Mining Incidents

Coal Mac #68 Surface Coal

Controlled by John Mitch Potter
Ragland, Mingo County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608698

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
45
Years on record
2000–2007
Latest incident
Oct 2007
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
176
citations
128
significant & substantial
$30,920
proposed penalties
$27,436
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2009 Q1 43,532 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 124,799 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 141,355 26 10 183.9
2008 Q1 144,549 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 23,569 1 1 42.4
2007 Q3 26,253 2 0 76.2
2007 Q1 27,067 2 1 73.9
2006 Q3 18,325 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

45 on file

2007 · 6 incidents

October 27, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by falling object

While changing a dozer blade on a D10 dozer, the tilt jack was suspended by a hoist. Employee laid his hand between a rock guard on the push arm and tilt jack. As the push arm moved forward the cable on the hoist slipped and the tilt jack fell catching his fingers between tilt jack and rock guard.

August 14, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was cutting a tree. When the tree fell, it hit another fallen tree that was forked. The forked tee hit EE, causing him to fall down a steep hill. EE was examined by an EMT, then sent to hospital.

August 10, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against a moving object

He was coming down a hill in a coal truck. He lost control of the truck and turned it over.

July 23, 2007 WV · Coal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had a plastic cup holder lying on the dashboard of his drill. He was using a utility knife to cut it down. As he was putting pressure on the knife, the plastic broke causing the knife to continue downward and strike him in the leg.

January 26, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver was coming from the deep mine with a load and lost control at truck came from #18 to #17 marker and dropped off into a sump.

2006 · 11 incidents

November 9, 2006 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was prying on a chute with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and employee smashed his right thumb against corner of chute.

September 27, 2006 WV · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While attempting to carry a crib block under a rock truck, employee fell on the crib block while still holding it causing a fracture to small bones in his hand.

July 20, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was on a haul road berm, picking up trash. As he descended down the berm, he was walking sideways to keep from sliding. When he made his last step off the base of the berm, his ankle turned causing a hair line fracture to the fibula bone just above the ankle.

July 14, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's foot slipped off the first rung of a ladder due to muddy feet. EE failed to use 3 point contact as trained 4/5/06 and jerked his torso when he grabbed a hand rail to arrest/prevent a fall.

July 11, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Whle attempting to remove a bucket tooth by using a hammer a piece of metal struck EE in the right calf muscle.

April 14, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging sheeting and suffered a laceration on his left thumb.

March 12, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTIN GALVANIZED PANEL USING A CUTTING TORCH & SUFFERED A CORNEAL ABRASION WHEN A PIECE OF HOT METAL ENTERED LEFT EYE.

February 20, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall from machine

EE stated that he fell off the platform of a D10 dozer while attempting to look over the berm. Reason for delay: Accident was under deliberation of the company for chargeablity.

2005 · 8 incidents

December 31, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MECHANIC WAS CLIMBING ON SERVICE TRUCK, FELT POP IN FINGER.

December 22, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall from machine

While attempting to climb down the ladder of a drill, EE stepped off the bottom step onto uneven ground and turned his ankle causing a fracture. Restricted work duty no lta.

November 17, 2005 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While walking on uneven spoil material, employee stumbled, falling backwards causing his head to strike a rock.

November 2, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee cut his hand/wrist while unloading handrail from a truck bed. the handrail slipped through his hand-cut him.

October 22, 2005 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHEN A PIECE OF THE EQUIPMENT CAME OFF CAUSING INJURY TO THE 5TH DIGIT ON THE LEFT HAND.

June 28, 2005 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states his foot slipped coming back up over a belt line to get back to a catwalk. As he slipped he caught all 210 lbs of his weight with his left arm stretching tendons on left shoulder. Did not report injury to office until 7-11-05.

June 21, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BINDERS LOOSE FROM A TRUCK TRAILER. THE LOAD SHIFTED & PINCHED HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER, CUTTING FINGERS.

June 1, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall from machine

THE MECHANIC WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB DOWN OFF THE BACK OF A MECHANICS TRUCK WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE (STRESS FRACTURE)

2004 · 1 incident

March 4, 2004 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · No Value Found

EE WAS REMOVING THE REAR END FROM A FUEL TRUCK. WHEN REMOVING THE LAST BOLT THE REAR END BEGAN TO DROP. HIS HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE REAR END AND HIS 1" DRIVE IMPACT WRENCH.

2003 · 3 incidents

October 30, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REMOVING A STUCK SPOOL IN A DUAL TILT CONTROL VALVE AND SPOOL RELEASED MASHING FINGER BETWEEN SPOOL AND METAL ON HYDRAULIC HOSE.

October 12, 2003 WV · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED BACK WHEN TRYING TO AVOID GETTING STUNG BY A BEE.

