Mining Incidents

Agustus Coal

RoxCoal Inc · Surface
Reels Corner, Somerset County, PA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3608636

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
53
Years on record
2000–2012
Latest incident
Jul 2012
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
621
citations
116
significant & substantial
$399,867
proposed penalties
$247,802
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2024 Q1 0 0 0
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 0 0 0
2022 Q4 0 0 0
2021 Q1 0 0 0
2019 Q1 0 0 0
2018 Q4 0 0 0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

53 on file

2012 · 5 incidents

July 19, 2012 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The man was tramming the continuous mining machine from an entry into a crosscut when a rib rolled out and struck the man on the back.

July 3, 2012 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 7A return air course at station number 1655. The fall was approximately 25 feet long x 18 feet wide x 7 feet high.

April 5, 2012 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

The man was walking down the entry when he struck his ear against a metal roof strap lacerating his ear. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only ( 1 suture)

March 7, 2012 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was stepping off a belt crossover when he lost his footing and twisted his ankle.

February 29, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was riding on the mantrip toward the surface at the end of the shift. While making a turn, the operator turned the mantrip close to the rib causing the man's arm to be pinched between the rib and side of the mantrip causing a contusion.

2011 · 4 incidents

December 28, 2011 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was rolling a piece of rock off of the shuttle car cable reel cover when it slipped and pinched his finger.

November 29, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting crib blocks, the man felt a pain in his lower abdomen.

October 13, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by falling object

The man started to drill a bolt hole when a piece of scale fell and struck the man on the lip. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(stitches)

June 7, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was moving the sailboat structure on the belt line when the structure shifted and pinched the man's finger between the sailboat and rigid belt structure. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only(stitches).

2010 · 6 incidents

October 27, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by falling object

The man was roof bolting when a piece of roof rock fell and struck the man on the lip. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only (stitches)

October 21, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was riding on a personnel carrier as a passenger. As they approached a run through check, the man raised his foot to deflect the check. The man's foot contacted the roof causing his leg to jam and twist his knee.

October 6, 2010 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was hanging a power cable. The man assisting him was sitting on a personal carrier and inadvertently struck the tram pedal and the carrier moved. The man's rt. leg and lt. hand were caught between the carrier and rib. On 10/17/10 it was determined there was a fracture of the lt. hand. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only.

June 3, 2010 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
RoxCoal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at survey station 2069 which is adjacent to B2 belt drive. The fall was approximately 20 feet long x 20 feet wide x 9 feet high.

February 22, 2010 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by flying object

The man had a coal chain laying on the mine floor and was installing a new flight. While hammering a pin throught the flight, a piece of coal flew up and into the man's eye and scratched the eye.

January 13, 2010 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

The man was conducting an examination at the face. As he turned around he struck his ear against a roof strap.

2009 · 11 incidents

October 26, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was jacking belt structure when the jack slipped and man lacerated his finger. Note: report filed for medical treatment only (stitch).

October 24, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting a roof bolter head when he felt a pain in his let side.

October 7, 2009 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was tramming a scoop tractor when the machine ran over an uneven bottom causing the machine to bounce and the EE struck his hard hat against the roof.

September 20, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The EE was moving the rear end of a personnel carrier when he felt a pain in his abdomen.

September 8, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pushing rock off of a shuttle car when he felt a pain in his shoulder.

August 12, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was connecting a rock duster to a battery powered cart when he felt a pain in his low back.

June 9, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was cutting a seal off of a bucket, when the knife slipped and he cut his finger.

May 30, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was trimming a belt clip off when the knife blade broke and his forearm slid over the blade. The man received stitches in his arm. Report filed for medical treatment only.

February 26, 2009 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was moving a water pump when he felt a pain in his right shoulder.

February 19, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

The man tripped on the steps in the lamp house. While falling, the man struck his hand on the check-in board and lacerated his hand.

February 13, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was attempting to remove a drill steel from the roof when he pinched his finger between the drill head and the roof.

2008 · 3 incidents

October 7, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was stepping off the mantrip when the operator inadvertently trammed the mantrip forward. The man twisted his legs causing a muscle strain.

August 28, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was carrying a post when he felt a pain in his back.

July 30, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was removing a roof drill steel out of bolt hole and felt a pain in his groin.

2007 · 2 incidents

November 17, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was pulling the trailing cable from the cable reel of the roof bolter when he slipped and twisted his knee.

