Mining Incidents

Diamond Energy Coal

Omar, Logan County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608738

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
106
Years on record
2000–2011
Latest incident
Jun 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,097
citations
322
significant & substantial
$906,269
proposed penalties
$679,800
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2012 Q2 0 0 0
2012 Q1 1,397 1 0 715.8
2011 Q4 20,586 15 6 728.7
2011 Q3 22,431 32 12 1426.6
2011 Q2 20,839 34 16 1631.6
2011 Q1 25,768 40 20 1552.3
2010 Q4 25,120 40 17 1592.4
2010 Q3 0 33 24
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

106 on file

2011 · 2 incidents

March 14, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the 1st right northwest submains in the #7 entry 40' outby spad #7654, 4800' from the active face.

2009 · 3 incidents

March 3, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the strap off of a pallet of roof bolts when the strap came back and hit his right arm causing a laceration.

February 18, 2009 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the #3 entry approximately 9,300 ft. from #1 section. No equipment or miners were involved. The fall measured 20' X 20' X 7' high.

January 2, 2009 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall wis discovered by the mine examiner at spad #6455 approximately 2600' outby the faces. Fall measured 25' long x 19' wide x 5' high. No personnel or equipment were involved. Area will not be rehabilitated.

2008 · 20 incidents

December 12, 2008 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was cutting a piece of belt with a utility knife when the knife slipped and cut his left hand.

November 14, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 3rd southeast sub mains located 160' from spad #6181 and 11,680' from the section face.

November 3, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Member was operating the offside of the right roof bolter in 5 right. He went to remove his drill and a piece of draw rock fell. The rock hit him on his right arm, and bounced and hit him in the chin causing a laceration.

October 28, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Member was standing in the #7 entry talking to the miner operator when a small piece of draw rock fell and hit him. Note: The Dr. did not take member off from work until 11/6/08

October 23, 2008 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Member was operating a stinger when the right side tire hit a rock causing the steering knob to spin and hit the members right hand.

September 23, 2008 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was squaring up the belt to make a belt splice, when the utility knife that he was using slipped and cut his right thigh.

August 11, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The crew had loaded the mantrip and started outside. The mantrip hit a jack that had been unloaded beside the track. The jack came around and hit employee in the left forearm causing a laceration.

July 10, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered app. 1,200 ft. from the active section 1 x-cut inby S.S.#6088. The fall measured app. 32' in length X 19' in width X6' in height. The area was bolted with 6' torque tension bolts. The area is dangered off and will not be rehabilitated. MSHA inspector investigated the fall.

July 9, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Member was getting out of a scoop and had his right hand on the corner of the canopy, when a piece of draw rock fell, stiking him on the right hand.

July 9, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 4 entry at survey station #5797 appr. 3,000 from the active section. The fall measured 22' in length X 20' in width X 6' high. The area was bolted with 6' torque tension bolts and has been dangered off. The area will be rehabilitated.

April 18, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 4-18-08 EE ceased work & went to ER w/back pain. Referred to chiropractor, he was dx'd w/a simple spasm & released to return to work. EE was placed in a different position soon after. He later went to a chiropractor & was sent for MRI on 5-4-08. Results were interpreted as degenerative. He worked till 6-9-08. At that point he had a dr slip stating unable to perform job

March 24, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE stated that a piece of rock fell from the rib and hit his right leg in the calf area causing a contusion and a sprain to his ankle. He took off and has not called or provided any dr. reports as to a diongnosis. This report is being filed as a reportable injury with no days lost till a determination can be made as to the reason for injured being absent.

March 21, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Member stated that while bolting top he thought he got something in his eyes. He finished his shift and went to the eye doctor on Monday, 3/24/08. The doctor washed his eyes out and prescribed him anti-biotic drops.

February 27, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 4 entry on the 001 section at S.S. # 5694. The fall was 1250 ft. from the face. The fall will be rehabilitated and the size was 30ft in length X 19ft. in width and app. 10 ft. in height. The area was inspected by M.S.H.A inspectors and State.

