OHIO COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 863 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/17/2026 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee had their right right hand on the power center and was struck by a cable on their right middle finger during a power move, resulting in an abrasion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining eq...
01/13/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was was on the 2 Left Longwall face and stepped in a hole at 7 shield, resulting in a severe sprain to left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner pr...
01/12/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was walking along the 8 South Back Switch Track, when EE tripped over the rail and fell, striking EE's right knee on the rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a fact...
01/07/2026 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None The employee was reaching for a bolt when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may...
01/07/2026 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was loading up recovered rail and when EE was getting off car EE stepped down on a piece of rail and rolled EE's right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a facto...
01/05/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was carrying a piece of bed rail stepped in hole felt pain in right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
12/17/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was lining and leveling the belt when a the jack kicked out and struck their left thumb, resulting in a fracture. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner pro...
12/11/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None This injury was not identified as as a recordable until 01/09/26. The EE reported a back strain while lifting and moving a vulcanizing press from a belt line UG to a track on a flat car on a mine site...
11/03/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a roof bolt when a monster mat fell on right hand, resulting in a laceration to pinky finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficie...
10/31/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was struck by a rock on left hand/wrist that had fallen from in between 4 and 5 shield. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
10/31/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was pulling on a bottom roller to remove the belt stand and got right middle and ring finger caught between the roller and the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a...
10/08/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was hanging a run through curtain when a rock fell from the top, striking EE in the right shoulder and right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner p...
10/02/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was bolting at 1-28 on the belt when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a fac...
10/01/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was throwing miner slack against the rib when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may...
09/25/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost Employee was picking up a bag out of EE's locker when EE claims EE felt a ""pop"" in EE's lower back.
09/24/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was struck by a rock while working on 5 Belt at 29 1/2 wall, which resulted in a contusion to their left wrist. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner profi...
09/10/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was attempting to move a gopher drill through a mandoor, when the drill got caught on the door and pulled their left arm downwards, causing a sprain/strain injury to their shoulder. Complianc...
09/10/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the River Haulage at 64+00. The fall was approximately 40 feet long by 7 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/23/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the river haulage at 41+25. The fall was approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/21/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at 39+00 on the river haulage. The fall was approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and 20 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/21/2025 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 5/30/2025. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No...
08/17/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A fire occurred at the overland belts on the stacker belt. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/14/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee had EE's left foot on the miner step, reaching for a roof strap, when the miner sumped forward and caused EE's left foot to become caught between the miner. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, m...
08/08/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was loading beams on mule and was struck in the testicles with the beam. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
08/07/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee claims to have been struck by a high pressure hose in EE's left bicep while running the longwall controller. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficien...
07/30/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 2 South Return at 31 crosscut. The fall is approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 8 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
07/29/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost Employee was repositioning the pan line bolter when EE was struck by a rock on EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
07/24/2025 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 20% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 3/24/2022. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No...
07/20/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the Main East Haulage at 7-21. The fall was approximately 45 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
07/14/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was standing on a tube, adjusting dog chain, when EE fell from the tube and injured EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may...
07/11/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was operating the shearer when 14 shield pulled in and struck EE's left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
07/11/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was using a flat head screwdriver when it slipped from EE's left hand, causing a laceration to EE's right hand. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner profi...
06/26/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 0 East Section of the #2 entry at 4 crosscut. The fall was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
06/24/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #7 Entry at 2-24 to 2-26. The fall was part of an existing fall and was above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
06/24/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South #1 Entry at the 4 way intersection of 2-23. The fall is approximately 18 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. Not other part 50 criteria a...
06/24/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was installing a shuttle car canopy when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE's right hand, causing EE's right ring finger to become caught between the rock and the canopy and resulting in...
06/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost Employee was reaching for a stick of glue when EE struck EE's right hand against a channel plate, causing a laceration and resulting in sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems n...
06/18/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was struck by a drill steel that was left in the roof from the previous shift on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency...
05/21/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was sweeping floor when EE claims EE stepped on an oil and water spot, causing EE to slip and twist EE's knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not factors. Miner...
05/21/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost Hanging curtain when a rock fell from between the roof straps and struck left foot. Compliance with rules/regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor...
04/22/2025 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with an additional 50% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 1/23/2017. It didn't involve any complia...
04/12/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was attempting to cut a suction line from an air pump, when the knife slipped and cut left ring finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency m...
03/26/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 168d lost Employee tripped over the miner cable and fell into the rib, which resulted in a sprain/strain injury to employee's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. M...
03/25/2025 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 12/23/2024. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No...
03/17/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee was attempting to uncouple the slag car from the trip of cars. The chain was not attached to the coupler when attempting to cut the cars and EE's hand slipped off the handle. Compliance with...
03/15/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was unspooling 2 inch driscol pipe when the end sprung up and struck EE in the mouth. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
02/27/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost Employee was changing bits in the miner when a rock fell from between the straps and struck EE, causing a laceration to EE's left ear and striking EE's neck and shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, P...
02/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was sliding stack of roof straps over when EE's small left finger was caught between 2 stacks of straps. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency...
02/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost Employee was rib meshing when a rib strap swung loose and struck miner in the right hand lacerating EE's index and middle fingers. Compliance with rules, regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems not...
02/05/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost Employee overexerted attempting to remove a strap that had fallen between the conveyor boom and the rib bolter station. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner profic...