Mining Incidents

Mountain View Mine Coal

Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Underground
Davis, Tucker County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4609028

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2014–2025
Latest incident
Nov 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
3,209
citations
557
significant & substantial
$1,599,707
proposed penalties
$1,448,825
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 100,970 11 0 108.9
2025 Q3 5,658 20 0 3534.8
2025 Q2 5,715 33 2 5774.3
2024 Q4 1,015 22 3 21674.9
2024 Q3 1,125 57 18 50666.7
2024 Q2 135,416 24 2 177.2
2024 Q1 128,021 57 15 445.2
2023 Q4 8,842 39 8 4410.8
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
November 6, 2025 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

The victim was fatally injured when ejected from the operator's compartment of a diesel scoop after the scoop was struck by a locomotive that had lost control of a trip of supplies along the 41 Butt track haulage.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 11 incidents

November 30, 2025 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on the beltline and slipped. When the employee slipped, EE tried to catch self on the belt rail and heard a pop in EE's right arm/tricep area. Employee is awaiting an MRI.

November 10, 2025 WV · Coal HOISTING
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

F-Mine elevator was down due to intermittent faults. No employees were on the elevator. This incident was immediately reported.

November 6, 2025 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee was operating the #2 Brookville locomotive on 41-butt intake along with another operator in #1 Brookville and a trip of cars. The locomotives lost control of the trip at approximately 47 break on the track going inby. At 58 break, the #2 Brookville struck the #1 913 scoop in the entry.

October 1, 2025 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down off the Longwall tailgate onto the gob wing when EE's foot slipped off the gob wing. Employee landed awkwardly on EE's feet between the support pontoon and the gob wing twisting EE's right knee. Employee was taken off work on 10/3/25 pending an MRI.

July 17, 2025 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking around skids of dust in a crosscut. Employee slipped/tripped falling on a block landing on their left arm. Employee was seen at family doctor and referred to an orthopedic. On 7/30/25 it was determined they had a torn left triceps tendon and would need surgery.

June 17, 2025 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE walked beside the bolter in the bolted entry to throw cable out of the way.A rock fell from the rib 8' high measuring 16" long by 2.5" wide.The rock hit the EE on the left forearm then the left boot.When it struck EEs boot, the rock went through the top of the LaCross Metatarsal guard mining boot causing a laceration to the top of EEs foot around the toes.EE got 2 pins/sutures.

June 6, 2025 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

F-Mine Elevator broke down with 7 employees on it. All employees were able to get off with no injuries reported. This incident was immediately called in to the hotline.

March 14, 2025 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered in the #4 entry at 172 break F-Mains intake/track. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

February 22, 2025 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was helping re-rail a motor. While the motor was being jacked up, a 3"x4" piece of blocking kicked out striking the employee in the left cheek.

January 30, 2025 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing over the section tailpiece to assist the employee on the other side that was moving the tailpiece jill poke to move belt. When doing so, the employee was throwing the jill poke up onto the tailpiece which landed on the employee's right ring finger that was coming across the tailpiece, resulting in a fracture to the tip of the finger.

January 27, 2025 WV · Coal HOISTING
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Elevator was not called in due to troubleshooting. MSHA inspector said that this needed to be called in, so we did.

2024 · 7 incidents

December 11, 2024 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was shoveling on EE's knees under the belt. The area under the belt/roller here was 12 inches. When pushing the shovel under the belt, the shovel came in contact with the bottom roller pulling the shovel and the employees left hand into the end of the roller.

August 3, 2024 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was opening the elevator doors outside to go underground. EE opened the first elevator door. When opening the second elevator door, EE hit elbow on the first elevator door that was open jamming EE's right wrist in the handle of the door. EE's wrist continued to hurt and went to get examined. On 9/18/24 an x-ray revealed a small fracture and EE was placed in a wrist brace.

July 7, 2024 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered in the #4 entry at 184 1/2 break F-Mains. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

May 20, 2024 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered in the #5 entry at 181 break F-Mains. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

March 7, 2024 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing structure and smashed right hand ring finger between a bottom roller and the coal rib when removing the roller. Employee turned in the accident 3/19/24. Employee had an x-ray on 3/20/24 showing a fracture of the finger tip.

February 9, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was standing on the beltline running the Longwall Monorail push/pull unit. A hose busted on the unit. Employee changed the hose. While doing so, employees boots got muddy. When they got back up on the beltline, employee slipped and their left-hand ring finger got smashed by the push/pull unit.

