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January 4, 2014 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Putting parts on a pallet and writing down part number and started walking and trip over a box of fittings and fell on the floor.

December 31, 2013 WV · Coal FIRE
Argus Energy WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

There was stem coming from the north side stockpile area the coal pile had a warm spot in the area of the #10 feeder but there was no visible flames

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

December 15, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall in the track entry 11 breaks underground it measured 6'foot thick by 30'feet long by 30'feet wide

October 28, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Pulling a rock dust hose to the track entry got feet tangled up in hose and tripped hit draw head on the track motor

October 24, 2013 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up a box of glue for the roof bolter and strained his back the employee started missing work on 11/5/2013

October 15, 2013 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

operating the continuous miner and a piece of draw rock fell and hit him in the right shoulder

October 7, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in a intersection of the right return of the Queens Fork mains it approximately 18'x 18'feet wide by 4'feet high

October 7, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Pulling cable off of bolter hurt lower back worked Tuesday and starting missing work on Wednesday.

October 7, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Stepped off of a ladder while shooting a center line and stepped on a rock rolling his right foot.

September 28, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Plastering a stopping bent over to open another bucket of plaster a piece of draw rock fell striking him in the middle part of the back.

September 21, 2013 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting top drill steel fell out of top hitting the top of his right hand

September 11, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While running roof bolter he cut his ring finger tip off when lowering the boom had hand on the boom when pot came down cut the ring finger tip off and smashed middle finger of the right hand

August 20, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Gathering structure for belt move when he tripped on a rock and twisted his knee.

August 1, 2013 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while walking toward the guard house, she tripped on a drainage grate and fell to the ground.

July 23, 2013 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mounting and dismounting tires when he was picking up tire felt pain in lower back took a 15 minute break then continued working the rest of his shift with a little pain went home and wife checked his back it was swollen same place as before went to the ER in Louisa KY said he had lower lumbar strain.

July 22, 2013 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was building a brattice bent over to pick up a block felt pain in lower back and could not straighten up.

July 11, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Went to go get tools at scoop charger to work on the bolter when he slipped and fell hurting his right ankle and leg.

June 22, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

Tightening a bolt on the valve chest caught little finger behind metal tag when pulled finger out cut pinky finger.

June 12, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Bolting in the #4 entry rock fell and hit EE on the head rock fell between bolts.

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.

June 11, 2013 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Opening a bucket of plaster splashed out and got in his eyes. Employee did not start missing work till 6/13/2013 and returned to work on 6/15/2013.

June 10, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Getting pump car ready to move had finger in the top of door and door shut on finger

June 5, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up roof bolts out of scoop bucket turned towards roof bolter and legs gave out hurt his back.

June 5, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Changing a wet brake system on a scoop, picked the wet brake up, felt pain in lower back and legs. Started missing on 7/23/2013

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.

April 3, 2013 WV · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working as a field manager and stepped out of the truck into a hole in the lot. This resulted in an injury to his right knee.

March 19, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking block to build stopping and bent over to pick up block he turned while lifting and felt a sharp pain in lower back and left hip.

March 7, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting mine roof, a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the right hand.

February 13, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hit his finger with a slate bar while working on the belts.

February 13, 2013 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While installing a clutch on a truck, the clutch started to fall, tried to hold it up and injured his back. Continued to work started missing work on 2/25/13.

February 1, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Refuse bin gate was frozen. While using a hammer to free the gate, he struck the ring finger on his left hand.

December 11, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while installing roof support a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the head.

November 6, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While putting up bolts in #6 Face a piece of rock the rib bolt to the rib and past the T bar the rock rolled employee to the ground.

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.

October 3, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck against stationary object

While bolting #2 heading EE slipped on a flat rock and twisted his right ankle.

October 1, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Went to power center to use mine phone a rock fell and hit him in the back.

September 28, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling #2 conveyor head and strain his back.

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.

September 13, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Shoveling #1 tail piece picked shovel load up twisted right shoulder.

September 8, 2012 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Argus Energy WV LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While operating a dozer, a hose busted, spread fluid on engine causing smoke to get in the cab.

August 23, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while cutting a piece of suction hose, the knife slipped and he cut his thumb.

August 10, 2012 WV · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while using a slate bar to unlatch a beam, the bar slipped out and struck him on the arm.

August 9, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argus Energy WV LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was walking to back of bolter to tram the bolter from deck due to steep hill and he slipped and tried to catch his self from falling and caught right hand between the light guard and light

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

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