Mining Incidents

Campbells Creek 11B Mine Coal

Controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation
Wharton, Boone County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4608305

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
183
Years on record
2000–2011
Latest incident
Jul 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
743
citations
292
significant & substantial
$514,333
proposed penalties
$289,584
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
2012 Q1 0 0 0
2011 Q4 3,546 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 28,399 16 5 563.4
2011 Q1 2,668 29 14 10869.6
2010 Q4 3,230 32 17 9907.1
2010 Q3 30,317 30 12 989.5
2010 Q2 28,963 36 17 1243.0
2010 Q1 3,612 31 21 8582.5
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
February 1, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Right rib roll in No. 5 entry, No. 4 left mains pinned employee against roof bolting machine.

Reportable incidents

182 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2011 · 5 incidents

July 14, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on wet slick bottom and injured his back.

June 15, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE filed an ALLEGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis claim on 6/15/11, received notice on 8/17/11 of Claim No. 2011011099.

March 26, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a rock fell, mashing and cutting his left ring finger.

February 25, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred in 1 Panel Right in the Campbells Creek Seam, 4000 feet from active section in the neutral. Starting in #3 entry at spad #41 thru crosscut at spad #43 in #4 entry thru crosscut to #5 entry toward spad #39. Fall was 3 to 5 feet thick.

February 4, 2011 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting nylon rope cable hangers with a utility knife, when the knife slipped from his right hand it struck his left hand, causing a thumb laceration.

2010 · 16 incidents

November 10, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall of unknown length x 20' x 3' to 5' thick occured in the #1 return entry of 3 East Mains, 90' inby spad 3251 and 1150' from the active section. All access to the fall area has been dangered off.

November 9, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 30' x 20' x 5' thick occured in the #2 return entry of 3 East Mains, one break from spad 3263 and 1050' from active section. Timbers were set in the area prior to the fall. The return travel way has been re-established.

October 25, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEDGED occupational pneumoniosis claim No. 2010018998 on 10/25/10. Received notice of exam schedule on 3/11/11.

October 15, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 120' x 20' x 6' thick occurred 200' inby spad # 4326 in the bleeder system. The area was bolted with 4' fully grouted roof bolts. The area is taking pressure due to undermining.

October 13, 2010 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee filed another occupational pneumoconiosis claim on 10/13/10. Received notice on 6/29/11 that he had been awarded an additional 10% on Claim No. 2010019534.

October 6, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at spad #2178 and measured 60'x18'x4' to 5' thick. The area was roof bolted with 4' long fully grouted roof bolts approximatelly 8 years ago. The fall will not be cleaned up and no injuries occurred.

September 30, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim on 9/30/10. Received notice on 11/8/10 of Claim No. 2010017568.

July 23, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was riding 4-wheeler up the slope, battery went dead, stopped to let battery re-energize, brakes failed, tried to steer ride into rib, ride rolled over on him. Did not miss work until 7/27/10.

July 16, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall, 40' x 18' x 6' thick occured in 4 Lt. Main near spad 4434 approximately 8900' from active face. No travelway or airway was effected by the fall.

June 23, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEDGED occupational pneumonocosis claim on 6/23/10, Claim No. 2010012409. Notice of filing was received on 8/18/10. He was awarded 0% on occupational pneumonocosis Claim No. 99028934 filed on 10/6/98, reported to MSHA on 10/30/98.

June 9, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Long Branch Energy · Flash burns (electric)

EE was digging miner cable out of gob with a pick hammer and hit cable causing a flash and received burns to his upper extremities.

April 9, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a lifting jack to raise the boom on roof bolter. The jack knocked out and struck his right knee.

January 25, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall 110' x 20' x 6' thick occurred in No. 7 entry at spad No. 4417, 5,500 feet from active face. The area has been breakered off and danger taped.

January 21, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred in No. 8 entry next to No. 7 entry spad No. 4888 to No. 4891, 5,000 feet from active face. The area has been breakered off and danger taped.

January 15, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim No. 2010000996.

January 15, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee filed an ALLEGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim No. 2010000961. His previous claim, Claim No. 2006063246, was denied, E-Document No. 473550.

