Mining Incidents

Fanco Coal

Amherstdale, Logan County, WV  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4601368

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
39
Years on record
2000–2019
Latest incident
Oct 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
575
citations
148
significant & substantial
$192,970
proposed penalties
$150,290
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 67 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q3 406 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 430 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 410 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 0 0 0
2023 Q3 130 0 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

39 on file

2019 · 3 incidents

October 10, 2019 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that they were walking in the plant and their head struck a water valve. This caused pain in their head and neck.

June 5, 2019 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated was attempting to locate a rattle on the 992 G End loader when employee stepped on a loose platform. This caused employee to lose balance and fall causing pain in right shoulder, right arm, right leg, and lower back. Employee was taken off work by a physician.

April 16, 2019 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that while climbing up into the 240 long boom excavator, employee felt a pull and sharp pain in right bicep.

2018 · 2 incidents

June 28, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to fuel the D8 Dozer while standing on the crawlers. EE slipped and fell off the crawlers which caused pain in both legs. Employee was diagnosed with contusions and taken off work for 4 days.

April 25, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that EE was operating the dozer on the Raw Coal Stockpile when EE felt a pain in neck. Employee stated that EE felt pain when EE turned to look behind EE while backing the dozer up.

2017 · 2 incidents

September 27, 2017 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

As employee was exiting the D10 Dozer at the platform, EE slipped and struck right knee against the frame of the platform. This caused a laceration to right knee requiring sutures.

February 9, 2017 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while pushing refuse with a D9N Dozer, the dozer trammed over an offset in the material causing employee's neck to jar. this resulted in pain in employee's neck and right shoulder. The employee missed one scheduled work day and returned to work with a full release.

2016 · 1 incident

June 3, 2016 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a hydraulic jack and dropped it and attempted to catch the jack. When EE did, felt a muscle pull resulting in a torn bicep.

2013 · 1 incident

August 26, 2013 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his lower back while reaching for a water hose.

2012 · 1 incident

August 13, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a hydraulic hose on a Caterpillar D8 Bull Dozer, in the process of tightening the "C" flange clamp on the SAE Code 62, Caterpillar, 4-bolt flange, his wrench slipped causing him to hyper-extend his right arm, he felt a pop in his right shoulder tearing his rotator-cuff/the rotator cuff tendon/glenohumeral joint

2011 · 1 incident

2010 · 1 incident

March 1, 2010 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that his loaded haul truck slid into the ditch along the haul road during icy road conditions and he strained his lower back while holding on to the steering wheel. He finished his shift on the day of the incident, returned to work the next day and completed that work shift. Medical records were obtained on 3/22/10. Incident is under investigation.

2009 · 4 incidents

November 28, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

This person has filed an occupational Pneumoconiosis claim with Brickstreet Mutual Ins. His last project assignment was at Apogee Coal's Fanco Plant.

June 3, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a slate bar to free up a lump of coal that was stuck in the feeder area. The coal released suddenly and the slate bar struck the employee's left thumb, resulting in a laceration and fracture.

May 22, 2009 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was wakling down a grated walkway. The grating was wet and he slipped and landed on his knee. He did not report the injury until 5/28/09 and didn't seek treatment until 6/12/09.

January 26, 2009 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee states that he stepped on a piece of metal and slipped scraping his left knee and causing fluid build-up and bruising when he fell. Employee continued working his shift and did not seek medical treatment until 2/7/09 when he was put on restricted duty.

2008 · 3 incidents

December 9, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down a slope to his work area. He was carrying some rebar. The ground was wet and he lost his footing. He strained his Right Ankle, Right Hip, and back.

October 4, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee suffered a fracture to his left foot when he was struck by a crusher motor. The motor shifted and dropped as it was being hoisted.

March 29, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a slate bar to pry a lodged piece of metal loose in the raw coal chute to the #2 raw coal vibrator. The bar slipped, allowing his hand to strike against the flop-gate lever on the plant feed belt discharge chute.

2007 · 1 incident

July 27, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Bending metal plate on truck bed, while swinging the sledge hammer, something in lower stomach pulled.

2004 · 2 incidents

February 8, 2004 WV · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Apogee Coal Company LLC · No Value Found

Employee was coming down from loadout while it was snowing and expresses he slipped and fell upon his arm striking his right elbow. Employee was unattentive to his working conditions and failed to use proper points of contact.

January 2, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS/DISEASE. HEARING LOSS CLAIM.

2003 · 1 incident

March 7, 2003 WV · Coal truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE HEARING LOSS CLAIM

2002 · 4 incidents

May 9, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

April 25, 2002 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM.

April 11, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM DIAG. REC. 4/11/02.

March 28, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME CLAIM.

2001 · 11 incidents

October 26, 2001 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS HEARING LOSS CLAIM DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 10/26/01.

October 4, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. HEARING LOSS CLAIM. CLAIM RECEIVED 10-04-01.

September 27, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS: CARPAL TUNNEL CLAIM. DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 9/27/01.

August 28, 2001 WV · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS HEARING LOSS CLAIM.

August 23, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM DIAGNOSIS REC. 8-23-01.

June 27, 2001 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS CARPAL TUNNEL CLAIM CLAIM RECEIVED 6-27-01.

June 27, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. CARPAL TUNNEL CLAIM. CLAIM RECEIVED 6-27-01.

May 3, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS - OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM - DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 5-3-01.

February 27, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apogee Coal Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS - HEARING LOSS CLAIM.

2000 · 1 incident

September 14, 2000 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM. DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 9/14/00.