Mountaineer II Mine — Accidents

Total: 356 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/15/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was operating a Fairchild scoop from the operator's deck installing a dual 250, 42"" belt drive. When the individual proceeded to move the drive assembly around a corner the injured was h...
12/29/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The guide roller to the elevator car had the lacking to separate from the roller causing the car to shift slightly which activated the emergency brake.
12/23/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the mine roof was discovered in the #2 entry at #71 x-cut in the north west mains. The fall was approx. 7 to 8 ft high, 19 ft wide and approx. 400 feet long. The initial disco...
11/14/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was assisting coworkers unloading a section of stage loader off the rail car. When the scoop winch was engaged the chain clevis connected to the scoop cable winch broke allowing the winch cable to...
11/10/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost While hammering in anchor pins in the mine floor while anchoring the tailpiece on the 8 left section belt. His legs went numb causing back injury.
11/08/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 163d lost A crew was in the process of changing out a transfer belt when a damaged idler became dislodged from the frame assembly and struck the EE in the upper right arm causing a compound fracture of the hume...
10/16/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost The worker was removing a broken torque shaft from the tail side cutter motor. The shaft was stuck in position and the ee stated that he gave a hard pull and felt something give in his shoulder.
10/06/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was making a bolt splice when his right index finger was struck with a hammer which resulted in sutures to his finger.
09/28/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the roof was discovered in the #7 entry at 55 cx in the North West Mains. This fall was approximately 20' long X 20' wide X 7' high. Located at Spad #1002.
09/13/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Computer failed to start and control hoist had to repair computer control system. Hoist was inspected under E01 after incident. No problems observed.
09/06/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 207d lost EE state he was stepping off lowbow (rail transport car) and his left foot slipped transfering all his weight to his opposite leg straining his right knee.
09/01/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was unloading 85 pound rail off of a car, the rail flipped back and pinched his left pinky finger between the 2 rails.
08/29/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the mine roof was discovered in the Northwest Mains, at #28 x-cut between #3 and #4 entries. The fall was approximately 60 feet in length, 18 feet wide and 5 feet to 6 feet hi...
08/20/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While setting timbers beside the feeder, a piece of loose rock fell from the top striking employee on the left side of the head, lacerating his ear.
08/18/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 220d lost The employee alleges he was reaching a crib block to a co-worker when he slipped on a rock lying on the mine floor, twisting his back. The employee started missing work on August 31, 2009
08/18/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 221d lost Co-worker was drilling metal into ground, chuck (apparatus on end of drill) broke loose causing drill to come down on injured employee's arm, resulting in a fracture.
08/16/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the mine roof was discovered in the #1 Entry at #43 X-Cut on 2 Right. The fall was approximately 6 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 35 feet long.
08/14/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the mine roof was discovered in the #2 Entry, Inby #93 X-cut, in North Mains. The fall was approximately 8-9 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 35 feet long.
08/06/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost While walking, injured his knee on the I-slope. Sent for x-ray determining strain of ligaments in left knee. Returned to work next scheduled shift and worked until MRI app 8/10. Worked on and off comp...
07/31/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Moisture accumulation in the proximity switch causing it to fail.
07/21/2009 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 7/21/09 was notified the EE presented sufficient evidence to justify a diagnosis of occupational pneumoconiosis with not more than 10% pulmonary functional impairment attributable to this disease p...
07/13/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the mine roof was discovered in the #1 entry at #37 X-Cut in the Northwest Mains. This fall was approximately 6 to 7 feet high, 20 feet wide and 50 feet long.
07/01/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fall of the mine roof was discovered in the #5 entry at 34 x-cut in the northwest mains. the fall was approx. 6 to 7 feet high, 19 feet wide and 60 feet long. The fall was immediately...
06/11/2009 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On June 11, 2009 we received notification that employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis with 10 percent pulmonary function impairment. We disagree with this finding and are contesting i...
06/03/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 273d lost The employee was lifting an acetylene tank and experienced a pain in the lower back. The employee started missing work on 7/14/09. He has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease.