February 1, 2024 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting solid blocks back up to seal a hole in the wall. The air pressure and grip on the block caused the block to fall out of EE's hands and off the wall striking the employee on the end of the nose. Employee received 6 stitches on 2/2.

2023 · 24 incidents

December 21, 2023 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a sledge hammer to drive a pin in the bracket for the cat pad on a mule. A piece of the bracket broke off and hit the employee in the left wrist embedding in EE's arm.

December 11, 2023 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was examining the offside of the belt and slipped on a piece of belt lying on the ground. When the employee went to fall, employee grabbed a hold of the belt rail and felt a pain in right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 4/22/2024 when employee was taken off work pending further examination.

December 6, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating the #1 MUV lube truck when EE was attempting to pull into a crosscut. When pulling in, the MUV went toward the rib. Employee stuck EE's arm out of the operators compartment touching EE's palm to the rib. In doing so, the MUV cab contacted the back of EE's left tricep, above elbow, causing a contusion.

November 9, 2023 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the conveyor chain on the continuous miner. Employee hit wrist with a hammer while working on the chain. Employee continued to work until 11/27/2023 when employee was taken off work until employee can see an orthopedic.

November 3, 2023 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered in the #2 entry at 50 break on 38-butt intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

October 21, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was installing a 6' bolt in the top and it bent. The employee then tried to pull the bent bolt out of the top and EE's hand slipped, catching the left forearm on the plate, causing a laceration, requiring 3 stitches.

September 27, 2023 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was following up with the cables from the belt move. As EE was walking toward the feeder/tail area, the employee stepped down on a top roller laying on the ground, twisting their right knee.

September 21, 2023 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went to climb up the crossover just outby 44BK on 38-Butt beltline. When the employee stepped up on the first step to grab a hold of the handles, the crossover slid off the belt rail and dropped down on one side. The employee felt a sharp pain in the right shoulder. The EE continued to work until 9/29/23 when the doctor took EE off work until an MRI could be scheduled.

September 13, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was on their knees on the head of the miner cleaning sprays in the # 1 entry on 39-butt. While EE was on their knees, the employee slipped and fell forward onto the drum of the miner jamming EE's left shoulder. The employee continued to work until EE was taken off work on 9/26/2023 due to pain in the shoulder. An MRI has been scheduled.

September 1, 2023 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #2 entry/face at 46 break on 38-Butt section. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

June 26, 2023 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Team Member misplaced EE's right foot under ram cylinder allowing cylinder to come down onto right foot while helping with support in outside yard area.

June 23, 2023 WV · Coal groundman, yardman POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating the fork truck in the outside yard. As the employee was raising the forks up, with no load, the keeper and one of the mast chains broke causing the forks to drop to the ground. In doing so, something knocked the front windshield out, striking the employee in the head. What struck the employee is unknown. Employee received a laceration requiring 8 staples.

May 26, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a 6 foot step ladder getting ready to wedge the wall which was pyramided up in the middle. As employee was attempting to wedge the top of the wall, the wall started to fall toward them. The employee jumped from the ladder, landing on the pavement, injuring left ankle.

May 17, 2023 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking around the lube truck at 114 break F-Mains when employee slipped and fell. When falling, something cut employee's leg above right knee, causing a laceration. Employee received 4 stitches.

April 28, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was a passenger in the MUV mantrip when it accidentally bumped a rib causing injury to employees back area. Employee had the weekend off and released to full duty.

April 18, 2023 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Employee was in the process of repositioning a drill box, spinning it to get in the 913 scoop bucket. The employee's right ring finger got caught between the chain and the metal of the drill box.

April 17, 2023 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator INUNDATION
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

An unplanned inundation occurred when the continuous mining machine intersected abandoned mine workings. Employee was found unconscious outby the tail boom of the continuous miner.

April 17, 2023 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator INUNDATION
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

An unplanned inundation occurred when the CM intersected abandoned mine workings. Employee observed miner operator laying on the ground. Employee went to aid the fallen miner operator and passed out. When employee came to, employee started rendering aid to the miner operator.

April 17, 2023 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss INUNDATION
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

An unplanned inundation occurred when the CM intersected abandoned mine workings. Employee observed miner operator laying on the ground. Employee went to aid fallen miner operator and passed out when EE got out of shuttle car. When EE came to, EE started rendering aid to the miner operator.

