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MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspnavigational links] SearchPage 1 of 111/21/2006U.S. Department of LaborMine Safety and Health AdministrationProtecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978www.msha.gov[skipMSHA Advanced Options | HelpFind It! in DOL | Compliance Assistance | En EspañolMine AccidentsMine ID: 4608801Operator:Aracoma Coal Company IncMine Name: Aracoma Alma Mine #1Controlling Company: Massey Energy CompanyOwnership Date: 10/1/1999Mine Status:ActiveStatus Date: 12/3/2004Mined Material:Coal (Bituminous)Type of Mine:UndergroundLocation:Logan County, WVState:WVPlease note that the information provided by the Data Retrieval System is based on data gathered from various MSHA systems. As there may be a lag time in data beingentered into those systems, there will also be a lag in the reflection of that data on the DRS.Please Note:If there is a Contractor ID listed, this indicates that the accident involved a contractor employee.You may click on the Submit button to view further information about the contractor.Accidents and InjuriesMine ID: 4608801 Operator: Aracoma Coal Company IncContractorIDAccidentDate1/5/2006Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationFall of roof or backOccupationActivityRoof bolter (single head)Roof bolter, necTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.24.00 2.00 8.00EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING AN OVERCAST WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF. THE ROCK HIT THE CANOPY & SLID OFF HITTING EE ON HIS RIGHTSHOULDER.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification12/22/2005 Accident Only Fall of roof or backThere was a roof fall in the #3 entry, neutral, approximately 20'L x 25'w x 6'.OccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 2 of 111/21/200612/21/2005 Days Away from Work Only MachineryContinuous miner operatorOperate continuous miner4.00 4.00 .17MEMBER WAS CUTTING A HOLE FOR A MOTHER DRIVE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL & HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS HEAD, ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.XWN12/9/2005Days Away from WorkOnlyHandtools (nonpowered)Laborer/utilityman/bull gangHand load; hand shoveling/mucking.00 .09 .09EE was shoveling take-up out mud & water his foot got stuck in the mud he could not pull it out, he asked another man to help him pull it out, whenit was freed up he walked out of mine but on ce outside he said he could not walk.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification12/5/2005 Days Away from Work Only Handling of materialsMember was digging up track ties out of gravel, felt burning and straining in back.OccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bull gangHandling supplies/materialsTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.7.00 1.00 1.00ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification11/28/2005 Days Away from Work Only MachineryOccupationActivityRoof bolter (single head)Roof bolter, necTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.10.00 5.00 2.00WHILE BOLTING TOP, THE WRENCH ON THE ROOF BOLTER BROKE AND A PIECE OF THE WRENCH FLEW OFF, STRIKING THE MEMBER ON THERIGHT SIDE OF THE NOSE.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification11/28/2005 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00A roof fall occurred on #2 Sect - #1 Mains. 2 breaks inby spad 4099 in the #3 Entry. The fall measured approximately 18 ft wide, 40 ft long and 10-12 ft high.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.11/16/2005No Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionHandling ofmaterialsContinuous mineroperatorOperate continuous miner5.30 4.80 1.75Member cut little finger on oil can.ContractorIDAccidentDate10/31/2005Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationHandling ofmaterialsOccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanMachinemaintenance/repairTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5.00 4.75 4.00MEMBER WAS CUTTING SLACK OUT OF FACE CHAIN WHEN HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN THE FLIGHT AND RAMP PAN.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.10/30/2005 Days Away from Work Only MachineryRoof bolter (single head)24.00 2.00 24.00

