Mining Incidents

Kingston No 1 Coal

Kingston Mining, Inc. · Underground
Kingston, Fayette County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608625

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
173
Years on record
2000–2020
Latest incident
Jan 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
3,109
citations
619
significant & substantial
$2,734,911
proposed penalties
$2,006,339
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
2020 Q2 1,038 1 0 963.4
2019 Q4 1,900 52 5 27368.4
2019 Q2 2,105 27 2 12826.6
2019 Q1 2,373 73 8 30762.7
2018 Q4 37,913 99 12 2611.2
2018 Q3 38,057 76 11 1997.0
2018 Q2 2,118 72 5 33994.3
2018 Q1 2,504 141 43 56309.9
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
October 11, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee had finished bolting a section of mine roof at approximately 10:30 am and was preparing to move the roof bolter out of the #1 entry when he was handed a wrench he had requested earlier. He walked up the side of the bolter to place the wrench in his tray when a piece of rock fell without warning, striking him.

Reportable incidents

172 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2020 · 1 incident

January 30, 2020 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had exited the safety office, shut the door and stepped out onto dry level ground when EE's right ankle buckled resulting in a fracture. No event occurred to cause the injury. Classification is Degree 10.

2019 · 8 incidents

September 27, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee stated that on 9/27/2019, while operating a grinder, a small sliver of metal struck EE's left eye. This incident wasn't reported until 10/07/2019. The employee received medical treatment for the left eye, also on 10/7/2019. The incident became reportable at the time of the treatment. The employee did not miss any days work and had no restrictions from the doctor.

September 5, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with simple occupational pneumoconiosis

July 17, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that while lifting a toolbox off of the battery lid of a rubber tired ride on 07/17/2019, they strained abdominal region. The employee reported this incident on 07/18/2019. The employee was later diagnosed with a hernia and was treated for this issue on 10/1/2019. The employee did not miss any scheduled work and has no restrictions from thier doctor.

March 3, 2019 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing out a belt stand, employee pinched right hand between belt rail and stand resulting in stitches.

February 5, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with simple workers pneumoconiosis

February 5, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with workers pneumoconiosis.

January 24, 2019 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pnemoconiosis.

2018 · 8 incidents

December 4, 2018 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While attempting to pull a rib, a piece broke off, causing the slate bar to jerk which resulted in a strained left shoulder to the employee. The employee continued to perform EE's normal job duties until rotator cuff surgery was done on 03/20/2019.

October 10, 2018 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee states that while operating the continuous mining machine, a piece of debris was blown into right eye by the machine's scrubber fan. Employee finished shift and went to ER for treatment. Employee's right eye was flushed out and was treated with antibiotic eye drops.

June 8, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE state that while fire bossing the #8 belt entry EE's head glanced off of the mine roof. EE notified the mine dispatcher approx. 10 minutes later. EE was met by EMT's at the #7 belt drive but refused initial treatment. EE was taken outside and transported to a hospital via ambulance. CT/MRI results show degenerative disease and arthritis affecting cervical vertebrae.

April 25, 2018 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that EE strained EE's shoulder while using a slate bar to pull a coal rib. Employee continued to work until July 16, 2018 before going off work due to the injury.

April 7, 2018 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a sledgehammer to change out a planetary on a continuous miner. While striking the planetary, a sliver of metal struck the employee in the left thigh. The sliver embedded in EE's left thigh. The employee finished the shift and did not miss any time. The employee, then had the metal sliver surgically removed on 09/06/2018. No work shifts were missed.

March 16, 2018 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was injured when the #4 belt conveyor EE was crossing started suddenly, which caused EE to fall resulting in a dislocation to the little finger on left hand.

February 7, 2018 WV · Coal superintendent DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

January 24, 2018 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

2017 · 3 incidents

December 7, 2017 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

July 27, 2017 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

May 15, 2017 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

2016 · 17 incidents

December 1, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred from spad #47134 for two breaks in the eastern direction on Point Mains. This area is in the return air course and does not effect the ventilation to the working section. It also does not impede the weekly exam. This location is in an area in which no employees are currently working.

