Mining Incidents

Eagle No. 1 Mine Coal

Mega Highwall Mining, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Daniel W Bunn
Wharncliff, Mingo County, WV  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4608715

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
67
Years on record
2001–2024
Latest incident
Feb 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
902
citations
266
significant & substantial
$313,654
proposed penalties
$217,203
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 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 480 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 2,730 10 3 3663.0
2024 Q1 14,386 38 7 2641.5
2023 Q4 16,523 20 3 1210.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

67 on file

2024 · 1 incident

February 23, 2024 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
New Age Mining, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding at the face. The arc from the weld ignited a hole in the cutting torches burning EE's hands.

2022 · 1 incident

November 30, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
New Age Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

While installing a roof bolt, the roof bolt fell out of the top and struck employee in right thumb. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue. The incident was reported to the employer the next day.

2016 · 1 incident

February 19, 2016 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was duck walking (walking in squatting position) in 43" coal, employee had a pain in employee's left side abdomen.

2014 · 6 incidents

June 23, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 2nd North West Mains, Spad # 815. The fall was appx. 40' Long 4' Thick. The fall is dangered off at all approaches.

May 14, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 4th Panel of The North west Mains at spad 1350--The fall was 16' X 18' --4 1/2 ' Thick. The has been dangered off at all approaches.

April 18, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Pneumoconiosis-Board findings-AWARD ORDER received on 4.18.2014 from AIG.EE has not missed work due to this illness. He is off work due to having knee surgery.

February 10, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was splashed on the face with hot oil while moving it out the way.

February 5, 2014 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF TAILPIECE AFTER GETTING ROCK UNSTOPPED AT THE HEAD AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. EE DIDN'T SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION/OR MISS WORK UNTIL 2.7.2014.

2013 · 15 incidents

November 21, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell to ground bruising the left elbow while working underground-finished shift.

November 8, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was tramming 4-wheeler to section, hit a bump and hit head on mine roof.

October 30, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

While hanging shuttle car cable draw rock fell from between bolts and hit EE on left leg and foot. Rock size 40" wide 10' long and 6" thick.

October 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was setting breaker up when it blew up causing burns to right side face, ear and Right hand.

October 2, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was pulling slack from shuttle car cable to re-hang when he was shocked. PPE: EE was wearing rubber gloves.

September 10, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was changing bits when draw rock fell out and struck him on head and shoulders.

August 28, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was putting up center lines crawling, he kneeled on left knee/twisted causing pain

June 20, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a corner rib draw rock fell hurting his back. EE finished his shift bolting top--He went to see a Dr. on 6.21.13 to be checked-contusion on back. The EE has RTW FULL DUTIES.

June 8, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on the bolter when the chain ratchet slipped dropping the scissors (arm Pot) on the left index finger causing a laceration that required sutures. EE missed one day to follow up with the doctor and has RTW modified duty until the sutures are out and laceration healed.

March 7, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was hanging cable in the #4 Entry-cable was pulled down, knocking him to the ground.

February 18, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading structure in scoop bucket when he said he hurt his back.

2012 · 8 incidents

August 29, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was hauling coal to feeder with shuttle car, he hit his forehead on the fly pad, knocking his head back and cutting the back of head.

July 17, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Mine Foreman was backing up his 3 wheeler ride when the miner cable caught the back of his head bent into chest causing neck and left shoulder pain. NOTE: EE did not miss work or seek medical attention until 7.23.12

July 13, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

EE was wearing protective knee pads that began rubbing blister on the right knee causing inflammation and redness. EE worked 3 hours on the 20th, could not finish shift, he is going to seek medical attention at Logan Regional.

April 30, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This Incident happened after work in the parking area. Employee was showing a hand gun to co-worker, as he was putting his hand gun back in the car the gun accidentally discharged wounding himself in the left hand. He was treated at Williamson Memorial Hospital. The WV State Police investigated the incident and filed a report.

April 21, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was standing behind manbus when the operator began to back up, hitting the EE left Foot.

March 21, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was moving tail roller in place on the overland tail piece, smashed his left index finger with slate bar.

March 16, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was driving the 2 man carrier when he lost grip of the steering wheel and it hit his right hand. EE finished shift doing regular duties.

January 26, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling outside hole and a piece of rock 6 ft long and 8 inches thick fell and hit him on the head, neck and left shoulder. Note: EE RTW on Friday and worked his regular duties no complaints, did not inform supervisor that he went to hospital. Began missing work Monday 1.30.12

2011 · 5 incidents

November 3, 2011 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tramming miner across section, caught roofbolt with miner breaking bolt off. Bolt caught EE's left hand.

October 28, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading glue onto roof bolter and twisted to load glue and hurt back.

