Mining Incidents

Jeddo No 8 Preparation Plant Coal

Hazle Twp, Luzerne County, PA  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 3608649

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
72
Years on record
2001–2025
Latest incident
May 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
309
citations
107
significant & substantial
$62,754
proposed penalties
$60,754
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
2025 Q4 9,268 2 0 215.8
2025 Q2 7,509 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 8,582 19 10 2213.9
2023 Q3 6,124 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 4,076 5 1 1226.7
2023 Q1 5,023 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 4,437 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 3,418 2 1 585.1
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
October 1, 2004 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Jeddo Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

A fire occurred on the front end loader. The operator (victim) was dumping a bucket of refuse rock on a stockpile. A nearby truck driver noticed an oil leak on the loader and radioed the victim to shut down. The victim dumped the loaded bucket, backed up and drove the loader forward. The loader burst into flames. Fire was located between operator's cab and engine compartment.

Reportable incidents

71 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 1 incident

May 19, 2025 PA · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Coal lab technician lifted a sample bucket that was too heavy thereby injuring the lumbar region

2024 · 1 incident

October 28, 2024 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning up after a welding repair in sizing screen, the Miner transferred their weight onto their left arm and rotated to swing their legs over side of sizing screen to exit. This caused the Miner to strain their left shoulder.

2023 · 2 incidents

September 27, 2023 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC · Struck by falling object

While changing work shirt at the end of the shift, foreign matter that was on the Miner's shirt got into EE's eye which was removed by an eye care specialist the following day. The Miner missed the following day due to discomfort in their eye.

March 17, 2023 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on the Skid Steer Loader. Upon entering the cab of the loader, employee slipped on the wet smooth surface of the loader bucket and injured their left leg and ankle. Employee reported they did manage to maintain three points of contact with their two hands on the grab bars and one foot on the inside of the bucket.

2022 · 1 incident

July 21, 2022 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down slope next to Off Road Diesel Fuel Tank with Fuel Hose in hand. Employee 'lost footing' falling on right arm and shoulder. Employee stated cannot lift right arm without extreme pain. Dry Soil Conditions, Dry Weather, Sunny with few clouds, Hot Temperature 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

2021 · 1 incident

April 5, 2021 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting bales of hay from pickup truck box. Off work since 4-9-21.

2018 · 1 incident

April 3, 2018 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Repairing vibrator screen - leaned on screen, sliver of screen caused superficial puncture wound to left forearm.

2017 · 2 incidents

October 20, 2017 PA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Placing electrical conduit - Twisted right leg. Incident occurred on 10/20/2017 - put on restrictions on 11-21-17.

May 9, 2017 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

Dumping load - Malfunction on hydraulic system - Box came down - rocking truck causing injury to employee's back.

2016 · 2 incidents

January 29, 2016 PA · Coal miner, prospector, nec NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Trying to move wheelbarrow, wheelbarrow was frozen to ground, employee forced wheelbarrow out of frozen material, when it broke free employee fell backward striking EE's lower back on a board.

2015 · 2 incidents

June 9, 2015 PA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by flying object

While using a hammer and chisel, a piece of steel broke and entered left wrist, requiring two sutures.

2014 · 4 incidents

December 11, 2014 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on snow cover ground - slipped fell injuring occurred on 12/11/14 did not seek medical attention until 12/15/14 - off work since 12/15/14.

October 13, 2014 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing vibrator deck frame - frame shifted pinning leg between vibrator and fine coal beater

July 28, 2014 PA · Coal welder (shop) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Did not report accident till 8/4/14. Walked into vibrator - bumping left side of chest

July 11, 2014 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling on wrench-wrench slipped-put arm down to break fall-sprained wrist

2013 · 4 incidents

October 25, 2013 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Carrying a 5 gal. pail of refuse material claimed injury occurred on 10/25/13 did not report injury until 10/29/13 off work starting 10/30/13.

September 11, 2013 PA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Disconnecting power screen - finger pinched between frame and truck wheel guard - requiring sutures.