November 30, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall had occurred from spad #47168 for two cross cuts in the northern direction. This area is in the return aircourse and does not affect the ventilation to the working section. It also does not impede the weekly exam. This location is in an area in which no employees are currently working.

November 15, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall had occurred from Spad# 47069, 47070, 47127, and 47144 (covering three cross cuts). Another unplanned roof fall had occurred from spad#47099 to 47100. These areas are in the neutral airway and do not affect the ventilation to the working section. These locations are in an area in which there are no employees currently working.

November 14, 2016 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

October 28, 2016 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pnemoconiosis

October 18, 2016 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis

September 22, 2016 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After helping move the continuous miner, the employee was walking back to their shuttle car when they stepped in a hole resulting in them twisting their knee.

August 26, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Went to install inside bolt and foot got stuck on a rock. Operator felt pain in top of right foot.

August 16, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to put oil in drill pump. EE was using a pick hammer to put hole in top of oil can when hammer struck left hand causing puncture.

August 4, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was doing work at Kingston #1 mine in Mossy. EE was carrying a rail bender with another person when they came to a low spot. Employee turned head to the side and felt pain. EE dropped rail bend and fell to ground.

August 2, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing band from top rollers on a pallet. One top roller fell off and smashed left middle finger resulting in a laceration that required 5 sutures.

June 6, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The Safety Department was notified on 6/6/2016.

April 27, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Hearing Loss. Employer was notified on 4/27/2016. Employee retired on 8/12/2015.

February 28, 2016 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While traveling through the intake airlock doors, the employee struck EE's hardhat on a beam, the beam then hit EE's forehead which resulted in a laceration just above EE's right eyebrow.

February 17, 2016 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While driving the permissible four wheeler, the employee hit a hole in the mine floor that caused the ride to drop and bounce. When the employee impacted the seat with EE's body EE strained EE's lower back.

January 26, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall had occurred in the last open break crosscut between #2 and #2 punch-out entries (spad #s 46357 and 46358). The area is in the neutral airway and does not affect the ventilation to the working section. This location is in an area in which there are no employees currently working.

January 9, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to push a track switch closed, the contractor's right thumb was caught between the pointer rail and the main line rail.

2015 · 24 incidents

December 17, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The operator was notified on 12/17/2015 that the employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

December 2, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The operator was notified on 12/2/2015 that the employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

October 20, 2015 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall from machine

Backing up permissible ride, spare tire dislodged some rocks. The employee rolled out of the permissible ride and sustained a strain to his back.

September 9, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making splice and while using a hammer to remove spindle, a piece of the hammer chipped striking employee on the left arm causing laceration. (Cut was glued)

September 8, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/21/15 management was made aware of the existence of a hernia. On 9/8/15 employee felt a pull/strain in his abdomen while holding up on a ratchet extension.

August 31, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee inhaled gases from an arc flash that occurred at the power center.

August 31, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ELECTRICAL
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee inhaled gases from an arc flash that occurred at the power center.

August 28, 2015 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a hole in a piece of belt with a hawkbill knife when knife slipped puncturing right thigh (received 5 stitches).

August 25, 2015 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The operator has been notified that the employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.

August 25, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The operator has been notified that the employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.

August 20, 2015 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator has been notified that the employee has been diagnosed with an occupational hearing loss.

August 18, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The operator has been notified that the employee has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.

August 17, 2015 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While trimming flappers on a belt splice, the employee was pulling hard to cut a piece of belt off when cut through and over extended his shoulder which caused something to pull in his shoulder. ( The employee did not begin missing work until 1/22/2016 )

August 6, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured employee and a co-worker were hanging a cable in the #7 entry, when the injured employee felt a pop in the middle of his back on the left side.

June 16, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injury occurred on 06/16/2015. The operator was not notified until 06/19/2015, after the employee sought medical attention. Employee stated that he was working on a continuous miner when a small piece of metal became lodged between his middle finger and ring finger on his left hand.

