Mining Incidents

Horse Creek Eagle Coal

Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Underground
Naoma, Raleigh County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4609091

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
199
Years on record
2007–2025
Latest incident
Mar 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2006
4,440
citations
808
significant & substantial
$6,556,660
proposed penalties
$4,811,155
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 Q2 0 12 1
2025 Q1 41,089 8 2 194.7
2024 Q4 37,177 5 1 134.5
2024 Q2 39,096 24 4 613.9
2024 Q1 44,467 23 5 517.2
2023 Q4 43,260 30 3 693.5
2023 Q2 3,165 118 18 37282.8
2023 Q1 78,944 206 21 2609.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
June 3, 2021 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was crossing intersection and was struck by the left center shuttle car resulting in fatal injuries.

October 23, 2017 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Investigation indicates that the employee was attempting to cross a moving belt or cross a belt that had just started, when employee was pulled down the belt line and later recovered at the raw coal stockpile at the plant.

Reportable incidents

197 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 2 incidents

March 14, 2025 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

February 13, 2025 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

2024 · 3 incidents

December 7, 2024 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to hold a wedge in place while striking wedge with a pick hammer employee missed the wedge striking right pinky finger causing a laceration to the end of the finger.

December 6, 2024 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was kneeling while running the miner in 4 left when a rock measuring 48" long 19" wide and 6" thick fell between bolts striking them on the bottom of their right foot.

December 6, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to remove a fly pad out of the scoops ram which was all the way out, the scoop operator didn't see employee and began to pull the ram in catching EE's fingers in between the ram and scoop bucket.

2023 · 8 incidents

November 29, 2023 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Roof bolter operator was installing roof bolts. Operator was installing a roof bolt into the chuck of the machine when hand slipped and hit the controls causing the chuck to rotate entangling operator's hand. Resulted in fractures and lacerations of the left hand and ring finger.

November 8, 2023 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While loading a shuttle car conveyor chain onto a rail mounted flat car, a portion of the conveyor chain slid off the car, striking employees ankle and foot. Resulted in a fracture.

August 2, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole causing injury to EE's right ankle. Employee continued to work until 08/14/2023.

July 24, 2023 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

May 22, 2023 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had hand on canopy of underground forklift while operating. Canopy contacted mine rib pinching left hand. Resulted in a laceration requiring 13 sutures.

May 13, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While accessing operator's deck of a scoop, employee came in contact with a weld burr lacerating left arm resulting in five (5) sutures.

March 1, 2023 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

January 26, 2023 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was handloading steel I-beams by hand onto a rail mounted flat car smashing left middle finger. Resulted in a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

2022 · 12 incidents

December 10, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While installing a bolt in the mine roof, miner was attempting to line drill chuck up with bolt head when the rotation was unintentionally engaged. A burr caught the glove and wrapped right ring finger around the bolt. Resulted in stitches and a dislocation.

October 26, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury roof fall occurred on the No. 2 Section Pillar Line in the No. 6 Entry. Spad No. 18677. The roof fall measured approximately 20 feet long, 15 feet wide, 5-10 feet high.

September 19, 2022 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was skiving belt at 6A Belt Tail using a utility knife, resulted in laceration requiring 3 stitches.

September 1, 2022 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was handling trailing cable when miner felt pain in right shoulder. Accident was determined to be reportable on 09/19/2022.

August 26, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While walking around the outby end of the roof bolting machine in the No. 7 entry on No. 1 Section, piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking employee's right arm resulting in a laceration. Injury required 10 stitches. Rock measured approximately 12 inches long X 8 inches wide X 1/2 inch thick.

August 4, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Draw rock fell from mine roof striking employees leg while operating side controls of roof bolt machine. Employee continued to work until 08/18/2022. Was determined to be reportable injury on 08/31/2022.

June 1, 2022 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to install a bit insert on the continuous miner by using a ball peen hammer when a piece of metal struck them in the eye. Metal was removed from eye by surgery.

May 24, 2022 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While using jacks to put a derailed locomotive back on the track, one of the jacks fell over pinching hand between jack and crib block. The locomotive was not on the jack when it fell over. Resulted in a fractured right hand.

May 13, 2022 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was kneeling down in the intersection while operating the continuous mining machine, when a piece of roof rock fell from between bolts, striking the right leg. Resulted in a fractured fibula.

