Monongalia County Mine — Accidents

Total: 944 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/31/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Working on rig piece of pipe flew into his face busted chin, mouth and broke tooth.
12/19/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Individual was lifting a metal plate on the Alpine Mine when experiencing a pull / pop in the left shoulder. This injury did not involve any compliance issues, malfunction of equipment not involved, d...
12/19/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 479d lost Individual was working with the track crew removing haulage rails from the longwall section. He was standing in front and to the side of a rail being pulled with a steel rope. The clevis and cable bro...
12/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 436d lost Individual was lifting trolley wire for initial installation on 13-Head gate section. When lifting the trolley wire overhead he felt a pop in the right shoulder.
11/13/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at Wana Bottom location 3 blocks north of the Wana Elevator on the Main Line Haulage. No persons injured and ventilation not disrupted. Area was dangered off and brows suppo...
11/05/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 123d lost Individual twisted his right knee stepping off the reclaim belt. Individual jumped from the belt structure to the floor.
10/28/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost Individual was walking over a pile of coal behind the miner when he twisted the right knee in the loose coal. Complained of pain and swelling in the right knee.
10/16/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost Individual was bolting on the right side of the miner when top of the roof/rib fell out striking him on the right leg and foot.
10/10/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Wana Elevator- Hoisting a scoop car on the service elevator to the surface when a steel choker rope broke hoisting the scoop allowed the scoop to fall 10' causing damage to the elevator floor.
10/09/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Individual was stepping into 20 ton motor when he heard and felt a pop in the right knee.
09/16/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 202d lost Individual was replacing a broken rail at 5-Soth Jct. When barring over the rail with a pry bar individual heard and felt a pop in the right shoulder. Individual was pulling up on the bar.
09/14/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 354d lost Individual was walking into 8-S track spur when tripping and falling trying to catch himself with the left hand causing pain in the left shoulder area.
09/10/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 174d lost Individual was bolting on the Alpine-Voist Miner when a piece of rock fell from the roof / rib line striking the individual on the back shoulder / neck area.
09/07/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 22d restricted Individual was moving stacked roof support posts when posts moved and pinched the left pinky finger between the posts.
09/03/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Individual's right foot became caught in some loose rock material when he turned to the right. When he attempted to balance himself his right leg hyper extended and right foot rolled in the loose mate...
08/29/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured employee was cutting tape off of torch hose with a box cutter. Box cutter slipped and lacerated employee's right index finger.
08/28/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Individual was assisting in making a cable splice using a utility knife on the continuous miner when the knife slipped and struck the top of the left hand causing a laceration to the knuckle area.
08/24/2013 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 24d lost, 15d restricted Individual was bolting on the right side of the Alpine Miner. He unknowingly activated the head moving it towards the mine roof (left hand on controls and right hand on steel). This caused the drill s...
08/23/2013 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Individual was bolting on the left side of the Alpine Voist Miner when struck by a rock from the top of rib line struck the left shoulder. Individual experienced pain to the shoulder.
08/22/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Individual was center bolting and when testing the torque the bolts expander shell broke. When pulling the bolt from the mine roof the bolt became free and the individual struck the left middle finger...
08/06/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 19-W section in the # 3 entry outby 87 block above the anchorage bolts. This fall was a continuation of a recent fall that was supported. There were no injuries, vent...
08/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Individual was attempting to crank down the manual brake on T-Motor when motor was moving down an incline in the haulage. Individual caught the left index finger between the brake crank and the frame...
08/01/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 773d lost Individual was walking over a pile of coal behind the continuous miner when he hyper extended his left leg. Individual has had surgery and degenerative muscle in this knee in past months. He was diagn...
07/30/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A Roof fall was discovered during the inspection period of the weekly run in the 4-West right return air course. The fall is located at the 25 block, intersection of # 8 entry. The fall is above the a...
07/27/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 723d lost Individual was lowering a trolley pole that came off the wire when struck on top of the head with a loose rock which knocked him down. Individual continued to work until 8/21/2013 due to pain, doctors...
07/22/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost Individual was operating # 3 Jeep towards Kuhntown Bottom when 2 motors with a trip of 4 cars came around the turn striking the # 3 Jeep. Individual jumped and struck the left shoulder ,hip, and left...