February 8, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was b-bonding the wood on top of the newly built belt wall. Employee had a hand full of b-bond and was slapping it on the wood from a ladder. While doing this, some of the b-bond got behind EE's safety glasses and into EE's right eye.

February 3, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving the #2 MUT (Mine Utility Truck). At 117 break F-Mains, the employee hit a hole in the mine roadway bouncing EE up off the seat, causing EE to hit head off the roof, jamming their neck. The employee continued to work until 2/8/2023 when EE went to the doctor and was taken off.

January 29, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was getting ready to fill #3 913 scoop with fuel. When employee was pulling the hose around the parked scoop, employee walked into the 16 foot cable bolts that were sticking 13-14 inches off the rear of the scoop, striking mouth on the cable bolts, chipping the right front top tooth. Employee got tooth repaired on March 29th, 2023.

January 16, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking F-Mains intake from the shaft inby, cleaning and rehanging lifeline. Employee started at 115 BK and made it to 158 BK when some rock from the coal rib began to fall out. Employee's reaction was to jump back to avoid it, and in doing so, twisted right knee.

2022 · 20 incidents

December 29, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down the outside slope hill toward the belt slope airlock entry into the mine. The employee slipped on the icy/frozen ground causing EE to fall and strike left knee on the ground. Employee continued to work until noticing a laceration on their knee.

December 1, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting on K-Mains section and had just moved into the cut and started bolting. When the employee was pushing a 6' bolt into the roof, the roof bolt bent causing the bearing plate to hit the employee's right hand between the index finger and thumb, lacerating the employee's hand at the start of the webbing.

November 29, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a bag of concrete and stepped in a hole causing injury to their knee.

October 2, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #11 block in the #2 entry on the E-mine Slope. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

September 19, 2022 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting 48 inch mining belt to be used as skirting flaps on the engineered tailpiece. Employee had the belt laying on the shop floor using a straight edge and a razor knife to cut it. The knife slipped and struck the employee on EE's left hand behind EE's thumb causing a laceration.

September 6, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #181 block in the #3 entry on the F-Mains Beltline. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 30, 2022 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Drive crew employee was working and accidentally bumped hardhat against a roller that was above the employee. The roller dislodged and fell out and hit employee's hand causing injury.

August 16, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #3 block in the #4 entry on the West Mains intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 10, 2022 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was helping reload an arch top onto the scoop. The scoop operator misunderstood the direction the operator was given, causing the arch top to slide off, hitting the employee on the upper front part of left thigh.

August 8, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #4 block in the #5 entry on the E-Mine slope. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 5, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the 115-116 block in the #2 entry of F-Mains. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

July 22, 2022 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying tools down ramp at F-1 tail. Employee stepped in a rut and fell, twisting right ankle.

July 20, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 214-215 block in the #5 face on the F-Mains section. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

July 18, 2022 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While a beltman was cleaning debris from belt structure with a block hammer, the hammer slipped and was caught between the top belt and the belt roller. As the miner attempted to hold on to the hammer, their left arm was pulled into the belt/roller, resulting in an abrasion/contusion with 2 fractured finger tips.

July 8, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the 66 Block in the #3 entry on the F-Mains intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

June 25, 2022 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was sitting in MUV when it backed up and hit a rib board and then a plate hit employee on the bridge of nose causing a small injury.

May 28, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the 184-185 block in the #4 entry on the F-Mains intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

March 16, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on the F-15 Panel Setup face of the 36 Butt section. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

February 7, 2022 WV · Coal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was attempting to throw a track switch handle in the mine yard. The switch handle was stuck and when the EE pulled on the handle, EE felt a pain in their back.

January 20, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE just finished loading empty metal block skids on a rail flatcar and had placed a half of a hollow block on the car to get the forks out from under. EE brought the scoop back in to raise the skids to remove the blocks. EE reached in to remove the block and the skids slid off the forks smashing EE's rt. middle finger between the skid and block.

2021 · 13 incidents

December 29, 2021 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred in the #1 face at the 188 block on the F-Mains section. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

December 12, 2021 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered at the #186 break #2 entry intersection on the F-Mains section. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

December 7, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on belt move and setting the tailpiece against the rib and caused injury to a finger.

October 22, 2021 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working monorail slack using the push/pull unit. EE rested hand on top of the monorail and the push/pull dolly pinched right middle finger between the monorail and the monorail dolly wheel.