February 8, 2013 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Working off 2nd rung of ladder, slipped & fell into door latch, pulling abdomen. Did not seek medical attention until 7-17-13 off work starting 7/18/13

2012 · 4 incidents

October 22, 2012 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Replacing belt on vibrator - pinched hand between belt & pulley

September 20, 2012 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Changing belts on crusher finger caught between belt and sheave. Avulsion requiring sutures.

July 31, 2012 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Diagnosis w/carpal tunnel both hands on 7-31-12 did not seek treatment until 3/4/13

May 1, 2012 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on spray bar w/pipe wrench, wrench slipped pinching finger between wrench & metal plate.

2011 · 3 incidents

October 28, 2011 PA · Coal welder (shop) OTHER
Jeddo Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Insect Bite

January 11, 2011 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving 55 gal barrel, felt burn in lower back into left leg. Injury occurred on 1/11/11, sought medical treatment on 1/27/11. Doctor has him off work till further notice.

January 5, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifted kerosene heater - felt sharp pain in left side and groin area.

2010 · 5 incidents

December 21, 2010 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving 55 gal barrel. Injury occurred 12/21/10. Rechecked on 3/16/11 - off work since 3/16/11.

October 21, 2010 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from ladders

Standing on ladder, EE slipped and fell to the floor. Landed on buttock. Acc. occured on 10/21/10, did not seek medical attention until 11/12/10. EE has been off work since 11/12/10.

April 1, 2010 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Jeddo Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Cutting pipe w/torch overhead, dropped torch and burning tip entered glove, causing burn.

March 4, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE experienced chest pain while shoveling material. Pain seems to be heart related as no injuries were reported. Further testing as outpatient is scheduled for heart condition. Tests showed no blockage but irregularities to the vessels were noted. Also drinking power drinks may have brought on symptoms.

2009 · 2 incidents

September 1, 2009 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Jeddo Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cutting pipe with plasma cutter while cleaning piece of slag from tip, inadvertently compressed trigger and this caused arc to strike finger tip.

2008 · 6 incidents

September 23, 2008 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from machine

Climbing front end loader ladder, he slipped and fell to the ground.

August 19, 2008 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Jeddo Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repairing water pipe, moved to avoid water, twisted causing pain to lower back. Accident occurred 8/19/08. Did not seek medical attention until 8-25-08. Off starting 8/25/08.

June 2, 2008 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairing coal crusher and was removing his burning goggles, EE had a foreign body in his eye. Did not seek medical treatment attention until 6/6/08.

March 10, 2008 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing onto truck, foot slipped off step. Whie holding on with right hand, wrenched right shoulder.

January 31, 2008 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing loader ladder, felt pain in right forearm.

2007 · 6 incidents

November 2, 2007 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Jeddo Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Bee sting to lower left arm. Taken to hospital for preventive treatment.

January 23, 2007 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from machine

Descending truck steps - foot slipped off last step - landed full weight on left foot.

January 6, 2007 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoveling material-claimed numbness in right hand-continued working @ regular job-rechecked by orthopedic surgeon-determined carpal tunnel syndrome of right hand. Off work since 3/14/07 for surgery.

2006 · 9 incidents

December 12, 2006 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Jeddo Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Cutting piece of metal w/cutting torch - hot slag fell onto pant leg causing burn to right calf.

November 13, 2006 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from ladders

Standing on second rung of ladder, slipped and fell to floor, striking elbow on floor. He fell approx 2'.

September 8, 2006 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing screen on Siene Bend-while replacing screen strained left lower back-worked until 9/18/07

September 6, 2006 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Jeddo Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Removing spare parts from trailer, he felt pain. The insect bite became abcessed.

August 25, 2006 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing door from crusher - hit in chest with door handle.

April 19, 2006 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling material out of jammed jig crusher. Strain to left rib cage area.

January 28, 2006 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repeatitive motion injury - use of hands as a plant operator. Reported to company on 1/28/06. Did not seek medical treatment until 6/21/06.

