Mining Incidents

Powellton #1 Mine Coal

Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Coronado Coal LLC
Landale, Logan County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4609217

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2010–2025
Latest incident
Oct 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2007
4,176
citations
796
significant & substantial
$2,989,646
proposed penalties
$2,221,725
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 37,515 37 1 986.3
2025 Q3 37,908 29 3 765.0
2025 Q1 2,790 49 14 17562.7
2024 Q4 540 35 6 64814.8
2024 Q3 35,521 30 4 844.6
2024 Q2 2,304 16 1 6944.4
2024 Q1 19,816 12 4 605.6
2023 Q4 16,489 8 0 485.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2025 · 2 incidents

October 21, 2025 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated they were cutting a hole in a flapper to get the hook of a chain ratchet in it so they could pull the flapper out of the gob in front of a bottom roller. The knife blade broke, and the knife slipped, cutting the EE on the left palm.

August 22, 2025 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE stated that EE bent over to pick up a 48" roller, and when EE went to pick it up, EE felt a knot pop out in the groin area. This incident became reportable after the EE was diagnosed with a hernia on August 26 by medical professionals.

2024 · 2 incidents

September 10, 2024 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stated was working to remove a spray block on the head of a C/M machine. While prying the block back and forth the EE stated that a finger got caught between the spray block and frame of the miner pinching the left middle finger.

March 13, 2024 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was walking along overland beltline spotting rollers and accidentally tripped over a piece of rock on the grating and started to fall. EE tried to catch self and got their hand caught between the belt and the roller causing injury to hand.

2022 · 3 incidents

September 27, 2022 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury roof fall occurred on 09/27/2022 and was discovered approximately at 12:50pm. The fall is located in the No.9 return at crosscut No.143 on the Toney Fork Mains Panel. The fall is approximately 25'Long X 18'Wide X 4'Thick. This fall will not be cleaned up. The fall has been dangered off.

May 18, 2022 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE noticed EE's cable wasn't taking up on EE's way back to the feeder. EE got out of 73 S/C and was going to pull on EE's cable while the S/C was still running. Before EE could start pulling on the cable, the cable started taking up and it pulled the EE's feet out from under EE. When EE landed EE felt a pop in EE's right foot.

April 22, 2022 WV · Coal master electrician STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was pulling S/C cable with other employees at the new section set-up at brk 133. As EE was pulling, EE got tripped up on the rail which resulted in a fracture to the ankle.

2021 · 6 incidents

May 5, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was loading belt structure when EE's foot slid under the bucket of a scoop, the bucket was being lowered at the time of the incident.

March 22, 2021 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the No. 2 bleeder entry of the Coal Branch No. 5 panel just in-by survey station No. 17961 near brake No. 36. The fall measured approximately 40' Long X 5' Thick.

March 17, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE stated was driving inserts into the head of a miner with a sledge hammer. EE stated EE felt a pull in the right bicep. EE continued to work through April 17, 2021 and started missing work on April 18, 2021.

March 4, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was moving crib blocks in place to build a crib under the feeder. EE caught left pinky between a crib block and the feeder. EE received a fracture to the tip part of the left pinky. EE also received sutures to close the wound. EE was placed on restricted duty.

February 22, 2021 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was operating a personnel man bus when the man bus wrecked. EE was attempting to put the wrecked man bus back on the rail. The EE fell striking a leg to the ground in the process. The EE is currently working with restrictions.

February 5, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

The number 1 section move crew was attempting to clean up a rib roll. During this process an additional piece of coal/rib fell out striking the EE on the left leg.

2020 · 9 incidents

November 19, 2020 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking when EE fell falling on EE's left hand. The EE landed on left hand causing a boxer fracture.

July 26, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 40'L X 18'W X 7'H was found in the No.3 left X-cut over to the No.2 intersection In-By survey station No. 17530. All approaches to the roof fall were immediately dangered off.

July 22, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 40'L X 18'W X 4'H was found in the No.8 entry of the Coal Branch No.4 Panel Bleeder Return Panel in-by survey station No.17290. Approaches were dangered off.

July 15, 2020 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Contact with electrical current

The Section Pressure Pump Breaker dropped out. EE attempted to put the power back in on the pressure pump and received an electrical shock in right hand. EE is currently working on restricted duty.