May 8, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust.

April 8, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was changing directions in the shuttle car. His cable got caught around his foot, when the cable reel tighten the cable pulled his leg upward. This caused his leg to twist and cause pain to the back of his leg and lower back.

April 3, 2015 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee bent down to pick up bit buckets by rib, when he raised to get up a piece of rock fell from corner and hit him in the hip and knee area. He was treated by section EMT-M and taken to surface where he was transported to hospital and diagnosed with a contusion to the knee area.

March 30, 2015 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Scoop door became dislodged from scoop and hit mine floor. The door then hit operator in right side of hard hat. Scoop operator was taken to surface and transported to Raleigh General Hospital and diagnosed with a concussion.

March 27, 2015 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational pneumoconiosis, due to exposed to coal dust.

March 27, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust.

March 23, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust.

March 6, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust.

January 9, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to mine coal dust.

2014 · 14 incidents

December 15, 2014 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for occupational pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to mine coal dust.

December 15, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for occupational pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to mine coal dust.

December 10, 2014 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting scoop and tripped and fell on a rock causing a laceration to his left thumb which resulted in five stitches.

December 10, 2014 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for occupational pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust.

November 6, 2014 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a scoop and ran over a belt stand that was covered with mud and rock dust. The stand flipped up striking the operator in the right ear causing a laceration and a puncture wound behind ear to upper neck area. He was transported by ambulance to CAMC where x-rays and ct scans were negative. He received stitches for the lacerations.

October 9, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Alleged exposure to mine coal dust, resulting in Occupational Pneumoconiosis

October 1, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust

September 30, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to coal dust

August 16, 2014 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in scoop scooping up block. The bottom of the deck hit the rib, and the canopy broke loose striking employee in the head.

July 1, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis, due to exposure to mine coal dust.

June 5, 2014 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Alleged exposure to mine coal dust, resulting in Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

May 12, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was firebossing belts; He twisted his ankle while walking due to the uneven mine floor. He sought medical attention on 05/12/2014. He was given a full release at that time. He worked his next five scheduled shifts and was notified by Dr. on 05/21/2014 that he actually had a fractured bone in his foot.

February 13, 2014 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injuried was walking from office to motor barn slipped on ice and hurt his right shoulder. He did not miss any work until 5/8/14 when he went off for surgery.

January 2, 2014 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Claim for occupational pneumoconiosis due to exposure to mine coal dust.

2013 · 12 incidents

October 28, 2013 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Pneumoconiosis

September 28, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured got his right index finger mashed between a roof bolt plate and the top as he was installing a roof bolt

August 28, 2013 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Kneeling near sheet metal that was being loaded by forklift, metal slipped off of forks and hit employee on top of left foot causing a fracture

August 16, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was loading bolt supplies and felt pain in his back. He continued working and received medical attention and returned to work on his next scheduled shift. He worked until 08/22/2013 and went off under DR care.

July 15, 2013 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall from machine

employee was attempting to dismount a cross over when he slipped and fell, he landed on his right shoulder causing an injury to his clavicle

May 28, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

This is an Occupational Illness report of Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

May 13, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee walked into a shuttle car anchor (roof bolt), causing a strain or sprain to his neck.

May 1, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was setting timbers, he was kneeling down and when he raised to get up he twisted his right knee

March 8, 2013 WV · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee is 39 yrs old with 9 yrs of mining experience. During the course of his normal work activities he reported pain in his knee. The employee was examined by an Orthopedic Surgeon and was diagnosed with Patella Femoral Syndrome associated with repetitive motion. This incident is being reported as an Occupational Illness

February 1, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting bolter and twisted left knee

January 29, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

An EE for Contractor ID# 1VY Alex Energy, Inc. was on a reel trailer rolling fiber optic cable onto a reel, when he slipped and fell. Area was wet and muddy. The EE fell striking his tail bone on metal eye that was on top of a stabilizing jack.