2009 · 7 incidents

December 28, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted his back while bolting roof.

August 20, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Received notice on 2/5/2010 that employee has been granted a 10% award by the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board finding on 12/8/2009 for Claim No. 2009022544.

July 29, 2009 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling rib with slate bar and part of rib hit his leg when pulled loose. His first doctor visit and first day missed was 8/10/09.

July 13, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting an Omega block to the top row of a stopping and felt pain in his left shouder, but continued woking. He called the mine office on 8/18/09 and informed them that he had gone to the doctor and rotator cuff surgery had been scheduled and that he would be off work from that date.

June 19, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEDGED OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONIOSIS Claim No. 2009014005 on 6/19/09. Received notification on 6/30/09. He filed Claim No. 2000022735 on 9/29/99 and received no award. MSHA Form 7000-1 was dated 11/13/99.

January 22, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting scoop on charger and dropped batery lid on his hand.

January 18, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was getting parts off shelf, foot slipped, fell onto a dolly, then onto a mantrip, then the shop floor.

2008 · 14 incidents

October 22, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumonoconiosis Claim on 10/22/08. Received notice on 10/31/08 of Claim 2008033254. His last day worked was 6/13/08 due to a mine accident, e#640463 and quit on 10/9/08 before returning to work.

September 19, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping make a belt move, he stepped on a crossbar, it flew up striking his right arm and left cheek of his face.

August 14, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A 25' x 30' x 16' high roof fall occurred in 1st. left mains in #3 entry at spad 2383 approx. 4200' from face. The roof fall area was dangered off with caution tape.

August 11, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Mr. Hamilton filed an ALLEDGED occupational pneumoniosis claim on 2/27/09, Claim No. 2009005249. His last day worked was 8/11/09 due to an injury. He received a 5% OP award on Claim No. 2005044352 submitted on 6/10/05, E-Document No. 196058. Received notice of this claim on 3/12/09.

August 11, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking on the section; a rock (approximately 1-2" thick by 24" round) fell from the roof hitting his hard hat and right shoulder.

August 10, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee filed an ALLEDGED hearing loss claim on 8/10/08, Claim No. 2009007205. His last day worked was 8/11/08 due to an injury, E-Doc # 679115. Received notice of this claim on 5/21/09.

August 5, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the #1 return entry, 100 feet outby spad # 3281 and 4500 feet from the active section. The fall was 20' x 12' x 2' to 4' thick.

July 15, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an "ALLEDGED" Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim on 7/15/08. Received notice on 9/15/08 of Claim No. 2008022145. This is the second claim filed, previous Claim No. 95055492 was filed on 6/1/95. His last day worked at this mine was 5/2/07 and is now retired.

June 25, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in a low top area; he "ALLEGEDLY" turned his back when he raised up in a higher top area. Mine management was not aware of the injury until he was scheduled to return to work after the vacation period on 7/8/08.

June 13, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE pulled something in his lower back while shoveling mud from under section tail piece onto belt.

June 6, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occured in #5 entry in the top seam, 3 breaks inby temporary section. Area will be timbered off, bolted, set cribs and clean-up the fall and bolt on cycle.

May 31, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

The fall occured in the #3 entry approximately 1600 feet from the surface on 1-A belt roadway. Fall is about 40' x 20' x 2 to 4 feet thick in a remote neutral area and will be timbered off.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

Injury "ALLEDGED" to have injured his back when he hit his head on the mine roof while loading 8 foot roof bolts onto the roof bolting machine. He continued to work until his first day missed on 6/14/08.

April 25, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim No. 20080132277 on 4/25/08. Received notice on 5/20/08. Claim No. 2002020735 was previously filed on 10/4/01 and submitted on 11/6/01.

2007 · 14 incidents

September 26, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

On Sept 24, 2007 a roof fall was found near spad #739 along #7 belt in the #7 entry. The fall measured approx. 74' long x 20' wide x 7' thick. The fall does not impede airways or travel and will be timbered off to prevent travel.

September 11, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Fall occured in the intake entry #2, 14000 feet away from active face. Will clean up walkway and set jacks for escapeway. Fall was 12 ft. by 16 ft. by 3 to 4 ft. thick.

