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August 5, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #284, 6700' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X19'X6' AND FELL IN TRANSISTION FROM SLATE TO SANDSTONE.

August 5, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WALKED INTO A BELT HANGER IN 4.5' HEIGHT, CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE HEAD REQUIRING STITCHES. HE WAS WORKING ON 002 SECTION AT HE BELT ENTRY ON 5C BELT.

August 5, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #659, 5000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X20'X6'. 6' - 4' BOLTING PATTERN WAS USED IN A TRANSITIONAL AREA FROM SLATE TO SANDSTONE.

July 7, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT #8 ENTRY, 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #346 ON #002 SECTION. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20'X20'X4'. SHALE ROOF FELL TO THE SANDSTONE TOP. RESIN BOLTS WAS ON A 6'X4' PATTERN. THE AREA IS DANGERED OFF. TIMBERS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING SET.

July 7, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION, #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #331` AT THE INTERSECTION. THE FALL WAS APPROX 20'X20'X4'. RESIN BOLTS WERE USED ON A 6'X4; PATTERN. THE ROOF WAS SHALE AND FELL TO SANDSTON E TOP. THE AREA WAS DANGERED OFF AND IN THE PROCESS OF TIMBERING.

July 7, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 4250' FROM ACTIVE FACE ON 002S4ECTION, #8 ENTRY AT SPAD #346. THE FALL WAS 2O'X20'X4' AND FELL FROM SHALE ROOF TO SAND STONE TOP. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED ON 6'X4'PATTERN

July 6, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mingo Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS SHOVELING GOB AT #3 HEAD #7 TAILPIECEWHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTING HIS BACK.

June 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION, #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #124. FALL WAS 5' X 16' X 4' APPROX 10,800' FROM ACTIVE FACE. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED. THE FALL WAS A HORSE BACK.

June 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION. 1 & 2 ENTRY AT SPAD #281 & 282. THIS WAS 9,400' FROM ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS 55' X 18' X 5'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED. TOP WAS WET LAMINATED SHALE ROOF.

June 22, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION TRACK ENTRY, 1/2 BREAK OUTBY SPAD #410. THE FALL WAS APPROX 30' X 20' X 5'. FALL IS SMALL AND WILL BE CLEANED UP AND BOLTED BACK WITH SECONDARY SUPPORT AROUND B ROWS.

June 19, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 SECTION , #7 ENTRY AT SPAD #247, 4500' FROM ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL WAS 15'X15'X31/2'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED TOP WAS SLICK SIDE HORSE BACK.

June 15, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOOT JACK WAS SITTING ON LOOSE COAL AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO CANOPY, IT CAUSED THE JACK TO BREAK, CRUSHING THE COAL CAUSING THE CANOPY TO DROP SUDDENLY CAUSING PAIN HIS NECK

June 13, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A ROUGH BOTTOM THROWING HIM INTO THE CANOPY OF THE CAR, JAMMING HIS NECK & BACK

June 12, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS DROPPING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE CABLE HANGERS AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 3, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON 002 SECTION #5 ENTRY, SPAD #636 APPROX 1200' FROM ACTIVE FACE. FALL WAS 2 0' X 20' X 6'. RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN LAMINATE SHALE ROOF.

May 12, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON 002 SECTION ENTRY 2 & 3 SPAD #636, APPROX 80'X20'X4'. THE FALL WAS 3000'FROM ACTIVE FACE IN LAMINATED SHALE ROOF. 6X4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

May 4, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD 284, 2 SECTION ESCAPEWAY. THE FALL WAS 4'X20'X30'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WAS BEFING USED IN SLAT TOP 4' THICK WITH SANDSTONE COVERING. WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM THE TOP.

April 30, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED 2 BREAKS LEFT OF SPAD 906 APPROX. 2-3 BREAKS INBY END OF TRACK AT PRESENT LOCATION. THE FALL WAS 4' X 20' X 60' THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6-4 PATTERN. WATER WAS DRIPPING IN THE AREA WITH LAMINATED SLATE TOP.

April 28, 1998 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS TRAMMING A SCOOP WHEN HE RAN OVER A CRIB BLOCK CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO JAM HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY. THIS HAPPENED ON #1 SECTION 3 BRREAKS INBY END OF TRUCK. THIS BECAME A LTA 05-18-989

April 23, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1 BREAK INBY SPAD 186 THEN 1 BREAK LEFT UP THE STRAIGHT INBY 6 HEAD IN LINE WITH 4 BELT. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 30'X4-6'X16'. THE FALL WAS UP A SMALL COAL STREAK/SEAM. T HE ROOF WAS LAMINATED SHALE WITH WATER DRIPPING.

