Coalburg Tunnel Mine — Accidents

Total: 101 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/15/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost Employee was helping change a busted brake hose on Co. No. 956 Tub (Rover) when the tub suddenly moved, striking left leg, causing them to twist their left ankle. Employee was seen by Orthopedic Surge...
01/06/2024 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On November 6, 2024, the operator was notified that the employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis. The employee retired from the company on 1/6/2024.
09/05/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered at approx. 06:58 a.m. and was called in and reported to MSHA and WVMHST Officials. The fall is located on 1 Belt Mains in the track entry at break 18 at spad...
09/01/2022 ELECTRICAL FATALITY Fatal On 09/01/2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. at 32 brk on 2 Belt track, employee came into contact with a 480 volt roof bolter cable and was fatally injured.
07/18/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered at approx. 11:00 a.m. and was called into MSHA and WVMHST Officials. The fall is located on 2 Belt Mains in the track entry at break 26 and is approx. 30' lon...
06/24/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered during the day shift pre-shift examination at approx. 6:53 a.m. and was called in to MSHA and WVMHST Officials. The fall is located on 2 Belt Mains in the tra...
04/04/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered during the day shift pre-shift examination at approx. 7:30 a.m. and was called in to MSHA and WVMHST Officials. The fall is located on 2 Belt Mains in the neu...
03/29/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered during the day shift pre-shift examination at approx. 7:00 a.m. and was called in to MSHA and State officials. The fall is located on 2 Belt Mains in the neut...
08/26/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was found during the pre-shift exam for the evening shift, the fall was located in the track entry at BRK 42. The fall was approximately 20' in length X 8'-10' in width X 4....
06/18/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The intersection at Break 48 on #2 Belt Line fell approximately 20' long by 20' wide and approximately 7' thick. The affected area is supported with fully grouted 6' torque tension bolts. The roof f...
06/11/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The intersection fell out in the track area at BRK.61 at number 3 track entry the fall is 19' wide 12' long 8' thick.
01/15/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the track entry between break 25 and 26 on # 2 belt. The fall is located between spad 6478 and 6481. Its approximately 20'long X 18' wide x 8 foot high.
05/20/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall was discovered in the belt entry between break 28 and 29 on # 2 South belt. All approaches to the fall is breakered off.
02/07/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 364d lost The employee stated was riding # 5 EMU down the track when a draw rock struck the employee on right shoulder, the piece of draw rock was 1/2""x2""x1' long. The employee sought medical attention on 8/3...
06/04/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee stated - was raising a 6"" discharge line up that had fallen down with the line shifted and fell striking the top of head and straining neck. The employee sought medical attention and wa...
01/22/2015 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated he had carried supplies to a roof bolt machine and on his way back stepped on a rock twisting his left ankle. The employee continued to work, but sought medical attention on 1/27/1...
09/09/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On 9/9/2014 a roof fall was discovered in an intersection 3 cross cuts outby the 1st Right #1 Seal in the Southwest Mains. The fall occurred in an intersection and was approximately 7' high, 20' long...
08/26/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 1:00 p.m. a roof fall was discovered just inby the mine fan canopy.
07/25/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 7/25/14 at approximately 8:00 a.m. the operator was notified that this previously employed individual had been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.
07/08/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 7/8/2014 at approx 2:00pm the operator was notified that this employee which was last employed on 10/16/2009 had been diagnosed with black lung.
07/07/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On 7/7/2014 at 7:15 a.m. a roof fall was discovered at break 28 in the track entry. The fall was approximately 65' long and 20' wide.
08/06/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the South Mains located at break number 5. The fall was approximately 20' long and 5' thick at the highest point. The fall occurred in number 6 entry. The fall was danger...
07/25/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During the examination of a weekly aircourse a cont. of an old fall was found. The fall occurred in the Ellis Main at break 27 and now extends from #5 entry to #4 entry. The travelway was not affected...
04/08/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On 4/8/2013 a roof fall was discovered 150' inby the mine fan in the intake air course. The fall measured approximately 30' in length and fell up to 7' in height.
04/05/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The employee has been awarded 10% permanent partial disability for occupational pneumoconiosis
09/21/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Injured was sitting beside bolter when roof straps slipped off bolter striking left hand.
09/02/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee walking down steps felt dizzy, caused by low blood sugar. Tripped on steps and fell, twisted right ankle.
04/18/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 70' X 19' X 7' fall in #4 entry on #2 belt near spad # 898.
11/07/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost EE was backing up miner and set the bumper down on his left foot.
10/09/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall on 2nd South Mains in #6 entry near spad No. 977. Fall measured approximately 50'L x 18'W x 11'H. Entry was breakered off and will not be rehabilitated.
09/24/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Injured was prying rail with bar when it slipped causing him to strain back and neck. Did not start missing until 9/28/09.
09/02/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 209d lost Injured was checking pump when piece of rock fell striking head.
02/11/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Injured was tramming scoop backwards when he ran over board causing it to come into deck.
09/09/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None A piece of rock fell (about 20"" long, 12"" wide, 1"" thick) and some coal hit him. He was building an intake stopping. NOTE: We are suspicious of this alleged accident. There were no witnesses and no...
07/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost While getting tools from the tool box, the lid of the tool box fell down onto his left hand.
06/13/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Setting tail piece, Jack was setting on tail piece, fell off hitting ee on middle finger of right hand. tip
06/06/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While taking the scoop off the charger, employee pulled the ground wire and the battery lid fell down striking his left hand between his thumb and finger.
05/01/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost Injured was operating scoop when he ran over rock causing injured to hit back and hip against SCSR.
04/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While roof bolting, 2 piece steel got stuck, tried to pull apart, glove got stuck on steel and pinched hand.
03/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Injured was lifting lid on tool box when he strained back.
02/19/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Injured was operating shuttle car, when he hit hole in roadway and jammed back. Did not start missing work until 2/29/08 and was unsure it was related to injury.
02/05/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Injured was changing scoop battery and took piece of drill steel to knock pin out. Pressure from pin releasing caused drill steel to hit injured in head.
01/11/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Employee had a utlity knife, trimming on a roll of 48"" belt. Knife slipped, cutting right arm. Cut was about 2"" to 2 1/2"" long.
10/10/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall on #3 belt, 2nd South Mains between #2 - #3 Entry, 1 brk outby spad 1031. Fall was 40' long x 20' wide x 8' high. Area was cribbed after fall.
09/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 76d lost Injured was going through mandoor to check pump when mandoor shut on right leg.
08/28/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 20 ft x 18 w x5 1/2 high fall 2 brks outby southwest scals in #2 entry near spad #181.
08/16/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Injured was hanging miner cable when slack was pulled up causing cable hanger to puncture hand.
08/03/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 113d lost Injured was loading bolts on bolter when one slid off and fouled in drill boom. Injured lowered boom causing bolt to strike him in the face.
02/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was handling roof bolt plates when cut finger.
02/22/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Injured was opening air lock doors when he strained back. did not start missing until 2/26/07