May 18, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee filed an "ALLEGED" occupational pneumoconiosis claim on 5/18/07. received notification on June 14, 2007, Claim No. 2007015309. His last day worked at this mine was 3/6/02.

April 24, 2007 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee "ALLEGEDLY" injured his neck and shoulder when belt was being changed out. Belt structure came apart and fell on him while sitting in scoop. He finished the shift.

April 17, 2007 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee "ALLEDGEDLY" twisted his lower back while loading belt structure in scoop bucket. He did not miss work until 4/25/07.

April 17, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim on 4/17/07. Received notice on 5/15/07 of Claim No. 2007012016.

February 16, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on old 2A belt line between 3 and 4 head, 12,500 feet from face. Fall was 60' to 70' long by 5' to 20' wide. Area will be timbered off.

February 6, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE filed an "ALLEGED" Occupational Pneumoniosis claim # 2007003951 on 2/6/2007. Two previous claims have been reported, claim # 98-039656 and # 2002058332.

January 30, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Fall 40' x 20' x 4' occur in the main intake escapeway 14 breaks from fan and 11,000 feet from face. Withdrew men from mine and reported fall to agencies.

January 29, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting roof when a piece of rock fell and hit his right hand and forearm.

January 10, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was setting drill steel when he hit wrong lever, closing drill steel holder clamp onto his finger.

January 4, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

EE ran over a rock while running a scoop and jarred his whole body, alledged to have hurt lower back.

January 2, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling a hole to install roof bolt when a piece of rock fell striking his right forearm.

January 2, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE filed an ALLEGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim on 12/31/06. Received notice on 12/15/07 of Claim No. 2007000099.

2006 · 17 incidents

December 14, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving the feeded cable, a timber fell striking his lower back.

November 29, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumoconiosis Clain on 11/29/06. Received notice on 12/15/06 of Claim No. 2006063246.

November 9, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

EE hit head on belt guard while riding a 4-wheeler up slope roadway; the spline on the rear axle stripped allowing 4-wheeler to free wheel and roll backward. Other EE went to hospital for safety precautions but returned to work the next day.

November 9, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

Other EE hit head on belt guard while riding a 4-wheeler up slope roadway, the spline on the rear axle stripped allowing 4-wheeler to free wheel and rolled backward. EE went to hospital for safety precautions but returned to work the next day.

October 28, 2006 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting up a roof bolt when it bent and mashed his left little finger against the pot.

October 24, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fell 10,000 feet from active face in No. 2 entry, 50 feet outby spad No. 3721. The area was timbered off and the roadway was moved into the next entry.

October 19, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole while mounting scoop deck and twisted left ankle.

October 9, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking by #2 Schuttle Car anchor, cable was taking up and the anchor hit him in the face and he received a cut above his left eye.

August 2, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occured in entry #4, section 2-A, 12,000 ft. from section. Area was breakered off. Timbers and jacks were set to establish walkway to seals. Fall was 3 ft. long, 12 ft. wide by 4 ft. high.

July 22, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occur in #4 entry on #3 belt 2000 feet from section. Area was breakered off and dangered off in all locationa and will not be rehabilated.

June 19, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing air-lock door on slope belt, slipped in mud and door closed on right hand.

May 4, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking lid off shuttle car, lid slipped out of helper's hand and all the wieght of panel went to employee, injuring his back. Employee quit 2/20/07.

March 24, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall was found at 2:00 pm, 7000 ft. off section at 2-B Belt cross-cut between #3 & #4 entry outby spad #3270. Fall was 18 ft. wide, 45 ft. long, 2 to 4 ft. thick. This area was developed in April 2004.

January 16, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking beside roof bolter to move machine, rock fell from top and hit him on shoulder, neck and left arm. A rock approx 20"x 30"x 4" thick fell from between the rib bolt and the center bolt. First day missed due to accident was 1/24/06.

January 6, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing scoop battery at Mains battery station. He walked around front of scoop bucket and rib roll caught foot against scoop bucket. He returned to restricted duty work on 1/18/06.

2005 · 15 incidents

December 29, 2005 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE. filed an ALLEGED claim for Occupational Pneumoniosis on 12/29/2005. Received notification on 5/4/2006 of Claim No. 2006022866. His last day worked was 12/15/2004 and retired on 7/1/2005.