2005 · 4 incidents

November 3, 2005 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was leaning on pickup truck front fender. Other employees were utilizing pickup truck for pump repairs, caused pickup to rock. Employee claimed rocking motion of pickup cuased him to bump rib area on fender. Pickup was not in operation at time of incident. Did not seek treatment until 11-6-05. Reported to company on 11/7/05.

September 2, 2005 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by flying object

Grinding on metal with 4" angle grinder - foreign material entered left eye. Accident occurred on 9/2/05 - did not seek medical attention until 9-6-05.

July 28, 2005 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting pump casing-casing struck right knee-had pain and swelling no time lost and no restriction-rechecked because renewed pain-mri showed a tear in muscle went off work on 9-22-05 to have tear repaired.

March 2, 2005 PA · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING EXCESS MATERIAL AT RAIL LOADING SITE. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 03/03/2005.

2004 · 1 incident

July 30, 2004 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING STEEL GRADING AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN PIECES. LACERATION TO HIS MIDDLE FINGER, RIGHT HAND - REQUIRED SUTURES.

2003 · 4 incidents

October 1, 2003 PA · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

CONTRACTOR DELIVERING PREPARED FINE COGEN MATERIAL TO SITE WITH TRACTOR-TRAILER, WHILE LIFTING BOX ON TRAILER TO DUMP LOAD, TRACTOR-TRAILER FELL OVER ONTO LEFT SIDE. OPERATOR SUSTAINED FRACTUR ED RIBS TO LEFT RIB CAGE.

April 23, 2003 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOUNTING CRANK ARM ON SHAKER SCREEN; THE RIGGING SLIPPED & CRANK ARM STRUCK EE ON THE HEAD, DIS-LODGING HIS HARD HAT AND CUTTING HIS SCALP.

February 11, 2003 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON ICE OUTSIDE SCALE HOUSE, FELL ON KNEE.

January 14, 2003 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TO DO REPAIRS ON BELTLINE. STATED HE SLIPPED ON ICE, TWISTING BODY. DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT TO THE COMPANY UNTIL 1/23/03.

2002 · 4 incidents

November 15, 2002 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Jeddo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING AT CRUSHER - PULLING ON COME-ALONG, EXPERIENCED PAIN IN CHEST AREA. DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL 11/21/02. DIAGNOSED AS BLOCKAGE IN AN ARTERY IN THE HEART.

September 9, 2002 PA · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Jeddo Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED A THRESHOLD SHIFT IN LEFT EAR EVIDENT ON HIS ANNUAL AUDIOGRAM, A RETEST AUDIOGRAM CONFIRMED A THRESHOLD SHIFT IN THE LEFT EAR OF 30 DBA. AT THIS TIME THE COMPANY WANTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR FURTHUR OTOLOGICAL TESTING WHICH HE REFUSED. DELAY IN FILING THE 7000-1 REPORT WAS LOST IN MAIL & CONSULTATION WITH MSHA WAITING FOR REPLY. BELIEVE LOSS IS NOT JOB REL

April 8, 2002 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON A LADDER REMOVING CONCRETE FORMS AND FELL APPROX. 6' LANDING ON HIS FEET. ONE FOOT LANDED ON ROCK, RESULTING IN A FRACTURED HEEL ON THAT FOOT.

March 11, 2002 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from machine

GREASING FRONT END LOADER BUCKET, SLIPPED, FELL APP 2 1/2 TO 3 FT, LANDED ON FEET, JAMMED RIGHT HAND ON BUCKET. ACCIDENT OCCURRED 3-11-02, DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 3-20-02, DID NOT REPORT TO COMPANY DOCTOR OF HIS TREATMENT UNTIL4-12-02.

2001 · 2 incidents

July 5, 2001 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from ladders

HE TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHILE STANDING ON STEP LADDER. FELL APPROX. 1 1/2' TO 2' TO THE FLOOR, LANDING ON RIGHT LOWER BACK.

May 15, 2001 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING ONTO RAILROAD CAR LADDER TO SEAL HOPPED DOORS. STRAIN TO LOWER BACK.