Mining Incidents

White Flame Surface Mine Coal

Ragland, Mingo County, WV  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 4608632

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
40
Years on record
2000–2020
Latest incident
Feb 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
349
citations
179
significant & substantial
$157,425
proposed penalties
$111,170
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 1,238 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q1 0 0 0
2023 Q4 0 0 0
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 1,996 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

40 on file

2020 · 1 incident

February 12, 2020 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated hip area started hurting while operating the end-loader.

2013 · 6 incidents

November 7, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee worked from 02/20/1989 thru 07/19/2012. He has been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis on 11/07/2013. The company was notified on 01/22/2014.

September 3, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On September 09, 2013, this mine was notified that this employee has been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

July 22, 2013 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee returned to work Monday morning at 5:00 am after having the weekend off After approx 30 min into his shift he was attempting to climb a 345 Cat excavator and felt a pain in his right upper arm. Surgery was performed to repair a ruptured tendon on his arm. We feel this injury was not a result of this incident because there was no event to result in this type of injury

April 15, 2013 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Has been diagnosed with a degree of Pneumoconiosis.

February 19, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helping change a suspension cylinder on a 785 rock truck. The press kit being used starting to fall and employee caught it out of reflexes and pulled a muscle in his upper back.

January 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was replacing a tube to transmission filters, which weighs approximately 40 pounds on a 992K Loader. He was pushing and holding it over the frame. This is a small location which is hard to get to which resulted in a muscle strain in the bicep/shoulder area. He was being assisted by another employee.

2008 · 6 incidents

November 9, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing rear cover on cab of 789 rock truck, felt sharp pain in back.

October 16, 2008 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee stated that he was using a 12 lb. hammer installing new teeth on the 992G loader bucket and felt pain in his back.

September 9, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from machine

EE was dismounting the rear end of the international grease truck, when he slipped and fell to the ground, catching himself with his right hand. This resulted in a strain/sprain to the arm and shoulder.

May 24, 2008 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee stated that he missed a rung while descending a step ladder and fell about three fell about two or three feet to the ground. he was examined by a dr and the x ray revealed a crack in his left heel.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was dismounting his 793 rock truck. When he stepped to the ground, he placed his foot on a small piece of rubber, causing him to sprain his ankle.

January 7, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in the process of hooking up a chain to place tracks back on a D-11 dozer. He slipped causing him to strike his head on the rear fender of the dozer.

2007 · 2 incidents

December 10, 2007 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting his 992G loader when he slipped and fell to the ground landing on his back and side. He fell approximately 58" to the ground. It was raining when he fell causing the steps and handrails to be wet. No problems were noted with the steps or handrails after the accident.

August 1, 2007 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a case of drinking water into the Foreman's office. As he stepped from the parking lot to the steps he slipped and dropped the water. When he reached to get the case of water he felt pain in his lower back.

2006 · 2 incidents

February 14, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making aroad thru a shot when a small rock struck the side window of his dozer causing a small laceration to his left index finger receiving 3 stitches.

January 10, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING MATERIAL OUT OF THE BACK OF UTILITY TRUCK, SLIPPED ON BUMPER, GRABBED CANE HOOK FOR SUPPORT, JABBED HOOK IN RIGHT WRIST. REQ'D 3 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

2005 · 4 incidents

August 5, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was stepping down off of a D11 dozer. He stepped half on and half off a rock and twisted right ankle.

March 1, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting fuel truck, employee scraped left leg. Started missing time on 3-9-05. EE did not go to Dr until 3-9-05 - leg became infected.

February 26, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was coming out from under a service truck and hit his head on a block.

February 17, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PREPARING RIMS ON NEW 785 TRUCK FOR NEW TIRE. WHILE CUTTING PART OF NEW RIM, RIM CAME OFF AND HIT LEFT HAND

2004 · 4 incidents

November 17, 2004 WV · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO ROCKS WHILE MARKING OFF A SHOT - TRYING TO MOVE ROCK OUT OF WAY.

July 23, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on belly pan on a d11rcd & it slipped off chain & hit ee on head & cut it in a shape on front of head.

April 1, 2004 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING ON MAIN HAUL ROAD IN HIS COMPANY TRUCK AND CLAIMED HIS NECK WAS JARRED AND CAUSING NECK PAIN.

March 1, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS PUSHING A SHOT AND HE BACKED INTO A ROCK CAUSING A JOLT. EE FINISHED HIS SHIFT THE DAY OF THE ALLEGED ACCIDENT. EE MISSED THE FOLLOWING 2 DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT. EE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 3/3/04 AND NOTIFIED EMPLOYER ON 3/4/04.

2003 · 6 incidents

October 22, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A HYDRAULIC PUMP ONTO A TRUCK. WHEN HE BENT OVER TO LIFT, EE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

August 11, 2003 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE CLEANING COAL, LOADER SLIPPED OFF EDGE OF COAL AND JOLTED OPERATOR.

July 28, 2003 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS SITTING IN SEAT OPERATING MACHINE. STARTED SWINGING MACHINE AROUND AND DROPPED BUCKET ON THE GROUND CAUSING A JOLT.

May 28, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

AFTER STARTING TRUCK, EMPLOYEE DISMOUNTED AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON STEP CAUSING HIS BACK TO HIT THE SIDE OF TRUCK CAB.

March 26, 2003 WV · Coal truck driver MACHINERY
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE O&K SHOVEL WAS LOADING ROCK TRUCK, ROCK DROPPED AGAINST BED CAUSING JOLT.

March 21, 2003 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SHOT, DUST BLEW IN HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE WENT TO HOSPITAL AND EYE WAS WASHED.

2002 · 3 incidents

September 10, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE DISMOUNTING THE REAR OF THE GREASE TRUCK, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON REAR STEP AND FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING LEFT ARM & SHOULDER.

August 15, 2002 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from ladders

WHILE FILLING A CAT TRUCK WITH HYD OIL, EE FELL OFF A LADDER. THE LADDER FELL MAKING HIM FALL TO THE GROUND HURTING HIS WRIST.

April 7, 2002 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SETTING METAL IN ROCK TRUCK BED. WHILE SETTING THE METAL BAR IN PLACE THE LIFTING LUG BROKE LOOSE FROM THE BAR & FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

2001 · 3 incidents

December 5, 2001 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

October 13, 2001 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRONG WIND BLEW TRUCK DOOR STRIKING EMPLOYEE INHIS HEAD.

2000 · 3 incidents

March 24, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING FROM ROCK TRUCK TO A LOADER TO EAT LUNCH. AS HE WAS CLIMBING UP LOADER HE BUMPED HIS HEAD ON METAL BAR LOCATED ON THE LOADER.

January 14, 2000 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS

January 11, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Flame Energy, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING CHAIN BINDER FROM DOZER ON TRAILER, BINDER KICKED AND STRUCK EE ON FOREHEAD.