Mining Incidents

No 65 Coal

Double Bonus Coal Company · Underground
Controlled by James C Justice III
Pineville, Wyoming County, WV  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 4609020

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
73
Years on record
2004–2014
Latest incident
Feb 2014
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2004
1,431
citations
391
significant & substantial
$1,986,306
proposed penalties
$954,409
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 0 0 0
2020 Q1 0 0 0
2019 Q4 0 0 0
2019 Q2 0 0 0
2018 Q4 0 0 0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
2018 Q1 1,080 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 1,164 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
August 22, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

For reasons unknown at this time, the victim came out of the truck and was run over by the truck.

October 30, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was observing the mechanic working on a shuttle car. It was revealed during the accident investigation, that the mechanic pressed the tram pedal, causing the shuttle car to inadvertently move. The shuttle car crushed the employee between the shuttle car and the rib.

Reportable incidents

71 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2014 · 1 incident

February 5, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall above anchorage was discovered at approximately 8:00am, one crosscut inby the #2 Mine Fan installed in the #7 Portal entrance. The fall measured approximately 16 feet wide x 20 feet long x 6 feet high in the intersection of Survey Station 21.

2013 · 5 incidents

October 20, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall above anchorage was discovered during the Preshift Exam at Survey Station 7893, approximately 1200' outby the 2nd Left working section. The fall measured approximately 20'L x 20'W x 9'H and has been dangered off from all approaches.

September 20, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a shuttle car when he hit a pot-hole in roadway causing the employee to hit his head against the canopy.

September 5, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning a mantrip around when the front tires contacted a ledge causing the steering wheel to spin and the steering knob struck the employee's right hand.

August 14, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a roof bolt with a bearing plate when he attempted to straighten the plate and pinned his middle finger on his right hand to the mine roof.

June 26, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding in mantrip to section when he stated that he hit his hardhat on a roofbolt.

2012 · 9 incidents

September 6, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 6- feet' X 19 feet wide X 20 feet long occurred at the No. 2 to Number 1 crosscut inby spad number 7656

September 4, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 6-7 feet X 19 feet wide X 35 feet long occurred 150 feet inby spad number 7636 in the number 1 entry.

June 6, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall meas. approx. 20' x 50' x 6-8' occurred on the 2nd left section between #6 and #7 cc. inby spad #7398. The fall will not be cleaned up

June 5, 2012 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Prior to employees shift starting, he was working on his mining belt (repairing light pouch) when he cut his hand with a knife.

June 5, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was setting in the shuttle car deck when a piece of rock measuring 16" X 12" X 2" thick rolled from the rib and struck him on the ankle.

June 1, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Bonus Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing a canopy from a scoop bucket and later felt a pain in his abdomen.

March 14, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall above anchorage was discovered in the Mains Intake Air Course at Survey Station 266 approximately 6000 feet from the Mains Section. The roof fall measured approximately 20' wide by 20' long by 5' high. All approaches have been dangered off and cribbed.

January 14, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to mantrip, tripped on a rock and fell.

2011 · 9 incidents

October 7, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling lid back on a oil can when his hand slipped and struck sharp edge.

July 22, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall above anchorage was found in the Mains Primary Intake Escapeway approximately 5,500 feet outby Mains 1st Left Section. All approaches to fall area was cribbed off. Life line was rerouted and all employees instructed on new escapeway entry. Fall will not be cleaned up.

July 12, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while walking across section, he stepped in a hole and twisted his knee and back.

March 19, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Double Bonus Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

Employee stated that while unplugging the scoop batteries, a wire grounded inside the plug. This caused an arc from the plug.

March 10, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 3/10/11 the employee reported that while pulling belt with a scoop, the scoop slid over and the battery end of the scoop struck him on the leg. Employee did not miss work until 3/14/11.

March 3, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

While operating the rubbered tired mantrip the EE struck the rib and jarred his low back.

March 1, 2011 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE was cleaning the miner, while getting off the miner the EE slipped and fell causing him to injure his lower back. EE did not miss work until 3/10/11.

January 25, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured on the 1st right section in the #3 heading, 1 break inby spad #6029. The fall was approx. 8' X 18' X 22. No persons injured and no equipment was involved.

January 10, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping on roof bolter when the roof bolter operator allowed the drill head to come down on his foot.

2010 · 16 incidents

December 13, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 20'x20'x6' occurred near spad number 1691 near old 2 left panel. This area is approximately 8000 feet outby face and the fall area will not be cleaned up.

October 25, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Bonus Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE stated that "while pulling on rubber mat that was caught under the 1st Rt. Power Center" he felt pain in his right shoulder blade area. *EE continued to work this shift and did not miss work until 10/28/10.

October 13, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bolting top and while pulling drill steel down, he hit the fast feed and dropped the head of the roof bolter on his knee.

October 8, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling a rock out of rock box on No. 1A belt, when the slate bar came back and struck him on his ribs. EE continued to work this shift.