December 26, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee injured back while driving slope belt drive bull gear onto shaft with sledge hammer. Note: This accident was not ruled compensable until 3/7/06, received notification from Brick Street on 3/9/06. Originally beleived accident was not work related since first day missed was 1/26/06.

December 6, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE stepped in a hole while pulling roof bolter cable slack and ALLEDGEDLY injured his back. His first Doctor vist was on 4/18/06, missed work on 4/19/06 and returned to work on 4/25/06. We do not feel this a a legitimate lost time injury.

November 22, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall 9,000 feet outby section in upper seam, old works on tunnel belt, neutral entry No. 2 at Spad 1106, 1st. East Mains. Will not be rehabilitated.

October 5, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was prying a rock out of belt conveyor head piece, slate bar slipped and he fell straining his back.

September 19, 2005 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee filed an ALLEGED claim for Occupational Pneumoniosis on 9/19/05 after working 1 yr. 10 mo. for Long Branch Energy. Received notice on 9/21/05, Claim No. 2006010288

August 25, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing on bolter cable while it was tramming. Bolter turned and jerked cable and flipped him, hitting head. He continued working that shift and all scheduled shifts until he reported to work on 9/8/05 and told supervisor his head hurt and was dizzy and went home before shift started. This injury is being CONTESTED since he worked 2 weeks before having a problem.

July 22, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving and relocating roof bolter and canopy hit his left shoulder and neck. Worked remainder of shift and 2 additional days; last day worked 7/25/05.

June 3, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee filed an ALLEDGED occupational pneumoniosis claim on 6/3/05, Claim No. 2005044352-OP.

March 14, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE was running the roofbolter when coal rib rolled out from behind and pushed him into the roof bolter.Left leg hit panic bar and right shoulder hit canopy post.

February 12, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving and pulling miner cable and strained groin area. Worked scheduled days until 2/25/05, first day missed.

February 10, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was drilling hole for roof bolt using 2 piece steel. Finished drilling with first piece and dropped head down and added second piece. Started drill pot up to connect steel and drill pot got hung or stuck leaning steel out towards operator, then came loose and steel smacked right thumb while holding first piece of steel.

January 3, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit left knee on belt head motor plate while working on #4B belt head.

2004 · 18 incidents

December 31, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE injured left leg and ankle when left rib rolled while operating Roof Bolter. He worked his next 4 scheduled days and missed work on 1/12/05, his first scheduled day not worked.

December 20, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall on No. 3 belt in neutral entry across from spad # 111. Fall is estimated 50 feet long, 20 feet wide and 5 feet high. Set Hientzman jacks on all sides.

December 15, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling under the belt conveyor and strained/sprained his back.

December 11, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee let roof bolter boom down, boom hit piece of drill steel laying in tray, tray flipped up and hit left shoulder and neck.

December 6, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing on shuttle car cable, cable took up slack and flipped him backward and hit his head on mine bottom.

November 1, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed an ALLEGED claim for Occ. Pneumoconiosis on 11/1/04 after working 1yr 8mo. for Long Branch Energy. Received notice on 11/22/04. Claim No. 2005018128. 1/11/05: REPORTED BY REMINGTON COAL, LLC (STOCKBURG #1 MINE, 4608634): THIS EE RECEIVED A 5% OCCUPATIONAL PNUEMOCONIOSIS AWARD. (EE WAS EMPLOYED AT 4608634 FOR 5 YRS PRIOR TO WORKING FOR LONG BRANCH ENERGY.)

October 22, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Rof fall 80' long, 19' wide and 6' to 6.5' high, 400' outby face of #3 entry of 3 East Mains. Timbered off all sides of fall. No movement was detected in test holes in intersection. Will add timbers and spot bolt with longer bolts if needed.

September 28, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE filed for "ALLEGED" occupational pneumoconiosis benefits on 9/28/04, Claim No. 2005013135-OP. Previously filed for occupational pneumoconiosis benefits on 2/4/99, Claim No. 99058909.

