Employee rode into 24W in the passenger compartment of mantrip. He went to stand up and felt pain in his left foot (metatarsal and posterior area). Walkway clean, distance from pavement to mantrip not excessive, he just felt pain when standing up. Diagnosed with sprain. No problems with mining methods, ppe, training or compliance issues.

Individual was rib pinning off the Alpine Miner when a rib rolled striking him on the right shoulder and leg.(sprain to right shoulder) This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. This did not involve proficiency or attitude. All personnel safety items were being utilized. Individual continued to work until 3/02/2015, removed from work by doctor.

Using a pneumatic ""tugger"" winch to pull drill rods to lay down position while tripping out of the hole. Then putting winch line in stow & was trying to roll winch line on neatly. While doing had his hand in improper place so when the winch line was pulled tight his finger was in between bracket mounted on and winch line. His finger then ""smashed"" between the cable and bracket.

Employee working on clogged trash pump at 11 tail (Guzzla SV-60 pump). He was back flushing the pump and mud blew out the suction line and got into his eyes. He was wearing glasses. He missed no work, but did receive medical attention in the form of medicated eye drops. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

Replacing thermocouple on the thermal dryer, but the hole was too small. He used a 1"" pipe and 3 lb. hammer to widen opening. He missed the pipe and struck his gloved left hand with the hammer, opening a wound in the soft tissue between the thumb and index finger. Required 7 sutures. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

Employee was kneeling beside continuous miner in the 8 South left side section when a bolt plate fell striking him in the left wrist area causing a laceration. No equipment involved. It didnt involve job skills,proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Fixing a leak in the slick line at 23W #1 around 6 block when the coupler failed, spraying the miner with glue compound being used to ""rock lock"" the tailgate. Miner missed no work, but was prescribed antibiotic eye drops. No problems with mining methods, training, PPE or compliance issues.

Employee was cutting a piece of curtain towards his body when the knife slipped out of the curtain and he stabbed himself in the left forearm, resulting in a puncture/laceration that required 4 sutures. Returned to work on next regularly scheduled shift. No problems with mining methods, PPE, training or compliance issues.

While moving a section of 6"" aluminum water line, the pipe rolled and the tip of his left index finger got caught between the pipe and a section of belt structure. The accident happened because the employee had failed to secure the pipe. The ee had been properly trained and did not violate any rules or regulations. The ee has a good safety attitude.

Working on the slope belt, repairing a hole. EE was stripping out the hole and a frayed cable poked him in the forearm.

While tightening a repair clamp on a 3"" airline, the channel locks he was using slipped. Clamp cut through the side of his gloves and lacerated his left small finger against the band's edge. The accident was caused when the ee used a pair of channel locks in lieu of a nut driver to tighten the band. The ee was properly trained and did not violate any rules or regulations.

While b-bonding a stopping in the bleeder entry of 24W sweat ran down into his eye, possibly bringing b-bond powder with it. Received a scratch to his cornea that was treated with prescription eye drops. Missed no work. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

While setting a post, the post fell striking the ee's hand against a roof strap. The injury was caused by the ee's lack of concentration to the task at hand. The injury did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations nor any mine eq. or the mining system. The ee was properly trained with a good safety attitude. The injury did not involve protective items.

While traveling down main line haulage a piece of loose rock/coal came down striking employee in his left eye. (abrasion to the left cornea) This does not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It did not involve any job skills, training, or attitude. Personal safety items were being utilized.

While bulk dusting 11 belt drive the rock dust swirled around his glasses and lodged into his left eye, scratching the cornea when he rubbed it. Finished shift, worked next day, but was prescribed 2 prescription eye drops. No problems with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

While prying out a staple from a hydraulic hose connection, the bar slipped pinching the tip of the left ring finger against a stack of wedges. The accident occurred because the employee failed to be observant of his hand placement. The accident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules or regulations, nor mine equipment or the mining system; nor job proficiency.

The ee stated - he caught his left little finger between a crib and the frame of the machine resulting in a laceration requiring sutures. The accident was caused by the ee's failure to be observant of where he placed his hand. He had on the appropriate PPE and did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. The ee was properly trained and had handling materials skills.

Employee trimming bolter dust hose on 1 East 3 block, 2-3 crosscut, and needed to change knife blade. While pulling old blade out his hand slipped and ran his left thumb across the blade, resulting in a laceration requiring 5 sutures. Gloves worn. No problems with PPE, mining methods, training or compliance issues.

While completing maintenance on a diesel mantrip, the ee stated that as he was replacing sections of metal grating, he caught his left middle finger between a section of grating and the diesel mantrips jack walker resulting in a laceration of his left middle finger. The accident occurred because the ee failed to recognize the placement of his hand in a known pinch point area.

While hanging empty bagged pumpable cribs, the employee self inflicted a laceration with a razor knife. The accident was caused by the lack of the employee to wear the appropriate Person Protective Equipment - metacarpal gloves. The employee failed to follow the rules which resulted in this accident occurring. The employee was properly trained but failed to follow his training.

While walking in the Sugar Run mine rescue training room the miner tripped on the leg of a desk falling and striking his face on another desk resulting in a laceration to his upper lip. Received 20 sutures. No problems with training, PPE, mining machines or compliance issues.