September 2, 2021 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was helping to load a trailing cable on a mule. EE stepped over the tongue of a lowboy & EE's foot got caught in the safety cable, causing the EE to fall forward landing on the left shoulder. EE continued to work w/o limitations until placed off work by an orthopedic surgeon on 2/9/2022.

July 15, 2021 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 177 bk #2 entry intersection in the F-Mains return. There were no injuries, no property damage and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

July 13, 2021 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

EE was resetting the 995 volt breaker on the section power car. When the breaker reset, it arced and burnt the top of EE's left hand and fingers.

June 27, 2021 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the #35 break, #2 entry intersection on the 35 Butt section intake. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

May 23, 2021 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped up on ledge to sign date board. As employee was leaving, lost footing and fell, twisting right knee.

April 27, 2021 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from machine

EE was installing a dywidag into the mine roof, lost balance causing EE to fall from the elevated bolter platform to the mine floor hurting left knee. EE continued to work without restrictions until placed off from work by a Dr on 5/12/21

April 12, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in the retrieval of 7200 cable and got left hand caught between the edge of a diesel scoop bucket and a floor to roof jack. Employee received a laceration and a fracture to left index finger as a result of the accident.

March 3, 2021 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt a pain in right shoulder while assisting another employee carry a dewatering pump. Employee continued to work without restrictions. Employee sought medical attention and on 3/18/21 was taken off work due to restrictions.

January 17, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee lost footing while stepping down from a belt discharge and fell, injuring right shoulder. Employee continued to work with no restrictions until taken off work for surgery on 2/26/2021.

2020 · 7 incidents

November 18, 2020 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing too close to a shuttle car trailing cable and was struck by the cable when the operator started the pump motor. EE received a laceration under bottom lip.

September 3, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 168 block of the F-Mains #4 entry intake. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 20, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the #35 Bk, 3 entry intersection on the 34 Butt section beltline. There were no injuries, no property damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 13, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the #24 Bk #3 entry intersection on the F-11 Longwall panel (33 Butt. There were no injuries and the ventilation system was not disrupted. The longwall stageloader from the discharge to the crusher is currnetly under the fall. This occurrence was immediately reported.

July 27, 2020 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and fell over a broken cement block that was laying in the crosscut. As a result, the employee received a laceration to the palm of the left hand.

July 15, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the #30 break, #3 entry on the F-11 Longwall panel (33 Butt). There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

March 2, 2020 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning rock out of cable handler on longwall and rock fell out between shields striking employee on the hand.

2019 · 28 incidents

December 10, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was the passenger in a rubber tired mantrip traveling on a haul road. The mantrip collided with a motor causing injury to employee's leg.

November 1, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 167-168 block of the F-Mains #4 entry intake. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

October 21, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered in the D-Mains #3 entry at the 28 block 2 to 3 intersection on 10/21/2019. There were no injuries, no equipment damage and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

October 9, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 10/09/19 in the 31 Butt #2 entry at the 4 break 2-3 crosscut on the outby corner. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

October 1, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was struck in the head by a bottom stand that was lying in the haul road at 14-15 bk on 33 Butt intake. The stand flipped up and into the operator's deck of the scoop the employee was operating.

September 17, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 9/17/19 in the F-Mains 4 entry between 167-168 Bk. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

September 15, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 9/15/19 at the 2 block #3 entry intersection on East Mains. There were no injuries, no equipment damage, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

September 15, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall was discovered on 9/15/19 at the 4 Bk intersection #5 entry of the D-Mains #2 Beltline. The roof fall occurred in the alternate escapeway. The miner unit effected inby was idle on the day the fall was discovered. This occurrence was immediately reported.

September 14, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received fractures to right pelvic area when the employee was caught between two pieces of rubber tired diesel equipment.

September 11, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 10 block intersection of the #1 entry for the F-9 Longwall Panel (Tailgate entry). There were no injuries, no equipment damage and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

September 11, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was handling roller and got finger caught between roller and structure

September 6, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee caught glove on a pallet and felt pain in the hand when EE tried to pull free.

August 27, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An Unplanned and Reportable Roof Fall was discovered at #13 Block in the #3 entry on 30 Butt Intake. There were no injuries, no equipment damage and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 22, 2019 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received a laceration to the left ring finger while removing a bolt from the end of a hydraulic take-up jack. Once the bolt was removed, the jack fell and caught EE's finger between the jack and the storage unit framework.

