WAYNE – A Logan County man is suing Argus Energy after he claims he was injured while working at the Deep Mine No. 8 in Wayne County.
On Oct. 15, 2013, Norman Williamson was employed by Argus as a continuous miner operator at its Deep Mine No. 8 in Wayne County and, despite adverse roof conditions, Williamson was working at the mine, when a large rock fell from the mine’s roof and struck him, according to a complaint filed in Wayne Circuit Court.
Williamson claims he suffered serious and permanent injuries, including extreme physical pain and suffering; extreme mental anguish; permanent physical impairment; loss of wages and benefits; loss of future earning capacity and benefits; loss of capacity to enjoy life; annoyance and inconvenience; and permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Argus knew of the severe adverse roof conditions at its Deep Mine No. 8 and chose not to employ the necessary and standard roof support to adequately control the adverse roof conditions, according to the suit.
Williamson claims the specific unsafe working conditions existed and he was required to work in them where the roof was not adequately supported.
The defendant had actual knowledge and an appreciation for the existence of the specific unsafe working conditions and the high degree of risk and strong probability of serious injury or death presented by the unsafe working conditions, according to the suit.
Williamson is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest. He is being represented by Truman C. Griffith of Warner Law Offices PLLC.
The case is assigned to Circuit Judge Darrell Pratt.
Wayne Circuit Court case number: 15-C-190