July 1, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Two related roof falls were found on 7/1/2020 in the bleeder entries of the CB#4 Panel. One roof fall occurred in the #6 entry inby spad 17394 and measured 20'Lx18'Wx4.5'H. The other roof fall occurred thru the crosscut directly inby between #6 entry & #7 entry (spad 17435) and measured 30'Lx18'Wx4.5'H.

June 11, 2020 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was setting a timber in the No.5 belt entry. EE was in the process of tightening the timber with the use of a cap wedge. During this process the EE took a step back twisting the left knee.

March 30, 2020 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fall in the return air course on Toney Fork #2 mains at X-Cut #148 was found on 3-30-2020. The fall was between the #4 entry and #2 entry measuring 5'Hx19'Wx80'L. The fall is located out-by survey station #2189 and in-by survey station #2188.

January 16, 2020 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was loading highline in sled. EE was flipping the cable over in the sled and twisted back. EE was put on restricted duty.

January 8, 2020 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE and co-worker were working to free up miner from being stuck and bumped into each other, resulting in EE being knocked into miner striking their left arm against boom.

2019 · 12 incidents

December 7, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was prying on planetary with a slate bar when the planetary came out. The weight from planetary shifted to the slate bar smashing EE's hand to the ground causing a laceration to the left pinky finger. EE received four sutures to close the laceration.

November 11, 2019 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was dropping strands of trailing cable for slack. EE tried to hand the cable back and felt sharp pain in lower back.

October 23, 2019 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was in the process of installing roof support "Jacks" EE was moving some rock out of the way when EE smashed the right middle finger. This is reportable due to 4 sutures.

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

A roof fall was found measuring 4 1/2'high X 14'wide x 30'long. The fall has been dangered off at all approaches. The fall does not impede travel or ventilation.

October 14, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting in No.5 entry when a piece of draw rock fell between the bolt and rib. The rock bounced off the canopy striking the EE in the lower back and lower left leg resulting in a hair line fracture in the lower left leg. This employee is currently working on restricted duty.

August 28, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the No. 1 entry extending over to the No.2 Entry "Continuation of fall found on 06/10/2019" The fall measured 9'H x 19'W x 70'L. The fall is located 1bk outby survey station 16087 at 19brk on Laurel Branch Submains. The fall has been Dangered off.

June 10, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring approximately 95'long X 18'Wide X 8'Thick was found on 06/10/2019 in the Powellton No.1 Laurel Branch Submains. This fall is located between survey station No.16062 and survey station No.16028. This fall does not impede travel or ventilation. This fall was immediately cribbed, timbered, and dangered off.

March 25, 2019 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was removing a scoop from the charger. EE was trying to flip the charger cable up to get it loose from the side of the batteries. When EE made motion to throw the charger cable EE felt a pain in the groin area. The incident became reportable when the EE went to a specialist on 04/12/2019 and was diagnosed with a hernia.

February 16, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was attempting to push a brake off of the shaft of a discharge roller. A piece of 4X4 metal shot out from between a porta power and the brake and striking the EE in the face.

January 26, 2019 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

During removal of an old B bonded stopping EE was attempting to recover the mandoor, EE's hand was overtop the sharp edge of the mandoor. An overhanging block free fell hitting EE's hand, forcing right wrist to come into contact with the sharp edge of the mandoor resulting in an avulsion type wound. Sutures were required to close the wound.

January 23, 2019 WV · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual cutting strap on a hammer pouch and cut palm of left hand requiring 8 stitches. No LTA necessary.

January 8, 2019 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring approximately 60'long X 20'wide X 4' thick was found in the Powellton No.1 Mains Intake, entry #2 @ 101 cross cut. This fall is located 1 cross cut outby survey station #970. This fall does not impede travel or affect the ventilation. The fall has been cribbed and dangered off.

2018 · 16 incidents

December 3, 2018 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Illness

November 5, 2018 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was loading R/B machine with supplies. Another employee threw a bundle of R/B plates. The banding material broke allowing one of the plates to strike the EE in the upper lip resulting in a laceration requiring six sutures.

November 5, 2018 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking around 4B Belt Head and slipped in wet rock dust. EE tried to catch self and reached for the tailpiece resulting in a dislocated right shoulder.

October 29, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was installing the last roof bolt in the No.5 entry. EE claims to have felt a pop in the right shoulder.