06/03/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional fall of the mine roof located in the #3 entry at crosscut 98 on the 9 left panel at spad # 202. The fall is 19 ft wide, 10 ft high and 90 ft long and is 550 ft from the working section.
06/01/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional fall of roof located in the # 7 entry at 47 cx on the northwest section panel at spad # 954. The fall was approximately 19 ft wide, 10 ft high and 70 ft long and is 1000 ft from the work...
05/21/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None On Thursday (5-21-09) at 8:25 the elevator stopped due to moisture accumulation in the proximity switch. MSHA and WVOMHST were notified timely.
04/29/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional fall of mine roof located in the belt entry at 48 cx on the north west mains section in the #5 entry. Distance from the face is 600 ft. Ventilation to the section is uninterupted. The fa...
04/22/2009 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 78d lost EE & co-worker were loading trash out of a scoop bucket onto trash sled located in the track. The scoop operator assumed all the trash was out of the bucket & started the scoop to move away from the t...
03/22/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional fall of mine roof located in the Intake entry at 97 X-cut, in the North Main on the right side. The fall is approx 45' long, 20' wide and 10' high. Distance from the active face is 4,000...
02/25/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee was on side of hill marking the permit boundry. Some snow was still onthe ground and employee slipped and rolled his left ankle. Employee finished (reported injury at end of the day). Going t...
02/16/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing rails from an overcast on 6 Left Track at #2 Entry at Break 92. Dropped rail on fingers, getting them caught between a cinder block and a metal rail.
02/11/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Mine power knocked and elevator primary and secondary switches were tripped.
02/01/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional fall of mine roof located in the #7 entry at 27 cross cut on the North West Mains panel, spad # 0822. The fall is approx 35' long X 18' wide X 6' high and is 650' from the working sectio...
01/06/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the longwall tailgate at approximately 3:20 PM at intersection #79. The roof rock is estimated to be 15 to 20 feet long and 6 to 8 feet high. MSHA and WVMHST wer...
12/18/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Muddy, walking to end of tracks to get a ride out of mine. Got stuck in mud, fell and twisted ankle.
12/16/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator doors being closed with excessive force causing latch to fail.
11/29/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the process of detrashing the 2 left belt drives, while cutting a cardboard box to put into trash bag the injured over-exerted causing the knife to slip and cut his left ring and pinky...
11/21/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost While hanging a line curtain in the #4 entry, a loose place of rock that was strapped with a 4"" metal strap felt from the top striking EE on his lower left back siding down his back and landed on his...
10/17/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost The EE was in the process of advancing the face ventilation during the roof bolt cycle. He was behind the line curtain using his back & hips to hold the curtain away from the coal/rock rib. When he wa...
09/05/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 165d lost The employee stated he was standing on a step ladder placing chain into belt bracket anchored to roof. The ladder moved causing him to fall to the mine floor.
09/02/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 76d lost A power move was being made. The power center was in the cross cut and the section picnic table was between the power center and the roadwas section. The injured man stood up on a picnic bench fastene...
08/24/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee and co-worker got into a fight. Co-worker knocked EE down. His head hit on a pile of blocks causing laceration to back of head.
08/16/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was standing and talking with the shuttle car operator when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him on the right hand and finger.
08/05/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Excessive moisture accumulation in switch box, causing it to fail.
07/31/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost The employee was grading the mine floor with a Joy CM1415 in the 2 Lt. #3 bleeder entry. In the process a piece of roof rock fell unexpectedly between roof bolts and struck the injured on the left sho...
07/28/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Excessive moisture accumulation in a switch, causing it to fail.
07/23/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was in the process of removing drill steel from drill hole when his left middle finger was caught between the bottom and top extension joint, resulting in a laceration requiring sutures.
07/22/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Excessive moisture accumulation on a switch causing it to fail. Ordered replacement switch arrived elevator was repaired. MSHA was notified timely.