September 21, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee filed an ALLEGED occupational pneumoconiosis claim on 9/21/2004. Received notification on 10/6/2004. Claim No. 2005012151-OP.

September 15, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loading half-headers on Scoop on mine yard. Had one half-header in hand, turned to put it on Scoop and right arm popped.

September 11, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ribb roll caught left leg and twisted knee. Did not miss work until 10/6/04.

September 2, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee filed an Alleged Hearing Loss Claim on 9/2/04. Received notice on 9/22/04, Claim No. 2005009637

August 29, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling on a piece of belt to hook onto belt winder, slipped and fell in scoop bucket hitting right shoulder. Note: Did not miss any work until day of surgery on 4/15/05, only Dr. visits prior to that date.

July 16, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

In the upper seam, a 50' long by 20' wide by 5' high fall occured in No. 4 entry 3,500' from the face in the lower seam. This area of mine is used for a belt conveyor in the upper seam, in a neutral entry away from the belt line and has been breakered off.

June 10, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Received notice on August 13, 2004, that employee "Alleges" he has Bilateral Carpal Tunnel, Claim No. 2004053124.

June 8, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

At 8:00am a roof fall was found at #1 East Main, # 5 entry one crosscut inby. Distance from the active face is approximately 4000 feet in the intake. Size of fall is approximately 50 feet long by 20 feet wide and 5 feet thick. The fall was breakered off. These works were developed in 1994.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee caught left hand on rope hanger with metal hook. Hanger was holding water line, water line slipped and hanger cut left thumb.

March 13, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE called the mine office on 03/16/04 alledging that he had twisted his right knee while shoveling material from under the belt conveyor on 03/13/04. He did not return to work on 03-19-04, his next scheduled work day. **EE was released to return to work on 5/20/04. However, he has not returned due to other medical problems.**

2003 · 22 incidents

December 25, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #3A BELT IN THE #3 ENTRY OUTBY SPAD #1110. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS APPROX. 90 FT LONG 20 FT WIDE AND 4 FT HIGH. THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED APPROX. 1970 AND REBOLTED IN 1996 . THE FALL WAS APPROX. 7000 FT FROM ACTIVE FACE.

November 4, 2003 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FILED AN ALLEGED HEARING LOSS CLAIM ON 11/4/03. RECEIVED NOTICE ON 12/18/03 CLAIM# 2004020673.

October 22, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

INJURIED RIGHT SHOULDER TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN PANIC BAR ON ROOF BOLTER SLIPPED AND HIT CANOPY JACK.

September 15, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SETTING TIMBER STRAINED CHEST AND ARMS.

August 13, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, HIT HOLES IN ROADWAY, POSSIBLY INJURING NECK, STOMACH AND HIPS.

August 5, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT TO DR. FOR CTS, RETURNED TO WORK CLAIM: 2004005823

August 2, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

RIDING MANTRIP HIT HOLE BOUNCED UP LANDED ON METAL FRAME OF NANTRIP. ACCIDENT WASN'T REPORTEDTO MINE SITE UNTIL 8-13-03

July 21, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED AT AN INTERSECTION IN MITAL 16 BETWEEN D-SEALS AND FAN. ORIGINALLY BOLTED WITH 36"CONVENTIONAL BOLTS, REBOLTED WITH 48"FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. REASON FELL, WEATHER SLATE & SHALE TOP WITH WATER PRESENT IN MINE ROOF. THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN DECEMBER OF 1965.

July 4, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYN ON 7-4-03 ACTIVE EMPLOYEE.

May 24, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY INJURING BACK. NOTE: LONG BRANCH ENERGY #18 WASN'T INFORMED OF THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 5/29/03.

May 15, 2003 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOCTOR VISIT ON 5/20/03 CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME DUE TO REPETIVE WORK WITH HANDS. RECEIVED NOTICE 6/4/03.

April 30, 2003 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator NO VALUE FOUND
Long Branch Energy · No Value Found

LIFTING MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE, INJURED LOWER BACK.

April 14, 2003 WV · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PERSON WAS BACKING A PERSONNEL CARRIER VEHICLE INTO SHOP AREA STRIKING A PARKED PERSONNEL VEHICLE PINCHING INJURED BETWEEN THAT VEHICLE AND PARKED MANTRIP CAUSING INJURY TO LOWER RIGHT LEG.