January 24, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was installing a jack on a roof bolter and while taking off a hydraulic fitting his hand slipped and he stated he hit something sharp causing a laceration to his right index finger. He recieved 4 stiches.

January 2, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 60' in length X 17' in width X 4' high was discovered on a routine weekly exam. 4,400 ft. outby the working section. This fall will be rehabilitated and has been dangered off.

2007 · 14 incidents

December 21, 2007 WV · Coal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got his hand pinched between a rocker arm and boom while changing a pin on a roof bolter. He received sutures.

November 28, 2007 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of CO line with utility knife and slipped causing him to cut the top of his left hand. He received 4 stitches.

November 9, 2007 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE contacted mine management stating he was going to the Dr to have his hand checked. He stated he thought he had gotten a splinter in his hand a few days before. EE reported to management on 11/9/07 that he was in the hospital and had a foreign object removed and was staying in the hospital overnight for observation on which meds work best on injury.

November 2, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was installing a boom lift jack and mashed his finger.

September 25, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting maintenance foreman wire a belt drive. While using a utility knife to cut the cable he slipped and cut his left hand. He received 4 stitches.

August 21, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall at and above anchorage of original 48" fully grouted roof bolts. The fall occurred at the No.1 Belt at brk 11, S.S. #3921. This fall was reported immediately to State and MSHA agencies.

August 13, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated he was picking up a can of oil and a small piece of rock fell from the roof striking him on the right hand.

July 17, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was installing a roof bolt and strap when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the head and back.

June 14, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated he was bending a roof bolt and felt a severe pain in his lower abdoman.

April 26, 2007 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was pulling himself up in the seat of the lo-trac and hit the tram pedal and got his hand caught between the tire and frame of the machine.

February 28, 2007 WV · Coal welder MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Member was welding on a bit lug on a continuous mining machine. Resulting in a burn to both his eye. was not reported until 3/15/07

February 27, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated he was using the boom of the bolter to push bolt into a hole and his thumb got caught between the bolt head and the boom causing a crushing injury to his left thumb.

January 10, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a guard from a Joy continuous miner and while he was laying the guard on the ground his glove got caught in the handle causing him to fracture his right ring finger and middle finger.

January 2, 2007 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was on his knees in a scoop bucket throwing crib blocks from the scoop to the back of the feeder. Employee ceased work and requested an ambulance.

2006 · 9 incidents

November 13, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Member was operating a continuous miner in the 4 left crosscut when a rib roll measuring 9' long x 42" wide x 1" to 5" thick struck him resulting in a fractured right foot.

October 27, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Member was getting on mantrip on the surface and triped over the track switch that was covered with water injuring his left knee. 1st day away from work 11/2/06.

September 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 34 cross cuts inby the portal on the #1 belt. This mine is in non producing status. Time of fall is unknown. Fall measured approximately 25' long x 30' wide x 10' high.

August 17, 2006 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was making a belt move up. The scoop operator was pulling the tailpiece up. One of the chains slipped causing the tailpiece to go side-ways catching employee between the rib and the tailpiece.

August 12, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

He was installing a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell striking his left arm resulting in a laceration requiring stitches. Employee continued working until 8/16/06 and was taken off work.

July 27, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a shuttle car traveling toward the miner. The shuttle car struck a hole in roadway causing his right arm to hit the hand hold on the canopy injuring his right elbow.

June 26, 2006 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was loading 8" I beams. I beam slipped mashing member's finger between two of the beams cutting his left index finger.

April 8, 2006 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While loading supplies, employee stated he felt pain in his lower back. He didn't start missing work until 8/16/2006.

February 8, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was adjusting the cat pads on the miner when a chain rachet slipped off of shim and end of chain rachet struck him on the left cheek.