August 4, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading cribs onto ride and twisted lower back-causing pain.

June 29, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to move a pump out of the roof bolter, while lifting he had a pain in his groin area. He finished his shift. He not lost any time due to his strain.

May 9, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to move belt, he was pulling using channel locks when he slipped off and fell back. He had pain in his lower right back.

2010 · 8 incidents

November 11, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing roofbolt, the bolt hit a crack in the top and bent over and hit him in the right ear.

August 23, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was bringing the scoop outside, he raised his head and hit the top.

August 20, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to move a 20 lb charger for the mantrip. He had a sharp pain in the middle area of his back.

June 24, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was reaching across the mantrip-4 wheeler to get some tools, he said he must have hit a lever, the ride began to tram and rolled him against the top causing him shoulder pain.

June 7, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top-he was drilling and draw rock fell hitting him in the head, neck and back.

April 29, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving oxygen and acetylene tanks out of the roadway-felt a Pain in the bottom left side of stomach.

April 26, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was leaning forward checking for hydraulic leaks on the bolter. He was watching the hoses while moving the levers, the pot went up and caught his right arm causing a fracture.

January 28, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by falling object

Crew was making a power move, employee was pulling cables with a 4-wheeler when a piece of draw rock approx. 16 inches wide, 42 inches long and 2 inches thick fell out between bolts hitting the employee in the back of the neck, the coal seam in this mine is appx. 36 inches.

2009 · 5 incidents

December 3, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting out of scoop and twisted his knee.

September 14, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was attempting to load belt rollers onto the ride to take underground; when he cut the bands on the pallet of the rollers they rolled off the pallet and hit his left foot and ankle.

September 10, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was backing up the ride, roofed out..hit his head on the mine roof.

April 1, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Tramming bolter to another place, front end went in hole causing the back end to go into the top. Employee's neck and shoulder hit the roof top causing shoulder and neck pain.

March 26, 2009 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was helping take shuttle car to the section. He was turning a ride around to get out of the way of the shuttle car. When turning the ride, his head jammed into the mine roof. EE stopped what he was doing and stated his neck was hurting.

2008 · 2 incidents

May 3, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Subject was taking a tire in for the mantrip, raised head up to catch the tire that was falling and caught his head in the roof.

2007 · 1 incident

July 20, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched thumb while roof-bolting.

2001 · 14 incidents

December 27, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING 80' L BY 18' BY 19' W BY 5' H WAS FOUND. IT WAS ON THE 002 SECTION IN #3 ENTRY NEAR SPAD #472.

November 29, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS RATCHETING BELT TOGETHER AND PULLEDSOMETHING IN HIS BACK.

November 8, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT WAS INJURED AFTER THE SCOOP THAT HE WAS OPERATING DRIFTED AND RAN OVER IT.HE HAD EXITED THE SCOOP TO HANG A LINE CURTAIN.

November 8, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FLIPPED BY A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AS IT WAS TENSIONED.

September 6, 2001 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES FROM SCOOP BUCKET ONTO ROOF BOLTER. HE PLACED HIS HAND ON A SHARP METALSTRAP, LACERATING HIS PALM.

August 13, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST OPEN BREAK FROMENTRY #3 TO #4. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG BY 19' WIDE BY 9-10' THICK.

June 28, 2001 WV · Coal ELECTRICAL
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

LINE SPLITTER BURNT BLADE SWITCH.

June 25, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RIDING ON THE MANTRIP. THE OPERATOR BACKED UNDER A CABLE THAT WAS HUNG OVERHEAD. THE CABLE CAUGHT THE BOX CONTAINING SCSRS AND PUSHED IT OVER STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

June 7, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO SERVICE THE ROOF BOLTER, WHILE HE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE MACHINE, THE OPERATOR INADVERTANTLY AVCTIVATED THE CABLE REEL AND THE CABLE STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE ABDOMEN AND CHEST, KNOCKING HIM OVER.

May 31, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULING ON A RIPPER MOTOR WHILE IN A BENT OVER POSITION.

May 14, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PULLED THE LEVER TO LOWER THE CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTER. EE CLAIM THAT THE LEVER STUCK. THE CANCEL CAME .

March 15, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENDIONAL ROOF FALL 001 1ST NORTHWEST MAINS (ABANDON WORKS) (#7 ENTRY) 80' ABOVE SPAD #125-17'TO 18' WIDE 160' LONG TOR 10' TO 20' HIGH.

March 5, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING HI-LINE. WHILE TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN A HANGER WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL-LOCKS, HE INJURED HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION FOR THIS INJURY.

January 11, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE TWISTED TO PICK UP A BOLT AND HURT HIS BACK.