07/13/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Wana Service Elevator went down with electrical problems. No person on board. After an investigation contactors and hoist motor were replaced. Hoist back in operation 4:15 P.M. on 7/14/2013.
07/11/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Individual was checking for a leak in the ATRS system on the Alpine Voist Miner. When the power to the miner was energized the individual hand was over the hole in the hose and individual received a l...
06/28/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 317d lost The individual was exiting the BT-24 mantrip when his foot became caught causing him to fall to the ground striking his left side. He is complaining of pain of the left hip, shoulder, pelvis, and back...
06/27/2013 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Kuhntown Elevator stopped 200' below ground level with 2 persons on board. The 2 men were removed safely 37 minutes later with no injuries to report. Elevator was tested by Schindler and put back into...
06/10/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Individual was operating a 20 ton motor pulling a supply train when the train came uncoupled from the motor. The safety cable did not break and the supply train struck the motor causing the individual...
05/31/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Individual was pulling a loaded cart with supplies through an airlock door on the shaft bottom. Individual had the right hand on the handle and the left hand on the door while sliding the door open th...
04/09/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Individual was operating an air winch with the left hand on the winch and the right hand on the control. The left hand was pinched between the winch rope hook and the winch spool. Individual received...
04/06/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the 19-W section at the 89 block location in the # 3 Intake entry. The fall is above the anchorage bolts, walkway is obstructed and ventilation not disrupted.
04/03/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Individual was guiding a rope that was pulling a bucket of rock when the left little finger was caught between the sheave block and the rope. The left little finger received a laceration and 5 sutures...
03/12/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The fan attendant observed smoke coming out of Orndoff Shaft during the normal daily inspection. Mine Management was notified and although no flames were observed the mine was immediately evacuated. I...
03/12/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall in 4-West track haulage at 12 block. X-cut 3 to 4. Ventilation not affected, no person injured, area dangered off, walk way not affected.
02/25/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Diagnosed with permanent noise induced hearing loss on 6/15/12 and claim settled on 2/25/13. Retired on 2/15/2012 Operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation 8050938 and submits this repor...
02/20/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was trimming a plastic emulsion line and cutting into it. The line sprung up towards the face causing him to fall backwards then lunging forward. He tried to catch himself with his hands and the kn...
02/14/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost EE was removing a water line manifold on a belt tailpiece while holding the manifold with another EE the manifold pulled tight after it was picked up. The 2"" water line was attached to it and the sto...
02/13/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost Individual was using a sledge hammer to remove a shuttle car canopy from the post support, felt a pop in the left shoulder when swing sledge hammer upwards. Individual continued to work until 3/4/13 w...
01/11/2013 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Kuhntown Elevator went down at 12:21 AM with 14 persons on board. Persons were off the elevator at 3:49 AM safely. Electrical contactor was replaced to correct the operation at the elevator.
01/11/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 109d lost Individual was seen by the doctor and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
12/24/2012 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Kuhntown Elevator went down at 2:20 p.m. with two persons on it. The cage was at the top landing but the doors would not open. The people were removed from the cage at 3:08 p.m. The cage was reset and...
12/18/2012 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None 20 W section c.c. 2 to 3 at face the Dc Gas Hole was inadvertently intersected during mining cycle. (Please note that this 7000-1 form is being filed for reporting compliance purposes only as we do no...
11/05/2012 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Kuhntown elevator went down at 5:46am with 3 persons on board. Persons were removed safety at 6:20am. Elevator did not recognize the slow down switch when traveling by. Elevator ran by switch to re-se...
11/03/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Individual was crawling from belt line to track when individual stepped toward the track loose coal allowed the right foot to slip and right knee to buckle.
10/27/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost EE was pulling shields on the 18-W longwall face. When he stepped up on the pontoon of 49 shield with the left foot and the right foot under the pontoon of the shield that had not finished it's settin...
09/13/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK FATALITY Fatal At 116 1/2 block on the main north haulage the individual was removing a bolt that was close to the trolley wire when a rock fell from the roof pinning him to the mine floor.
08/29/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While standing on the right side of the continuous miner in the 19 W face area. A rock fell from the roof striking the left forearm causing a laceration. Individual received 5 sutures.