April 9, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE DRILL STEEL CAME OUT OF DRILL HEAD STRIKING INJURIEDS RIGHT HAND. INJURIED PERSON CAME OUT TO WORK ON 4/10/03 AND DID NOT MISS ANY WORK DUE TO INJURY UNTIL 4-16-03 DUE TO WORK SCHEDULE.

April 8, 2003 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURIED WAS PUTTING LID BACK ON TOP OF TRANSFORMER MOVE BOX GOT FINGER ON RIGHT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN FRAME AND LID.

March 26, 2003 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by rolling or sliding object

WHILE OPERATING CONT MINER RIB ROLLED OUT STRIKING LEFT FOOT AND LEG. FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 4-23-03 DUE TO EE WORK SCHEDULE. BECAME REPORTABLE 4/3/03.

March 19, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR OCCUP PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON 3-19-03. RECEIVED NOTICE 4-24-03.

March 19, 2003 WV · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Long Branch Energy · No Value Found

OPERATING ROOF BOLTER RIB ROLLED STRIKING BACK AND LEGS.

January 27, 2003 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED CARPAL TUNNEL.

January 24, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HANGING MINER CABLE, WHILE LIFTING HE INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 13, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck by flying object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, GOT DUST/COAL IN LEFT EYE.

January 9, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR HEARING LOSS ALLEGED.

2002 · 39 incidents

November 13, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL, FOUND AT APPROX. 1:30 P.M., OCCURRED IN THE UPPER SEAM BETWEEN THE A SEALS & B SEALS IN THE #9 ENTRY & WAS APPROX. 4' HIGH X 20' WIDE X 120' LONG. THE AREA HAS BEEN CRIBBED AND ALL ENTRIES TO THE FALL ARE BREAKERED OFF.

November 2, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, HIT A HOLE IN ROCKWAY BOUNCED AND HIT HEAD ON CANOPY.

October 3, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

A RIB ROLL CAUGHT INJURED FROM BEHIND STRIKING HIM ON BOTH LEGS. WAS UNAWARE THAT THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTABLE UNTIL 10/08/02.

September 24, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

PULLING BELT, HIT HEAD ON WATER LINE HANGING OVER HEAD.

September 18, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR OCCUP. PNEUM. ON 9/18/02. REC NOTICE 10/4/02. CLAIM #2003014231-OP.

September 12, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS FILED. ALLEGED. REC. CLAIM 10/4/02.

August 26, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR OCCUP PNUEM ON 8/26/02. LAST DAY WORKED (RETIRED) 7/17/02. REC NOTICE 9/5/02. CLAIM NO. 2003010143.

August 21, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED BACK SHOVELING BELT. UNAWARE THAT THIS WAS A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT UNTIL 8/27/02.

August 5, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING THE TOP OF HEAD AND CUTTING RIGHT HAND AND INJURED LEFT ARM AND ANKLE.

July 17, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLT STRIKING INJURED ON BACK OF NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 15, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS.

July 15, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS ASSISTING CONSTRUCTING A METAL OVERCAST, & WHILE LIFTING ON A PIECE OF THE METAL OVERCAST HE EXPERIENCED SWELLING IN THE RIGHT TESTICLE.

July 11, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL BOTH WRISTS. ALLEGED.

July 9, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TAKING DOWN MINER CABLE STRAINED LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE.

July 5, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Long Branch Energy · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE HAS MISSED WORK SINCE 7/5/02 & DIDN'T MAKE THE EMPLOYER AWARE OF THIS UNTIL 10/29/02. EE DIDN'T FILE A ACCIDENT REPORT ON THIS ID. BUT FILED ON A OLD ACCIDENT DATING 5/12/01. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION/MINE & A DIFFERENT ID NUMBER

July 3, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THE #31 JOHNSON BATTERY MANTRIP LOST BRAKE FLUID AND THE DRIVER STEERED THE VEHICLE INTO THE COAL RIB. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT HANDAND LOWER BACK. MEDICAL RECEIVED 7-3-02 SHOWS NE G. FOR HAND AND BACK INJURIES. THE EE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM THE E.R. TO SEE A SPECIALIST. THE MEDICAL SHOWS DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE.HEHAS HAD PRIOR BACK SURGERY.

