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Fatality Reports

MSHA investigates each mining fatality and prepares the following documents to alert the mining community and prevent similar occurrences.
• Fatality Alert - describes the accident and lists best practices that may have prevented it
• Preliminary Report - initial report with brief description
• Final Report - investigative findings, including root causes and enforcement actions

Some deaths on mining property are determined to be unrelated to mining activity and are not included in MSHA’s fatality statistics - See recent “non-chargeable” fatalities:

  • Fatality #7 - March 13, 2013
    Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back
    Location: Peerless Rachel Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Darius L. Barker, D4 Specialist-Roof Control/AI, Mt. Hope, WV 304-877-3900, extension 133.

  • Fatality #6 - February 19, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Affinity Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Metinvest B V
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Larry Hedrick, D4 Specialist-Electrical/AI, Mt. Hope, WV 304-877-3900, extension 170.

  • Fatality #4 - February 13, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Prairie Eagle South Underground Mine, Illinois
    Mine Controller: Arch Coal Inc.; Franklin D. Robertson; James O. Bunn
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Harry Wilcox, Benton, IL Field Office, Phone - 618-439-4355.

  • Fatality #5 - February 12, 2013
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Loveridge #22, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: CONSOL Energy Inc.
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Richard Vincent, Lead Investigator, 304-842-0610.

  • Fatality #3 - February 7, 2013
    Accident Classification: Hoisting
    Location: Affinity Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Metinvest B V
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Rick Hayhurst, CMI/AI, Summersville, WV, Phone - 304-872-4001, extension 106.

  • Fatality #2 - February 6, 2013
    Accident Classification: Exploding Vessels Under Pressure
    Location: Begley Resources #1, Five Mile Prep Plant & Refuse Impoundment/West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Vince Nicolau, Lead Accident Investigator at 304-877-3900 extension 153.

  • Fatality #1 - January 26, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Begley Resources #1, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Amy C Hamilton
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to David Faulkner, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-546-5123.

  • Fatality #2 - January 21, 2013
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Apex Quarry and Plant, Nevada
    Mine Controller: Lhoist Group
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Lime
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Jerry Hulsey, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #1 - January 7, 2013
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: THREE RIVERS QUARRY, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: Lafarge S A
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Amendments:
    (Victim Died January 19, 2013)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Michael Evans, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

  • Fatality #20 - December 14, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Choctaw Mine, Alabama
    Mine Controller: Walter Energy Incorporated
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to:

    Lead Investigator, Willaim Harbin
    Phone: 205-290-7302

    Chargeback Date: July 08, 2013

    Reason for Amendment: Mr. Key arrived at Baptist Medical Center-Walker on 12/14/2012, at 15:30 and was transferred to U.A.B. Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama by ambulance on 12/15/2012, at 02:30. Mr. Key later died of injuries sustained from a fall from the rock truck. 
  • Fatality #19 - November 30, 2012
    Accident Classification: Other
    Location: Robinson Run No 95, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: CONSOL Energy Inc.
    Mine Type: Surface of Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Mike Stark, Lead Investigator, 304-225-6800.

  • Fatality #18 - November 30, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Pocahontas Mine , West Virginia
    Mine Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Inc.
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Keith Stone, Lead Investigator, 304-877-3900 ext. 137.

  • Fatality #17 - November 17, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Willow Lake Portal, Willow Lake Portal, Illinois
    Mine Controller: Peabody Energy
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Dean R. Cripps, Lead Investigator, 618-439-4355.

  • Fatality #17 - November 1, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: MT MARION PIT AND MILL, New York
    Mine Controller: Northeast Solite Corp
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Common Shale
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Andrew Bower, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-772-2334.

  • Fatality #16 - October 24, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Weeping Water Mine, Nebraska
    Mine Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Mike Tromble, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #15 - October 10, 2012
    Accident Classification: Other
    Location: MAIN PROCESSING PLANT, Georgia
    Mine Controller: J Eric Tillirson
    Mined Material: Kaolin and Ball Clay
    Amendments:
    Based on MSHA's investigation and the finding of the death certificate, MSHA concluded that the miner died from natural causes and that the fatality is not chargeable.
  • Fatality #14 - September 26, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: North Pit, California
    Mine Controller: Tony Cruse
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Rickie Dance, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #16 - September 26, 2012
    Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back
    Location: Double Mountain Mine, Tennessee
    Mine Controller: Quintana Energy Partners LP
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Jack Harris, Lead Investigator, 606-546-5123.

  • Fatality #13 - September 22, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Pinto Valley Mine, Arizona
    Mine Controller: Capstone Mining Corp
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Copper Ore NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Shane Julien, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #15 - September 13, 2012
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Blacksville No 2, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: CONSOL Energy Inc.
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Jan Lyall, Lead Investigator, 304-225-6816.

  • Fatality #14 - September 11, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Shoal Creek Mine, Alabama
    Mine Controller: Drummond Company Inc
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Tim Stockman, Lead Investigator, 205-424- 0247.

  • Fatality #11 - August 31, 2012
    Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
    Location: Exodus, Nevada
    Mine Controller: Newmont Mining Corp
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Gold Ore
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Steven Kidwell, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

  • Fatality #12 - August 17, 2012
    Accident Classification: Falling, Rolling, or Sliding Rock or Material of Any Kind
    Location: PENNSUCO CEMENT PLANT, Florida
    Mine Controller: Titan Cement Company S A
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Cement
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Scott Johnson, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7296.

  • Fatality #13 - July 31, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Beckley Pocahontas Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: International Coal Group ICG
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Hayhurst, Summersville Field Office, 304-872-4001.

  • Fatality #12 - July 27, 2012
    Accident Classification: Machinery
    Location: Fork Creek No 10 Mine, West Virginia
    Mine Controller: James O Bunn; Franklin D Robertson
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Gary Huffman, Lead Accident Investigator at 304-877-3900 extension 136.

  • Fatality #10 - July 26, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Portable Crushing Plant #1, Montana
    Mine Controller: James R Bradshaw
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to David Small, Lead Accident Investigator at 303-231-5465.

  • Fatality #11 - July 14, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Colowyo Mine, Colorado
    Mine Controller: Western Fuels Assoc Inc; Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn Inc
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Scott Markve, Lead Accident Investigator at 307-682-1142.

  • Fatality #10 - June 25, 2012
    Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
    Location: Mine #23, Kentucky
    Mine Controller: James River Coal Company
    Mine Type: Underground
    Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Saul Akers, Lead Accident Investigator at 606-432-0943 ext.1131.

  • Fatality #9 - June 21, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Kinsella Quarry & Mill, New York
    Mine Controller: John J Kinsella
    Mine Type: Surface
    Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Michael Evans, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

  • Fatality #8 - May 28, 2012
    Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
    Location: Glens Falls Plant, New York
    Mine Controller: Heidelberg Cement AG
    Mine Type: Facility
    Mined Material: Cement
    Preliminary Report
    Fatality Alert
    Final Report
    Public Notice

    This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Gary Merwine, Lead Accident Investigator at 724-772-2334.

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