Monongalia County Mine — Accidents

Total: 944 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/14/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost Employee was shoveling at the seal area. As ee twisted to empty shovel, ee lost footing, twisted knee and fell backwards. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not invol...
03/14/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost Employee was attempting to place the trolley pole on the wire and felt a pain in left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency,...
03/13/2019 IMPOUNDMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None On 3/13/2019, the north-east side of the mine Impoundment experienced a loss of stability at the out slope in the area of sediment cell #2 between the top of the cap and the embankment. It did not inv...
03/10/2019 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The Wana Elevator was transporting two employees to the surface when the north brake release solenoid shorted out at approx. 3:45pm, causing the employees to become entrapped until the coils could be...
03/06/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 247d lost Employee was carrying a tool box when employee lost footing and dropped the tool box on the outside of right foot. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job s...
02/27/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 182 block in the #6 Entry of Main North. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 40' long and 12' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration o...
02/06/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was using a pick to create a hole in the coal rib to anchor the belt tailpiece. As EE was swinging the pick, EE felt a pull in EE's right shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or complia...
02/01/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was laying coal onto a rough area of stockpile, when they started to bounce and failed to maintain control of the Pan. As they bounced they struck their head on the steering wheel, causing a lacera...
01/31/2019 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator was called to bottom and faulted just before it arrived. There were no occupants when this occurred. Through investigation, it was discovered that the braking contactor/resistor and door...
01/08/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Employee was exiting a man trip on Kuhntown bottom when EE's boot lace got caught on the safety chain hook, which caused EE to trip and fall against the rib causing a injury to EE's lower back and rig...
01/05/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost Employee was standing up hanging line curtain above EE's head when EE felt a pain in lower back. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency...
12/31/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee stepped off the shield toe onto uneven ground and twisted EE's left ankle. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, P...
12/27/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at the Old 6 North Tipple Track at the neck of 6-M. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 25' long and 10' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterio...
12/12/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was along supply cars and tripped on a lump of coal. As EE fell, EE's left finger was caught on the rib screen and resulted in a dislocation. It did not involve any equipment or compliance is...
12/12/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stood up on the bolter to install resin and the bolt. As EE stepped down, EE's foot inadvertently went between the bolter station and the bolter frame as the bolter frame was being retracted...
12/11/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost While mixing seal material, dust ""burped"" back in the employee's face. Dry material got in EE's left eye.
12/01/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 22 block in the #4 Entry intersection of 6 North. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 16' long and 8' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterio...
12/01/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at approach to the 6M #5 Seal. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 20' long and 6' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the mine roo...
11/29/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the old 6 North Mains #1 Entry between 8-M and 7-M. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 25' long and 6' high. The fall was likely caused by gradual deteriorat...
11/21/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 548d lost Employee was assisting scoop operator in storing a shield. After EE placed a crib under the shield, EE exited the area between the shield and the rib. The shield unexpectedly shifted and pinned EE's l...
11/19/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was unloading beams to place on a scoop when one unexpectedly shifted and pinched the right middle finger, causing a laceration. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also...
11/04/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost Employee was shoveling material onto the 901 conveyor belt and felt a pop in the left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency...
10/08/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 16-M to 17-M walkway at 15 blk. The fall was approximately 20' long, 16' wide and 4' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of the...
10/08/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was watching coal flow through the CMI when a surge of water came, knocked ee backwards into a handrail and caused ee to hit knee. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It a...
10/02/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 4 West #3 Entry at 24 1/2 to 25 block. The fall was approximately 50' long, 16' wide and 10' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration...
09/24/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 6.5 block in the #4 Entry of 6 North Parallel. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 50' long and 4' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deteriorat...
09/14/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost Employee reached across a stack of metal roof straps to grab two additional roof straps. As EE grabbed them and pulled them toward self, EE drug the large stack off onto EE's right knee and foot. It...
08/23/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Employee was attempting to break bolts loose on a miner head by pulling a ratchet toward self. While doing this EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issu...
08/22/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost Employee was loading a bundle of bolts into a scoop bucket when ee felt a pain in right shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficien...
08/21/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was standing at the tube-side bolter station looking toward the center of the miner when EE was struck in the right side of the face by a piece of coal. This caused EE to get coal in the eye...
08/02/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was leaning over while bolting in a low area and piece of dust/dirt fell behind EE's safety glasses into EE's right eye. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not...
07/31/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at the 18 block intersection of the 6 North Belt. The fall was approximately 16' wide, 64' long and 10' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterior...
07/05/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 297d lost Employee was attempting to unplug a pressurized rock dust fill hose. As they lifted the hose, the pressure released and caused it to whip and strike them in the right elbow. It did not involve job ski...
06/16/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee lifted a five gallon can of hydraulic oil to sit on top of the shearer, when EE experienced a popping sensation in left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It a...
06/14/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost Employee was installing belt structure during a belt move. As EE went to retrieve a piece of structure, EE placed right foot in front of the moon buggy tire. It did not involve any compliance issues....
06/04/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was operating the BT-14 mantrip between the air lock doors. As ee attempted to stop, the mantrip slid into the outby set of doors, causing the frame to collapse and strike the employee in the...
05/29/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee on Wana Bottom, attempted to call the elevator down. The elevator did not respond and remained on the surface due to the north-side cylinder malfunctioning. There were no persons on the eleva...
05/21/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d lost Employee developed chafed skin on both calves due to the friction of pants legs repetitively rubbing against them after becoming wet. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also di...
05/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee tossed a belt roller onto a scoop bill and felt a pain in right shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PP...
05/17/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee stepped onto the back of the CM to slide a roof strap across to the bolter while the CM was in operation. Employee slipped as employee slid the strap across the miner catching leg between min...
05/03/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Employee was climbing down the crossover ladder at 6 block when the ladder allegedly gave out. Which caused employee to twist their back and created pain in the lower lumbar area. It did not involve a...
04/30/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 6 North Right Return at 12.5 block. The fall was approximately 25' long, 17' wide and 6' high. The fall was most likely caused by gradual deterioration of...
04/26/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 157d lost Employee was shoveling along 5 South 1 belt, when a rock fell from the mine roof striking employee on the head and shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not invo...
04/06/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was bolting, and as ee swung the bolter head a drill steel caught the bolt tray causing it to swing around striking ee in the face. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It a...
04/04/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost Employee was lifting a roll of 2"" lay flat hose out of BT8 mantrip. As employee picked it up, felt a burning pain in abdomen. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not i...
03/23/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Injured was bent over cleaning crosscut for pumpable crib bags to be hung,a piece of coal(approx.3'x1.5'x6"")fell from the mine roof and struck them in the back. It didn't involve any equip. or compli...
03/21/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stumbled while walking, which caused ee to fall and jam right small finger. The injured finger was dislocated and fractured. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also di...
03/18/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee after hanging winch was descending off belt at drive area attempting to stand on belt press, caught wrist on a roller hanger claiming to felt a ""pop"" in left lower leg when ee landed on the...
03/14/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was lifting the miner cable to place in a cable hanger when ee felt a pull in lower back. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficien...
03/04/2018 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The Wana Elevator was being inspected. While the it was moving down, at approx 30-40', the employee tested the E-Stop while in motion. It came to an abrupt stop at approx 3:20am and was stopped until...