March 25, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying block to a stopping and experienced pain in the lower stomach area. Employee continued to work until 05/25/2022 at which point a hernia was diagnosed. Hernia will be repaired.

March 23, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

January 25, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was guiding scoop operator in to scoop up a bundle of conveyor belt when the scoop bucket struck the employee's right foot.

2021 · 4 incidents

October 22, 2021 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was walking by roof bolter and struck hand against the machine striking a burred edge. Resulted in a laceration required four stitches.

September 28, 2021 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While drilling the roof in No. 7 Right on the No. 1 Section, a piece of rock came down the drill steel striking employee in the nose.

August 9, 2021 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting the scoop deck and lost footing striking shoulder on the mine rib.

April 13, 2021 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While handling high voltage line during a repair to blade switches in a power box, the cable shielding contacted the miner's left middle finger resulting in a laceration and six (6)stitches.

2020 · 5 incidents

September 14, 2020 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While hanging the roof bolter trailing cable, arm came in contact with a roof bolt plate causing a laceration on left arm. Resulted in stitches.

May 15, 2020 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While changing out a top cradle in the conveyor belt, employee stumbled and fell causing the cradle structure to fall pinching EE's right middle finger against the water line. Resulted in a avulsion.

May 13, 2020 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While installing a curtain board, a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts. Employee dodged the rock, stumbled and fell injuring right shoulder.

May 12, 2020 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While handling shield off of shuttle car, employee felt pain in groin. Was diagnosed with hernia which will be repaired. Was determined reportable on 05/26/2020.

January 6, 2020 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While installing a cable bolt the glue did not set allowing the bolt to slowly drop out of the hole. Miner attempted to pull bolt out of the hole when EE felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder. Began missing work on 01/14/2020.

2019 · 18 incidents

December 30, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #14 Cross Cut of the #1 Section's Left Return. The fall was approx. 50' in length, 20' in width, and 7' in height.

December 17, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While traveling through the escapeway door, the employee's left leg got caught between the door and frame of the Fan House.

October 9, 2019 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While employee was opening the scoop battery lids, they became fouled. When re-positioning EE's hands to get a better grip, the lid fell striking EE's left middle finger.

September 17, 2019 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated while handling a cable pull rope, employee felt a pain in back/shoulder area. This employee has suffered and continues to suffer from multiple back/shoulder related injuries due to repeated trauma, therefore Marfork Coal Company is submitting this as an Occupational Illness due to repeated trauma.

August 29, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While traveling in a shuttle car to the feeder, the employee hit a hole in the bottom and injured back. EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 9/13/2019.

August 23, 2019 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Pneumoconiosis.

August 20, 2019 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was guiding scoop operating in an attempt to get a roll out of the belt. While EE was instructing EE to come in, the scoop bucket struck the employee on the right foot.

August 19, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While tramming from #9 entry to the feeder, employee ran over a block causing employee to bounce and strike head on the canopy.

June 24, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

June 21, 2019 WV · Coal inspector DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

June 14, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the face of the No. 2 Section approximately two breaks inby spad no. 14625 in the no. 5 entry extending across the cross cuts to the no. 7 entry. The fall was approximately 140 feet in length.

June 5, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating scoop cleaning the No. 9 entry along the rib on the curtain side when the scoop struck a curtain rod causing it to break and enter the operator's deck. Curtain rod struck employee in the mouth resulting in four sutures.

March 30, 2019 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting underground forklift cab when their foot allegedly became caught between the seat and frame causing them to fall backwards landing flat on back. The operator has completed its investigation of the alleged incident and has determined the incident may meet reportability criteria as set forth by the regulation.

March 18, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

While operating roof bolting machine, the miner was installing a T3 channel strap. During installation, the strap came in contact with the drilling steel, causing the strap to spin around, striking the machine operator's hard hat on the left side of their head. There were no witnesses to the incident.

March 13, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was dropping trailing cable slack from the mine roof from a roof bolter. While handling the cable the take up reel engaged and began taking up the cable slack. A cable rope hanger hook caught the miner in the webbing of EE's hand between index finger and thumb resulting in laceration/puncture requiring stitches.

January 25, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

January 16, 2019 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling curtain from underneath gob and felt a sharp pain in shoulder and forearm.

2018 · 13 incidents

December 18, 2018 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed pneumoconiosis.

