Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Pulling belt with scoop, belt pulled against rib. He got caught in belt and hurt ribs.
Clear Fork Underground Mine Coal
ERP Environmental Fund, Inc.
· Underground
Controlled by
Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Calvin,
Nicholas County,
WV
·
Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4601459
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 33
- Years on record
- 2002–2006
- Latest incident
- Oct 2006
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
411
citations
175
significant & substantial
$152,867
proposed penalties
$19,341
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 Q1 | 3,852 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q4 | 3,853 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q3 | 20,893 | 16 | 11 | 765.8 |
| 2006 Q2 | 0 | 22 | 10 | |
| 2006 Q1 | 3,464 | 13 | 3 | 3752.9 |
| 2005 Q2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 1200000.0 |
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
33 on file2006 · 9 incidents
September 13, 2006
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
While working on right drill pot, employee had hand laying on bolter sissor arm when right hand bolter man was told to move head causing employee's finger to be pinched between the bolter arms and bolter frame.
September 11, 2006
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was cutting in right hand x-cut when he for some reason advanced inby permanent roof support and was struck with a piece of falling roof.
July 21, 2006
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Fall from ladders
While hanging belt chairs using a 6' step ladder ee fell from about 3 steps up ladder when ladder started to turn over from being set on loose material.
July 17, 2006
WV · Coal
discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Pulling miner cable over out of roadway.
June 5, 2006
WV · Coal
discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Lifting flight bar out of belt transfer, felt pain in abdomen/left side.
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Struck by falling object
Backed miner up to clean up cut. Rock fell from between coal rib and roof bolts striking top of head. Knocked to ground - had four knots on head, knot & bruise on left shoulder. (Rock was 3' x 3' x 6" in thickness.)
April 7, 2006
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Lifting bucket of concrete mix overhead, felt pain in left arm and shoulder.
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Laying interlocking block for seals & working on knees. Spilled concrete mix that got in employee's clothing and caused chemical burning on knees and shins.
2005 · 7 incidents
September 23, 2005
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
Man slipped & fell striking hand on rock. Dislocated middle finger and small laceration.
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by flying object
According to foreman's report, injured stopped conveyer belt, when wooden crib block and rock came off belt, striking right knee.
May 3, 2005
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Injured was pulling 3" waterline when he slipped, causing waterline to hit him in the mouth, resulting in listed injuries.
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AT BIRCH 2A PORTAL. EE WAS PULLING CABLE OFF OF REEL OF SHUTTLE CAR TO MAKE REPAIRS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEGS. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK 5/6/05 AND OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED 5/16/05.
April 19, 2005
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS LEG GOING THROUGH THE MAIN DOOR & HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS GROIN. NOTE: INJURY REPORT WAS RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE ON 6/2/05.
March 30, 2005
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
Injured was removing a roof jack when a half header (wooden) fell from top of jack, approx. 8-10'high, striking him on the rt. cheek & causing a laceration. The laceration required 6 stitches. Jacks were going to be put into shuttle car to be moved to the next entry.
March 15, 2005
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Fall onto or against objects
Injured was stepping off belt tailpiece when foot slipped off of rounded/wet 12"x12" header causing injured to fall and hit back on corner of 12"x12" header. Please note that this accident was not reported until May 2, 2005 because injured did not cease work until 5-2-05, due to injury worsening.
2004 · 6 incidents
December 28, 2004
WV · Coal
discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG BELT, WHEN A DRAW ROCK (3 1/2 FEET DIAMETER & 4" THICK) FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDER ON LEFT SIDE.
August 21, 2004
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
Injured was building a permanent stopping when a piece of draw rock fell from mine roof striking injured on right shoulder. Rock was 2' in diameter, and 2" thick.
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
60 feet right of spad 663 #5 entry, draw rock fell between rib and bolts; rock was approximately 1 foot in diameter, and 3/4 inch thick; this rock struck injured in back.
August 17, 2004
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck against a moving object
Injured was tramming scoop down an approximate 7% grade in roadway, and claims to have lost control of scoop and ran scoop bucket into rib, causing an abrupt stop, which in turn caused alleged injuries.
May 25, 2004
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Injured was hooking up chain behind ram on coal hauler when he stepped in hole, twisting knee and ankle, and also received abrasion to front of lower leg (shin).
January 10, 2004
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE SHOVELING MATERIAL & THROWING IT ON STACKER BELT TAILPIECE (CLEAN UP), EE CLAIMS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK AREA.
2003 · 9 incidents
December 19, 2003
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING SUPPLIES (RESIN) ON ROOFBOLTER, TWISTED AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER STOMACH.
November 26, 2003
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS TAKING UP SLACK IN BELT BY USING A GRIP/HAND HOIST WHEN ANOTHER EE ATTEMPTED TO HELP BY "BUMPING" BELT FORWARD WITH DRIVE MOTOR WHICH CAUSED INJURED'S HAND TO SLIP OFF HANDLE ALLOW ING IT TO STRIKE LEFT UPPER LEG. REPORT LOST DUE TO HOLIDAYS - OFFICE WAS CLOSED.
August 2, 2003
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING OFF OF ROOF BOLTER MACHINE AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE #2 ENTRY.
July 28, 2003
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING SHOVEL FULL OF MATERIAL, HE TURNED TO THROW IT INTO SCOOP BUCKET AND TWISTED LOWER BACK. (WAS NOT REPORTED WITHIN 10 DAYS BECAUSE PAPERWORK WAS LOST IN OFFICE MOVE).
Fossil Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MINER BACKED INTO FREEDOM CAR AND PINNED HIM BETWEEN CAR AND RIB. INJURED RT FOREARM.
Fossil Fuels Inc · Accident type, without injuries
UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL MEASURING 70'LONG, 20'WIDE, 4' TO 8'HIGH. OCCURRED IN NO.4 ENTRY 3 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD NO.322. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THIS ACCIDENT WAS CALLED INTO OAK HILL OFFICE BY MR. DALE LUSK.
June 4, 2003
WV · Coal
discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator
NO VALUE FOUND
Fossil Fuels Inc · No Value Found
COAL SEAM 10-11 FOOT HIGH - HE WAS WORKING ON LADDER 6' TO 8' HIGH, FELL ON LADDER BROKE LEFT LEG. TAKEN TO SUMMERSVILL HOSP. BY AMBULANCE.
April 1, 2003
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON BELT RAIL TO HANG THE BELT CHAIN.
January 31, 2003
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by powered moving object
SHUTTLECAR OPERATOR WAS PREPARING TO LOAD TURNEDSEAT AROUND WITH EE FACING AWAY FROM MINER SHUTTLECAR COASTED DOWN THE HILL WHILE TURNED OFF STRIKING MINER.
2002 · 2 incidents
December 19, 2002
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Fall from machine
STANDING ON SCOOP RESETTING TIMBERS, SLIPPED AND FELL OFF.
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING ON 6" X 12' X 10" FAN SHAFT TO ALIGN AND LEVEL. USING SHOULDER TO LIFT AND FELT PAIN IN NECK.