August 15, 2018 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Notified of Occupational Illness on 08/15/2018. Miner is currently on leave and unavailable to discuss transfer to low-dust area.

August 9, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking around back of roof bolting machine when EE tripped over EE's own feet and fell to the ground landing on EE's right shoulder resulting in a dislocated shoulder. No visible tripping hazards were found. Returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

July 24, 2018 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was backing left side continuous miner out of #8 Entry, moving it to #9 Entry. EE had hooked up third rope and was turning around and twisted EE's left knee when EE's foot became caught between miner cables and water line. This incident became reportable when EE sought medical attention on 8/6/18 and was taken off work.

July 13, 2018 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Illness

June 8, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting area for boom hole. While bolting a piece of rock fell striking EE on the top of the foot causing a laceration that required 3 stitches.

May 25, 2018 WV · Coal safety director DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Illness

May 12, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured backed the scoop up to the charger hole to put scoop on charge. The jumper cables that was hung from the roof fell and struck the injured on the middle finger on the left hand cutting the finger

April 4, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was racking highline in old works onto highline sled. EE stated EE felt right shoulder pop. EE continued to work. This incident was not reportable until EE began to miss work on June 7, 2018 due to having surgery on shoulder.

March 19, 2018 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking through an intersection. EE walked under a damaged roof support pan striking the back of EE's neck resulting in a laceration that required 6 stitches. EE was released to full duty for the next oncoming shift.

March 12, 2018 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non injury roof fall measuring approximately 7'Hx18'Wx120'L was found near survey station 129 in the right return in an area that had been roomed off. This fall does not obstruct travel or ventilation. All entries to this fall has been dangered off.

February 27, 2018 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling 1B Head when ee felt a pop in lower back. EE has returned to work on modified duty.

February 14, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was loading belt on a belt sled in the mine yard and the nylon rope being used broke striking the EE in the face.

2017 · 17 incidents

December 6, 2017 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE knocked a stopping. EE was cleaning up the debris out of the roadway. A block fell from the top and struck EE on the left lower portion of the back.

November 28, 2017 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE bent over to pick up miner cable and waterline to hang it. EE states EE felt pop in lower back. EE continued to work until January 8, 2018. EE was diagnosed with disc desiccation.

November 16, 2017 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking to the air lock doors at the bottom of the slope. EE stepped in a whole twisting EE's right ankle. This is being reported due to the EE having corrective surgery on February 21, 2018. The EE worked up until EE's surgery and now is being placed on restricted duty.

November 10, 2017 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE bent over to move the continuous miner cable, during this process a section of the rib rolled out striking EE on the inside of left knee area.

November 6, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was tramming a scoop thru a set of double doors @ 81 Brk Intake toward the belt line to rock dust. After pulling thru 1st set of doors, EE arrived at the 2nd set of doors and started to open them when scoop started rolling back toward 1st set of doors which the scoop hit causing door to go across EE's body in the deck of the scoop scraping back and catching arm against scoop.

November 1, 2017 WV · Coal transit man, surveyor/transit worker OTHER
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tug Valley Surveying - Contractor, Land Surveying Services employee suffered a heart attack.

October 14, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was in the process of finishing a stopping and was chipping the edge off of a block with a hammer; striking their right hand against a metal band, resulting in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

August 28, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was putting up Fly-Board. EE was trying to adjust roof bolt plate with the Fly-Board. EE caught a finger between the board and plate resulting in a fracture to the left middle finger.

August 28, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was operating Roof Bolting Machine backing out of the #4 entry. EE had hand out of the operator's compartment when hand was caught between the rib and the roof bolting machine.

August 14, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was on EE's knees cutting conveyor belt. The knife slipped causing a laceration to the upper part of EE's right leg. The laceration required 3 stitches.

June 18, 2017 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was rolling up curtain when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the Neck and shoulder area.

May 2, 2017 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fall has taken place above anchorage in the #2 entry at survey station #12442 of the Castle Branch #1 Panel. The fall measures approximately 10' x 14' x 8' high.

March 6, 2017 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling track; stepped over track to get dinner bucket; tripped on rail causing fall which resulted in injured right shoulder.

February 22, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was bolting top when the drill steel bent and broke hitting EE in the right arm.

January 11, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was installing a curtain board to be in compliance with ventilation plan, during this process a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts striking the EE on EE's left foot/ankle.

