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April 5, 2017 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Frontier Coal Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was putting cable behind anchor. The shuttle car lost power. Went and put power back in, and the stop, start switch was stuck and the cable started taking up and hit employee on the back of the legs and flipped employee. Employee landed on left wrist and head bounced off the bottom of the mine floor.

February 27, 2017 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was last observed as employee began to ascend an extension ladder. There is no eye witness, it is apparent the employee fell approximately 20ft. onto a moving conveyor belt and was fatally injured.

January 28, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dynamic Energy Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The medical examiner: (Preliminary report) Reported the victim died of a pulmonary embolism, natural cause. According to co-workers, the victim complained feeling ill throughout the shift. Became unconscious with a faint pulse and respiration. EMS was summoned. Efforts to revive were unsuccessful.

January 13, 2017 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Frontier Coal Company, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Area inby fan house had 2 mud seams come together with freezing and thawing weather. Area 3 ft. x 9 ft. x4.5 ft. thick raveled out and fell. Did not block air way or travel ways.

November 23, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Frontier Coal Company, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was walking to scoop and felt pain in lower back

October 29, 2016 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

Allegedly the hydraulics locked up on the machine causing it to raise off the ground and drop.

October 3, 2016 WV · Coal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dynamic Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a hose and allegedly sat on or strained testicle

September 23, 2016 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working under a Cat 980 loader crawled out from under machine and right knee popped

September 11, 2016 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

While edging up coal pit the loader bucket allegedly dropped off the coal and hit the pit floor

September 7, 2016 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE was installing a thrown track on a D10R when a job mechanic struck metal on metal with a sledge hammer resulting in a metal shard puncturing EE's chest.

August 18, 2016 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

Operator was cleaning top of Powelton Coal when allegedly was stopped by a rock and was jarred.

August 16, 2016 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

Allegedly when backing under loader a rock was dumped on the tail shoot and jarred the driver.

August 1, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tech was loading sheet metal and hood assemble into truck. Gust of wind pushed hood and hit tech in chest.

July 29, 2016 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleges that the boom of the loader stuck in the up position and when EE went forward the boom dropped causing the rear of loader to raise and upon the rear setting back down was jarred. Employee did not report the incident to management till 8/1/2016 and did not miss work until 8/11/16 due to the alleged injury.

April 20, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing hose from AC on 992G Wheel Loader. Pag Oil and Freon shot from the fitting spraying into employee's eye. Given Rx eye drops and written Out of work for 1 day.

March 21, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Cutting left hand equalizer bar end pin out of roller frame and slag popped off went into right ear causing a thermal burn.

March 1, 2016 KY · Coal FIRE
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

The articulating truck blew a steering hose near the turbo causing a fire. The operator attempted to extinguish the fire but had to call the fire department. The rock truck cab was a total loss but no one was injured.

February 2, 2016 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE left work on 02/02/2016 without reporting an accident. EE reported to the hospital the following afternoon and was treated and released for a back sprain. Dr excuse said to return to work the following day 02/04/2016. EE has not yet returned to work. EE did call on 02/15/2016 and said EE would return next day. Has not returned to work as of 02/21/2016.

February 2, 2016 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had just finished fueling the grader, as EE was dismounting the grader EE's hand slipped and EE tried to grab back a hold when EE's glove got caught on the corner of a guard, cutting EE's right hand.

January 8, 2016 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dynamic Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

Was jarred when the truck was being loaded.

December 13, 2015 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

A second EE backed his hauler into the hauler injured EE was sitting in waiting to get loaded. Proper safety procedures were not used in this incident. Both men said they were OK & did not need medical attention. On 12-15-15 injured EE came into work and said his back was hurting and wanted to get checked out. EE went to ER & was told to follow up with his Dr.

December 6, 2015 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
A & G Coal Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE arrived on the job at approx. 5"50 am. EE told the foreman his leg was hurting & he could not run the dozer. The foreman told ee to go to the parking lot & when he got the job going he would be back. When the foreman returned he found ee unconscious. He started CPR & continued it until the rescues squad arrived. EE was pronounced dead at Hospital

November 17, 2015 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Nine Mile Mining, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's work shift ended at 3:00 pm. At approx. 4:40 pm while still on mine property picking up plastic pipe for his personal use, he suffered a massive heart attack, per Medical Examiner at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone, VA. The Security Guard witnessed him having chest pains and going unconscious. Will send copy of death cert. when available.

November 17, 2015 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Torqueing mount bolts for 992G wheel loader unit and ratchet gear stripped causing employee to fall backwards straining lower back

September 29, 2015 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee stated he was in the porta trailer. He was attempting to exit the trailer when he slipped and fell. It was raining, his boots were wet & muddy. Lost his balance.

July 26, 2015 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

The hauler was on a slick incline and could not pull up the hill the hauler driver requested that the dozer give him assistance, the hauler tires were spinning and when the tires got traction, the hauler jerked, causing it to jerk the operator, hurting his back.

July 20, 2015 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing maintenance on a dozer, when he slipped & twisted his ankle - ankle sprain.

July 8, 2015 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Employee was using a 980H loader to bust up coal, when he said he felt a sharp pain in his neck. (Back of neck).

April 29, 2015 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a CAT-777D Hauler. He stated the bed of the truck came down & hit the frame of the truck hard, causing it to shake him.

November 19, 2014 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Fuels Corporation · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down a flight of steps, when he stated he slipped and fell, falling backwards, landing on his back and R elbow. Employee is working light duty since (11-28-2014) (Missed 5 days work)

September 23, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on a service truck while laying under it the truck rolled back and ran onto the employees arm and chest.

September 2, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
KENTUCKY FUEL CORPORATION · Contact with electrical current

Employee came in contact with an energized electrical circuit

August 8, 2014 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee alleges falling while dismounting from 777G Rock Truck and injuring Upper leg/knee

July 14, 2014 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Pulling steel cable and bur went in hand

June 10, 2014 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting Loader and twisted ankle on step.

March 8, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

straightening piece of metal wrench slipped fell back caught weight on left knee heard a pop

March 5, 2014 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut left hand ring finger on tip while putting crawler in old miner outside.

February 3, 2014 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Fuel Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting cable on corner to hang miner cable one more time when he felt pain in groin.

January 24, 2014 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Fuel Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE IN THE PARKING LOT AND FELL.

January 2, 2014 VA · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing open doors on train cars, prying them shut with a bar, when bar slipped out of door, releasing pressure on bar causing employee to stumble, causing pain to shoulder, back, & neck area - On 1-6-14 EE was treated in the ER with a return to work with no limitations. On 2-7-14 EE was seen by a specialist. On 2-10-14 EE would be off work for 3 weeks.

December 21, 2013 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black River Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repair man changing boom swing jack on continuous miner. Trying to loosen hose fitting when wrench slipped and cut left hand. Went to doctor had four stitches. No time lost due to injury.

December 19, 2013 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black River Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling high voltage cable out of cable car when he said Oh I hurt my shoulder to witness. Kept on working. EE said he told foreman, foreman said he didn't. I was told on 12-19-13. No one can tell me what date injury happened.

December 19, 2013 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting on 002 section in 6 left heading when a piece of draw rock fell striking his canopy then fell from canopy striking EE on top right forearm. The injury required 9 stitches.

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