2005 · 1 incident

2004 · 5 incidents

November 18, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT LOCATION #3 ENTRY 1 BREAK INBY SPAD 3772 WITH AN INACTIVE FACE AREA. THE FALL WAS 65' X 19' X 8' TO 10' IN SIZE. SUPPORT WAS 4' RESIN BOLTS IN MIXED STRATA WITH NO RIDER SEAM. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY OR MATERIAL DAMAGE. THIS AREA WILL BE BREAKERED OFF AND NOT REHABILITATED.

July 29, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at the above noted mine at locationg-1 break inby spad 2375. Face is inactive. no personal injuries occurred. the fall measured 18'x 18' x 7' in size with torque tension bolts as support in shale. there is rider seam of approx. 24" x this area will not see rehab.

July 29, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at the above mentioned mine. exact time is unknown. location was spad 2386-face inactive. no personal injuries. the size of the fall was approx. 25' x 18' x 7" supported by torque tension bolts, strata being wet shale, and also has a 2 ft rider scam, this area will see rehab.

May 17, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at Diamond Energy possibly the day of 5/17/2004 or before. The time is unknown. This fall occurred in the area of spad 2385 in an entry between headings 3 and 4. and measured 16' x 18' x 6'. and was originally secured with 8' cable bolts. This area is being rehabilitated as part of it is in the track entry area.

March 15, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED MINE AT ENTRY #2 1 BRK INBY SPAD 2329. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 70 FT X 18 FT X 8 FT. SUPPORT CONSISTS OF RESIN BOLTS, SHALE ROOF WITH A 14" RIDER SEAM ABOVE AT 6 FT. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

2003 · 2 incidents

June 30, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED MINE LOCATION OUTBY IN ENTRY #2 (SPAD # 3830 - 1 BRK INBY) AT 1600 FT FROM THE FACE. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 18' X 19' X 7 FT. RESIN BOLTS WERE USED IN MINED STRATA WITH (NO) RIDER SEAM. THIS AREA WILL SEE NO REHAB.

January 4, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HELPING AN ASSOCIATE PULL HIGH LINE TO GO TO #12 TRANSORMER. WHILE PULLING HIGHLINE, HE SLIPPED INT HE MUD AND FELL ON THE RING FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

2002 · 26 incidents

December 1, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT SPAD #2308 IN THE BELT/TRACK ENTRY. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE SIZE OF THE FALL IS 40' X 20' X 6'. 6' TORQUE TENSION BOLTS WERE USED IN SHALE STRATA WITH A RIDER SEAM 8' ABOVE WORKIN G SEAM. THIS AREA MUST BE REHABILITATED.

November 20, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS MOVING A SCOOP CHARGER & A CABLE. HE PUT IT ACROSS THE BELT (ON THE BELT) INSTEAD OF HANGING IT ACROSS (OVER) THE BELT WHICH HE SHOULD HAVE DONE. THE CREW STARTED THE BELT. THIS ACTION PULLED THE CABLE & PULLED HIM TO THE GROUND ON HIS RIGHT ELBOW RUPTURING HIS BURSA IN THE ELBOW.

November 7, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF MAKING A VULCANIZED SPLICE IN A CONVEYOR BELT. HE WAS STANDING ON A PIECE OF PIPE, WHICH WAS LAYING ALONG THE BELTLINE, WHILE TRYING TO CUT THE BELT WITH A UTILITY KN IFE. INJURED SLIPPED OFF OF THE PIPE & STRUCK HIMSELF IN THE LEG WITH THE UTILITY KNIFE.

October 29, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A BELT ROLLER. HIS INTENTIONS WERE TOGET IT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BELT WHERE THE TRACK IS SO THAT IT COULD BE TRANSPORTED ON A FLAT CAR. HE LIFTED THE ROLLE R TO HIS WAIST LEVEL AND EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN. HE WORKED 3 MORE SHIFTS IN THE WEEK AND BEGAN MISSING WORK THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE SAFETY DEPT WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS UNTIL 11-07-02.