August 31, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING UP A CAB FILTER TO ANOTHER MECHANIC ON MACHINE. FILTER SLIPPED FROM HAND. HE TRIED CATCHING FILTER AND LEFT MIDDLE AND 4TH FINGERS CAME OUT OF SOCKET, SWOLLEN & PAINFUL.

2002 · 4 incidents

September 11, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by flying object

KNOCKING A PIN OUT OF A COWL ON A D11 DOZER WITH A HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF THE HAMMER CHIPPED OFF AND EMBEDDED IN RIGHT EYE BROW.

June 10, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE WHILE WORKING ON A 785 TRUCKSPINDAL.

January 27, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING AROUND BACK OF SERVICE TRUCK AND TRIPPED OVER A ROCK. WHEN HE FELL FORWARD, HE PUT HIS ARMS OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF, FELL ON RIGHT HAND/WRIST.

January 2, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS DUMPING THE COAL TRUCK, AFTER HE DUMPED HE GOT OUT TO SEE IF TRUCK WAS EMPTY. HE FELL ON ICE AND INJURED HIS KNEE.

2001 · 6 incidents

November 15, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEES EXCAVATOR HAD BROKEN DOWN. WHILE ASSISTING A MECHANIC HE CLIMBED UP ON A DOZER BLADE TO RETRIEVE A TOOL. WHEN DESCENDING FROM THE BLADE HE TWISTED HIS KNEES. CONTINUED TO WORK THEN W ENT TO DR ON 12-4-01. MRI COMPLETED, TORN CARTILAGE. SCHEDULED FOR KNEE SURGERY ON 12-3-01.

November 6, 2001 WV · Coal truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH HANDS. HE HAS MISSED NO WORK UNTIL TODAY (11/6/01) DUE TO SURGERY ON HAND. SECOND SURGERY WILL BE LATER.

August 17, 2001 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against a moving object

HAULING COAL DOWN HILL, LOST BRAKES AND HIT ANOTHER TRUCK FROM THE REAR RESULTING IN LIFTINGIT UP AND TURNING IT OVER.

August 8, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING A WALKER MACHINERY EE IN LOADING A DOZER IDLER INTO A PARTS TRUCK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HOOK A CHAIN TO THE IDLER FOR LIFTING WITH BACKHOE, THE IDLER TILTED TO THE GROUND STRIK ING EE IN LEFT LEG.

April 26, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING AN AIR WRENCH REPAIRING CUTTING EDGES FOR A BULLDOZER. THE O-RING SLIPPED ON THE WRENCH ALLOWING THE PEN TO COME OUT OF SOCKET STRIKING EE ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGE R.

March 29, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CHANGING A TIRE AND WHEN HE WAS LOWER THE LOCK RING TO THE GROUND IT PINCHED HIS LEFT INDEX IFNGER IN LOCK RING GAP HAD TO HAVE SUTURES.

2000 · 6 incidents

December 14, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS REPAIRING COAL TRUCK TIRE, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED INNER LOCK RING, STARTED TO AIR UP TIRE, CAUSING THE LOCK RING TO SLIP AND HIT THE AND OF AIR HOSE. THUS SENT IT AIR BORNE TO WHERE HE WAS S TANDING.

December 11, 2000 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE GOT OUT OF TRUCK AND STEPPED ON A BOARDWITH A NAIL IN IT. WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR TETANUS SHOT.

December 1, 2000 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR ON POWDER TRKHE REACHED DOWN WITH HIS LEFT HAND FOR THE DOORHANDLE BUT DIDNT PULL HARD ENOUGH TO OPEN THE DOOR. HE THEN REACHED WITH HIS RIGHT HAND FOR THE T OTTOM CORNER OF DOOR & PULLED AS HE HELD THE HANDLE WITH HIS LEFT HAND & WHEN HE PULLED HIS RIGHT HAND WAS VERY NEAR EXHAUST GUARD HIS HAND STRUCK THE GUARD CAUSING A LACERATION

August 16, 2000 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A ROLL OF HOSE WHEN THE PLASTIC STRAP BROKE. EMPLOYEE FELL BACK AND HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW/ARM ON THE SIDE BOARD OF TRUCK.

August 5, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD LIFTED A PUMP TO INSTALL ON A 992G LOADER ON 8-5-00. HE WAS HAVING CHEST PAINS ON 8-10-00 AND WENT TO HOSPITAL. HE WAS TOLD THAT HE HAD STRAINED LIFTING THE PUMP AND CAUSED A PI N HOLE IN OUTER WALL OF LUNG WHICH CAUSED THE CHEST PAINS.

June 9, 2000 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Phoenix Coal-Mac LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RETURNING TO EE PARKING LOT WHEN HE HAD A FATAL HEART ATTACK. THIS OCCURED AT THE END OF THE EE SHIFT.