AFFINITY MINE — Accidents

Total: 339 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/20/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost Employee was installing a 5 foot fully grouted roof bolt on the #2 section in the #3 face. the employee slipped on a piece of rock causing right hand to become in contact with the roof bolt. causing a...
03/08/2023 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The emergency hoist went into fault mode due to a malfunctioning lightning arrestor. The arrestor was changed, and the hoist was back operational.
03/08/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Former employee was awarded 5% OP
03/01/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 255d lost The Employee was mining in the #4 face on the # 2 section when a rock measuring 33'x22''x2.5'' fell approximately 4 feet between permanent support striking the employee on the left leg. Causing a hema...
12/27/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During routine inspection the emergency hoist would not operate due to the landing switch electrical component being out of adjustment
11/12/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a rock that was stuck between the spreader bar and the chain of the #5 S/C. The rock fell back striking EE's left ring finger against the frame causing an approximate 1 inch lace...
09/06/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost The employee was was trying to stand a S/C tire up off the mine floor when EE strained their back. The area was approximately 65"" high and damp.
08/10/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was on the #9160 Brookeville motor traveling down the #2 belt as they were making the curve at the # 3 belt head they jumped track and the motor struck the coal rib. Causing a hairline fractu...
08/09/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the #4 entry on the # 3 section which pulled permanent Roof Support.
07/26/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting in 6Left on #2 section when EE's steel became lodged in the drill chuck. EE hit the stuck steel with a 18"" wrench and the steel became dislodged striking EE under the right eye c...
07/26/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was on the offside of the left bolter getting a bundle of plates. Employee's foot was in front of the outby bolter tire when the bolter was being moved to the next row. The bolter tire went o...
07/26/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was at the shed at the top of the hoist. They were opening a new set of knee pads. The knife blade cut through the netting striking them in the left palm. Causing a 1.5 inch laceration. The a...
07/03/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost The Employee was bolting on the #2 section in the #5 Left entry. The employee was swinging the drill station in to drill the inside bolt when a rock 3'W X 3.5' Long X 4"" thick fell striking left heel...
06/24/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost Employee was installing a cable bolt in the 7R entry. Employee was pushing up the bullet to the drill steel and pinched right index finger between bullet and drill steel.
06/19/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A Roof Fall occurred on the #2 section in the last open break in the #6 intersection. The #4 roof bolter is approximately 80 feet inby the fall.
04/11/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost Employee was stepping off of crane cab, slipped on steps and grabbed handrail, twisted knee as they slipped. Steps of crane were slightly wet due to condensation.
04/11/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None In the # 3 face on the #3 section near spad # 19127 a roof fall occurred approximately 14 foot long 10 ft wide and 5 foot high. the entry prior to fall was 60 inches. no one trapped no one injured.
03/28/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was using a hammer in the #6 face to cut a piece of tie wire to use to check a test hole. The Employee struck left hand causing an approximately half inch or less laceration between the t...
03/03/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The Employee was observing the bolt crew drill a test hole when a piece of rock approximately 3' L by 4' W By 1"" to 6"" thick fell striking EE on the hard hat, causing a 1 inch laceration on the back...
02/24/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost The employee was walking on the off side of the #6 belt when the employee tripped over a bottom irregularity (busted piece of bottom rock) that was sticking up approximately 8 inches high. There was 6...
02/22/2022 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The Employee Received 20% Award for occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee last worked for us in 2013
02/14/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Lost Power to the E-hoist. Power loss was on the AEP Side. Due to a Blown Transformer. No one hurt no one injured
02/14/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Lost Main Power to the Mine site. Power Loss was on the AEP side. Blown Transformer. No one Hurt No one Injured No Power on the Service hoist.
01/30/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During routine check, ice build up was found on the emergency escape shaft wall. The ice was 1/4 to 6 inches thick.