October 17, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE HAD INSTALLED THE FIRST BOLT IN THE "NEXT TO LAST ROW" OF BOLTS. HE SWUNG HIS BOLTER IN TO INSTALL THE INSIDE BOLT WHEN A ROCK FELL AND HIT EE ON THE FOOT. THE ROCK MEASURED 40" BY 40" BY 3 " THICK. THIS REPORT IS LATE DUE TO AN OVERSIGHTIN THE SAFETY DEPT.

September 4, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT #6 BELT HEAD LOCATION, EE WAS INSTALLING AN ELBOW IN A 4" WATER LINE. AS HE WAS DOING SO, HE STOOD ON THE LINE. HE SLIPPED OFF THE LINE, FELL ON BOTH OF HIS KNEES AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO WO RK AS OF THIS DAY BEING 9-11.

August 22, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAMMING MINER. HE ALLEGED HIS FOOT SLI0PED ON MINE FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

August 15, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED MINE WITH NO PERSONAL INJURY AT THE SPECIFIC LOCATION LISTED, BEING #4 ENTRY SPAD 2834. THE FALL OCCURRED OBSTRUCTION THE TRACK ENTRY AND THE INTAKE , AND WAS ABOUT 8' HIGH. THIS AREA IS TO BE REHABILITATED, REASSESSED FOR SAFE PASSAGE.

July 22, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE APPLIED FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS BENEFITS AND HAS BEEN APPROVED BASED ON EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY. HE IS TO BE REFERRED TO THE OCCUPATIONAL PNEMOCONIOSIS BOARD FOR EVALUATION. IN THE EVENT THAT HE DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY BENEFITS DUE TO INELIGIBILITY, AN AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED. (NOTE: RECEIVED IN THE SAFETY DEPT. 9/19/02).

July 18, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE DIAMOND MINE 5400 FT FROM THE FACE, AT #6 ENTRY, SPAD 2802, SECT 001. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 60' X 19' X 7', AND THE ROOF STRATA CINSISTS OF SHALE WITH NO RIDER S EAM. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

July 10, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING A PERMINATE SPLICE IN A ROOF BOLTER "CABLE" WHEN HIS UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT THE LEFT THUMB. HE RECEIVED STITCHES FOR HIS LACERATION.

July 9, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING THE OUTSIDE BOLT IN THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS. AT THIS TIME A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, HITTING THE CANOPY, SLIDING FROM OFF THE CANOPY.HITTING EE IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK. THE ROOF BOLTER WAS EQUIPPED WITH MASSEY ENERGY "IRONING BOARD" FLAPS. THE ROCK MEASURED 2' BY 2' BY 3".

May 6, 2002 WV · Coal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED OVER A METAL STAKE IN THE GROUND, AND HE FELL ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE, CUTTING HIS LEFT ARM. HE RECEIVED STAPLES FOR A LACERATION.

May 6, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GOING TO SECTION FEEDER IN A LOADED SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT SOME BAD BOTTOM IN MINE FLOOR. HE SAID IT CAUSED HIM TO BE EJECTED OUT OF THE 21SC ONTO MINE FLOOR.

April 21, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED SITE 120' FROM THE FACE AREA ON SECTION. ENTRY #4 SPAD #3170. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 30' X 20' X ?. THIS FALL WAS ABANDONED AND DANGERED OFF (NOT REHABILITATED).

April 19, 2002 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE CONTINUOUS MINER WAS DOWN WITH NO WATER AT THIS TIME. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18"X 12"X 1 1/2" FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS. IT STRUCK EE ON THE SMALL OF HIS BACK. EE IS PRESENTLY STI LL NOT WORKING SINCE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.

April 15, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL LOCATED AT #2 BELT, #4 ENTRY, BLOCK #26, 6500' FROM ACTIVE FACE. SIZE 20' X 20' X 6 1/2'. TYPE OF STRATA IS SHALE WITH A 40" RIDER SEAM PRESENT. THE AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

April 3, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRAGGING WATER LINE FROM THE BELT ENTRY OVER TO THE SCOOP. AS HE WAS DOING SO HE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN. HE IS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING AND WE HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED AS TO HIS CONDITION OF THIS TIME.