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 3 of 111/21/2006Walking/runningMEMBER CAUGHT BETWEEN 2ND SET OF AIR LOCK DOORS AND RIB.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification10/16/2005 Days Restricted Activity Only Slip or fall of personEMPLOYEE WAS WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING HIS BACK.OccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanWalking/runningTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5.00 5.00 4.00ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjury9/23/2005 Days Away from Work Only ElectricalClassificationOccupationActivityLongwall jacksetter/snaker/helperHandling supplies/materialsTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5.25 1.25 1.25Member noticed that his pants were wet and his cap light battery was leaking. Member received 2nd degree chemical burn but continued to workuntil 10/6/05.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification9/22/2005 Days Away from Work Only Slip or fall of personMember slipped twisting right knee.OccupationActivitySupervisory/management/foreman/bossWalking/runningTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.21.00 4.00 16.00ContractorIDAccidentDate9/21/2005Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationHandtools(nonpowered)MEMBER WAS CUTTING A CABLE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE AND CUT THE TOP OF HIS LEFT HAND.OccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bullgangHand tools (not powered)TotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..50 .50 .50ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification9/6/2005 Accident Only Fall of roof or backThere was a roof fall measuring 100' by 20' by 8-10'.OccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00ContractorIDAccidentDate8/25/2005Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationExploding vessels underpressureOccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanElectrical maintenance/repairTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.1.00 1.00 1.00Member was remounting a tee on a positive set block on the leg jack of a longwall shield. When he removed the staple from the tee, the tee andemulsion fluid spurted away from the leg jack and struck him in the right eye.ContractorIDAccidentDate8/16/2005Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionClassificationHandling ofmaterialsOccupationActivitySupervisory/management/foreman/bossMachine maintenance/repairMember was removing a 4' by 3 1/2' by 8" piece of rock off roof bolter when he smashed his right middle and ring finger.TotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.15.00 2.00 10.00

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 4 of 111/21/2006ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification8/11/2005 Days Away from Work Only Handtools (nonpowered)OccupationActivityRoof bolter (single head)Hand tools (not powered)TotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.18.00 5.00 15.00Member was tightening up 1 7/8 inch nuts ont he storage unti when the ratchet and socket slipped injuring his left shoulder. member continued towork until sept 23, 2005.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification8/2/2005 No Days Away From Work, No Restrictive Action MachineryMember was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on right forearm.OccupationActivityRoof bolter (single head)Roof bolter, necTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.13.00 1.00 13.00ContractorIDAccidentDate7/18/2005Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationHandtools(nonpowered)OccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanHand tools (not powered)MEMBER WAS CUTTING THE INSULATION OFF A CATHEAD WHEN THE UTILITY KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED.TotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5.00 4.00 3.50ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification6/27/2005 Days Away from Work Only Striking or bumpingMember struck his right knee on bent-up corner on stage loader.OccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bull gangUnknownTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.21.00 .25 21.00ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification6/15/2005 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00A FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF THE MAINS #2 SECTION. FALL MEASURED 100' LONG 20' WIDE AND 8 TO 10' HIGH.LOCATED 1 BLK INBY SPAD #3545ContractorIDAccidentDate6/12/2005Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationHandtools(nonpowered)OccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bullgangHand tools (not powered)TotalExper.MEMBER WAS CUTTING C/O CABLE TO PUT IN BOX WHEN THE BELT KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED & CUT HIS LT. INDEX FINGER.MineExper.JobExper..23 .23 .23ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification6/5/2005 Accident Only Fall of roof or backThere was a roof fall measuring 60'L x 18'W x 8-10'H.OccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5/25/2005 Accident Only Fall of roof or backNot Applicable.00 .00 .00

