Mining Incidents

Boone North No. 2 Surface Mine Coal

Ashford, Boone County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4609070

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
52
Years on record
2005–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
423
citations
204
significant & substantial
$606,811
proposed penalties
$263,966
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 22,008 12 2 545.3
2025 Q3 0 1 1
2025 Q2 410 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 3,746 9 2 2402.6
2024 Q4 528 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 10,961 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 19,468 2 0 102.7
2023 Q4 40,350 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

52 on file

2026 · 3 incidents

March 23, 2026 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated they were operating a 785 rock truck when they ran through a deep hole. This caused them to strike their right knee on the gearbox, resulting in a contusion. The employee initially returned to work, but on 4/6/26, they returned to the doctor, who imposed restrictions. Employee is currently working within those restrictions.

February 27, 2026 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while attempting to drain oil out of the 34103-rock truck, EE stepped into deep mud and fouled EE's foot. When EE attempted to pull free from the mud, EE heard EE's knee pop. Employee was treated by an orthopedic surgeon and taken off work pending surgery. Medical data was made available to the company on 3/31/26 that Part 50 requires to report.

January 28, 2026 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking down a slight grade when EE slipped and fell, injuring EE's right shoulder. EE returned to work the next scheduled shift, under restrictions for 2 weeks. This is reportable due to EE's job change for the 2 weeks of restrictions.

2025 · 1 incident

October 25, 2025 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Horizon Resources, LLC · Fall from machine

While descending ladder on loader, employee misplaced their foot onto the outside bracket of a step; leading to rolling of the ankle and then falling to ground.

2024 · 2 incidents

July 23, 2024 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was using an wobble socket to take a bolt out of a CAT 777D transmission when the socket broke apart causing a avulsion on the skin on the left ring finger.

February 14, 2024 WV · Coal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

HWM forklift operator had the water tank on the forks. In the process of going to the water tree to fill it up, EE struck a rock in the road causing EE's seat to bottom out giving EE a sharp pain in their neck and back.

2023 · 1 incident

September 13, 2023 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stepped out of the water truck EE was operating & foot slipped causing EE to fall forward. EE caught self on the ground with right hand and sprained right wrist.

2019 · 1 incident

June 6, 2019 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The tech and tech helper had removed a 650K Dozer roller frame from the machine and it on the ground. The roller frame had to be turned over to repair bottom rollers. The tech and helper used 2 slate/pry bars to roll the roller frame over. As the roller frame rolled over the slate/pry bar struck the tech on the left face area near the jaw causing a 2" laceration.

2018 · 2 incidents

August 22, 2018 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was dismounting the fork lift which is used to move and position the highwall miner cars when EE's foot slipped and EE dropped to the ground. EE landed on EE's right foot and immediately EE's right leg began to hurt mostly in the knee region,

May 14, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was attempting to pry an auger in the highwall miner car into alignment with the next beam (highwall miner car)that was being set for connecting. EE was using a slate bar and sustained a strain to the groin area due to over exertion.

2017 · 2 incidents

August 18, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by flying object

The track slipped on excavator and operator tried to force it back on using the bucket. Victim was struck on the cheek by something. Initial thoughts were it was a rock but a follow-up exam showed 3 chips of metal in cheek. Outpatient surgery on 10/2/17 removed the chips.

February 6, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a utility knife to cut zip ties when the knife slipped and lacerated the left arm. Three (3) stitches were used to close the wound.

2016 · 4 incidents

November 9, 2016 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was conducting pre-shift exam on highwall miner when ee closed the operators compartment door and caught the tip of right index finger in the latch mechanism. The tip of finger was amputated but was reattached.

March 28, 2016 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was utilizing a Cat 980-G loader to stockpile coal as it came from the highwall miner. EE backed off the stockpile too fast and when EE contacted the pit floor it caused EE's neck to be jerked. EE states EE heard neck 'pop' and it began to hurt. EE finished shift, went to the doctor the next morning then reported for work.

January 28, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

We were notified on 1/28/2016 that EE had been ruled compensable for a black lung claim.

January 8, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Victim walked over a bank & picked up water hose. As EE was coming up the embankment another man opened the valve. The pressure caused the hose to jerk EE around and fell over the bank. Tore left bicep.

2015 · 3 incidents

September 15, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim was making repairs on a 992-G loader. As he was dismounting a tool caught on the rail and made contact with his hand. Resulted in a laceration that required 10 stitches in his right index finger.

March 23, 2015 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Victim states he was loading shot rock into truck when a rock slipped and rolled back onto the loader bucket causing his back to be injured.

January 12, 2015 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Victim was loading shot spoil into trucks when he struck a large rock in the spoil. The sudden stop jerked him forward into the seatbelt causing back pain and also jammed his right knee into the control box injuring his knee. Further tests are scheduled to determine extent of injury to his knee.