July 1, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 6-24-02 THE EE STATED HE FELL AND TWISTED HISLOWER BACK AND RIGHT KNEE AS DESCRIBED ON A COMP. ACCIDENT REPORT. THE REPORT INDICATES THE EE STATED TO THE ER DR. RT. KNEE, RT. ELBOW & LOWER BACK STRAIN. MEDICAL RECEIVED 7-1-02 SHOWS NEG. EVIDENCE FOR KNEE/ELBOW INJURY. ALSO SHOWS NEG. BACK STRAIN. HOWEVER SHOWS SCLEROSIS, OSTEOPHYTES (SPURS) AND NARROWING OF THE LUMBAR SPINE.

June 18, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS STRUCK ON THE LOWER BACK WITH A PIECE OF COAL RIB WHILE STANDING BY THE CONT. MINER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR TWO HOURS AFTER BUILDING A STOPPING. MEDICAL RECEIVED 6-21-02 ON INDICATES DEG SPINNING DEGENEATIVE MULTI LEVEL. HE HAS HAD OTHER BACK CLAIMS IN THE PAST FROM MEDICAL RECORDS.

June 18, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HIS RIGHT MIDDLE & INDEX FINGERS WERE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT FRAME & THE TRAILER FRAME OF THE #357 BATTERY COAL HAULER WHEN STEERING RIGHT HANDED.

June 11, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Fall onto or against objects

PULLED DRAW ROCK; AFTER PULLED ROCK ANOTHER ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE RIB AND BOLT STRIKING HEAD, CHEEK, LEFT SHOULDER & NOSE. THIS PUSHED HIM INTO THE ROOF BOLTER CAUSING A CUT TO HIS RIGHT ARM & HIS LEFT HAND.

June 4, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

#6 ENTRY WHILE BOLTING ROCK FELL FROM MINE ROOF STRIKING THE TOP OF HEAD AND NECK.

June 4, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR OCCUP PNEUM ON 6/4/02. 2ND CLAIM. CLAIM # 2002058332-OP. REC NOTICE 6/26/02. ALLEDGED.

May 31, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM ROOF IN #1 ENTRY HIT RIGHT HAND LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT SIDE OF HEAD AND BACK.

May 23, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DUE TO WORK/TYPE OF WORK, INJURED DEVELOPED A HERNIA ONHIS RIGHT SIDE. HAD SURGERY ON 5-23-02 AND HIS FIRST DAY MISSED DUE TO INJURY WAS 5-29-02. Y

April 27, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LOCATED ON THE OFF SIDE OF THE BELT TAKE-UP GETTING READY TO PULL BELT SLACK IN WHEN A PIECE OF COAL RIB BROKE LOOSE & FELL OUT STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT ANKLE & FOOT. THE MATERIAL MEAS URED 5' X 14" X 18".

April 25, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM TOP OF CONTINUOUS MINER, FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LEFT SIDE. STARTED MISSING WORK 8/3/02 DUE TO HERNIA SURGERY.

April 12, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE'S RIGHT HAND WAS ON ROOF BOLTER, ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING RT. HAND AND FINGER.

April 8, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME CLAIM.

April 2, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FILED FOR HEARING LOSS. REC NOTIC 5-13-02. CLAIM # 2002048559-ODHL. ALLEGED.

March 28, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FILED FOR HEARING LOSS RECD NOTICE DATE 4-4-03.

March 21, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

INJURIED LEFT KNEE RUNNING S/CAR ON INCLINE PUSHED BRAKE INJURING LEFT KNEE. INJURED HAD SURGERY ON THIS KNEE DUE TO A OLD ACCIDENT.

March 20, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM ROADWAY. NOTE: PER EMPLOYEE THIS INJURY IS A REOCCURANCE OF A OLD INJURY AND HIS FRONT DAY MISSED DUE TO INJURY WAS 5-24-02. AND WE WAS UNAWARE THAT THIS WAS THE RE ASON HE WAS MISSING UNTIL 5-30-02.