November 9, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was lowering the stab jack when his left foot slipped and was struck by the jack. Medical treatment only.

2006 · 10 incidents

December 14, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was walking up the entry, when his right knee gave way and twisted.

September 12, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was moving belt structure when he slipped on wet bottom and felt a pain in his left groin area.

September 1, 2006 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was pulling on a belt roller that was stuck in mud. While pulling the roller, it broke free, causing the man to jerk. The man felt a pain in his right groin. The man continued to work until 9/14/06, at which time he reported off.

July 21, 2006 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall from machine

The man was exiting the scoop tractor when he tripped and fell to the bottom striking his left elbow and lacerating it.

June 7, 2006 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

The man was bending a roof bolt on the side of the roof bolter machine when the roof bolt slipped causing the man to lose his balance and strike his forehead on the machine. Report filed for medical treatment only.

May 5, 2006 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

The man was walking when he struck his left upper back against a roof bolt. He continued to work until 5/10/06 at which time he reported off work.

April 12, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 4-17-06, the man reported that on 4-12-06 he felt a pain in his lower back while lifting belt structure.

February 22, 2006 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated the bridge operator bumped the tail of the low belt while backing up. The low belt framework moved and the framework struck his elbow.

February 15, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lifting the top plate off of stabilizer jack on continous miner, the plate slipped and caught the man's finger between the plate and swivel shaft that is attached to the top plate.

February 1, 2006 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a heavy iron bar to hang a roll of conveyor belting, employee felt sprain to middle of lower back. He went for treatment 2-2-06, received medication, returned 2-3-06.

2005 · 10 incidents

December 29, 2005 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WATER HOSE FOR MINER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING RIGHT ELBOW ON 4" HARD WATERLINE CAUSING BRUISE. EMPLOYEE MISSED FIRST DAY ON 1/2/06.

October 19, 2005 PA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING ROCK BAR TO REMOVE FROZEN BOTTOM ROLLER LEANING AGAINST BOTTOM ROLLER STRUCTURE. STATES HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LEFT RIB AREA. SOUGHT TREATMENT ON 10/26/05.

September 21, 2005 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WALKING IN FACE OF #5 ENTRY. WEST MAINS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET MUDDY SIDE OF PITCH AND FELL ON SELF RESCUER.

September 6, 2005 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

While riding out of mine from daylite shift mantrix was backing up when operator foot slipped off brake. Mantrip struck rib. Two days later employee said he felt dizzy wen to doctor. He stated he had sore neck from incident 2 days prior.

August 30, 2005 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving a length of miner cable, employee felt sprain to left shoulder.

August 19, 2005 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating roof bolter employee dropped drill boom on right knee causing large bruise with contusion.

August 10, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REACHING BEHIND ROOF BOLTING MACHINE TO MOVE TRAILING CABLE. HIS LEFT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN BOLTING MACHINE AND RIB. HE RECIEVED INJURY REQUIRING 4 STITCHES

June 27, 2005 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While carrying can of hydraulic oil handle on can broke throwing employee of balance, causing him to injure back.

February 14, 2005 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When using hand tools employee experiences pain in right wrist and fingers. Diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

January 7, 2005 PA · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE LADDER ON THE FRONT END LOADER. AS HIS RT. FOOT HIT THE GROUND IT TURNED, ROLLING TO THE SIDE & TWISTING HIS RT. ANKLE. INJURY HAS CAUSED LOST TIME & MEDICAL TREATMENT. EE SUSTAINED TORN LIGAMENTS.

2001 · 1 incident

April 25, 2001 PA · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A PUMP FROM A POND WITH ANOTHER EE OPERATING A BACKHOE. THE BACKHOE OPERATOR HAD THE MACHINE IDLED UP AND COULD NOT PICK UP THE PUMP. INJURED MAN WAS NEAR THE BUCKET OF THE BACKHOE WHEN THE OPERATOR BUMPED A LEVER AND THE PUMP HIT INJURED MAN'S HAND SMASHING IT BETWEEN THE PUMP AND BACKHOE BUCKET.

2000 · 1 incident

January 19, 2000 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RoxCoal Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE COMING DOWN THE LADDER EE DID NOT USE THE LAST STEP AND STEPPED IN A TIRE RUT CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE. EE FELL AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT WRIST FRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.