December 18, 2018 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting the underground forklift operator with the placement of supplies. Machine ran over employees right foot causing bruising and soreness.

December 17, 2018 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

December 16, 2018 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was beating two hammers together in an effort to remove a splice pin from a mechanical conveyor belt splice. A piece of metal chipped off one of the hammers striking employee in cheek below the right eye.

November 12, 2018 WV · Coal safety director FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was changing tire on four wheeler when the jack suddenly fell over while under load smashing miner's hand between frame of machine and jack. Resulted in sutures.

November 6, 2018 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A mine examiner discovered a roof fall along the No. 6 Belt Conveyor at 15 Break between the No. 1 and No. 3 entries. The fall measured approximately 100 feet long x 20 feet wide x 7.5 feet high. There were no injuries and no equipment was involved. Passage of work crews was not affected.

October 13, 2018 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While traveling in a rail mounted mantrip, miner injured head when the mantrip struck a broken rail causing the machine to come to a sudden stop. Injury was a laceration requiring 6 staples.

October 13, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While traveling in a rail mounted mantrip, miner injured back when the mantrip struck a broken rail causing the machine to come to a sudden stop.

July 24, 2018 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading bolt machine, miner turned to walk back to scoop and stepped in hole spraining ankle.

May 18, 2018 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from between roof bolts striking miner on the back of head and right shoulder causing EE to fall against continuous mining machine striking face on the machine.

May 14, 2018 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While operating scoop, a flyboard bolted to the mine roof, was caught by the scoop and pulled down and fell into the center section of the scoop. A hydraulic fitting was damaged and hydraulic fluid was sprayed into the miner's face and eyes.

May 2, 2018 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

April 19, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting the intersection of #6 a rock fell out from between bolts striking miner on right side of neck and right foot.

2017 · 11 incidents

December 4, 2017 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

November 30, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut boot laces out of their work boots when they cut their hand. Resulted in stitches.

November 6, 2017 WV · Coal safety director DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

September 8, 2017 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

September 1, 2017 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was washing continuous miner utilizing miner water line. While washing the pressure pump kicked on causing the miner to lose grip on the hose. While trying to regain grip, miner felt pain in elbow. Continued working at normal duties until 10/17/2017 when miner began missing due to medical treatment being required for the injury.

July 15, 2017 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hawk bill knife in an effort to trim belt rubber when knife slipped resulting in a laceration to right arm. 3 sutures.

May 5, 2017 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained back while attempting to hang miner cable.

May 3, 2017 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove a pin from the shear jack of the continuous miner. Pin became lodged, employee attempted to use slate bar to pry the pin away from the frame when the bar slipped causing a strain to lower back.

May 2, 2017 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with reportable hearing loss in the left ear.

March 27, 2017 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was at the #7 Belt Head and was changing a fire suppression spray. While working, hard hat brushed the mine roof causing rock dust to fall down in behind safety glasses entering eye. Medical treatment was sought, eyes were flushed and employee was prescribed eye drops.

February 23, 2017 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was clearing a rock at the #4 Tailpiece and slipped on belt structure striking left shoulder.

2016 · 11 incidents

October 22, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a hose on the take-up power pack located at the #5 Belt Drive when the wrench EE was using slipped. Employee was supporting self with left arm. When the wrench slipped body moved forward dislocating left shoulder.

October 21, 2016 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While operating shuttle car, employee was bounced around in the operator's deck causing neck to pop. Employee experienced pain in lower back and left arm.

September 23, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has occupational hearing loss.

May 23, 2016 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee was terminated due to workforce reduction on March 24, 2016

April 27, 2016 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with occupational Pneumoconiosis.

April 4, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was in the process of removing a rock from ATRS on a Fletcher DDR roof bolting machine when EE felt a pain in stomach. EE was diagnosed with an abdominal hernia on 4-4-16 and began missing work on 4-5-2016.

March 29, 2016 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was in the process of removing a rock from on top of the Joy continuous miner when a piece of rock measuring approximatley 4'L X 28" X 1 to 2 inches thick fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right arm resulting in a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

March 16, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing track rails. The track rail was in a raised position and while fastening a track tie to the bottom of the rail, the chain supporting the rail broke causing the rail to to fall and strtike the employee on the top of right foot.

February 12, 2016 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was tramming scoop in muddy conditions when scoop slid against rib, causing the rib to roll out onto the deck resulting in multiple injuries. (left wrist-fracture / 3 sutures to chin / 2 chipped teeth).