During a Part 50 audit and citation 9123765 being issued, this injury report is being filed. Employee while pulling cover out of throat of a Joy loader, the cover shifted and pinched employee's finger. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was in the process of unloading a CLA pot for a Joy miner when it shifted and fell on his left foot resulting in three fractures. The accident occurred due to improper body placement by the employee. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills,proficiency,training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Individual was using Chain Tuggits to lift a 636 scoop canopy when the canopy twisted the Tuggit chain hook came dislodged from the chain allowing the canopy to fall striking the right hand. (laceration to the palm of little finger) This did not involve any compliance issues, job skills, training or attitude. Personal safety equipment was being used.

Uncoupling 2 flat cars from each other in 24W 36 block and pushed decoupler bar down too far catching his gloved right little finger between the bar and the eyelet holding the safety chain resulting in a laceration, treated by debridement. No problem with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

The employee was in the process of making a makeshift tool by cutting a wooden wedge, when he self inflicted a laceration of the left tight with a razor knife. The accident occurred because the employee failed to realize the potential of his actions by placing the wedge on his leg. He failed to follow the rules, regulations, policies of the company and basic common sense.

Because of lack of concentration, while trying to put cable retainer back in place on the pan line, the metal retainer slipped out of place and fell striking employees left middle finger, mashing it between the falling plate and pan line. This did not involve any compliance issues, no equipment involved. It didn't involved training or attitude, or protective safety items.

While installing belt, an empty piece of belt structure fell from along the rib striking the employee on the left hand resulting in a laceration between the thumb and index finger. The accident occurred because the employee failed to recognize the hazard of allowing the empty belt structure to stand along the rib in close proximity to where he was working.

The employee stated that while attempting to align a pin in the door of the side roof bolter of a continuous miner, with his finger, the door moved lacerating his fingertip. The accident occurred because the employee used his finger to check the door alignment. This is not the way the employee was trained to check the pin alignment.

Injured was cutting the insulation off of a communication cable in 24 West when the razor knife slipped and he cut the tip of his left index finger, resulting in 5 sutures. No problems with training, PPE, mining methods or compliance issues.

The mine's Safety Department received notification on December 8, 2015 that this retired former employee was granted an award for permanent impairment from noise-induced hearing loss. The incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear the appropriate PPE - hearing protection throughout his career. The employee retired on 12-30-2014.

The mine received self-insured employer decision on 11/2/15 from a medical report dated 10/9/15 awarding the injured a 5.13% permanent partial disability for noise induced hearing loss. Employee laid off on 5/29/15

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 1-29-2019. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

Employee was welding on his knees & wearing knee pads just like he does everyday. He stated that no injury occurred but his knee started to swell. Doctor said his knee had inflammation (Bursitis). Cause of this illness is disorder associated with repeated trauma. Did not involve compliance issues, PPE issues, equipment issues, or miner proficiency, etc.

The mine received Self Insured Employer Decision on 8/24/2015 from a medical report dated 7/16/2015 awarding the injured a 2.8% permanent partial disability for noise induced hearing loss. Employee laid off on 5/29/2015.

The mine's Safety Department received notification on July 14, 2015 that this retired former employee was granted an award for permanent impairment from noise-induced hearing loss. The incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear the appropriate PPE - hearing protection throughout his career. The employee retired on 08/01/2014.

The mine's Safety Department received notification on September 29, 2015 that this employee was granted an award for noise-induced hearing loss. The incident occurred because the employee failed to use proper hearing protection. The employee was properly trained and has a good safety attitude.

The mine's Safety Department received notification on October 30, 2015 that this employee has been awarded partial permanent disability for noise induced hearing loss. The accident was caused by the employee's lack of wearing hearing protection. The employee was proper trained in the need and use of hearing protection. The employee has a good safety attitude.

The mine received self-insured employer decision on 8/13/2015 from a medical report dated 6/23/2015 awarding the injured an 8.2%permanent partial disability for noise induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 7/31/2015.

Medical evidence received on 5/13/2015 that is dated 5/11/2015 indicate that this retired former employee had received an award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. His last day of exposure was 11-28-2014. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respiratory protection. He did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.

Medical evidence received on 05/04/2015 that is dated 05/01/2015 indicate that this retired former employee had received an award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. His last day of exposure was 08/20/1998. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respiratory protection. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.

The mine received self -insured employer decision on 5/13/2015 from a medical report dated 4/13/2015 awarding the employee a 3.3% permanent partial disability from noise induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 11/21/2014.

Medical evidence received on March 19, 2015 indicate that this retired former employee has received an award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. His last day of exposure was 09/12/2012. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respiratory protection. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.

Medical evidence received on March 13, 2015 indicate that this former employee had received an award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. His last day of exposure was 8/31/2012. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respiratory protection. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.

Medical evidence received on March 13, 2015 indicate that this retired former employee had received an award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. His last day of exposure was 6/22/2012. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear respiratory protection. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision on 4/28/15 from a medical report dated 3/11/15, awarding the employee a 2.1% permanent partial disability from noise induced hearing loss. Employee retired on 5/1/14

While recovering mine rails, the ee decided to sit down to take a rest on a can of degreaser. The can had spilled contents on it top. The fluid soaked through his pants and resulted in a skin irritation. The can was clearly marked as to its contents. The accident was caused by the employee's failure to recognize the spilled fluid and the hazard associated as such.

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee retired on 2/25/2015 and filed on 8/28/2018. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 50.20 criteria applies.

The mine received self insured employer decision dated 4/2/2015,awarding an additional 5% permanent disability due to Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

The mine received Self-Insured Employer Decision on 1/29/15 for a medical report dated 1/12/15 awarding a 0.37% permanent partial disability for occupational hearing loss. The employee missed no work and there were no problems with PPE, mining machines, training or compliance issues.