March 20, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER. HE HAD PULLED A BOLT OUT OF THE HOLE WHEN HE HAD BENT IT, AND THE PLATE HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT ARM. HE RECEIVED STITCHES IN HIS ARM. THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT BECAUSE THE SAFETY DEPT. WAS JUST INFORMED THAT HE RECEIVED STITCHES.

January 29, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSERTING A PIN BACK INTO THE RUB RAIL OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. THE REMOTE CORD WAS BEHIND THE RAIL, SO A CO-WORKER MOVED THE RAIL TO REMOVE THE CORD. THE RAIL FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT AND BROKE HIS TOE.

January 18, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ONE CROSS CUT OUT BY SPAD 2343 AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED MINE. FALL MEASURED 70' BY 20' BY 6'. ROOF WAS LAMINATED SANDSTONE. PRIMARY ROOF SUPPORT WAS 6' TORQUE TENSION. RIDER SEAM 18" TO 20" PRESENT 5-6' ABOVE MINING SEAM. AREA WILL BE REHABED.

January 18, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE & A CO-WORKER WERE ATEMPTING TO INSTALL A SHIELD COVERING A SCRUBBER MOTOR ON A C/M. A BOLT FELL BEHIND THE SHIELD & VICTIM TRIED TO RETRIEVE IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HIS CO-WORKER PUSHED DOWN ON THE SHIELD & IT FELL ON VICTIM'S RIGHT INDEX & MIDDLE FINGERS. (NOTE: THE SAFETY DEPT. WAS NOT INFORMED UNTIL 2/27/02 THAT HIS INDEX FINGER HAD BEEN BROKEN).

January 8, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULLING ON CONVEYOR CHAIN, ATTEMPTING TO PIECE IT TOGETHER AND IN PULLING, HE EXPERIENCED SHARP LOWER BACK PAIN. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WAS ORDERED TO STAY OFF WORK UNTIL FURT HER NOTICE.

January 3, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALONG WITH A CO-MEMBER (ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE) WAS LOADING A "HOLD DOWN" ROLLER, WHEN THE ROLLER SLIPPED ON THE MAN TRIP JERKING HIM DOWNWARDS, AS HE WAS ALREADY IN A "BENT OVER" POSITION.

2001 · 17 incidents

December 13, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO WORK IN THE PANEL OF A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A RIB ROLL OCCURRED AND ROLLED ON TO HIS BACK, PUSHING HIM TO THE GROUND FLOOR. THE ROCK WAS REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. THE ROCK SIZE WAS 2 BY 3 BY 10 FT LONG.

December 3, 2001 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A MANBUS TRAVELING INSIDE AN UNOCCUPIED MANBUS COMING FROM SECT.#2 HIT THE FIRST BUS HEAD ON. THE PARK BRAKE OF THE 2ND BUSHAD BLED OFF, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL AWAY AT A DISTANCE OF APPROX. 5,440FT., HURTING HIS L.KNEEAND LOWER LEG. EE IS ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THE PRESENT TIME.

November 14, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMANT HAS BEEN GRANTED A 5% AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS. THIS TRANSACTION TOOK PLACE ON 4/9/02.

November 8, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BUILDING A STOPPING. WHILE BUSTING A CAP BLOCK, A CEMENT BLOCK FELL OUT OF THE PILE ONTO THE BUCK OF HIS HAND. HIS HAND WAS BRUISED THROUGH THE METACARPAL GLOVES HE WAS WEARING.