January 29, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The Safety Department was notified of the diagnosis on Jan 29, 2016.

January 18, 2016 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain on lower back and in right leg while bent over to lift a pie pan. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital.

2015 · 10 incidents

November 18, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was bolting in #7 entry about 3 rows inby corner. While he was swinging pod out to bolt the corner, rib rolled out striking employee's left ankle. (2 bones fractured) Rib was 78" long x 39" wide x 32" thick. Rib was behind curtain. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital.

November 11, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using flexco hammer to put water line together. As he was hitting against plastic coupling, a piece of coupling broke off striking him in his safety glasses resulting in a scratch to his left eye and cheek.

November 6, 2015 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While Employee was setting timbers along the beltline a timber fell against Employee striking back of head and neck.

October 2, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was throwing 1A track switch when he slipped and fell against J-12 mantrip hitting his lower and middle back. Employee did not have loss days until he went to the doctor on 11/3/15.

September 22, 2015 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While Fire bossing #4 belt Employees ride became low on charge. While attempting to push the ride up a small incline his foot slipped causing him to twist his right ankle. Employee did not seek medical assistance but did not report to work the following day.

September 14, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped into a hole and twisted his knee causing him to fall and striking his shoulder on a rock.

September 1, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The Safety Department received notification of his diagnosis on 11/11/2015.

June 18, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While Employee was loading a shuttle car with the miner; a piece of rock fell out between a row of bolts striking Employee on the back of neck.

March 27, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. Marfork Safety Department received notification of his diagnosis on March 27, 2015. Also Employee ceased work in April 2014.

January 3, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational pneumoconiosis.

2014 · 16 incidents

December 9, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Hearing Loss. Employee ceased working on April 8, 2014.

December 2, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred on the Arabian Mains 1 break inby spad 3893. The fall was approximately 40ft x 19ft x 5ft. There were no injuries reported and no equipment involved.

October 22, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

As Employee was operating continuous miner a rock fell striking Employee on the neck causing pain in his lower back. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and was diagnosed with a compression fracture of the L2 and L5. Employee has a follow-up appointment with a specialist.

October 13, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While Employee was picking up tools from changing inserts on the continuous miner he felt a sharp pain in his lower back and leg.

July 28, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was hit by a piece of draw rock on his back. Employee was treated at CAMC General Division

July 18, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting top Employee placed steel against top when a kettle bottom fell striking Employees left shoulder and rolling down his arm mashing his left ring finger between the drill pot and kettle bottom causing a fracture.

July 10, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee retired on 6-28-13.

May 22, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. Employee is on disability effective 12-12-13 due to injury.

May 13, 2014 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Hearing Loss. Marfork Safety Department received the diagnosis on 6-3-14.

April 30, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pulling miner waterline through stopping, metal coupling came through the stopping, flipping over and striking Employee in the mouth, resulting in a chipped tooth.

April 29, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Hearing Loss. Employee retired on October 31, 2013.

February 17, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

February 8, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred on Horse Creek Mains #7 Entry Right Return 1 break inby spad 374. The fall was approximately 40ft x 18ft x 6ft to 8ft. No injuries were reported and no equipment was involved.

February 6, 2014 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

January 24, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was hanging reflectors when a piece of draw rock fell striking Employee on the head and back. Employee has not missed work but due to a knot on his back his doctor drained fluid out of it on April 10, 2014.

January 13, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling cable off shuttle car when he felt a pain in his neck.

2013 · 17 incidents

December 14, 2013 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee placed his hand on rail for leverage to stand up when rail slid over and smashed his right pinky finger against another rail resulting in (distal) amputation by physician of right pinky finger below first knuckle.

November 15, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck in the head by a rock. Marfork Coal Company is filing this 7000-1 solely to abate Citation No. 9054035 and does not agree that a reportable accident occurred or that it violated Part 50.20(a) in any respect since no lost time accident occurred at this mine...per Management and Legal.

September 24, 2013 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

September 12, 2013 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As Employee prepared to operate locomotive he put his finger between frame of motor and shield. As he sat down he placed his bodyweight on shield smashing his right middle finger. The accident was not reported to Marfork Coal by the injured. An internal investigation was conducted and accident did occur on the job. On 11-22-13 finger was amputated due to severe infection.