2014 · 3 incidents

August 16, 2014 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to dislodge a stuck conveyor on the highwall miner with a 5 foot pry bar when the bar slipped and struck him in the left jaw, leaving two lacerations. Employee chose not to receive medical attention at time of accident and finished the shift. Employee later decided to get medical attention, at witch time he did receive stitches to close the lacerations.

June 23, 2014 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stepping up on the 777 truck #4012 when he slipped on step. Employee claims to have strained lower back and right leg. He reported both are sore.

May 18, 2014 WV · Coal FIRE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

5:50 pm security Officer noticed black smoke coming down valley, went to check it out. Found 992G Loader on fire. 6:06 pm called person from Raven Crest. 6:08 pm called 911 at time of arrival on scene fire was coming out around both back tires and up over the top of them. Didn't see any one around, Security Officer went back and waited at post 4 on fire trucks.

2012 · 1 incident

June 27, 2012 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When descending ladder from loader employee sprained his right ankle when shifting weight to right foot as left foot left the last rung of the ladder.

2011 · 1 incident

January 12, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Location: office area. He slipped and fell due to the ice and snow in the office area going out to get in his truck.

2010 · 1 incident

April 12, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator was driving from the loading point to dump site when the front right wheel dropped into a low spot on the haul road causing operator to lunge forward and to the right. Seat belt stopped the operator and caused a sharp pain in his back and shoulder. Transported to the hospital for evaluation.

2009 · 2 incidents

October 28, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall from machine

Climbing down from hauler, made it down to 3rd step of ladder & then fell to ground.

2008 · 2 incidents

March 19, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FIRE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall from machine

Jumped from dozer when hydraulic hose burst spraying oil on engine compartment causing a fire.

February 5, 2008 WV · Coal pumper MACHINERY
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE had just completed setting up water pump. After it began running, rock fell from wall and landed on 30' bench spraying out to level EE was on, striking him and the pump.

2007 · 5 incidents

August 27, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated he was cleaning windows on equipment and stepped back too far, fell to ground.

August 3, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Rock fell in hitting back of cab, injuring driver.

July 18, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a 777 CAT rock truck, while a loader operator in a 992G was was loading him. A rock came out of the loader bucket and hit the off side of the rock truck bed, jarring him and causing him to go side to side in cab of rock truck.

April 24, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Sitting on ground, reached up with left arm to pull self up, lost balance fell with full weight on left shoulder. Completely dislocated left shoulder.

February 28, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Backed over a big rock, hit hard and jarred lower back - did not seek medical treatment until 3/2/07.

2006 · 9 incidents

December 27, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Moving large rocks with dozer strained lower back - did not seek medical treatment until 1/3/07.

August 24, 2006 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

ON 8/24/06, WHILE OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR AND PRYING ROCK OFF WALL, EQUIPMENT TRACK LIFTED FROM GROUND. WHEN ROCK FELL, TRACK RETURNED TO GROUND JARRING THE OPERATOR. Employee DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 8/28/06.

August 15, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Struck elbow on equipment while exiting. Did not receive treatment until 8/17/06

July 19, 2006 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was loading a big rock into a 777 hauler when the rock came out of his bucket, jarring him. EE complained of back pain and left early, but returned the following shift and worked out the week. Over the weekend EE said his back worsened. He began missing work on Monday July 24,2006.

July 18, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing up the ladder of a 785 Hauler when the weld on the bottom three steps broke, causing him to lose his grip and fall to the ground. employee landed on his lower back.

February 17, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE standing on the bus, which transports them to their equipment, when the driver went to slow down and hit the brakes injured was thrown into the windshield.

January 3, 2006 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was fueling a 777D, when he went to remove the nozzle the hose stuck open letting fuel out, which hit him in the face. Fuel went in his eyes, mouth and nose.

2005 · 9 incidents

December 28, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was filling the antifreeze tank, when he pulled the hose from the tank he got antifreeze in his eyes.

December 12, 2005 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was starting a 992D loader. When he went to dismount the loader, he slipped down the steps. It was snowing and the step were slick.

November 14, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 777D rock truck when a loader put a large rock in the bed of his truck. The rock was off center, which caused the hauler to rock sideways. EE hit his left shoulder on the door post.

November 2, 2005 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was mounting a 988G Coal Loader when his hands slipped off the hand rails causing him to fall off the loader. He did not receive medical care or miss any time until November 6, 2005.

October 20, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a 777D when his foot slipped off the step. Employee caught himself, hurting his back and stomach.

October 10, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was changing a tire on a truck. He lifted the flat, muddy tire to place it in the back of the truck, when he felt strained in the back and groin area. The condition worsened as the day when on.

September 22, 2005 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was leaving the filter trailer. When she stepped onto the deck, a board broke causing her right leg to go through the deck.

July 15, 2005 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a 785 when the loader loading his truck hit his hauler with its bucket, jarring him.

April 16, 2005 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A LOADER. AS HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND HE TWISTED OR PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.