October 6, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered 2200' outby Jenny Branch section at spad #5025. Fall measured approx. 6' X 19' X 19'. "Will not be cleaned up".

October 5, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while walking near the No. 1 belt conveyor he stepped in a hole and twisted his knee.

September 23, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting the belt when the knife slipped and cut his hand.

September 10, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall above anchorage occurred in the No.6 entry adjacent to the belt entry. Fall measured approx 7' X 18' X 20'. 3600 foot outby Jenny branch section.

August 10, 2010 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While getting off end loader employee slipped and twisted his ankle

June 15, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall from machine

Employee was getting on the loader when he slipped and fell striking his right shoulder.

May 11, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 8' x 19' x 19' occurred on the Jenny Branch section near spad No. 5095. *The fall will not be cleaned up.

May 10, 2010 WV · Coal cleanup man, cleanup worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall from machine

Employee was filling water tank with water out of a pump hose and tripped over the hose and fell about 4 ft from back of pickup truck to ground hitting shoulder area.

February 1, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating scoop, employee placed his hand on top of the scoop canopy, and his fingers were caught between the canopy and coal rib.

2009 · 8 incidents

December 29, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE stated that while cleaning up around No 4 belt head he slipped on a rock and fell. When he got up he could not put much weight on his foot.

December 10, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was working to construct an overcast. He had stood up a metal leg and while attempting to place a bolt in the leg it fell over and struck him on his lower leg.

June 25, 2009 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall meausring approx. 6'x20'x20' occured on the mmu 004-0 in the intersection near spad #4552. This area was outby section.

June 16, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling the belt when he tripped and was struck above the eye by a shovel held by a co-worker. EE alleges knee injury. The accident is being contested. (See Attachment)

2008 · 4 incidents

December 1, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driver grabbed tail gate pin and attempted to pull out on gate. Loose coal fell out taking pressure off gate causing gate to rapid shut and catching his right hand ring finger, causing amputation at first joint on finger.

October 4, 2008 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees foot was caught between the metal frame of a airlock door and a rubber tired pers. carrier.

September 18, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was tramming a MRS across the break when a piece of rock rolled off the rib and struck his foot. Rock measured 93" x 21" x 12" thick.

January 31, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 6' x 20' x 20' was discovered on 1/31 during a weekly examination of old airways. The fall was located 1 crosscut inby spad #152. The fall area has been dangered off and the fall will not be cleaned up.

2007 · 1 incident

October 19, 2007 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning off the top of the miner when a piece of draw rock fell and struck his left hand.

2006 · 5 incidents

November 11, 2006 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor ELECTRICAL
Double Bonus Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was working on a 480 volt receptacle. When he opened the dust cover, the receptacle flashed "arched" causing burns to the back of employee's hands.

October 30, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was checking the operational controls on the 21-SC shuttle car, when the tram pedal was pressed. The shuttle car inadvertently moved, causing the shuttle car to strike the employee.

June 25, 2006 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Opened Air Lock Doors and air caught doors and blew back on the left arm of EE.

June 23, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bolting top in #7 heading on 1st left section, finished his row of bolts and was getting ready to advance pinner, when rock broke loose in between bolts and struck him on the head and shoulder.

2005 · 9 incidents

December 5, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Right mains across from spad 1249, #8 entry in intersection. 8'high x 40'long x 16'wide. Mined Oct.2005. Bolted with 5'resin bolts & spot bolted with 8'bolts.

November 27, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall on belt line at crosscut #56. Fall was 14'high x 16'wide x 60'long. Roof was bolted with 5' resin bolts. Area mined Oct. 2005.

September 22, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall above anchorage point fell in crosscut at Survey Station 971 in Return air course. Fall occurred sometime between weekly exam of return and was discovered during weekly exam on 9/22/05. No injury - no equipment involved.

September 18, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Bonus Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall inby Section dumping point, between Survey Station 1191 and 1230, no injury, no equipment involved, fall investigated by MSHA, not cleaned up.

February 24, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Bolter operator pulled bolter forward; pulled wheel on employee's right foot. He continued to work after he was injured to end of shift. He called on the 9th of March stating he was going to be off.

February 14, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Alleged accident and injury. EE elleged he fell backwards striking his back and head against the mine floor. Investigations made by the mine foreman and WV state mine inspector revealed no physical evidence to support the ee's claim.

2004 · 4 incidents

October 20, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by falling object

While installing a roof bolt, a rock was dislodged and struck ee on the shoulder.

October 20, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while getting out of the truck, his foot got caught causing him to fall, he stated that his left leg and back hurts.

October 14, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Bonus Coal Company · Fall from machine

Employee was removing a fuel pump from truck, when he attempted to get off the truck he lost his footing and fell approximately 6'.

July 12, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Double Bonus Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER HE REACHED OVER TO GET A STICK OF GLUE. WHILE IN THIS POSITION, THE DRILL HEAD CAME DOWN ON HIS LEG.