August 1, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

July 16, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred at the Old #1 Horse Creek Mains 154 spad in the #5 Entry. The roof fall was approximately 50ft x 20ft x 5ft. No injuries were reported and no equipment was involved.

June 24, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the belt for the angle of the vulcanizing splice. The knife slipped off the belt striking Employee on the left hand cutting through his gloves. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital where he received 4 sutures left index finger and 2 sutures left hand.

May 21, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

As Employee's were transporting conveyor pot to the continuous miner. The conveyor pot was chained to the forklift. The chain broke causing the conveyor pot to fall striking Employee on the right foot. Employee was transported to Raleigh General Hospital for treatment and was diagnosed a #2 and #3 metatarsal bone fractures.

April 11, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was unloading belt structure from scoop. The top roller was stuck and as Employee pulled on roller he felt a pain in lower back left leg.

February 28, 2013 WV · Coal FIRE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was driving F350 company truck when the truck started to lose power and smoke coming from underneath front end of vehicle. Employee pulled vehicle over and saw flames and immediately started to put out fire; called Whitesville Fire Department to assist.

February 20, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.

February 15, 2013 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Contractor was walking by the #3 Fairchild Scoop and lost his footing when he tripped and hit his chin on the canopy of the scoop. He was treated at Raleigh General Hospital where he received two (2) sutures.

February 13, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling a test hole in #7 right when a piece of steel fell and struck Employee in the mouth causing a small laceration and chipped two teeth.

February 4, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred #2 Entry spad #3530. The roof fall was approximately 20' x 20' x 5'. No injuries were report and no equipment was involved.

February 4, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred at the #2 Entry spad 3556. The roof fall was approximately 60'x 20'x 5'. No injuries were report and no equipment was involved.

January 23, 2013 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a blower motor off the ground to put in the parts building. As Employee lifted the motor, the motor shifted causing injury to right thumb. Employee was treated at MedExpress and was diagnosed with a sprain/strain to right thumb and given an immobilization splint.

January 11, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While prying the cable out from around the cable reel on # 10 shuttle car sprocket the pry bar slipped and caused right pinky finger to have a laceration requiring 4 sutures on the tip of finger. the distal phalanges to have a hairline fracture.

2012 · 10 incidents

December 11, 2012 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was hooking pull rope on top of miner around a rock to pull it off and was crossing the conveyer boom to get off miner when a rock measuring 40"x45"x4" thick fell between the bolts strikin g EE in the neck & back while he was still on the miner.

November 6, 2012 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

As Employee was gathering block to build a stopping he got out of the scoop and a piece of rock measuring 27" x 32" x 1.5" fell striking Employee on the back of the head. Employee was transported by EMS to CAMC General Division.

October 25, 2012 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall at Arabian Mains at spad 4108 and 90feet outby spad 4094. Measuring 20 foot in length 20 feet wide and 6 foot high. 48 in glue was used in roof support. This area will need to be cleaned up and overcast installed.

July 16, 2012 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was repairing mandoor in a stopping when a block fell striking Employee on the top of the left hand. Employee was treated at Med Express and xrays were negative.

June 1, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was filing dozer with fuel when he slipped and began to fall, grabbed handle and injured shoulder. Employee did not miss any work due to this injury but started physical therapy on 6-5-12. Due to the nature of the injury Employee had surgery on 3-12-13.

May 14, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was holding metal for front of rock box. One side was tac welded, weld broke loose causing metal to fall pinching Employees finger between side piece of rock box. Employee was treated at Raleigh Boone Medical Center where he received two (2) sutures.

May 13, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying a can of oil when he felt a pain in his back. Employee was treated at CAMC General for treatment.

April 14, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As employee was changing batteries on the scoop the scoop lid closed smashing his index finger on left hand. Employee was treated at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and was diagnosed with a fractured left index finger.

March 6, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee looked at Arc from welder while holding a piece of metal to be welded. Resulting in flash burn of both eyes.

March 5, 2012 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dropping miner cable in #2 entry. A rope hanger wrapped around his right hand between the employees ring and pinky finger. Employee's hand was cut between the fingers resulting in 19 sutures.

2011 · 14 incidents

October 22, 2011 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

As Employee was pulling rock off miner with a slate bar the slate bar became hung. The rock started to slide off the miner which caused the rock to roll in the opposite direction landing on the operators right foot. The rock was approximately 3'x2'x8". Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and was diagnosed with a fracture on the tip of his right big toe.