January 9, 2017 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking Structure apart. When EE picked up bottom roller, the rail fell out and pinched EE's finger causing a laceration that required five stitches.

2016 · 20 incidents

December 20, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting in return - took slate bar to pull loose rock. The rock fell on canopy & as EE was trying to get rock off of canopy another piece of rock fell out between bolts striking EE on the back.

December 16, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was chain ratcheting scrubber duct work into place. The chain ratchet came loose striking the EE in the chin causing a laceration that required stitches.

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

On 12-14-16 the operator was notified that a salaried foreman had slipped & struck their head against a scoop. During the operator's investigation, it was found that the employee was caught between the scoop & mine surroundings. The operator's investigation is on-going.

December 13, 2016 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was running a continuous miner on a Pillar section. EE saw the top dripping over the miner and was starting to reposition self and was struck by a piece of draw rock.

November 23, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with Congenital Spinal Canal Narrowing, Degenerative disc disease including disc osteophyte complex and uncovertebral/facet hypertrophy. The operator received this diagnosis 11/28/2016.

October 28, 2016 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator ELECTRICAL
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was helping another employee to try to break the bell plug loose on a set of batteries in order to change it. The leads inside the bell plug arced as they were trying to get it to break free and the employee received a flash burn.

October 3, 2016 WV · Coal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was adjusting the forks on the Caterpillar 930H Loader. One of the forks fell off the forklift portion of the loader and landed on employee's right foot. The fork fell approximately 1 1/2 feet. The employee had on metatarsal boots at the time of the accident.

September 16, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of slate measuring approximately 7"W x 10"L that fell from the mine roof. The mining height in this area is approximately 62".

August 14, 2016 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and stepped in the mud and this caused EE to twist EE's right ankle. ***Employee continued to work until 9/23/2016 when EE was removed from work by EE's medical provider.

July 30, 2016 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced pain in lower back when ee was bending to remove a piece a metal from the mine floor. The operator received the results of an MRI on 8/10/16 which noted (1) Degenerative changed noted above at L3-L4 and L4-L5. (2) Degenerative facet disease.

July 16, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was treated for flash burn to eyes.

June 7, 2016 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with tri compartmental osteoarthritis.

June 1, 2016 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to change out batteries on scoop when lid became stuck against the fire suppression system and EE smashed hand while trying to catch self from falling.

May 19, 2016 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving cable when hand was pinched which resulted in a fracture.

April 6, 2016 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis. The employer received notification on April 6, 2016.

January 25, 2016 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with anterolateral spondylosis. Documentation is attached.

January 18, 2016 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee states EE was unhooking chain from scoop when some draw rock fell and hit finger which resulted in a fracture to the finger.

January 18, 2016 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee states that EE was building cribs when EE slipped on some rock, twisted knee and felt pain. EE's first day away from work was 01/25/16.

2015 · 37 incidents

December 8, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was clearing rock off of miner and lost grip of the slate bar and as the slate bar fell, it hit his left thumb which resulted in a fracture.

December 1, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on December 01. 2015 at approximately 06:00 p.m. The fall occurred in the area of spad # 10085.

December 1, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading a roof bolter drill pot onto a flat car when he lost his grip. As it fell to the ground he received a cut to his finger that required stitches.

November 19, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on November 19, 2015 at approximately at 6:35am. The fall occurred in the area of spad #9701.

November 18, 2015 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to make a belt splice and while pulling out a top piece of belt structure he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee's first day away from work was November 30, 2015.

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

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. The fall was discovered approximately 17:35 in the No. 2 entry of the Buffalo Creek No. 1 Panel 120 feet inby survey spad #10098. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 9064714.

November 3, 2015 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee underwent a comprehensive audiological evaluation after an abnormal hearing test. Operator was notified on November 3, 2015 that the employees work history and test results are consistent with noise-induced hearing loss with the workplace being a significant contributing factor

November 2, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was riding down roadway in rubber tire ride and there was an incline and a bump in the roadway which caused a 10 ton jack to dislodge and fall on his hand (right) smashing middle and ring fingers.

October 22, 2015 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee placed his hand on side of scoop bucket to remove the excess chain slack when the scoop operator pulled the ram lever, therefore, pinching his finger which resulted in a cut that required stitches.