January 7, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

notified of employees diagnosis of occupational pneumoconiosis

2012 · 7 incidents

December 19, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working with a coworker making a belt spice when his coworker accidentally struck his left hand with a hammer causing a fracture to his middle finger.

December 12, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

the injured was raising the promixity box on the side of the miner to check the panel, the box slipped from his hand and mashed the end of his thumb off.

December 6, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Pulling a cable up for power move when it caught another cable and pulled it out of the plug, and caused a flash, the injured jump out of the way and hit the rib and dislocated.

September 6, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in old works 8 breaks in by EP 3-18 starting at spad 31738, in the # 7 entry, this is part of an existing fall it runs Approx. 300' and measure appox. 4' thick.

August 6, 2012 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was cutting a cable with a razor Knife the knife slipped and he cut his thumb

July 11, 2012 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent over to lift a 6' timber to set it. Lifted timber twisted to set it and felt pain in his back.

May 25, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a bag with 2 sets of come alongs in it the injured felt his should pop. It appeared to be out of socket.

2011 · 5 incidents

October 4, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving rock from the top of the scoop, the EE cut his index finger of his right hand when a piece broke off while he was applying pressure. 3 Stitches.

June 22, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While repairing the dust section hose on the roof bolter, EE accidentally placed his left hand in a pinch point then lifted the head causing the leveling arms to smash his ring finger. He received several stitches to close the wound.REVISED Reports from WC show an amputation of the tip of the ring finger.

June 22, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dating up faces, employee slipped and twisted his knee. Went to doctor on 06/22/2011 but worked until 07/18/2011. On this date he began missing work in order to have it repaired.

June 11, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was drilling a hole in order to bolt top and had a piece of drill steel break causing a laceration on his lips and cheek.

January 21, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE exercised Right of Part 90 Miner. EE was running scoop and wished to remain on the scoop as long as dust levels remain below 1.0 m/g. Records and current testing have stayed below this level. EE does not wish to be re-assigned at this time.

2010 · 4 incidents

October 11, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a piece of rock that had a sharp edge and cut his middle finger of his right hand. He received 6 stitches.

September 15, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported this accident to me on 9/20/10 and he states that he was trying to help hook rail car to the mantrip. He states he asked the driver to back up because he could not get the hook and his left hand was on the hook has the mantrip operator reversed. EE states the hook smashed his finger.

June 30, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing a foot shaft on the #1 miner , as he lifted the foot shaft it slipped causing a burr on the metal to cut his left hand. EE rec. 12 stitches.

May 14, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted his knee getting out of the mantrip in the motor barn outside the mine. He saw a doctor and was told he needed to have his knee repaired but due to blood pressure problems they would not schedule surgery until 7/26/10. He continued to work his normal shifts until that date. EE began missing work on 7/26/10 when he had the surgery.

2009 · 3 incidents

August 14, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was blocking off some unneeded shower heads and cut his thumb on his right hand. Three stitches were needed.

July 28, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking a 3 wheel battery golf cart to the section when a chain fell from the oper. comp. Without thinking or stopping the ride, He reached out with his L. hand to retrieve the chain, ride went thru a low place in the roadway causing his L. middle finger on his L. hand to be caught between the ride & the mine floor. He broke his finger and 6 stitches were needed to close.

March 23, 2009 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Flash burns (electric)

EE went to the section power center to re-set the #3 continuous miner breaker. The breaker went phase to phase and flash burned the back of his fingers on his left hand. This is a lost time accident.

2008 · 4 incidents

October 2, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred in the neutral entry 25 crosscuts outby the face area. The fall was 42' long X 18' wide X 4'-5' high. It does not impead any travelways, intakes or returns. All routes to the affected area have been cribbed and timbered off. We do not plan to clean-up the fall. No persons were affected.

September 8, 2008 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injury was adjusting the forks on the A.L. Lee fork truck. With right fork raised to slide, he lost grip causing the fork to pinch the index finger on his right hand. He received six stitches in that finger.