September 9, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on #2 Section at crosscut #3 to #4 spad 5876. The roof fall was approximately 65' x 20' x 6'. No injuries were report and no equipment was involved. A revision to the roof control plan has been submitted to the District Manager for approval.

August 15, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred at the intake #6 entry at spad 262. The roof fall was approximately 60ft x 20ft x 6ft. No injuries were reported and no equipment was involved. Lifeline was rerouted and the miners were made aware of the change.

August 11, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While Employee was raising the drill pod of the roof bolter, to push bolt up, a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on his hard hat. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and x-rays were taken.

August 2, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

As Employee was pulling curtain out of gob he stepped on a rock causing his right knee to twist. Employee went to his family care physician the following day 8-3-11 where xrays were ordered for 8-4-11.

July 29, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While employee was picking up water line to put a fire valve in his back struck a pie pan which had been bent up causing him to fall. The Safety Department was not notified employee missed work or was seen by a physician until 8-8-2011.

July 21, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred on the #1 Section #6 entry 1 Belt at spad 242. The roof fall was approximately 30'x19'x5'. No injuries were reported or no equipment was involved.

June 27, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning 5 entry with a scoop. As he was cleaning the right rib piece of line curtain fell. He went to re-hang the line curtain a piece of rock fell out of the rib pinned right foot. The rock was approx 72x32x16. He was transported to CAMC and was diagnosed with 6 fractures in his right foot. He was given instructions to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon.

May 3, 2011 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred at spad #3916 on the Arabian Mains #6 entry. The roof fall was 20' x 20' x 5'. No injuries involved, no equipment involved or passage blocked.

April 13, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting a corner bolt in #2lt. Employee was standing in a walk through bolter when a piece of rock fell striking employee on the right hand. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and was diagnosed with a strain.

April 13, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a shield on the #2 Motor to check the wires and plugs on the blue box. As he was lifting the shield he felt a stinging sensation in his stomach. He then noticed a large knot raise up on his stomach. Employee immediately ceased work and drove himself to a medical facility which he was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee continued working until 5-13-11.

March 16, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Member was pulling a water line with the scoop and got his right hand tangled up in the loop of the water line. The member immediately ceased to work and co-worker performed first aid on him in the nature of wrapping his hand then he transported himself to Raleigh General where he was then diagnosed with a broken hand.

January 7, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Member was putting bolt into hole when rock fell and caused bolt to hit him in the private area. He immediately ceased work to receive medical attention.

January 5, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Member was bending and pushing bolt into top and heard his shoulder make a loud pop. He did not cease work but told his supervisor about the injury but didn't fill out an accident report. After the shift, he transported himself to Med Express in Beckley. Marfork Safety Department was not made aware of this until after he had seen a doctor.

2010 · 14 incidents

December 28, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred approximately 1400 feet outby #2 Section at spad #3535. The fall was 20ft x 25ft x 8ft. No injuries or equipment was involved.

November 23, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred in a worked out area of the Appaloosa Mains near spads 4750 to 4620. This area is used to evaluate EP8 and EP7. The roof fall was 800' x 20' x 4'. No injuries or equipment was involved.

October 6, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured stepped off of a flat car, struck his left foot on a rock, causing a sprain to his heel/ ankle area.

September 16, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member stepped off of rear of walk thru bolt machine approximately 1 foot off the mine floor and twisted his ankle.

August 25, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was preparing to load top structure into a scoop bucket when he bent down to pick up the structure he heard and felt a pop in his lower back.

August 17, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Member is in the process of operating a scoop and attached one end of a nylon pull rope to a scoop insert and the other end to the scoop bucket to slew the scoop insert around straight when the nylon rope broke and came back and struck member in the side of his head.

July 30, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred on #3 belt line in the #4 entry near spad 3476. The fall measured 25'L X 30'W X 6'H. The accidents were reported. This area was developed 01/16/2007.

June 18, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was raising the ventilation curtain up to clean the rib and a peice of rock fell from the roof causing a laceration to his right arm that required glue.

March 1, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the #1 entry at spad # 4095. Fall was 80' X 20' X 4'. No injuries, passage blocked or equipment involved. Foof fall was 6000' from an active section

January 12, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured attempted to walk around a shuttle car in the 5 right cross cut and a rock approximately 20" X 25" rolled off the shuttle car hitting him on the left knee causing a contusion.

