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December 16, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating a loaded tractor trailer coal truck the drive wheels were spinning and a weak transmission mount allowed the shift lever to move excessively smacking the operators hand starting missing on 12/20/2013

June 11, 2013 WV · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driving a rock truck hit a hole in the road felt pain in lower back. Started missing work on 6/18/2013 and returned on 6/22/2013.

May 31, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver stated truck stalled on hill started backward down hill lost control of truck trailer went in ditch and over turned the trailer.

October 6, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

while lowering the bucket on the loader, it stopped half way down jarring him.

September 18, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operating scoop pulling tool car had hand out of scoop deck backing up smashing hand between scoop and material (rock and coal)laying on the bottom.

August 8, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while mounting the fork lift his foot slipped off the third step and he fell to the ground

July 21, 2012 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Another EE was running scoop unloading a new scoop bucket pulled bucket on the ground. EE pulled up to slack the chain, IE stumbled in front of scoop that EE was running mashing IE leg in between the buckets.

February 24, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was cleaning #5 heading the bottom was busted up scooped middle and right side was backing up out of heading to clean left side. Ran over a piece of rock scoop landed real hard putting head into canopy and sent sharp pain down into lower back and left leg.

November 21, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while driving the coal truck he reached over to adjust the radio and drove into the ditch

September 16, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating the shuttle car, he hit a hole in the roadway and bumped his head against the canopy.

June 2, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was hauling coal from surface mine in tractor trailer turned the truck over on it's side rounding Gator Bowl Curve.

March 31, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated that while operating a red ride, he ran it into a table located outby the face area, injuring his hand (started missing work on 4/5/11).

September 29, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while traveling up the ramp with a load of rock, the truck leaned back and he injured his shoulder.

July 17, 2010 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while he was moving a rail ride he got his leg pinched between the ride he was moving and another ride.

March 9, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating a rock truck, he hit a hole in the roadway injuring his back.

April 3, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while going up grade in loaded coal truck, he missed a gear, the truck rolled backward into a ditch, turned over on its side.

December 19, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated that while hauling a load of coal to the prep plant, he hit a hole in the roadway, injuring his back.

December 4, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while comming off the drill bench, the powder truck went in a ditch & came out and hit a dozer.

October 13, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

While traveling around sap tank curve, EE lost control of the truck and ran the truck into a ditch.

September 17, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated, that while operating the rock truck he hit a rough place in the road, jarring him.

July 11, 2008 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Wrecked manbus and he hit his right hand on the batteries while trying to catch himself. this accident was reported to me on 8/21/08 that why (late sending this reported in)

March 24, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

While driving an 18 wheeler hauling coal to the tipple the driver turned the truck over on the passenger side of the truck. Coming out of the Amos Run curve of Copley Trace haul road.

March 10, 2008 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating the loader he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

January 4, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver stated while going down hill, brakes were good, then half way down air pressure dropped, engine started to overcue and he drove it into the ditch.

November 14, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver was dumping coal truck. The hoist assembly at the top busted metal out and the trailer bed fell back down onto the frame of the trailer.

June 26, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

While operating the shuttle car, he ran over an object in the roadway and bounced into the canopy injuring his head and neck.

June 18, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver stated while going down belt line steep the engine brake acted like it working & sounded like it.But it would not hold the coal trk back and it started to speed away so he drove it to the escape ramp and entered the escape ramp.

March 6, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated that while operating a rock truck, he hit a hole in the roadway, jarring his back. Started missing on 3/15/07.

December 11, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by flying object

While driving along haul road a piece of gravel flew from tire, hit the mirror and busted the glass. A piece of glass hit the driver in the eye.

November 14, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver stated while going thru the roller coaster dip the transmission started making a clicking noise. So he down shifted and the truck rolled backward into the ditch and caused the truck to turn over on the passenger side.

August 17, 2006 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating the 95 Kamatsu end-loader, he backed over the berm and turned it over on it's side.

July 21, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Turned on golf cart, hit a rock and went under belt.

June 8, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver stated that as he came into curve truck started to turn and slide coming into and while trying, to go around the curve like the Jake Brake was shoving him as it kicked in.

February 2, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while rounding the Gator Bowl curve the truck slid and turned over on its side.

December 5, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE GOING THROUGH THE OLIVER LUCK DIP HE FELT THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK SLIDE TO THE LEFT AND THE TRUCK TURNED OVER ON IT'S DRIVER SIDE.

November 2, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that while operating shuttle car, he had his hand on the canopy when he turned a corner and scraped the rib with his hand.

September 14, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee said the seat bruised his back. I was not informed of this when the cituation occurred.

July 25, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF PICKUP TRUCK WHEN THE FOREMAN STARTED THE TRUCK. IT LUNGED FORWARD STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE

July 21, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating shuttle car he hit a hole in the roadway and bumped his head on the canopy.

July 19, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Section foreman was standing in an entry when a #10SC turned and the cable struck him under the chin causing him to lose consciousness and giving him a severely sore jaw and dizzy head.

June 4, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING HAUL TRUCK. GROUND WAS NOT LEVEL WHERE EE WAS DUMPING AND THE TRUCK TURNED OVER.

April 28, 2005 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in a Chevy Blazer, when the Blazer left the mine site and onto the portal road the driver noticed two coal trucks parked in the middle of the road, the driver could not stop in time and hit one of the parked coal trucks.

April 28, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in a 1998 Chevy Blazer. When the Blazer left the mine site onto the portal road the driver noticed two coal trucks parked in the middle of the road. The driver could not stop in time and hit one of the parked coal trucks.

March 1, 2005 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while operating the endloader he twisted around inthe cab and felt pain in his lower back.

February 12, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver ran over truck in ditch and layed truck over.

February 9, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Truck hit foot.

December 6, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating the shuttle car he hit a hole in the roadway and bumped his arm and shoulder against the canopy.

November 1, 2004 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER STATED HE RAN OVER A ROCK WITH A 980G END LOADER & HURT HIS BACK. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS INCIDENT UNTIL 11/05/04.

October 16, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A 3 WHEELER RIDE RAN INTO EE'S FOOT, ANKLE STRIKING HIM ON THE ANKLE CAUSING IT TO BREAK

June 22, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT WHILE TIGHTENING THE BELTS A CHAIN BROKE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE ARM.

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