October 12, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred at this operation on the 8th SE Panel near spad #9994 at break #38 in the #1 entry on 10/12/15.

October 7, 2015 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was on knees working when a piece of coal fell and hit employee. Employee never sought treatment until his 10/14/15 shift where he was placed on restricted work duty.

September 17, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a continuous mining machine when a piece of rock fell and hit him on his forearm which resulted in the employee receiving stitches.

August 17, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury (unplanned) roof fall occurred at this mine. The roof fall occurred on the 2D Belt, at crosscut 17 in the #6 entry through crosscut #21 at approximately 8:40 p.m. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 7278196.

August 15, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury (unplanned) roof fall occurred at this mine. The roof fall occurred on the Main Line #4 Belt at crosscut #189 near spad #3121 at approximately 6:30 p.m. on 8/15/2015. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 7278195.

August 6, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was standing on operator's side of roof bolter when he grabbed a bundle of glue to toss to the other side when he suddenly felt pain in his right side. NOTE: Operator was notified on 8/27/2015 that the injured worker had a fractured rib.

July 8, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was separating drill steel when a piece came loose suddenly and hit his glasses and they broke which caused a cut and he received stitches.

July 6, 2015 WV · Coal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The fork of the end loader that the employee was operating fell into the dumpster as he was unloading some trash into the dumpster. Employee climbed into the dumpster to loosen the fork and while doing so he jarred his neck and back. NOTE: Employee continued working his normal work duties until 8/24/15 when he began working restricted work duty.

June 26, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was diagnosed with bilateral spondylolysis on 6/26/2015 and continued working until 08/17/2015.

June 8, 2015 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was getting ready to change out scoop batteries when he slipped and fell to the ground.

June 1, 2015 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was hooking a rope hanger to a rock near the feeder so it could be moved when it shifted and landed on his left foot.

May 10, 2015 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crossing underneath belt at cross guard when he lost his footing and fell in a hole.

May 6, 2015 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting derailed ride back on track when ride shifted causing jackbar to hit employee resulting in a laceration.

April 22, 2015 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a continuous miner when a piece of rock fell and struck employee.

April 22, 2015 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading airlock doors when he began to experience pain in his back.

April 20, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting leaky feeder cable with a knife when it slipped and cut his hand that resulted in stitches.

April 17, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing roof bolts when he began to experience pain in his back.

March 23, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing fly boards when a piece of rock fell and hit employee's foot which resulted in a fracture.

March 23, 2015 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury roof fall accident occurred at this mine at approximately 09:30 a.m. The roof fall occurred on the active 007 & 008 MMU's in the number 9 entry across from survey spad #8862 two breaks outby the section dumping point and a second fall occurred in the bleeder inby blocking both bleeder entries. A 103 (k) order was issued #8295131.

March 20, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell while getting out of ride (Mac 8) and landed on the mine floor. * Employee never missed work until his 03/23/15 shift.

March 18, 2015 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting cable off cathead when he cut his knuckle with a knife which resulted in stitches.

March 17, 2015 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee went to his tool box to get chain ratchet out of the box when the lid fell down on his hand.

March 16, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped off motor into some mud when he slipped and fell and hit his arm. NOTE: Employee never missed work until his May 13, 2015 scheduled work shift.

February 4, 2015 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was taking bottom roller out of belt when he began to experience pain in his shoulder. Note: Employee never missed work until his June 05, 2015 shift.

January 19, 2015 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling line curtain down in 5 entry when he began to experience pain in his lower back.

January 15, 2015 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking inby from the powerbox when he slipped and fell. While raising himself up, he bumped into a flyboard

January 8, 2015 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving rock off of miner when his hand was caught and resulted in the employee receiving stitches.

2014 · 9 incidents

December 8, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of belt with a utility knife when it slipped and cut his hand requiring stitches.

October 7, 2014 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was fire-bossing track and power centers. As he was walking to box, he stepped on a small unseen ledge and slipped when he fell to the ground and began to experience pain in his knee.

September 18, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Crew was spot bolting 5R on #2 section. Both operators had finished putting up bolts, and operator went to inch tram controls. Offside bolt man walked back to get bolts for his side. The operator started the bolter and began tramming forward, that is when the bolter slid off a small ledge, on top of employee's foot.

September 12, 2014 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning area and tried to catch a tire that was moving. While trying to catch the moving tire, the tire fell over and caught his wrist between two tires. Employee was put off work on 10/01/2014.

September 3, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving waterline and miner cable out of roadway against rib when he began to experience pain in his back.

July 7, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was diagnosed with evidence of pneumoconiosis and was placed in a Part 90 Miner status in accordance with 30 CFR 50.20-6(b)(7).

July 7, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was preparing to bolt top when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him in the upper right leg area.

May 31, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred at this operation on 5/31/2014 pm the #2 section at approximately 08:00 p.m. Please refer to citation #7278162. The fall occurred inby Spad #7709.

May 13, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was diagnosed with evidence of pneumoconiosis and was placed in a Part 90 Miner status in accordance with 30 CFR 50.20-6 (b)(7).

2013 · 20 incidents

September 6, 2013 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to make ends on a belt splice. Before he could begin, he noticed that one end was trapped beneath the rest of the belt. The employee tried to free the end by pulling with channel locks when he began to experience pain in his back.

August 26, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was making his normal fireboss run on a ride and was coming through the outby airlock doors. He got off the rail ride to close the doors. As he went to close the doors, he noticed the ride to start moving and he ran and jumped onto the ride when his foot was caught underneath the ride which resulted in a fracture.

August 16, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to change skirt rubber on tailpiece when the chain ratchet slipped causing the apron to fall on employee's hand fracturing two of his fingers.

August 10, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was performing maintenance on a roof bolter. He removed the bottom pin from the ATRS cylinder causing the bottom framing to fall on his left foot.

August 10, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a cat head and cable when he suddenly started complaining of back pain.

July 15, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a rubber tired ride when the front tire hit the rib causing the wheel to spin around and hit his hand resulting in a fracture.

July 5, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading roof bolt plates from back of bolter onto tray when the roof bolt plates fell off the bolter and hit his left knee cap. The employee continued to work until 7/24/13.

June 18, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was moving two rolls of curtain when he felt pain in his back. Employee never missed work until his 07/15/13 shift.

June 14, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving forks on forklift when he smashed his thumb between fork and frame.

May 21, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking preventative measures by inspecting roof bolter canopy for broken center pins. While inspecting they had trouble getting the canopy to free and the canopy came loose and swung on the chain ratchet it was secured by and hit him on the face.

May 7, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was preparing to bolt top when a piece of rock fell and struck employee in the shoulder area.

March 28, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a shuttle car going around a corner when the canopy of the Shuttle Car hit the corner and knocked down the brow which hit the employee's left thumb resulting in a fracture.

February 11, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a rubber tired ride when the steering wheel whipped around and caught his hand causing a fracture.

February 10, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was fire bossing when he bent over to pick up supply line and felt pain in his back.

January 31, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was setting timbers when a rib rolled into a timber. The timber then hit EE's hard hat which caused a laceration to his face. The EE received stitches.

January 18, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was preparing to bolt top when his hand got caught between pusher steel and wrench causing a laceration. The employee received 8 stitches.

January 17, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on shuttle car and walked around machinery and felt a sharp pain in his leg. The employee never missed work until his 01/21/13 shift.

January 16, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling slack up in shuttle car cable when he felt a pain in his shoulder.

January 10, 2013 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

C/M operator was loading a shuttle car when a rock came over the side of the boom striking another rock that was sitting on the machine sending it airborne and struck him on the hip.

2012 · 17 incidents

November 27, 2012 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was trying to open tailpiece doors when the door's "batwings" slipped and closed on his finger.

November 6, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck one of his fingers. The EE received three stitches to his left index finger.

November 5, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was trying to lift a timber from gob the scoop had just cleaned up at the edge of the scoop bucket when he felt a sharp pain in his back and down his leg.

September 12, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee moved a block while building a stopping when he twisted his knee and felt a pain in his back.

June 15, 2012 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was tightening up motor mount on belt head when ratchet slipped and he hit his elbow on the corner of a I-Beam. EE completed the rest of shift. He never missed work until 6/19/12.

June 7, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling out from 1A take up. He put contents into wheelbarrow and while trying to lift wheelbarrow up, he felt a pain in his back.

June 5, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting rope hanger off MRS cable when he cut his wrist during retreat mining.

May 22, 2012 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was trying to open outby set of doors when he felt pain in his left leg.

April 25, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning 3C Belt Head with fire hose when nozzle blew off and hit employee in mouth knocking two teeth out. Employee twisted his knee.

March 26, 2012 WV · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting structure when he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee worked until 6/26/12. Employee is scheduled for surgery on 7/20/12.

March 13, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling belt. Employee picked up a rock to throw on belt when he felt a burning sensation in his back.

March 5, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was bending bolts when he felt something pop in his shoulder.

March 5, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was traveling on #1 Belt Entry and was turning to go into track entry when a piece of rock fell from the corner and struck him in the leg.

February 16, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was bolting on operator side when finisher became lodged. EE took pusher by hand trying to dislodge the finisher from the top & was unsuccessful. He then held the pusher with his left hand and operated the drill pot with his right hand running the controls. When the drill pot was raised to the top, he tried to hold it over with his left hand & mashed his finger receiving a cut.

2011 · 20 incidents

December 22, 2011 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on water spray when he cut his arm with a knife.

December 8, 2011 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE stated he was driving outby when he was exposed to smoke from friction on a nearby belt. This 7000-1 form is being submitted in reference to citation No. 8142583.

December 8, 2011 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was traveling inby 5 Belt Head when he was exposed to smoke due to belt friction. This 7000-1 form is being submitted in reference to citation No. 8142583.

November 8, 2011 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was shoveling belt. When he went to turn, he twisted his knee and felt a sharp pain in his knee.

September 19, 2011 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a piece of belt structure when he stepped not a hole, falling and began to feel pain in his ankle.

August 30, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was preparing to install roof bolt. While raising the canopy a piece of rock fell from top and struck EE.

August 3, 2011 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing top belts structure form belt line when he smashed his finger requiring stitches.

August 2, 2011 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE dropped utility knife and tried to catch it while falling with blade being open receiving a fracture.

July 11, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was waiting for Mobile Roof Support System to be setup for the next pillar lift when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck his foot.

May 2, 2011 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating a motor when it lost power. Employee set brake but it failed; hitting inby doors and block causing them to hit employee. Employee didn't miss work until 05/12/2011.

April 14, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was breaking band on a pallet of blocks when band kicked up and cut his hand on his right thumb near the base.

April 5, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was flipping belt back that was racked for belt move to get to the end with splice on it. He slipped and fell, twisting his left knee.

March 28, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving miner cable when he felt pain in his back.

March 24, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on flatcar with a Getman tractor and put his hand where the tractor swivels and pinched his right pinky finger.

March 23, 2011 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading a oxygen tank when his shoulder made a loud pop.

January 17, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated he was driving a bit insert with a jack pin and missed and hit his middle finger.

2010 · 10 incidents

December 27, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was at the bottom of the slope and said his knee gave out and he was complaining of having trouble breathing. EE was brought back outside and a ambulance was called.

December 8, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a bag of plaster open when a shuttle car accidentally turned towards him startling him. He jumped up quickly causing the knife to slip from the bag cutting the employees arm.

December 7, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on shuttle car conveyor. The ee had gotten the conveyor back in place and upon attempting to drive the pin strap over the pins he struck his left pinky finger with a ball peen hammer.

October 19, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stated that while he was standing beside of the roof bolting machine the machine rolled back and ran over his left foot.

October 12, 2010 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall has occurred in 3 Right break of the working face of #1 section. The fall occurred near spad #2189. The fall measured approximately 8 1/2 to 9 ft high x 8 ft wide x 25 ft long. The fall did not affect the travelway.

October 9, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was on the off side of the bolter getting ready to bolt when a piece of rock fell striking employee on the head, right shoulder & hand.

October 5, 2010 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

Mac-8 was being used to transport men from one area of mine to another. The driver of the ride rubbed a rib as he was making a turn and a rib roll occurred. A passenger was struck on the upper left leg causing a small laceration.

September 2, 2010 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding on the outby end of a 12 man mantrip. The mantrip was traveling to #3 section when at break 24 on 3-b belt, the mantrip hit an 8 1/2" piece of rail that was broken, causing mantrip to bounce. The employee hit the back of his head on the battery lid.

April 27, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE said that he started to bolt and couldn't lift the steel with right hand. EE worked all his shift and when he got outside he told his supervisor he hurt his right shoulder and did not know how it happened.