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November 16, 2025 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

employee was using pry bar and it slipped causing EE cut EE to cut EE's finger on a piece of metal

October 12, 2025 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

on morning of 10/12/2025 at around 10:00am employee stepped out of truck, stepped on rock and said EE's knee popped. EE finished shift and went to the doctor the next day

August 19, 2023 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee operating telehauler was attempting to extend forks. Forks was hitting structure. EE went to adjust forks using left hand. Forks slid and caught EE's left index finger.

February 12, 2023 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker POWERED HAULAGE
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured employee was walking on the opposite side of the newly installed refuse belt from a telehandler that was picking up new belt lying on the ground to place on the belt rollers. The belt slid off the forks and side of belt structure bumping the employee enough to cause employee to lose balance in the mud, twisting a knee.

November 16, 2022 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Removing a guard that covers the drive line between the 2 exciters, when EE's left index finger got caught between the guard and the exciter, resulting in a fracture and 7 stitches to repair the laceration.

November 14, 2022 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When installing a water clamp on a wash down hose EE's screwdriver slipped out of the clamp cutting left hand in between index and middle finger resulting in a laceration requiring 7 stitches

September 22, 2022 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The belt person was walking back from the raw coal stacker belt. EE fell into a hole where a piece of grating had been removed, to retrieve a piece of curtain out of the flume. EE fell striking EE's elbow and EE's left foot struck a piece of 4-inch channel causing fracture to EE's toes on left foot

January 21, 2022 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Was going to hook up the belt trailer to the pickup truck, EE pulled the pin on the wheel that holds up the trailer and it fell onto EE's left foot fracturing two bones. Nothing was wrong with the trailer nor the jack on the trailer both was new.

June 25, 2021 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping off last step of step ladder when EE's right foot touched the ground EE's knee buckled. Dr thinks may have a patella tendon injury.

March 2, 2021 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping to get cribs to stack under new R8 Belt head, when employee felt pain in left shoulder around rotator cuff. Employee was taken off work by the ER Doctor.

September 22, 2020 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up 26" roller felt pop in neck/rt shoulder worked until 10-20-20 and was taken off work. This is 3rd incident with this shoulder we ask this be coded as occ illnes due to repeated movements and total mine exp.

July 29, 2020 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was running belt to check it and a lot of dust came from belt getting into EE's eyes causing redness and irritation, this belt had just been changed out is the reason for the dust in the raw coal side, EE sought treatment on 7-30-20, returned to work on 7-31-20

June 23, 2020 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling a hole fixing wires that were damaged, drill slipped out of EE's hand and spun around. The battery hit tooth, chipping corner of tooth.

December 20, 2019 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

The Employee and two others were lowering a feed box to the basement floor. The feed box was setting on its edge, while there was slack in the hoist rope the employee bent over to unhook the load when it shifted causing the hook/sheave to hit them in the head. Employee went to the Dr. on 1/17/2020 and began physical therapy on 1/20/2020.

June 1, 2019 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping another employee load a 48" top belt structure into a pickup when employee's feet slipped down an embankment causing employee to fall, landing on butt.

April 17, 2019 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

4-17-19 EE reported incident to foreman at end of shift. No witness to incident. EE didn't seek medical attention until 4-23-19 when they began missing work. EE was backing off the met coal pile toward steam coal pile when neck began to hurt. Part of normal duties for operating dozer. Believe this is occ. Illness. No instantaneous event described that initiated neck pain.

February 17, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in the process of installing new skirt boards in the R-4 tailpiece, after unhooking the chain that was used to place the new skirt boards on the belt, employee was walking on the belt back toward the tailpiece and slipped and fell backwards. They attempted to catch themselves, causing a small "chip" fracture in their wrist.

January 27, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee removed a top belt roller to make a splice in the conveyor belt. When ee turned to drop the roller ee felt a pain in right upper arm. EE received medical treatment on 3/29/2018 and returned to work on next scheduled shift on 4/3/2018 and begin physical therapy on 4/5/2018.

January 10, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a sledge hammer and a slate bar to knock the pins out of a D10-R bulldozer's right tilt cylinder and felt a pain in neck and shoulder. Employee continued to work but started physical therapy on 1/30/2018.

December 7, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis on 09/24/2017, we received notification on 12/07/2017.

July 7, 2017 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting an impact roller in a tailpiece, when employee lifted on the roller employee felt a pull and burn in employee's lower back. Employee returned to work next shift but received physical therapy beginning 7/31/17.