March 6, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR RAN THRU A HOLE, SHUTTLE CAR BOUNCED INJURED LOWER BACK. INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE 3/13/02. THIS WAS THE FIRST MISSED DUE TO INJURY.

March 2, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS OPERATING A RRII ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND DRILLING A HOLE. AFTER DRILLING THE HOLE, HE LEFT THE DRILL STEEL HANGING INSIDE THE DRILLED HOLE WHILE HE LOWERED THE DRILL HEAD. THE D RILL STEEL DISLODGED AND FELL OUT FROM THE HOLE STRIKING HIS INDEX FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

February 27, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE FLETCHER RRII ROOF BOLTER AND INSTALLING EYE BOLTS FOR THE NEXT BELT MOVE SET UP WHEN A TOP PIECE OF COAL RIB BROKE LOOSE UNDER PRESSURE AND STRUCK HIS LE FT SIDE, LEFT ELBOW, AND LEFT WRIST.

February 19, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN SLOPE PUTTING IN BELT MOVE SLIPPED AND FELL, TWISTING LEFT LEG.

January 23, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL. FALL OCCUVED BETWEEN 1/16/02 AND 1/23/02, AREA WAS DEVELOPED 10 TH MORE 1994. LCATION IS 1 EAST MAINS #4 ENTRY SPAD #67 APPROX. 2500 FT FROM ACTIVE FACE. THIS AREA WAS CRIBED AND BR EAKED OFF. AREA TO BE SEALED OFF.

January 21, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FROM MANTRIP PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

2001 · 4 incidents

December 10, 2001 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON 6 X 8 POSTS AND HANGING METAL GUARDS, STRAINED GROIN AREA. ALLEDGED. NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS UNTIL 12/19/01.

November 19, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING CABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF SCOOP. THE SCOOP WASPULLING VENTILATION TUBING THE INJURED NEVER SAW TUBING AND HAD TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY AND TWISTED BACK. FIRST DAY MISSED 12-28-01.

November 14, 2001 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR OCCUP. PNEUM ON 11-14-2001 REC. ON 12-07-01. CLAIM #2002026861. ALLEGED.

January 6, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING BELT. KNIFE SLIPPED AND PUNCTURE HIS LEFT HAND.

2000 · 11 incidents

November 13, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR OCCUP PNEUM ON 11/13/00. REC NOTICE 11/22/00. CLAIM #2001023330.

August 25, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #1 WEST #5-#6-#7 ENTRIES (1 CROSS CUT INBY SPAD 1636) NEUTRAL. ALLENTRIES STOPPING OFF AND CRIBBED 6 CROSS CUTS OUTBY. FALL APPROX 20'LX280'X6'H.

August 2, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #2 RIGHT #4 ENTRY SPAD 1613 IN BY CROSSCUT, AREA DEVELOPED 10/98. SIZE OF FALL APPROX 25' LONG BY 25' WIDTH 5' HIGH.

July 25, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

(ROOF FALL) DATE AND TIME UNKNOWN, AREA DEVELOPED 10/98. LOCATION 2 RIGHT SECTION, 2 ENBTRY, 5600' FROM INACTIGVE FACE. (INTAKE). SIZE 180' LONG, 20' WIDE, 5' HIGH. USING 48" RESIN BOLTS.

July 24, 2000 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ON BELT TAIL, SLIPPED AND FELL INJURING FOREHEAD.

June 7, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING A HOLE TO SET TAIL PIECE. DRILL STEEL HUNG IN BOTTON, CAUSING DRILL TO TWIST IN HIS HAND. HANDLE OF DRILL STRUCK HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 3, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE FILED FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON 5-3-2000. NOTICE DATE 6-1-2000. CLAIM #2000053206.

April 6, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR OCCUP PNEUM ON 5/9/00. NOTICE DATE: 5/4/00. CLAIM #2000049068.

April 5, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 5/11/00. LAST DAY WORKED WAS 4/5/00.

March 24, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Long Branch Energy · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FILED HEARING LOSS ON 3/24/00

February 18, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Long Branch Energy · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILED FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS ON02-18-2000. NOTICE DATE 03/21/00. CLAIM #2000 40234