August 18, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An Unplanned and Reportable Roof Fall was discovered on 8/18/19 between 15-16 bk in the tailgate entry (#1 entry 30 butt)for the F-9 Longwall panel. A continuation of above mentioned roof fall occurred on 8/19/19 in the 15 bk 2-1 x-cut and intersection. There were no injuries, no equipment damage and the vent. system was not disrupted. Both occurrences were immediately reported.

July 24, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee received a laceration to the face and dislocated left pinky finger when the employee slipped and fell from an elevated roof bolter platform to the mine floor.

June 30, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received a laceration to left index finger while attempting to release the coupler between two track mounted flat cars. The releasing mechanism slipped and pinched the employee's finger between the releasing mechanism and the spring.

June 26, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred at the 14 bk, #6 entry intersection on the D-Mains #1 additional intake that leads to the D-Mains working section (MMU 001-0 & MMU 005-0). There was no equipment damage, no injuries and the ventilation system was not disrupted. The occurrence was immediately reported.

May 12, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An Unplanned and Reportable Roof Fall occurred at #26 Block, #8 entry outby the section tailpiece on the D-Mains Working Section (MMU 001-0 & 005-0). There was no injuries, no equipment damage and the ventilation system was not disrupted. The occurrence was immediately reported.

May 8, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Crew was using a sledgehammer to cut a block and during the process employee was hit by hammer causing injury to the finger.

May 6, 2019 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was struck by a rib board and received a contusion to the left side of the chest, when the Rubber tired diesel mantrip that the employee was a passenger in turned too sharply while backing out of a crosscut causing the rib support (rib board) to come into the mantrip.

April 24, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing spillage from under the belt (roller) with a pick and injured hand.

April 22, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned and reportable roof fall occurred inby the section tailpiece in the #7 entry between the 25 Block and 26 Block on the D-Mains Working Section (MMU005-0). There was no equipment damage, no injuries and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

April 1, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up entry and slipped in a hole causing injury to ankle.

March 11, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing bolt and was struck by bolt plate causing injury to elbow.

February 4, 2019 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee received a laceration from a sharp edge of face chain while assisting an employee remove a broken section of AFC Face Conveyor chain from the Longwall panline.

January 31, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received a laceration and a fracture to the left thumb when it got caught between the latch mechanism and the release mechanism of a cable come-along while attempting to remove tension from a belt clamp.

January 25, 2019 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed right ring finger causing a fracture to the tip of the bone and an avulsion when EE's hand got caught between a diwydag sling and the cable come-along handle while lowering centenary belt structure.

2018 · 22 incidents

December 20, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The drill steel slipped out of jaws striking employee on left hand smashing finger

October 29, 2018 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred inby the section tailpiece at the 36 Bk intersection in the #4 entry on the D-Mains (MMU 001-0) section. There were no injuries or disruption to the ventilation system, but the remote controlled continuous miner is under the fall. This occurrence was immediately reported.

October 4, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hit self with a pick hammer while building a wall causing injury.

October 2, 2018 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee lost balance while on a belt crossover and fell on the moving belt underneath the crossover. Employee was pulled under the bottom of the crossover by the moving belt.

September 28, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was securing a jack with a sledgehammer and hit finger causing injury.

August 31, 2018 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was struck by a 48" belt rail that had slipped out of its stand and received a laceration to the back of right hand.

August 27, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off the bottom step of a 6' step ladder and hurt right ankle while hanging 7200 cable behind the D-Mains section power car.

August 17, 2018 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While working in the top floor of Grizzly Building, employee received a laceration to left ring finger and had a piece of metal embedded into right hand while attempting to remove a bearing using a 2lb. shop hammer.

August 7, 2018 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred inby the section loading point at the 15 bk intersection in the #4 entry on D-Mains (MMU 001-0) section. There were no injuries, equipment damage or disruption to the ventilation system. This occurrence was immediately reported.

August 4, 2018 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee hurt lower back (right side)and right leg while assisting a co-worker load 60" top belt structure.

July 30, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a come-a-long on longwall face and was cut by a metal burr on a shield while ratcheting the come-a-long

July 15, 2018 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee received a laceration to left forearm when a piece of rock fell from between two Longwall supports while moving inter-chock hoses.

July 15, 2018 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the #1 entry, 119 Brk of the F-Mains return. There was no equipment involved, no injuries and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

June 4, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attepting to re-hook a chain to the duster and smashed big toe causing injury.

May 25, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee received a laceration to right eyelid when the sharp end of a piece of hanging plastic coated metal tie wire got in behind the employee's safety glasses while exiting the 913 scoop the employee was operating.

