OHIO COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 863 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/05/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Employee was attempting to put a draw bar on a dolly and got left pinky finger caught between the draw bar and dolly. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficie...
01/29/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 169d lost Employee was carrying block to construct a stopping when EE tripped and while attempting to catch self, EE suffered a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs PPE, mining...
01/25/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was spotting a belt move when EE's right ring finger got caught between a roller and cradle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a fac...
01/18/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was transferring a belt stand from a rail car to a scoop while offloading a belt move and overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's left shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, P...
01/07/2025 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A gas ignition occurred on the 2 Left Continuous Miner Section at the face due to mining into an unknown methane pocket. No other part 50 criteria applies.
01/02/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was dismounting the scoop that they had been working on, when they stepped down, and rolled their right ankle, resulting in a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equ...
12/14/2024 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee was struck by a high pressure hose on the right knee. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a return staple had been used instead of a high pressure staple. Compliance with rules/regs, P...
12/10/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Employee was working in the pit at the longwall teardown and while digging out the bottom to construct a crib by the walker shields, a rock fell from the top and struck the employee on the left foot....
12/09/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee was carrying a middle roller through the belt door at the transfer when their right thumb got caught between the top of the roller and the door frame. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining...
12/02/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 132d lost Employee was attempting to lift a drawbar when EE overexerted and injured their left bicep. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
11/07/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was pulling on a piece of k-wall foram that was attached to the top. As EE pulled on it, a rock fell from the top and hit EE in the back of the head, knocking EE's hat off and pushing EE to t...
10/31/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South Right Side Intake at 2-40 intersection. The fall was approximately 20 feet long by 20 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria appli...
10/26/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was using a bar to remove a middle roller, when the roller became free, their right pinky finger was caught between the bar and the bed rail. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/sys...
10/22/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the 3 West Seals. The fall is approximately 40 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
10/18/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was tightening a fish plate bolt when EE fell backwards causing a sprain/strain injury to EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficienc...
10/18/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost While hammering tabs on a track tie, metal shavings flew up and embedded in employee's eye.
10/03/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost Employee was lifting roof straps on to a scoop when employee overexerted, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to left elbow. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner p...
09/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was reaching for a safety rope that was stuck on a channel car and the channel came in contact with the back of employee's left had, resulting in four sutures. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE...
09/26/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost Employee injured left knee after employee slipped on a relay bar walking down the longwall face. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
09/23/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was changing a bottom roller above the take-up when the roller fell and struck EE on the right foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may...
09/20/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found on the #6 mainline belt at 5 wall. The fall was approximately 25 to 30 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies
09/17/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost Employee was removing the sprocket guard when it slipped and pinched their hand and right index finger between the pan and sprocket guard. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a f...
09/11/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 107d lost Employee slipped while walking to the section, resulting in a sprain/strain injury to EE's right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a fa...
09/10/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 184d lost Employee was attempting to cross over the outriggers of 8 South 4 Belt tail when employee fell and felt pain on the right side of lower back, hip and calf area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining...
08/29/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South Right-Side Return at 2-25. The fall is approximately 50 feet long by 16 feet wide and above the anchorage point. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/29/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee cut EE's left hand when it was caught between the strap and cable bolt. EE allegedly saw EE's own blood and became ill. No sutures were required. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip...
08/28/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost Employee was stepping through a mandoor at 7-29 from track to belt when EE's knee gave out, which caused EE to fall and land on EE's right knee. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems n...
08/23/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the 8 South Belt at 3-31 crosscut. The fall was approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/22/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost Employee was going through a mandoor and EE's hand slipped on the door while trying to catch self, the door slammed shut on EE's right index finger causing a fracture. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE,...
08/15/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Employee was struck by a rock on that hand. The employee received a fracture and 4 sutures to EE's left index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficie...
08/08/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee claims EE was struck with a miner bit after it came off the rotating head. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
08/07/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost Employee was loading supplies on the miner when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a fac...
08/07/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 8 South Return at 2-26 crosscut. The fall is approximately 73 feet long by 16 feet wide and 10 to 12 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
08/02/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the Whittaker Mainline Haulage from 20 to 21 wall. The fall was approximately 50 to 60 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies...
08/02/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the River Mainline Haulage at 24+75 The fall is approximately 25 feet long by 16 feet wide. No other part 50 criteria applies.
07/22/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 278d lost Employee walked into #8 shield as it was being pulled in and it pushed employee's right leg into the pan, causing a sprain/strain injury. The audible and visual alarms were functioning properly on the...
07/16/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was struck by a rock on EE's left shoulder that had fallen from the roof. The employee received a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficie...
07/11/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting on the belt line at the 11 West Longwall Booster when a drill steel became stuck in the top. When it came free, it struck EE on EE's left arm. EE received 7 sutures. Compliance wi...
07/10/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee was changing bits on the tailgate drum at midface, when the coal face blew out and struck the employee. Employee received a fracture to T9, T10, and T11. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mini...
07/07/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A fire occurred on top of the prep plant silo. No other part 50 criteria applies.
06/26/2024 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 7/9/2018. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No e...
06/17/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee reached around the back side of a spring board and received a laceration on the left middle finger after it came in contact with a sharp object that the employee could not see. Compliance wit...
06/08/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the #7 Mainline Track at 40 wall. The fall was approximately 50 to 60 feet long by 16 feet wide and 15 to 16 feet high. No other part 50 criteria applies.
04/30/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with a 15.85% permanent partial disability. This did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No oth...
04/08/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Employee was loading straps on the miner when they stepped in a hole, causing a sprain to right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a fa...
04/03/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Employee was bolting and used the incorrect lever causing their left thumb to become caught between the drill guide. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficien...
03/21/2024 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 50% permanent partial disability. The employee filed on 12/18/2023. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No...
03/18/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was loading a loader onto a dolly and the loader slid off the dolly and cribbing. The impact from the loader bottoming out resulted in the slotted canopy to shift and pinched the employee aga...
03/15/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was constructing a wall when EE claims EE breathed in a lot of material from the material used to construct the wall and EE's lungs were irritated from chemical inhalation. Compliance with ru...
03/12/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with 5.5% permanent partial disability. This did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. No other 5...