July 28, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with black lung. Occupational illness.

July 23, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with black lung. Occupational Illness. Employee is on 1 section.

2007 · 6 incidents

October 29, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was loading bolt supplies. Stood up to put bolts on the machine and felt sharp pain in right side of lower back.

August 24, 2007 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee stated while changing batteries on scoop, cable was in a bind. Shoved kink back then applied pressure with hammer. Plug came loose and hit mouth. Busted mouth and damaged 4 front top teeth.

August 20, 2007 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped in hole in bottom and twisted left knee. We were unaware of medical treatment until contacted by Wells Fargo on 01/22/08 at which time a claim was filed. Also, we were not notified of surgery date until approximately 7 days prior to surgery.

July 19, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that his arm got caught in piece of top (belt) structure that he was loading into car. He stated it hyper-extended his right elbow.

2006 · 5 incidents

August 26, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Putting pin in foot jack, jack raised crushing rt. hand.

July 21, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Putting bolt in drill, caught hand on bolt.

July 18, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Bottom broke off canopy jack causing jack to fall striking him on the head.This man did not miss work for this injury until 04/26/07 and RTW 05/02/07.

March 3, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fork on fork lift struck lt. foot. This was initially reported as bruised lt. foot. Did not receive diagnosis of fracture until 04/17/06.

2005 · 8 incidents

November 7, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut thumb with knife while preparing splice.

October 31, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Draw rock fell and pinched hand against drill pot.

October 22, 2005 WV · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Truck loaded with coal was coming down the haul road from mine no. 1 to the plant which is a steep incline. Slippery road conditions caused the truck to lose traction. Upon regaining traction, 3 of 6 lugs broke releasing wheel. Driver attempted to go down the hill when the truck flipped over the bank.

September 19, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

Injured man was getting in his personal car to go home. Coal truck passing by on haul road from mine to plant let his left wheels get off the edge of road, causing truck to turn over on its side. Coal came out of the truck bed, striking injured man's car. The car moved striking the injured man's leg.

June 10, 2005 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Slipped in mud, threw hand up to catch himself and caught fingers between ram and metal bar across back of ballast car.

January 20, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Throwing cable and felt pain in back and left leg. This did not become lost time until 01/26/05.

2004 · 6 incidents

December 11, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall due to mining right at 100 foot cover line close to outcrop. Knew top was getting surface cracks and some mud streaks so went ahead and moved section.

October 8, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Tramming SC, hit hole, jarred body and injured lower back.

June 30, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Injured was knocking bit out of miner. Bit broke off and piece lodged in back of left hand.

June 1, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting conduit on cable with knife and cut left little finger.

January 6, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Persistent shoulder pain due to repetitive motion from roof bolting. This employee did not begin missing work due to this condition until 01/04/05 at which time he had surgery on his shoulders.

2003 · 3 incidents

October 4, 2003 WV · Coal MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING VALVES LOOSE ON ROOF BOLTER. ROOF BOLTER MOVED PINNING EE AGAINST THE TOP.

August 9, 2003 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING PULL ROPE FOR MINER, HE JERKED ON KNIFE AND KNIFE SLIPPED OFF OF ROPE AND CUT HIS ARM.

April 2, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

STARTED DRILLING HOLE, TOP FELL STRIKING RIGHT ARM.

2002 · 13 incidents

December 18, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING CABLE OUT OF THE WAY & PULLED BACK.

October 11, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS LOADING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK WAS THROWN FROM CONVEYOR CHAIN OF MINER. ROCK STRUCK HIM ON LEFT CHEEK (FACE).

October 9, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WALKING INJURED HIT A ROOF BOLT CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON RT. HAND.

September 19, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRIVING MAC 8. STEERING WHEEL SLIPPED OUT OF HAND HITTING BACK OF HAND W/KNOB.

August 19, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING STRUCTURE. PICKED UP STRUCTURE & TWISTED BACK.