May 13, 2018 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off of a working platform onto a wooden pallet. Right foot broke through a pallet broad, this caused EE's body to twist. EE's right foot was lodged in the pallet, causing the ankle injury. The pallet was used as a step.

April 26, 2018 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received a laceration to left middle and ring fingers and a fracture to left middle finger when the employee got hand caught between the canopy of the 913 scoop the employee was operating and a piece of vent tubing that was hanging low on one end.

April 23, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was advancing supports while the shearer was mining towards the tailgate. A piece of roof rock fell from between the supports and struck the employee on the left boot.

April 21, 2018 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was traveling through a 30 inch man door going from the belt entry over to the track (intake) entry. As the employee was going through the door ee noticed a concrete block in the walkway. The employee extended left leg to avoid the block and when ee went to stand up ee twisted left leg and felt a "pop" in left knee.

February 21, 2018 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee received a contusion to the head when EE lost balance and fell from the second step of a 6 ft. step ladder at the F-Portal office building.

January 21, 2018 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

employee was caught between a long wall roof support and the AFC panline as EE was attempting to position the roof support into place on the face, during a long wall move

January 8, 2018 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver was going out loaded on the Private Road and met another truck coming in at turn #6 moved over to the right to far and got into slush on side of road and it pulled truck into guard rail and over the bank. Truck came to rest on right side.

2017 · 16 incidents

December 11, 2017 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to pressurize a hydraulic jack (duke), to re position a piece of long wall mining system hardware, and failed to adequately secure the pressure connector to the jack, which came off as ee pressurized the system, and struck ee on the right cheek.

October 18, 2017 WV · Coal inspector HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assisting a co-worker lift a de-watering pump (ABS 50) that was stuck and needed unclogged. As they were lifting, employee felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder.

September 18, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was readying a plunger for drill steel using a utility knife. While attempting to remove the material from the center of the plunger, employee's razor knife slipped causing a laceration to left hand.

August 29, 2017 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An intersection fell in immediately after being mined through, in/by the section loading point. There were no injuries, or equipment damage, or entrapment.

July 11, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was positioning a section rock duster machine (Bantam type duster), to load into a scoop bucket, at which time a piece of coal block rib fell out striking the employee, and knocking the employee down.

June 30, 2017 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at # 9 block of the # 2 entry on # 27 butt section track entry. There was no equipment involved, and no injuries, and the ventilation system was not disrupted. This occurrence was immediately reported.

May 30, 2017 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the belt entry and slipped/tripped/and fell, injuring right hand index finger.

May 26, 2017 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered at #5 block on the East Mains section, in #2 return entry. There were no injuries, and no equipment damage, and the ventilation was not disrupted. This event was immediately reported.

April 5, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting to make hydraulic/mechanical repairs on a roof bolting machine drill head/mast, at which time another employee functioned a hydraulic control lever which caused movement of the machine and injured the employee's left thumb.

April 2, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounted from the operators deck of an underground mining machine, and stepped down onto the mine floor, at which time employee twisted/rolled left ankle.

March 21, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was positioned at the left rear corner of the roof bolter, troubleshooting/looking for a hyd. oil leak, when a piece of cap rock dislodged from the mine roof and struck the employee on the head.

March 9, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting from the center walkway at the rear of a roof bolter, at which time the employee stepped on the mine floor and twisted left ankle, and felt pain.

February 6, 2017 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An accidental/unplanned roof fall was discovered in an out/by area of the mine at # 114 A block F-Mains, in the track haulage entry. This roof fall area was subjected to constant temperature/ weather changes, and the immediate roof displayed water leakage in the fall area. There was no disruption to ventilation, no injuries, or equipment damage. Event was immediately reported.

February 1, 2017 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was repositioning a mine de-watering pump, by lifting on the steel handle which had a steel burr along it's edge, and lacerated the employee's finger

January 19, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping hang trailing cable from the mine roof, at which time an un-noticed piece of loose roof rock came down and struck employee in the lower lip.

January 18, 2017 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was retrieving ventilation straps from the mine roof, and while walking and looking up, the employee slipped/tripped and fell, causing pain in ankle.