January 4, 2010 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was rock dusting with a scoop and bucket duster when he hit a sand jack causing it to fall and hit him in the torso. The injury required two stitches.

2009 · 7 incidents

November 11, 2009 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof Fall on a Joy 14-15 Continuous Miner while performing retreat mining. Fall was 3.5' X 12' X 35'. No Injuries occurred.

August 31, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

There was a roll of fly pad beside rib. Employee picked up roll of fly pad & threw it on to roof bolter & felt sharp pain in left lower back.

August 18, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driving a chisel between duster and flinger, hit chisel to loosen it up and the chisel popped out stricking member in face under the rt. eye on the cheek, causing a laceration.

April 30, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Member was taking 4" plastic water line apart when another member hit it with a sledge hammer causing it to burst and a piece of it hit member in the face causing a fracture to his cheek bone.

April 29, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

EE was attempting to reset a 480 volt, 225 amp breaker. When he did it blew up causing a 2nd degree burn to the top of his right hand and a first degree burn to the side of his face and ear.

April 1, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was assisting crew making a belt splice. He reached down, grabbing one of the knockers, at which time the other member struck him on the right hand with a hammer.

2008 · 11 incidents

December 19, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of the roof occurred on #2 section #1 entry approx. 70' inby spad #3178, 320' outby section. Fall measured 30' long, 20' wide, 5' thick, no injuries, no passage of men affected.

November 15, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injury and other ee had bolted and 1 entry and were moving to #2 entry. Other ee had the cable reel on, while he was backing machine up as he spun around corner the cable came across the mine floor and took his feet out from under him causing him to fall on r. shoulder & r. wrist as he braced his fall causing a fracture to r. wrist

September 22, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While helping another EE, EE attempted to cut a cable on his leg. The knife slipped causing a laceration to his left leg, right little and rign finger, that required 16 stiches.

August 29, 2008 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While mining through a barrier block between two panels a cut through occurred causing a water inudation.

July 18, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Member was pulling a loose piece of rib when it fell. He put his hand up to keep it from hitting him in the face. A sharp rock cut his hand causing a laceration that required 3 stitches to repair.

July 14, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the # 6 entry at the last open cross cut. The fall was 80' in by spad # 2638. Fall was 20' long, 20' wide and 7' high. No injuries occurred, no equiptment was involved and passage was not blocked.

July 13, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the last open cross cut of # 4 entry, 90' out by spad 2634. Fall was 52' long, 18' wide and 8' to 9' high. No injuries occurred and passage was not blocked

July 10, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While roof bolting in the # 4 entry a piece of rock fell out striking employee in the face chipping a front tooth that will require dental work.

June 21, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Member was in #5 entry on #2 section near spad #2580 when a small piece of draw rock fell and struck member in the head causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was alking down the intake entry and stepped into a hole and tripped, EE caught himslef with his right leg and this caused him to twist his knee that resulted in a spain.

January 29, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While riding in a Brookville Mantrip, EE's left leg came into contact with the rib, causing fractures and an avulsion.

2007 · 11 incidents

November 12, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While pushing coal in the steel area with a D7 dozer, ee ran over a hump causing his head to hit trac box.

November 9, 2007 WV · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee attempted to exit a mantrip when his foot slipped causing him to put his hand down on the ground causing a laceration requiring 6 stitches.

August 22, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Due to the Joy 14-15 Continuous Miner loosing power in the last lift of a pillar block in the #2 entry, a roof fall (40' X 40' X 5'-7') fell on it. No injuries occurred and the Continuous Miner was recovered.

August 15, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While walking through the cross sect. from #5 to #4 entry, a piece of rock measuring 6' x 2'6" x 3"-4" fell striking EE on the head & back. X-rays were taken with the results being negative.

August 6, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attempting to let the roof bolter cable down that was hanging up in the #6 entry, the reel was activated causing employee's right hand to be smacked against the roof, lacerating the index & middle fingers.

May 9, 2007 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in #4 entry, one crosscut inby spad #942. Roof fell on a 14-15 Joy continuous miner while pillaring. Fall was 7'x25'. No injuries accured

March 7, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was trimming a piece of belt and knife slipped resulting in a laceration to left forearm requiring 10 stitches. Individual didn't miss any work.