01/27/2022 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was trying to repair a set of AC scoop batteries and during the repair inhaled battery byproducts causing an irritation to lungs. The area is approximately 66'' high and damp
01/27/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During a routine check Ice buildup ranging from a 1/4 inch to 6 inch thick was found on the shaft wall.
01/25/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During a routine check it was found the E hoist had a fault. Upon inspection the power lead to the switch was broke off.
01/25/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The main breaker in the distribution panel for the control power to the hoist was getting hot and tripping the breaker. upon inspection the leads were found to be loose causing heat which tripped the...
01/11/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was bolting in the #6R entry on the # 2 Section. When a piece of rock approximately 18""long x 8""wide x 2""thick fell from a mine roof which had a height of approximately 6'6"" striking...
01/09/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 11:15 Am during the Routine check on the Emergency Escape hoist, it was found that the hoist would not lower to the mine floor. all employees were evacuated and after trouble shooting...
12/14/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost The employee was located at the tram controls of the #7 DDR Roof bolter S/N 2016-451 when a piece of rock measuring 27"" long by 18"" wide by 5"" thick struck EE on the back of the hard hat and the up...
10/22/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The Employee Receive 10% Awarded for occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee is currently still employed.
10/18/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The Employee was in #9 entry on the # 3 section roof bolting. While trying to maneuver the drill steel into the hole in the roof mat a piece of rock fell striking EE's rights hand. The area was approx...
09/24/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was loading machine and felt a sharp pain in back and right leg
09/20/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting in #8R on the #2 section. While repositioning the drill station the canopy struck the top causing a piece of rock to strike left hand on the ring and pinky finger along with righ...
09/14/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was on the #2 section in the #5 entry on the off side of the roof bolter. The Employee was attempting to install a glue bolt when a rock 15.5"" long X 4"" wide fell striking EE on the rig...
08/18/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to install a new insert into a bit lug on the RCM with a Flexco hammer. The hammer glanced off the insert causing the left hand to strike another insert. The employee was swing...
07/30/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Approximately 2 breaks outby the #3 section tail piece the employee was attempting to cut off excess waterline straw with a utility razor knife. The knife slipped causing a laceration to the left wris...
07/13/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was attempting to cut open an oil can when EE's hand slipped causing a laceration to the right thumb. The area was approximately five and a half feet high and wet.
07/09/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 7-9-2021 Employee received 10% award for occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee no longer works for Pocahontas Coal company
06/04/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 261d lost The employee walked from #5 entry into an unbolted cross cut between #4 and #5 entry. When EE was struck by a piece of rock. The entry was approximal 60"" high and damp. The employee sustained crushin...
04/11/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was crossing an overcast and EE's pant leg caught on the overcast causing the employee to lose balance and land on their right knee. The Employee has a bruise on the right knee. Employee is c...
01/15/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 131d lost Roof bolter operator was in the #2 entry putting up the inside roof bolt when a piece of roof rock fell striking the employee in the back between the shoulder blades. Employee is currently off of work...
11/19/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Employee smashed EE's finger between the scoop door and the frame of the machine while exiting the scoop.
09/14/2020 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 7:05 a.m. the service hoist went down due to electrical issues. There were two fire bosses that were on the hoist at the time it went down but no one was injured. The hoist was repair...
08/03/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost At approximately 3:50 a.m. an owl shift employee was helping with the belt move process and as they picked up a top belt roller and started walking they felt a strain in lower back. The employee was t...
07/30/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 10:36 a.m. a roof fall was found in the intake at 14 break along 1B belt. No one was injured or trapped. Both agencies were notified.
07/26/2020 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 2:40 p.m. the emergency hoist went down due to electrical issues. No persons were injured or trapped. The hoist was repaired and placed back in service.
07/17/2020 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 9:44 p.m. the service hoist went down due to electrical issues. All persons were evacuated and no one was injured or trapped. The hoist was repaired and placed back in service.
04/27/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 9:15 a.m. a roof fall occurred in the #7 intersection while starting the first cut out of the #7Rt face. No one was injured. Both agencies were notified.