2016 · 25 incidents

December 12, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut a manilla rope, when employee inadvertently cut employee's hand

December 11, 2016 WV · Coal FIRE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Surface area maintenance shop building was discovered on fire. Local EMS was summoned and extinguished the fire. The building and vehicles inside were destroyed. No additional surrounding property damage occurred. No injuries were incurred

September 30, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was working in an elevated position on a step ladder, when ee over extended lateral reach, causing the ladder to kick out. Employee then fell to the mine floor and felt pain in left ankle.

September 21, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in an out/by area of the mine at # 2 block on 24 butt section, during an idle shift. There were no injuries and no equipment damage. There was no disruption to ventilation. The event was immediately reported to MSHA.

September 15, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling on water line. Employee's foot got stuck on a track rail and employee fell and injured leg.

September 11, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hand loading 1 inch I.D. X 7 foot long pieces of pipe into a Scoop bucket, at which time the employee overexerted themselves, and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 1/11/2017, at which time they sought medical attention, and was removed from work.

September 2, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred, with no interruption in ventilation, no injuries or equipment damage, and no escape ways were compromised.

August 15, 2016 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor ELECTRICAL
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Contact with electrical current

Employee was troubleshooting a CM machine at which time employee came into contact with energized electrical conductors within the machine controller.

August 10, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stumbled/slipped/tripped while navigating in/through the center walk way on a roof bolter. The employee attempted to catch self, and incurred pain in right wrist.

August 7, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting to unload a bundle of supplemental roof support (steel posts), out of a scoop bucket. The injured employee and the scoop operator un-chained the load from the bucket, at which time a loose steel post slid off the top of the bundle and struck the employee on the top of the left foot.

August 1, 2016 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in an out by area of the mine at # 102 to # 103 block haulage road. There were no injuries. There was no equipment damage. There were no escape ways compromised. There was no disruption of mine ventilation. This event was immediately reported to MSHA.

August 1, 2016 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While mining on a working section a water inundation occurred at the face. No injuries or equipment damage occurred. No escape ways were compromised. The section equipment was moved out by. Dewatering pumps were installed to remove the accumulation of water and control the inundation.

July 14, 2016 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was repairing a CM machine crawler track, and while exerting self attempting to align a retainer pin, slipped and contacted the steel edge of the crawler frame, causing injury (laceration),to right inside wrist.

July 13, 2016 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee suffered a laceration on right thumb, while cleaning a ceiling light fixture in the mine portal building.

June 20, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was roof bolting and accidently trapped hand in the drill steel guide

May 17, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee placed right hand on rib drill steel to retract steel from rib. EE inadvertently started rotation instead of retract operation. Glove caught on steel dislocating little finger of right hand. Dislocated finger was reset and place in splint to immobilize.

May 9, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to re-set a mine timber(Post), when EE stumbled and fell, with the post then striking EE on the head.

May 5, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making a hydraulic repair to a longwall support, during which time high pressure emulsion fluid was released and contacted the employee's hand.

May 3, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was on top of a continuous mining machine cleaning foreign material (Rock) off the machine. When EE attempted to dismount from the machine, EE slipped and overexerted ankles and lower legs. The following morning the employee felt pain in lower legs when EE started walking. Employee continued working until 08/08/2016, at which time EE sought medical attention.

March 16, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck himself on the mouth, while using a hand tool.

February 26, 2016 WV · Coal janitor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was tramming a battery operated floor scrubber in reverse when employee got left thumb caught between control and a door causing a laceration on both side of thumb

February 23, 2016 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing extraneous materials from the belt entry and placing them in the track entry, and while doing this the employee over-exerted self, and incurred pain and swelling in employee's groin area.

February 19, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating a hydraulic impact wrench to install supplemental roof support when the wrench socket slipped off the apparatus and struck the employee's teeth.

February 9, 2016 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting another person carry a post when employee stumbled and fell, at which time the post fell on employee's ankle

February 1, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was delivering mine supplies and attempted to re-enter the scoop machine operators compartment, at which time the employee stumbled and fell, striking employee's head/face on the steel structure of the operators compartment.

2015 · 19 incidents

November 20, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on the lower leg by a mine maintenance repair part when he attempted to assist another employee position/carry this part.

November 18, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was positioning a hydraulic ram jack and pinched his finger between the end of the hyd. ram jack and the AFC pan line, causing injury to his finger.

November 12, 2015 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pushing pan line on the long wall when a roof fall occurred behind the supports, producing enough force to cause the employee to be jolted enough to fall.

November 10, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An accidental roof fall was discovered by mine personnel, with no equipment damage, no injuries, and no interruption of the ventilation system occurring. The roof fall measured apprx. 35 feet long, 16 feet wide, and 8 feet high, falling approx. two feet above the anchorage point. The roof fall was immediately dangered off.