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 5 of 111/21/2006Not ApplicableA roof fall occurred out by the #2 section in a neutral entry 2 brk in by spad 3635. The fall measured 250 ft long 18 ft wide and 7 ft high.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification4/13/2005 No Days Away From Work, No Restrictive Action Fall of roof or backEE WAS OPERATING MINER WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING EE ON LEFT HANDOccupationActivityContinuous miner operatorOperate continuous minerTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.2.00 .50 2.00ContractorIDAccidentDate4/11/2005Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationHandling ofmaterialsOccupationActivityMotorman/swamper/snapper/switchmanMoving equipment (fans/pumps/etc)TotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.8.00 1.00 8.00EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING UNLOAD 60" BELT ROLLERS FROM A FLAT CAR ONTO THE FORKS OF AN IT-286 FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE GOT HISLEFT LITTLE FINGER SMASHED BETWEEN A ROLLER & THE FORK.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification3/31/2005 Days Away from Work Only Slip or fall of personMember got his foot stuck between a rock and the mantrip as he was dismounting the mantrip.OccupationActivitySurvey crewGet on/off equipment/machinesTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.10.00 1.00 10.00ContractorIDAccidentDate3/6/2005Degree ofInjuryDays Away from WorkOnlyClassificationHandling of materialsOccupationActivityRoof bolter (single head)Handling timber - booming acapTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.9.00 .17 9.00EE WAS LOADING CRIB BLOCKS INTO A SCOOP BUCKET AT THE CRIB BLOCK STORAGE AREA. IN THE PROCESS, HE SMASHED HIS LEFT RING ANDMIDDLE FINGERS BETWEEN THE CRIB BLOCKS AND SCOOP BUCKET.ContractorIDAccidentDate2/28/2005Degree ofInjuryDays Away from WorkOnlyClassificationPowered haulageOccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bull gangHandling supplies/materialsTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..50 .50 .50EE WAS LOADING A BUNDLE OF CRIB BLOCKS ONTO A SCOOP BUCKET FROM FLAT CAR. EE PUT LEFT HAND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BUNDLEWITH FINGERS UNDER IT IN ORDER TO POSITION IT IN THE SCOOP BUCKET. THE SC OOP OPERATOR RAMMED THE EJECTOR OUT SMASHINGFINGERS.ContractorIDAccidentDate1/24/2005Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationPowered haulageOccupationActivitySupervisory/management/foreman/bossOperate mantripTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.13.00 1.46 1.46While traveling outside, coming down grade mantrip struck a belt hold down roller that the outby crew was moving into place, roller caught mantripcausing it to come into operator deck hitting him on left side of hip, causing bruise.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.1/4/2005Days Away fromWork OnlyHandling of materialsElectrician/helper/wiremanMoving equipment (fans/pumps/etc)5.00 3.00 1.00

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 6 of 111/21/2006EE PICKED UP A BASE LIFT JACK, WEIGHING APPROX 150 LBS. AT THE #73 SHIELD TO PUT BACK ON THE SHIELD PONTOON, EE FELT PAIN INLOWER BACK BUT CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF SHIFT. EE WENT TO LOGA N REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ON 1/5/05, WENT TO FAMILYPHYSICIAN 1/10/05, WHOM HAS EE AWAY FROM WORK UNTIL AN MRI IS PERFORMED.ContractorIDAccidentDate11/28/2004Degree ofInjuryDays Restricted ActivityOnlyClassificationMachineryOccupationActivityLongwall operator (tailgate side)Operate longwall/shear/plowTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.10.00 4.00 .34A shield operator pushed the wrong direction on the shield pulling the shield on the shearer operator pinching his right foot between the pontoonand relay bar, the shearer was being operated by embilical cord.ContractorIDAccidentDate11/23/2004Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionClassificationHandling ofmaterialsOccupationActivitySupervisory/management/foreman/bossHandling supplies/materialsTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5.00 .13 .13EE was raising his clothes basket, which is raised and lowered by chain, in the bathouse when the chain hit him in the mouth causing corneadamage.