October 26, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS LOADING A TOP ROLLER OF BELT STRUCTURE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 18, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL OCT 30. HE WENT TO A DR WHO ADVISED TWO DAYS REST. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS REGULAR JOB NOV 3. THE SAFETY DEPT WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS UNTIL CONTACT WAS MADE WITH MINE. AN ACCIDENT REPORT HAD BEEN FILED ON TIME. SUPERINTENDANT DID NOT KNOW WHY MAN WAS OFF. HE TURNED IT IN ON COMPE

October 2, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS APPLYING B-BOND TO A RETURN OVERCAST. HE STATED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM IN CENTER OF BACK.

September 26, 2001 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED LOCATED AT #2 BELT SPADS 2378-2385, 2160' FROM ACTIVE FACE. SIZE 50' X 20' X 6'TO 7'. RESIN BOLTS/TORQUE TENSION BOLTS WEREUSED. STRATA IS MIXED. AREA BEING REHABILITATED.

May 21, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR. HE WAS BACKING DOWN AN INCLINE AND HIT A HOLE, JAMMING HIS HEAD UP AGAINST THE CANOPY OF THE SHUTTLE CAR.

April 12, 2001 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. WHEN PULLING, HE PULLED AND STRAINED HIS BACK. NOTE- THE SAFETY DEPT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL THE 18TH OF APRIL. HIS FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS APRIL 16TH. EE IS TO BE ON COMPLETE BED REST FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.

March 30, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS WALKING FROM #4 ENTRY TO #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK (PART OF THE RIB) ROLLED OFF STRIKING & COVERING EE. EE'S RIGHT LEG FROM THE KNEE DOWN WAS SURGICALLY AMPUTATED FROM JUST ABOVE THE KNEE

March 20, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STRUCTURE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT INFORM COMPANY OF INJURY UNTIL APRIL 27, 2001.

March 19, 2001 WV · Coal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SEPARATING STEEL TRACK TIES AS HE DID THIS, A PIECE OF STEEL JERKED OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE LEFT EYEBROW.

March 8, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON CONVEYOR CHAIN ON #2 CM MINER WHEN THE CHAIN BROKE CAUSING PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. **NOTE: THIS NOT DECLARED REPORTABLE UNTIL HE VISITED THE DOCTOR ON 3-21-01.

January 22, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING AND MISTAKINGLY ALLOWED THE DRILL POD TO COME DOWN ON HIS LEFT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS, BRUISING AND CAUSING PAIN. HE RECEIVED FIRST AID AND MEDICAL TREATMENT.

2000 · 7 incidents

December 15, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT MOVE. A ROLLER STRUCURE FOULED ONTO THE STRUCTURE BELT RAILS & MASHEDEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER Y

September 5, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SITTING, OPERATING THE REMOTE FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER. AS HE MOVED TO STANDING POSITION, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER LUMBAR BACK AREA. NOTE: THIS IS DETERMINED AS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

August 5, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WATER LINE SLACK TO A PRESSURE PUMP. AS HE WAS PUTTING WATER LINE ON HIS SHOULDER, HIS FINGER HIT THE TOP OF THE OVERHANG, THUS CUTTING HIS HAND.

February 23, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS ABOUT 40' IN LENGTH BY 16-18' WIDTH. THE HEIGHT WAS 6 1/2'. RESIN BOLTS AND 6# T.T. BOLTS WERE USED. THE TYPE OF STRATA IS SHALE. THIS AREA WILL BE REHABILITATED.

February 15, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE LOWERED THE CANOPY OF THE ROOF BOLTER DOWN ON HIS HAND, WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE DRILL STEEL TRAY. AS A RESULT HE CUT TWO OF HIS FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

February 7, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A ROPE HANGER WITH A UTILITY KNIFE WHEN HE CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE CUT REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES.

January 8, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TURNING A CROSSCUT IN #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 29"X31"X4"THICK, FELL FROM BETWEEN THE RIB BOLT AND THE MIDDLE BOLT, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. IT WAS BOLTED WITH 4'RESIN B OLTS AND WAS CHECKED BEFORE THE MINER MAN ENTERED. EE'S POSITION WAS THE 3RD ROW OF BOLTS OUTBY THE CROSSCUT.