November 5, 2015 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in an elevated position on a step ladder, utilizing a pipe wrench to tighten fire suppression plumbing, at which time he incurred pain in his left shoulder.

October 31, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was positioned on a long/wall support pontoon to remove a relay bar bolt while the AFC panline was being dismantled/removed outby him. As the outby section of pan line was removed, it created a jarring motion of the pan line where the employee was working and struck the employees knee, causing pain/injury.

October 26, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading ventilation tubing from shuttle car and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee was examiner at ER and was released to return to work. Employee worked his next scheduled shift and then followed up with his family physician and taken off work pending MRI diagnosis. First day missed for this injury is 10/29/2015

September 23, 2015 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing concrete blocks into a ventilation regulator wall, when one of the blocks fell out of wall and mashed the employees finger.

September 8, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping lay rail. While letting the rail down with a road jack, the jack handle slipped out of employee's hands and struck him on right eyebrow

August 22, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A unintentional roof fall was noticed by mine personnel. No injury or equipment damage occurred, with no interruption to the ventilation system. The roof fall measured approx 25 feet long and 17 feet wide, falling aaprox 2 feet above the anchorage point. The roof fall area was immediately dangered off and supplemental roof support set around the perimeter of the fall area.

July 3, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Contact with electrical current

Employee was taking the DC shuttle cable off anchor and received a shock.

June 23, 2015 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to close the operators compartment door on a locomotive at which time the door came closed on his finger.

June 20, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to reposition a removed section of shearer rack bar on the AFC pan line at which time the employee's finger got pinched between the rack bar and the armored face conveyor pan.

May 8, 2015 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was wrapping ventilation tubing, and as the roll of tubing wrap was being tossed over top of the tubing, the employee missed catching the roll and it struck him on the face, causing a laceration to his upper lip.

April 7, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to retrieve a section of ventilation tubing that was hung with nylon straps to the mine roof. Employee utilized a knife to cut the nylon strap, at which time he also cut his finger.

March 21, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing couplings off 8 inch victaulic water pipe that was hung from the mine roof, when the pipe position shifted and pinched his finger between the pipe and the mine roof, causing injury.

March 13, 2015 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Mountain View Mine incurred elevated water levels and inundation in our bleeder ventilation entries due to snow thaw and large amounts of rainfall, which disrupted the mine ventilation system.

February 24, 2015 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was performing maintenance on a roof bolting machine and placed his hand on a swing out type side guard, when a piece of mine brow rock came down and struck his left middle finger, causing injury.

February 7, 2015 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on a belt line and fell, as a result of not noticing the belt cross over he attempted to utilize was not yet secured to the belt structure.

2014 · 7 incidents

December 21, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A unintentional roof fall was discovered by mine personnel. No injury or equipment damage occurred. No interruption to the ventilation system and no escape way was blocked. Fall measured 16 ft wide X 24 ft long. This are had been supported to plan. The fall area was immediately dangered off and supplemental support set around the fall area.

November 19, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Roof Bolter had just finished bolting a place, and was preparing to move. The employees foot was on the trailing cable as the cable reel was turned on, allowing the cable movement to jolt and injure his foot.

October 17, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered. No injuries or equipment damage occurred. Fall area measured 16 feet high x 16 feet long x 16 feet wide. This fall area was roof and rib bolted according to plan.

September 8, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A continuation of a previously reported unintentional roof fall on 9/2/2014 occurred on 9/8/2014. There were no injuries, entrapment, or equipment damage. This area has been dangered off, and additional supplemental roof support has been installed.

September 2, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred and was discovered by mine personnel. No injuries or equipment damage occurred. Fall area measured 13 feet wide x 16 feet long x 6 to 7 feet high. This fall area had previously been roof and rib bolted to plan, with the addition of supplemental roof support in the form of wire screen,& tensionable slings.

August 17, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred and was discovered by mine personnel. No injuries or equipment damage occurred. Fall area measured 8 feet high x 15 feet wide x 20 feet long. This fall area had previously been roof and rib bolted to plan, with roof screen installed. This fall material consists of "stack rock", clay seams, with water present.

July 5, 2014 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a wire rope and sheave block assembly to pull a piece of belt structure into an elevated installation position, when he got his hand caught in the moving cable and sheave block wheel, causing injury to his fingers.