April 1, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD 636 ON THE TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 18' X 35' X 6'. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN A 6-4 PATTERN. THE TOP IS LAMINATED SHALE WITH WATER IN THE ROOF.

February 20, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS MOVING CABLE BACK WITH A SCOOP. WHEN HE TURNED TO WATCH THE MINER CABLE SLACK, THE SCOOP TRAMMED OVER IS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A SEVERE BRUISE.

February 19, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT #6 ENTRY ON 2 SECTION 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #331. FALL APPROXIMATELY 25' X 20' X 4'. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN SLATE TOP SEPARATING FROM SANDSTONE.

February 13, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS IN A ROVER PULLING WIRE ROPE FROM #2 HEAD. THE ROPE CAUGHT ON SOMETHING CAUSING THE ROVER TO SUDDENLY STOP CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT INSIDE THE CANOPY OF THE ROVER CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD, PAIN TO LEFT WRIST AND LEFT ELBOW.

February 12, 1998 WV · Coal brattice man/worker MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A MANDASEAL MACHINE. THE WAND STOPPED UP CREATING BACK PRESSURE WHICH BLEW THE END OFF OF THE SPRAYER HANDLE, STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE WITH THE SEALANT AND THE WAND.

February 10, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION #1 ENTRY AT SPAD #228. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' X 12' X 4'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WIHT 6" X 16" PLATES WERE USED IN ROOF WITH WATER.

February 8, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MOUTH OF #2 SECTION IN #4 ENTRY AT SPAD #222. THE FALL WAS 80' X 12' X4' IN A SLIP IN THE ROOF WITH SHALE TOP.

January 30, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 2 SECTION NEAD SPAD #302, ABOUT 1200' FROM THE SECTION IN THE TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20' X 50' X 4-1/2'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN SOFT LAMINATED SHALE TOP. THE FALL WAS NEAR SPAD 302.

January 29, 1998 WV · Coal master electrician HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A CABLE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER. REQUIRED STITCHES.

January 21, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A ROLL OF CURTAIN OUTO HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE CAUGHT THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND ON A PLATE HANGING DOWN FROM THE TOP CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

January 21, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE OLD MAINS RETURN ABOUT 2000' OFF OF SECTION NEAR SPAD #187. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' X 50' X 4'. RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN SOFT LAMINATED TOP.

January 12, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROX. 950' OFF #2 SECTION IN #5 ENTRY 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #303. 20' X 4' X 60'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USEDF. LARGE SLIP ON HORSE BACK CONTINUING ALONG BELT.

January 2, 1998 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURED 2 BKS INBY SPAD #249 IN LEFT RETURN, FELL BETWEEN THE #1 AND #2 ENTRY APPROX 4' HIGH, DID NOT FALL IN BKS. THE TOP HAD WATER RUNNING OUT OF IT.

December 30, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL LNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFP 50.20.

December 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS IL LNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30CFR. 50.20.

December 18, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Western Mingo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ALLEGED HEARING LOSS. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILL NESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR. 50.20.

December 5, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AN OVERCAST WHEN HE HELPED PICK UP A TIMBER. HIS RIGHT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE OVERCAST AND THE TIMBER CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

December 2, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

December 2, 1997 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

November 13, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNE D THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

November 12, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #9 ENTRY OFF THE LEFT MAINS APPROXIMATELY 100' OFF OF SECTION. THE FALL WAS 40' X 20' X 6'. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN THE ROOF. THIS WAS IN AN OUT CROP AREA.

October 22, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 22, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 21, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS,NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 14, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 14, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

October 2, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP A LINE CURTIN IN #2 ENTRY ON 3 SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT EYE. MEDICATION WAS GIVEN. REPORTABLE ONLY.

September 17, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-ALLEGED EXPOSURE TO COAL MINE DUST.THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS IN PIB NO. 97-25 AND IS BASED SOLELY ON A CLAIM OF ILLNESS, NOT ON ANY DETERMINATION BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT THIS ILLNESS IS REPORTABLE UNDER 30 CFR 50.20.

September 11, 1997 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY OUT BY THE 3 HEAD ON 002 SECTION IN BREAK #54 ON BELT LINE, APPROXIMATELY 20' X 8' X 12' SLIP ON A HORSEBACK RUNNING ACROSS MAINLINE FELL AROUND CRIBS CRUSHING THEM O UT AND LETTING THE SLIP COME DOWN.

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