Pocahontas Coal Company, LLCMining Incidents in 2022

During routine inspection the emergency hoist would not operate due to the landing switch electrical component being out of adjustment

A roof fall occurred in the #4 entry on the # 3 section which pulled permanent Roof Support.

A Roof Fall occurred on the #2 section in the last open break in the #6 intersection. The #4 roof bolter is approximately 80 feet inby the fall.

In the # 3 face on the #3 section near spad # 19127 a roof fall occurred approximately 14 foot long 10 ft wide and 5 foot high. the entry prior to fall was 60 inches. no one trapped no one injured.

Lost Power to the E-hoist. Power loss was on the AEP Side. Due to a Blown Transformer. No one hurt no one injured

Lost Main Power to the Mine site. Power Loss was on the AEP side. Blown Transformer. No one Hurt No one Injured No Power on the Service hoist.

During routine check, ice build up was found on the emergency escape shaft wall. The ice was 1/4 to 6 inches thick.

During a routine check Ice buildup ranging from a 1/4 inch to 6 inch thick was found on the shaft wall.

The main breaker in the distribution panel for the control power to the hoist was getting hot and tripping the breaker. upon inspection the leads were found to be loose causing heat which tripped the breaker. leads were tightened and a spare breaker was ordered.

During a routine check it was found the E hoist had a fault. Upon inspection the power lead to the switch was broke off.

At approximately 11:15 Am during the Routine check on the Emergency Escape hoist, it was found that the hoist would not lower to the mine floor. all employees were evacuated and after trouble shooting it was found to be an electrical issue which was fixed and the hoist was placed back in service.

The employee was was trying to stand a S/C tire up off the mine floor when EE strained their back. The area was approximately 65"" high and damp.

Employee was on the #9160 Brookeville motor traveling down the #2 belt as they were making the curve at the # 3 belt head they jumped track and the motor struck the coal rib. Causing a hairline fracture to the employees left Malleolus. (bone in the ankle) The area was approximately 65 inches high and damp

Tree limb fell and hit EE making EE fall and cut - laceration on their head.

Employee was on the offside of the left bolter getting a bundle of plates. Employee's foot was in front of the outby bolter tire when the bolter was being moved to the next row. The bolter tire went over the employees boot smashing the metatarsal of the boot against their big toe causing a fracture to the left big toe. The area was 60 inches high 19.5 feet wide and dry.

The Employee was bolting on the #2 section in the #5 Left entry. The employee was swinging the drill station in to drill the inside bolt when a rock 3'W X 3.5' Long X 4"" thick fell striking left heel Causing a laceration from the heel to the middle of foot. The entry was approximately 6 foot high and damp.

Employee was installing a cable bolt in the 7R entry. Employee was pushing up the bullet to the drill steel and pinched right index finger between bullet and drill steel.

Employee was stepping off of crane cab, slipped on steps and grabbed handrail, twisted knee as they slipped. Steps of crane were slightly wet due to condensation.

The employee was walking on the off side of the #6 belt when the employee tripped over a bottom irregularity (busted piece of bottom rock) that was sticking up approximately 8 inches high. There was 60 inches of clearance between the belt line and the rib. The floor was dry and relatively smooth with a mine height of 65 inches. The employee broke right radius bone (wrist)

Employee was removing a rock that was stuck between the spreader bar and the chain of the #5 S/C. The rock fell back striking EE's left ring finger against the frame causing an approximate 1 inch laceration. The area was approximately 6.5 high and damp. The rock measured 2.5' long X 1' wide X 18'' thick. The employee received 10 sutures.

Employee was bolting in 6Left on #2 section when EE's steel became lodged in the drill chuck. EE hit the stuck steel with a 18"" wrench and the steel became dislodged striking EE under the right eye causing a 1/4 inch laceration. The area was 72"" high by 19.5' wide and damp.

Employee was at the shed at the top of the hoist. They were opening a new set of knee pads. The knife blade cut through the netting striking them in the left palm. Causing a 1.5 inch laceration. The area was overcast and cool.

The employee was using a hammer in the #6 face to cut a piece of tie wire to use to check a test hole. The Employee struck left hand causing an approximately half inch or less laceration between the thumb and first finger. The entry was approximately 5 and a half feet high and damp. The employee recieved 4 sutures and a tetanus shot.

The Employee was observing the bolt crew drill a test hole when a piece of rock approximately 3' L by 4' W By 1"" to 6"" thick fell striking EE on the hard hat, causing a 1 inch laceration on the back of EE's head. the entry was 18'6"" wide by 62"" high and damp to wet. The employee received 3 staples.

The employee was bolting in the #6R entry on the # 2 Section. When a piece of rock approximately 18""long x 8""wide x 2""thick fell from a mine roof which had a height of approximately 6'6"" striking EE's right arm causing a laceration approximately 2 inches. The employee received 7 sutures.

Former Employee was awarded 10% OP

The Employee Received 20% Award for occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee last worked for us in 2013

Employee was trying to repair a set of AC scoop batteries and during the repair inhaled battery byproducts causing an irritation to lungs. The area is approximately 66'' high and damp