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification10/16/2004 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE #9 HEADGATE PANEL INBY SPAD 3003 IN THE #2 ENTRY THE FULL MEASURED 20' WIDE AND 6' HIGH.ContractorIDAccidentDate9/17/2004Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationStriking orbumpingFire bossing belts, while walking along belt line, he hit his right ear on a roof bolt.OccupationActivityInspector/fireboss/preshifterWalking/runningTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.30.00 1.30 1.00ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.XWN8/18/2004 Days Away from Work Only MachineryLongwall operator (tailgate side)Adv longwall roof support4.00 .50 4.00Pushing line onto as it was feeding out of equipment. rock struck him on ankle.ContractorIDAccidentDate7/28/2004Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationMachineryOccupationActivityRoof bolter (single head)Roof bolter/insertng boltTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.30.00 .19 28.00EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 12" X 6" X 1" THICK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF STRIKING HIM IN HISFOREHEAD. HE RECEIVED 5 STITCHES.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.7/23/2004No Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionFall of roof or backContinuous mineroperatorOperate continuous miner4.00 4.00 2.00

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 7 of 111/21/2006EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING HIS MINER OUT OF THE #2 HEADING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 3' X 3' X 4" THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTSSTRIKING HIM IN HIS BACK.ContractorIDAccidentDate6/24/2004Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationSlip or fall of personOccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanWalking/runningTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5.38 3.38 5.38EE WAS WALKING UP THE HILL ON THE #1 MAINS BELTING AT BREAK #18 WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL THE PAININ HIS LOWER BACK WORSENED. HE SAW SEVERAL SPECIALISTS & WAS DIAGNOS ED WITH A HERNIATED L4 & L5. RECOVERY TIME ISUNKNOWN. NOTE: HIS FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 8-10-04.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification6/21/2004 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT BRK 12 & 14. 4'-10' HIGH, 20' WIDE, 20' LONG. LOCATION SPAD #1597.ContractorIDAccidentDate6/11/2004Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionClassificationHandling of materialsOccupationActivityBelt/conveyor man/crewHandling coal/rockwaste/oreTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3.00 .46 .15A PIECE OF ROCK HAD FALLEN ON THE WATER LINE AND BUSTED THE COUPLING. EE WAS TRYING TO FLIP ROCK OFF OF WATER LINE. THE ROCKHAD A SHARP EDGE THAT CUT EE'S MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS. THIS REQ UIRED STITCHES. NO LOST TIME.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjury6/6/2004 Accident Only InundationClassificationOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED WATER INUNDATION WAS ENCOUNTERED AT THE #2 TRACK ENTRY AT X-CUT 17 BY THE #3 SECTION MIDNIGHT CREW. THEWATER WAS APPROX. 36" DEEP IN #2, 3 & 4 ENTRIES.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.LNI5/27/2004 No Days Away From Work, No Restrictive Action MachineryLaborer/utilityman/bull gangWelding and cutting elect/acetyl.00 .00 7.00Burned both eyes, ee went to CMAC emergency room.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.LNI5/26/2004 No Days Away From Work, No Restrictive Action MachineryMechanic/repairman/helperGrinding bits/steel/welds.00 .00 9.00EE WAS GRINDING ON EQUIPMENT. HE REPOSITIONED HIMSELF AND HIS KNEE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE GRINDING WHEEL.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.5/26/2004No Days Away From Work, NoFall of roof or backSupplier/warehouse man/supplydriver23.00 1.00 .76

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 8 of 111/21/2006Restrictive ActionRerail equipmentEE WAS PLACING A WRECKED CAR ON TRACK. WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 7" LONG 5" WIDE 2" THICK HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.THIS CUT REQUIRED STITCHES. (NO LOST TIME.)ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification5/11/2004 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD #2333 IN THE #3 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 15'H 60'LONG 19'WIDE. THE AREA WILL NOTBE REHABILITATED.ContractorIDAccidentDate1/12/2004Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work,No Restrictive ActionClassificationSlip or fall of personOccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanWalking/runningTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3.00 2.51 2.51EE HAD FINISHED BOLTING A VALVE CHEST ON A LOCOMOTIVE IN THE SHOP AREA. HE WAS WALKING BY THE LOCOMOTIVE AND TRIPPED,FALLING INTO AN OXYGEN CYLINDER HOLDER IN THE SHOP AREA. HE WAS TAKEN TO L OGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WHERE