June 23, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS RIDING ON 3-WHEELER & HIT HEAD ON MINE ROOF. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY NLT. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 10/09/02.

June 4, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

STARTING BOLT STEEL IN TOP. CHIPPED OUT PIECE OF ROCK. STRUCK RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

April 16, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY. TWISTED TO THE SIDE WHILE REACHING DOWN TO MOVE CABLE.

April 8, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING, ALIGNING #2 SECTION BELT. HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 20, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HITTING CABLE CLAMP TOOL & HIT LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER.

February 5, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

PARKED SCOOP ON HILLSIDE, GOT OUT TO LOAD CANOPY, SCOOP DRIFTED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO BE STRUCK BY CAOPIES IN SCOOP BUCKET.

2001 · 8 incidents

October 31, 2001 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A BAND ON A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS WHEN THE BAND BROKE. THE BOLTS IN THE BUNDLE ROLLED OFF ONTO HIS HAND, PUSHING HIS HAND ONTO THE STRAP.

October 22, 2001 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING METAL W/TORCHES. METAL/RUST IN RT EYE.

April 23, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS BOLTING TOP ON WET UNEVEN BOTTOM AND TWISTED RT. KNEE AND HIT RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WAS ORIGINALLY NLT. BEGAN MISSING WORK 7-16-01 IN REGARD TO THIS INJURY.

March 2, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING, MOVING MATERIAL ACROSS THE BELT. THE BELT STARTED, THROWING A PARTICLE INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE.

February 14, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTED BELT WITH FORKLIFT. WENT UNDER BELT TO PUT STRUCTURE IN. RAISED UP STRAP TO TOP. HANGING DOWN AND CUT RIGHT EAR.

February 12, 2001 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HANGING CABLES FROM 2 TO #4 POWER ENTRY. BACK STRAIN/UPPER. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY NLT & NOT REPORTABLE. EE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIOL 3-12-01.

January 3, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

WATER ON RT. KNEE DUE TO BOLTING IN LOW COAL FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

2000 · 13 incidents

December 12, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

GETTING LIGHT OFF A PIECE OF LIGHT CORD. STRUCK LOCK WITH HAMMER AND PIECED OF METAL STUCK IN RT HAND.

November 11, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WORKING ON COUPLING ON FEEDER. TRYING TO PUT BOOT IN USING HAMMER TO DRIVE. HAMMER HIT SIDE OF FEEDER, GLANCED OFF AND HIT THUMB.

October 25, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BUILDING A STOPPING WHEN HE SMASHED HIS FINGER.

October 19, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REPLACING DRUMS ON MINER. SMASHED IT. MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN HEAD AND DRUMS. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 11-8-00.

September 26, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO BUGGY WHEN PIECE OF WIRE HANGING FROM THE TOP TORE LEFT EAR.

September 6, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE PUTTING UP FLY BOARD, PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK RIGHT HAND & WRIST.

September 5, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUTTING BOLT IN TORQUE SHAFT ON RIPPERHEAD ON MINER. PULLING ON TORQUE SHAFT WHEN PAIN OCCURRED.

August 16, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

DRILL STEEL STUCK IN CHUCK OF DRILL POT. INJURED WAS TRYING TO DRIVE STEEL OUT WITH A HAMMER. PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF STRIKING GLASSES THEN FOREHEAD ABOVE LEFT EYE.

August 4, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING DOWN BOLTER CABLE TO PULL UP SLACK. HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT CABLE TAKE-UP, CAUSING CABLE TO TAKE UP QUICKLY AND STRIKE HIM.

July 22, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

HITTING BIT WITH HAMMER IN ORDER TO CHANGE BIT. PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP & STRUCK ABOVE LEFT EYE- BROW.

June 5, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

ALLEGEDLY HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING BACK AND HIP TO ACHE. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WV WORKERS COMP.

March 24, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS INSPECTING CABLE AND BREAKER FOR SHUTTLE CAR. EE TRIPPED OVER CABLE AND STRUCK L KNEE ON MINE FLOOR.