April 28, 2017 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing rock from the #2 raw coal belt and felt a pain in left lower back.

April 15, 2016 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning up the back of the warehouse around a separator drum. While cleaning up employee reached down to pull a piece of metal from under the drum when the magnet in the drum pulled the piece of metal to the drum mashing employee's thumb between the drum and the metal.

April 11, 2016 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

This employee has not been working since 5/13/2009. On 04/11/2016 this Plant was notified that employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

November 11, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 12" X 24" screen panel and felt pain in back as EE twisted to set it down. On 06/16/2016 EE informed this mine that EE had been receiving physical therapy since the incident.

June 7, 2015 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping move a 3' X 10' X 3/8" steel plate into place in a vessel and it slipped, coming down on the steel toe of his left foot.

May 7, 2015 WV · Coal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing metal gate, gate hit a guardrail & bounced back toward him, hitting his left arm. Bruised arm.

March 26, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim filed for pneumoconiosis. Employee retirement date of 12/29/2014. Diagnosis date of 3/26/2015.

June 30, 2014 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing flights in a vessel when he felt pain in his lower back. He finished his shift and went to the doctor the following day. He was released to return to work following this doctor visit. Afterwards he continued to have pain and sought additional treatment on July 6 where he was given one day off work. He has also began seeking chiropractic treatment.

June 19, 2014 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lying on a creeper while spraying belt structure with a water hose. The high pressure stream hit a bottom roller causing the stream to bounce back and hit him in the face, allowing material into his eye.

April 13, 2014 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was placing the lid back on a feeder and when the lid dropped into position, it pinched the side of his left index finger.

July 19, 2013 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

We were notified on 7-19-13 that employee has been diagnoised with occupational pneumoconiosis

June 11, 2013 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee had been cutting and welding and a small piece of metal got into his eye. He was wearing safety glasses and face shield. He was prescribed eye drops and ointment for his eye.

June 5, 2013 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting off the right side of the truck bed. Had already removed 2/3 of right side. Cut 3 of the 4 wearbars/gussetts. Employee then moved back to the outside of the bed to continue cutting when the port he was working on broke loose and fell striking employee and pinning him on the right side leg and arm along with his left foot.

May 16, 2013 WV · Coal pumper ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Bandmill Coal, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off a platform onto an oil bucket lid causing him to slip and fall hurting his right shoulder. He continued to work until 5/24/2013 when he was taken off due to increase pain in his shoulder.

May 7, 2013 WV · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding throughout the course of his shift and developed flash burn to his eyes.

April 16, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Using a one inch impact wrench to remove R.O.P.S. bolts on 992G. When bolt broke loose, EE threaded upwards and smashed left hand between wrench & angle above it.

May 9, 2011 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was running a Caterpillar D10R Dozer. As he was backing up, he struck a 3' high pile of coal which gave him a jolt. Employee claims he began to see a black spot in his right eye.

January 19, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was assisting in unloading a tool box and the handle unexpectedly came loose, causing the member to twist his ankle resulting in a fracture.

July 21, 2010 WV · Coal electrician helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was reaching out to catch a ladder that was shifting toward him and strained his left shoulder.

July 21, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assisting with the removal of loose concrete that was busted up and was injured in a fall that resulted in a bruised leg and a cut requiring sutures.

June 18, 2010 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was oiling a wrench when he felt something bite him on his left leg and looked down and saw a spider. Treatment required a prescription antibiotic.

June 1, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dragging rebar into place when his elbow gradually began to hurt. He continued to work until 06/20/2010 at which time he sought medical treatment.

May 14, 2010 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was using a handheld grinder in a tight position and got something in his eye. EE was wearing safety glasses with side shields at the time.

April 5, 2010 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a mobile crane looking up often to watch the loads, and over the course of time, his neck and shoulders began to hurt.

March 5, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee slipped and fell on icy conditions, causing him to twist his ankle.

November 23, 2009 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking toward manbasket & tripped on a piece of conduit. He tried to catch himself and injured his hand & shoulder. Also twisted his knee.

November 5, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing a chain dog on chain. Chain dog struck lip resulting in minor cut to lip.

July 20, 2009 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing a piece of sheeting from a screen deck when he slipeed and fell on the slippery decking, landing on a screen lifting thing in the area of the groin.

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