SUTURESWERE APPLIED TO THE LEFT PALM. NO DAYS AWAY FROM WORK.ContractorIDAccidentDate12/12/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationMachineryOccupationActivityLongwall jacksetter/snaker/helperAdv longwall roof supportTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3.00 2.23 1.03EE ATTEMPTED TO PULL IN SHIELD #173. WHEN IT DID NOT COME IN ALL THE WAY HE KNELT DOWN WITH LEFT KNEE ON PONTOON OF SHIELD#174 & RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN #174 & TAIL DRIVE. HE ADVANCED #173 & IT DR AGGED ALONG THE ROOF PULLING THE TAIL DRIVE BACKABOUT 4" PINNING HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN #174 & TAIL DRIVE. HE WAS TAKEN TO E.R. WERE X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE & DIAGNOSED WITHDEEP CONTUSIONS.ContractorIDAccidentDate11/19/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away from WorkOnlyClassificationSlip or fall of personOccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bull gangMachine maintenance/repairTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.2.00 2.00 2.00EE AND CO-WORKER HAD RELEASED THE 48" BELT CLAMP. AFTER COMPLETING THE BELT SPLICE FOR THE BELT MOVE. AS EE WAS REMOVINGTHE BELT CLAMPS FROM THE WALKWAY SIDE OF THE BELT HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE STUMBLED BACKWARDS AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.XWN10/31/2003No Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionHandling of materialsContinuous miner operatorHandling supplies/materials12.00 .01 12.00EE ALLEDGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM A SCOOP TO THE BOLTER. NOTE: THIS ACCIDENT IS UNDER PROTESTAND THIS REPORT IS FOR COMPLIANCE REASONS ONLY. THIS WAS EMPLOYEE'S LA ST SHIFT.ContractorIDAccidentDate10/6/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away from WorkOnlyClassificationFall of roof or backOccupationActivityHeadgate operatorBar down face/rib/side/roofTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.2.50 2.50 1.00EE WAS PULLING DRAW ROCK IN LAST OPEN X-CUT OF LONGWALL FACE W/ 5' SLATE BAR, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 2' X 1' X 1"-2"STRUCK HIM ON SIDE OF THE HEAD. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL TUESD AY, OCTOBER 28, 2003 WHEN HE WENT TO THOMAS MEMORIALEMERGENCY ROOM & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CERVICAL SPRAIN. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10-28-03, THAT IS WHY REPORT IS LATE.

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 9 of 111/21/2006ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification9/12/2003 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED INBY SPAD #225 IN THE #2 ENTRY (TRACK) THE FALL MEASURED APPROX30'X20'X5' THE FALL WASAPPROX. 1700' FROM ACTIVE MINING. VENTILATION : PASSAGE OF PERSONS WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE FALL AREA WILL BE REHABILITATED.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification8/3/2003 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE MAINS SECTION INBY SPAD #1742 IN #3 ENTRY. FALL MEASURED APPROX. 300' X 20' X 8'-10'.PASSAGE OF PERSONS & VENTILATION NOT AFFECTED. FALL AREA WILL BE RE BOLTED. CONTINUOUS MINER & POWER CENTER INVOLVEDContractorIDAccidentDate6/21/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationHandling of materialsOccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanHandling supplies/materialsTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.4.00 3.30 2.00TWO EMPLOYEES WERE MOVING A FLETCHER ROOFBOLTER THROUGH A SET OF 5' DOUBLE DOORS WHEN THE HEAD OF THE BOLTER CAUGHTONE OF THE DOORS. THEY WERE TRYING TO FREE THE DOOR WHEN VICTIM FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT &CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 6/24/03 WHEN HE SAW A DOCTOR & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN IN THE BACK.ContractorIDAccidentDate6/2/2003Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionClassificationMachineryOccupationActivityLongwall operator (tailgateside)Operate longwall/shear/plowTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.6.00 2.76 3.00EE WAS OPERATING THE LW SHEARER FROM THE TAIL TO HEAD WHEN THE DRUM THREW OUT A SMALL PIECE OF SANDSTONE ROCK STRIKINGHIM ON THE UPPER LIP. EE FINISHED THE SHIFT & THEN WENT TO LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WHERE 3 SUTURES WERE APPLIED TO THELACERATION.ContractorIDAccidentDate5/9/2003Degree ofInjuryOccupational Illness Not Deg 1-6ClassificationDust disease of lungsOccupationActivityShuttle car/ram operator (standardside)UnknownTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.18.00 2.61 18.00EE WAS AWARDED 5% FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS BY THE WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVISION, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONALPNEUMOCONIOSIS.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.XWN4/3/2003Days Away from WorkOnlyHandling of materialsLaborer/utilityman/bull gangHandling supplies/materials2.00 .07 .07EE WAS LOADING TOP ROLLER IN A SCOOP BUCKET. THE RAM WAS PUSHED 6" OUT AND EE STEPPED IN BEHIND THE RAM WITH HIS RIGHTFOOT. HIS LEG BECAME TRAPED OR WEDGE BEHIND THE RAM AND HIS BODY FEEL BAC KWARDS OFF THE SCOOP BUCKET.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3/28/2003Days Away from WorkOnlyPowered haulageElectrician/helper/wiremanOperate mantrip21.00 1.17 10.00EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A MATRIP TRAVELING OUTBY ON THE #5HG. A MOTOR LEFT THE BOXCUT CALLING FOR THE ROAD AT DESIGNATED

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 10 of 111/21/2006LOCATIONS HEADING TOWARDS #5HG. THE MOTOR RECEIVED THE ROAD TO TRAVEL INBY ON #5HG WHEN IT STRUCK THE MANTRIP TRAVELINGOUTBY.ContractorIDAccidentDate3/28/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Restricted ActivityOnlyClassificationPowered haulageOccupationActivityContinuous miner operatorOperate mantripTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.19.00 1.25 17.00EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A MANTRIP TRAVELING OUTBY ON THE #5HG. A MOTOR LEFT THE BOXCUT CALLING FOR THE ROAD AT DESIGNATEDLOCATIONS HEADING TOWARDS #5HG. THE MOTOR RECEIVED THE ROAD TO TRAVEL INBY ON #5HG WHEN IT STRUCK THE MANTRIP TRAVELINGOUTBY.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification3/5/2003 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED 20' OUTBY SPAD #1750 IN THE RETURN AIR COURSE. IT MEASURED 20' X50' X 5'-6'. NO RIDER SEAMPRESENT. FALL 4000' FROM ACTIVE FACE. VENT. & PASSAGES NOT AFFECTED.ContractorIDAccidentDate2/28/2003Degree ofInjuryPermanent Total or Permanent PartialDisabilityClassificationHandling of materialsOccupationActivityContinuous miner operatorMachine maintenance/repairTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3.00 3.00 2.00EE WAS INSTALLING 6" WATERLINE AND TRIED TO BUMP A PIECE OF LINE WITH ANOTHER AND HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TWOJOINTS OF WATERLINE.ContractorIDAccidentDate2/12/2003Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionClassificationHandling of materialsOccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bull gangMachine maintenance/repairTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.2.00 2.00 2.00EE WAS INSTALLING A DRAW HEAD ONTO A FLAT CAR WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. AS HE WAS INSTALLING THE PIN, BETWEEN THEDRAWHEAD & FLATCAR, THE PIN SMASHED HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER. EE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED STITCHES.ContractorIDAccidentDate1/29/2003Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work, No RestrictiveActionClassificationHandling ofmaterialsOccupationActivityLongwall operator (tailgateside)Adv longwall roof supportTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.31.00 2.00 15.00EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A HEINTZ MAN JACK. THE JACKFELL STRIKING THE TOP OF HIS LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED SUTURES AT LOGANGENERAL.ContractorIDAccidentDate1/28/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Awayfrom Work OnlyClassificationHandtools(nonpowered)OccupationActivitySupervisory/management/foreman/bossRerail equipmentTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.6.00 .07 4.00EE & COWORKERS WERE PUTTING A WRECKED SHIELD CAR & LONGWALLS SHIELD BACK ON THE TRACK WITH AIR BAGS. AS THEY WEREINFLATING THE AIRBAGS WITH THE CRIBS UNDER THE CAR THE SHIELD CAR SHIFTED CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO SHIFT & A CRIB BLOCKSHOTFROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. EE WAS KNEELINGAPPROX 5' AWAY & WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE. REC'D SUTURES TO THE CUT &SURGERY TO THE FRACTURE OFContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.

MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 11 of 111/21/20061/14/2003Days Away from WorkOnlyPowered haulageLongwall operator (tailgateside)Operate mantrip8.00 2.17 2.00MEMBER WAS RIDING ON THE INBY END OF THE MANTRIP WHILE COMING OFF THE SECTION. THE BUS PROCEEDED THROUGH THE FIRST SET OFAIRLOCK DOORS. THEY THEN OPENED THE NEXT SET OF DOORS & PROCEEDED THRO UGH. WHILE THE MANTRIP WAS GOING THROUGH, THEDOORS GRADUALLY CLOSED & CAUGHT THE INBY END CANOPY POST CAUSING THE DOOR TO BREAK DOWN. THE CANOPY LANDED ON INJURED'SRIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER.