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APPOLO FUELS, INC.

Company Details

Name: APPOLO FUELS, INC.
Legal type: Kentucky Corporation
Status: Active
Standing: Good
Profit or Non-Profit: Profit
File Date: 04 May 1972 (53 years ago)
Organization Date: 04 May 1972 (53 years ago)
Last Annual Report: 18 Mar 2025 (a month ago)
Organization Number: 0001269
Industry: Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining
Number of Employees: Small (0-19)
Principal Office: 684 CHAPEL POINT LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
Place of Formation: KENTUCKY
Authorized Shares: 5000

President

Name Role
Gary Asher President

Secretary

Name Role
GARY ASHER Secretary

Director

Name Role
Gary Asher Director

Incorporator

Name Role
JOHN ASHER Incorporator
T. J. ASHER Incorporator
GARY ASHER Incorporator
LARRY ASHER Incorporator

Registered Agent

Name Role
GARY ASHER Registered Agent

Former Company Names

Name Action
CAIRNES COAL COMPANY, INC. Merger

Filings

Name File Date
Annual Report 2025-03-18
Annual Report 2024-03-14
Annual Report 2023-04-05
Reinstatement Certificate of Existence 2022-02-08
Reinstatement 2022-02-08
Principal Office Address Change 2022-02-08
Reinstatement Approval Letter Revenue 2022-02-02
Reinstatement Approval Letter Revenue 2021-04-28
Reinstatement Approval Letter Revenue 2021-04-06
Administrative Dissolution 2020-10-08

Mines

Mine Name Type Status Primary Sic
No 1 Mine Underground Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1972-09-01
Name A C Coal Company
Role Operator
Start Date 1950-01-01
End Date 1972-08-31
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1972-09-01
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator
Pioneer Tipple Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2000-02-01
Name Pioneer Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1950-01-01
End Date 2000-01-31
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2000-02-01
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2000-03-20
End Date 2000-03-20
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Tipple No 4 Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1978-01-18
Name J L Thacker Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1950-01-01
End Date 1978-01-17
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1978-01-18
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator
#2 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 5 mi Northwest of Middlesboro on right

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1950-01-01
End Date 1989-04-10
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2006-02-24
Name T & T Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1992-10-14
End Date 2006-02-23
Name Canada Mountain Coal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1989-04-11
End Date 1992-10-13
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2006-02-24
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2006-03-28
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING IN A SPLICE AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING HIS RIGHT FOREARM. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND THEY CLEANED IT, PUT 2 STAPLES IN IT, AND ADVISED TO TAKE 1 DAY OFF.

Inspections

Start Date 2006-07-06
End Date 2006-07-06
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2006-03-02
End Date 2006-03-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2005-08-15
End Date 2005-08-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2004-11-08
End Date 2004-11-08
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2004-10-06
End Date 2004-10-06
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2004-05-05
End Date 2004-05-05
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2004-03-08
End Date 2004-03-08
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2004-01-06
End Date 2004-01-06
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2003-11-04
End Date 2003-11-04
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2003-11-03
End Date 2003-11-03
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1
Start Date 2003-10-06
End Date 2003-10-16
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 29
Start Date 2003-10-03
End Date 2003-10-03
Activity PART 50 AUDITS
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2003-10-01
End Date 2003-10-01
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2003-09-22
End Date 2003-10-06
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21
Start Date 2003-08-04
End Date 2003-08-04
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2003-06-24
End Date 2003-06-24
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2003-06-04
End Date 2003-06-06
Activity RESP DUST TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2003-04-28
End Date 2003-04-30
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 32
Start Date 2003-03-12
End Date 2003-03-14
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2003-03-12
End Date 2003-03-14
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2020
Annual Hours 1400
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 467
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 66774
Annual Coal Prod 68542
Avg. Annual Empl. 39
Avg. Employee Hours 1712
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2006
Annual Hours 19245
Annual Coal Prod 124241
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 1750
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 24796
Annual Coal Prod 45930
Avg. Annual Empl. 33
Avg. Employee Hours 751
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 130840
Annual Coal Prod 362213
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 3191
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2003
Annual Hours 3496
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 3496
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2002
Annual Hours 82474
Annual Coal Prod 300184
Avg. Annual Empl. 27
Avg. Employee Hours 3055
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2002
Annual Hours 1030
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1030
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2001
Annual Hours 100834
Annual Coal Prod 343219
Avg. Annual Empl. 28
Avg. Employee Hours 3601
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2001
Annual Hours 748
Annual Coal Prod 4504
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 374
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2001
Annual Hours 2725
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2725
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2000
Annual Hours 184106
Annual Coal Prod 675837
Avg. Annual Empl. 66
Avg. Employee Hours 2789
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2000
Annual Hours 1320
Annual Coal Prod 8801
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 660
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2000
Annual Hours 1540
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 770
Tipple No 2 Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1976-01-12
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1976-01-12
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator
HCM Plant/Loadout Facility NonProducing Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Middlesboro Mining Operations Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2014-03-11
End Date 2016-12-27
Name Double Mountain Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2016-12-28
End Date 2023-09-24
Name Hurricane Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2023-09-25
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1976-08-01
End Date 2014-03-10
Name Johnny Asher; Jessica Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2023-09-25
Name Hurricane Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2016-11-21
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee was on 2nd floor waiting for a 250 gallon chemical tote to be raised and the metal frame on the tote broke and fell on employees hand which was on the handrail. Laceration to right hand requiring surgery to stitch.
Accident Date 2014-06-06
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Weighman, Scale person
Narrative Employee was walking across road from one office to another office and slipped and fell breaking her fall with her right hand.
Accident Date 2013-06-05
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Employee was opening truck hood. The hood would not open so the employee stood on the bumper of the truck to get a better pull and when the hood opened it came down on the employee feet before he could get out of the way.
Accident Date 2012-04-23
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Narrative Loading and unloading pat for dozer (segment head). Went to hospital and they kept for observation because of pain in chest.
Accident Date 2009-04-24
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee was using a cutting torch to do repair work and a piece of metal went under his safety glasses and stuck in his eye. Went to Dr. and had it removed and given medicine.
Accident Date 2008-06-12
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Narrative EE was on the highway to the strip job to get a load of coal and had to turn around, due to a piece of state equipment in the road. He got out of his truck and stepped into a 3-4' ditch, hurting his back. Went to ER for X-rays, they were clear.
Accident Date 2008-04-30
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Employee was in office weighing trucks. She stood up to leave and somehow tripped and fell on floor. She hit her left shoulder and strained her left foot. Went to E.R. They said sprain of left ankle, x-rays on shoulder & left ankle - do not know about shoulder at this time.
Accident Date 2008-02-11
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Contact with hot objects or substances
Ocupation Welder (shop)
Narrative EE was watching automatic track torch welder run on miner beam. Sparks came off of torch when welding and caught EE's pants on fire. He then proceeded to pat out flames with hands.
Accident Date 2007-01-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Narrative He was pulling on a belt while working on a pump and his rt. ring finger got caught between the belt & the pulley. Went to hospital - x-rayed & it was broken on the end.
Accident Date 2006-04-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Man was changing tire on coal trailer while another mechanic was working on a bar that goes on the automatic tarp cover. The bar sprung back striking man on lower rt. arm. Was taken to E.R. and sent to an orthopedic surgeon to set broken bones.
Accident Date 2006-04-06
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Narrative ee was trying to get ball off of trailer hitch witha pry bar-strained back
Accident Date 2006-01-18
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Contact with hot objects or substances
Ocupation Welder (shop)
Narrative Was cutting piece of metal w/hand torch-piece of spark went under glasses into rt eye. Went to Dr. and was given eye drops.
Accident Date 2006-01-16
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Narrative Was going to lift metal band that connects drainage pipes. Hurt center of back dr said might be pinched nerve.
Accident Date 2005-12-06
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative Employee was cleaning around belt roller at sampling unit with a shovel. The shovel hit the roller & caught ee's left index finger between shovel & roller frame. EE went to the hospital, injury required 5 stitches and he also received a tetnus shot.
Accident Date 2005-06-18
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE SLIPPED & FELL HITTING RT LEG & LEFT ELBOW. WENT TO DR. ON 7/5/05 DR SENT HIM FOR XRAY
Accident Date 2005-05-24
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative Climbing off dozer while doing repair work, he lost his footing and slipped causing sprain or muscle injury.
Accident Date 2005-03-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Narrative While employee was climbing down from rock truck, he slipped on the last step down and turned his ankle, breaking it.
Accident Date 2004-08-18
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Pumper
Narrative EE WAS CHECKING RAW COAL CRUSHER FOR MATERIAL BUILDUP, AS HE STARTED DOWN OFF PLATFORM, FOOTING SLIPPED & HE HIT CORNER OF METAL COVER WITH RIGHT ARM JUST BELOW ELBOW. LACERATION REQUIRED 5 STITCHES INNER & OUTER
Accident Date 2004-04-12
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Narrative EE WAS PULLING 6 WATER PUMP HOSE, AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK. CONTINUED TO WORK UP TO 4-26-04 TAKING THERAPY. DR ADVISED TO TAKE OFF 4 OR 5 DAYS TO SEE IF IT HELPED BACK.
Accident Date 2000-08-30
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Scalper-screen operator
Narrative EE WAS GOING DOWN STEPS AT TIPPLE TO CHECK CRUSHER PRIOR TO STARTUP. ONE FOOT SLIPPED, HE REACHED TO GRAB HANDRAILS. PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE.

Inspections

Start Date 2024-10-08
End Date 2024-10-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 45
Start Date 2024-09-05
End Date 2024-09-05
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2024-05-22
End Date 2024-05-23
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2024-05-06
End Date 2024-05-13
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 25.75
Start Date 2024-01-04
End Date 2024-03-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 64.5
Start Date 2023-04-26
End Date 2023-06-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 57
Start Date 2022-11-04
End Date 2023-03-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 106.5
Start Date 2022-07-15
End Date 2022-09-07
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 59
Start Date 2022-05-23
End Date 2022-05-23
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.75
Start Date 2022-03-31
End Date 2022-05-06
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 30
Start Date 2022-01-05
End Date 2022-03-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 107.25
Start Date 2021-10-04
End Date 2021-10-12
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14.5
Start Date 2021-07-06
End Date 2021-09-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 43.25
Start Date 2021-05-25
End Date 2021-06-01
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 25
Start Date 2020-12-14
End Date 2020-12-14
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2020-10-01
End Date 2021-01-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 118.5
Start Date 2020-09-08
End Date 2020-09-08
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2020-06-29
End Date 2020-09-10
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 146.25
Start Date 2019-12-11
End Date 2020-03-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 75
Start Date 2019-11-14
End Date 2019-11-25
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 32.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2024
Annual Hours 1002
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 143
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2023
Annual Hours 12274
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 1753
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2023
Annual Hours 8351
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1392
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2022
Annual Hours 17116
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 2140
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2022
Annual Hours 12098
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 2016
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2021
Annual Hours 15244
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 2178
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2021
Annual Hours 9834
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1639
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2020
Annual Hours 7578
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1263
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2019
Annual Hours 11606
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 1451
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2019
Annual Hours 14800
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1644
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2018
Annual Hours 14475
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1608
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2018
Annual Hours 15602
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 1950
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2017
Annual Hours 51069
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 20
Avg. Employee Hours 2553
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2017
Annual Hours 21464
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 2146
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2016
Annual Hours 35987
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 17
Avg. Employee Hours 2117
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2016
Annual Hours 27520
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 1966
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2015
Annual Hours 44028
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 19
Avg. Employee Hours 2317
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2015
Annual Hours 24142
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 13
Avg. Employee Hours 1857
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 38519
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 16
Avg. Employee Hours 2407
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2014
Annual Hours 23882
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 12
Avg. Employee Hours 1990
Tipple No 4 Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1990-04-30
Name S A M Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1979-11-01
End Date 1983-03-01
Name Norcoal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1983-10-31
End Date 1984-10-28
Name White Oak Coal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1983-03-02
End Date 1983-10-30
Name Norcoal Kentucky Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1984-10-29
End Date 1990-04-29
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1990-04-30
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator
#2 Prep Plant Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name New Hignite Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1982-08-01
End Date 1988-08-15
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1988-08-16
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1988-08-16
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator
Upper Hignite No 1 Underground Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1990-08-17
Name Cumberland Valley Contractors Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1987-04-01
End Date 1990-08-16
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1990-08-17
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator
Jackrock No 1 Underground Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1999-04-13
End Date 1999-08-26
Name Del Rio Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1997-06-01
End Date 1999-04-12
Name Jackrock Llc
Role Operator
Start Date 1999-08-27
Name Jack H Ealy; Ralph Napier; John D North - JackrockLLC only8/27/99-5/
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1999-08-27
Name Jackrock Llc
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2003-08-07
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING A TIMBER, PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP STRIKING ANKLE.
Accident Date 2003-07-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type No Value Found
Ocupation Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Narrative WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE AT #3 HEAD DRIVE, EE PICKED UP A BELT SPLICE BOARD AND GOT A SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Accident Date 2003-05-14
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Narrative WAS LAYING ON MINER, DIGGING A ROCK FROM CONV. CHAIN. LAID ON A ROCK THAT WAS PROTRUDING HIGHER THAN REST OF ROCK, AND BRUISED RIGHT RIB.
Accident Date 2002-09-30
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS & A SHARP PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING LEFT FOREARM.
Accident Date 2002-08-26
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Narrative WAS SLIDING MINER CABLE OVER WITH RIGHT LEG, WHILE BENT OVER HOLDING BOX AND HURT BACK.
Accident Date 2002-01-29
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT THE BOLT BENT STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND.
Accident Date 2001-11-21
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
Narrative WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WAS TRAMMING AROUND A PILLAR 4 BREAKS FROM OUTSIDE SOMEHOW HAD LEFT R AND ON PINCH POINT BLACK, SWIVELD SCOOP AND MASHED LEFT THUMB AND 3-FINGERS.
Accident Date 2001-01-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Narrative WAS RUNNING MINER TURNING A RIGHT BREAK OUT OF #3 ENTRY. PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM RIB TO FIRST BOLT APP. 2-3' WIDE, 1-1 1/2 THICK, STRUCK VICTIM IN UPPER PART OF BACK AND RODE HIM TO MINE FLOOR.
Accident Date 2000-12-26
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT & BOLT HIT RIGHT WRIST
Accident Date 2000-10-31
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF WHILE OPERATOR WAS BOLTING, PUSHING HIM INTO THE BOLTER & BRUISING HIS RIBS.
Accident Date 2000-10-05
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Timberman
Narrative EE WAS SITTING NEXT TO A CORNER IN A INTERSECTION PILLAR LINE PART OF A RIB ROLLED OFF, ROAD HIMTO THE GROUND UPPER PART OF NOSE HIT A PIECE OF COAL OR ROCK RESULTING IN A BROKE NOSE
Accident Date 2000-08-25
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative TWISTED KNEE WHILE BOLTING, AND TORE LIGAMENT OR CARTILAGE.
Accident Date 2000-08-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative WAS SHOVELING UNDER STACKER BELT AND OUTSIDE HEAD DRIVE AND HURT BACK.
Accident Date 2000-04-25
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative INSTALLING ROOF BOLT, SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF EYE, CUT UPPER EYE LID.

Inspections

Start Date 2004-01-13
End Date 2004-01-26
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 36
Start Date 2004-01-13
End Date 2004-02-02
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 62
Start Date 2004-01-06
End Date 2004-01-06
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2004-01-05
End Date 2004-02-12
Activity PART 50 AUDITS
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 42
Start Date 2003-12-05
End Date 2003-12-16
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 42.5
Start Date 2003-11-03
End Date 2003-12-02
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19
Start Date 2003-10-15
End Date 2003-11-14
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 119
Start Date 2003-10-01
End Date 2003-10-01
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2003-09-04
End Date 2003-09-18
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 24
Start Date 2003-09-04
End Date 2003-09-18
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 33
Start Date 2003-07-24
End Date 2003-09-23
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 59
Start Date 2003-05-30
End Date 2003-06-05
Activity OTHER SPCL INVSGTR INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2003-05-19
End Date 2003-06-16
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 39
Start Date 2003-05-05
End Date 2003-06-25
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 82
Start Date 2003-02-05
End Date 2003-02-21
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 53
Start Date 2003-01-10
End Date 2003-03-21
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 119
Start Date 2002-11-26
End Date 2002-12-05
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2002-11-25
End Date 2002-12-05
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2002-11-25
End Date 2002-12-05
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14
Start Date 2002-10-24
End Date 2002-11-14
Activity ROOF CONTROL TECHNICAL INVESTIGTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2004
Annual Hours 5251
Annual Coal Prod 7801
Avg. Annual Empl. 19
Avg. Employee Hours 276
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2004
Annual Hours 397
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 397
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2003
Annual Hours 45233
Annual Coal Prod 155508
Avg. Annual Empl. 24
Avg. Employee Hours 1885
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2003
Annual Hours 2183
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2183
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2002
Annual Hours 50111
Annual Coal Prod 164831
Avg. Annual Empl. 29
Avg. Employee Hours 1728
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2002
Annual Hours 2329
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2329
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2001
Annual Hours 52126
Annual Coal Prod 162686
Avg. Annual Empl. 29
Avg. Employee Hours 1797
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2001
Annual Hours 2298
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2298
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2000
Annual Hours 49195
Annual Coal Prod 177605
Avg. Annual Empl. 23
Avg. Employee Hours 2139
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2000
Annual Hours 2288
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2288
Highwall Miner No 1 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 4.5 miles N of Middlesboro and .5 miles S of Little Clear Creek

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2001-06-01
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2001-06-01
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2003-07-19
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SCRAP METAL BY HAND, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG, HE CONTINUED TO WORK UP TO 8-4-03, PAIN GOT TOO SEVERE, HE WENT TO DR, MAY HAVE DISC BULGED.
Accident Date 2003-06-21
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WORK ON EXCAVATOR, LIFTED BATTERY COVERS OFF AND PUT THEM IN SERVICE TRUCK, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. CHECKED BY LOCAL DR, GOING TO DO MRI, AS OF NOW MUSCLE STRAIN.
Accident Date 2003-05-30
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A WATER PUMP - FELT DISCOMFORT IN ABDOMEN AROUND NAVEL. REASON FOR LATE REPORT DR SEEN 6-17-03. THEY SAID HERNIA & SURGERY 7-2-03. NO LOST TIME TO DATE.
Accident Date 2003-02-25
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE PIN BACK IN DOZER, MISSED PIN & HIT THUMB ON LEFT HAND. X-RAY SHOWED THUMB TO BE FRACTURED AT JOINT. HE WILL BE SEEING A SURGEON ON 2/27/03 FOR FURTHER EVAL UATION.
Accident Date 2003-02-06
Degree Inhury ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Truck driver
Narrative EMPLOYEE STATED MUST HAVE BEEN THE MOVEMENT UP, DOWN, ETC IN HAUL BACK TRUCK THAT CAUSED IRRITATION AND OR MASHED LEFT TESTIS. WHEN HE SAW DOCTOR ON 2/8/03, SWELLING, PAIN, & IRRITATION OF LEF T TESTI. HE WAS TOLD TO TAKE MEDS & STAY OFF ABOUT 1 WEEK.
Accident Date 2002-06-29
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE WAS WORKING REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HIGHWALL MINER, SOMETHING CAUSED EYE IRRITATION (UNKNOWN) DUST OR SOMETHING. SAW EYE DOCTOR ON 7-1-02. EVERYTHING CHECKED OK.
Accident Date 2002-06-06
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative EE WAS BRINGING DOZER OF BENCHED AREA. DOZER CAME DOWN ON BIG ROCK, WHEN DOZER CAME OFF ROCK IT JERKED HIM FORWARD & BACK, CAUSING NECK AND LOWER BACK PAIN, DR. TOLD HIM IT WAS SIMILAR TO WHIP LASH. SCHEDULED TO BE OFF TIL 6-26-02.
Accident Date 2002-04-30
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET A PIN OUT OF MINER BEAM USING A PRY BAR, HE PUT FEET UP ON BAR FOR MORE LEVERAGE, FEET SLIPPED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL ON KNEES HITTING METAL PLATFORM. CUT LOWER FRONT PART OF RIGHT LEG, HAD TO BE STITCHED UP, NO FRACTURE.
Accident Date 2002-03-04
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative EE WAS OPERATING END LOADER MOVING MATERIAL, BUCKED MUST HIM UNDER ROCK SLIPPED OUT CAUSING HARD JOLT TO OPERATOR-STRAINED MUSCLE IN GROIN AREA-DR. TOLD HIM TO STAY OFF TILL SWELLING GOES DOWN .
Accident Date 2001-08-08
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative EE WAS HELPING POWDER CREW LOAD HOLES WITH BAGS OF POWDER & FELT LIKE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK, EE CONTINUED TO WORK BUT HAD TO GO TO DR. ON 8-13. FIRST DAY MISSED 8-14.

Inspections

Start Date 2006-08-02
End Date 2006-08-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 11
Start Date 2005-10-19
End Date 2006-03-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 28
Start Date 2005-08-15
End Date 2005-08-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2004-11-30
End Date 2004-11-30
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2004-09-21
End Date 2004-09-22
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 11
Start Date 2003-12-01
End Date 2003-12-01
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2003-11-04
End Date 2003-11-04
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2003-10-01
End Date 2003-10-01
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2003-08-18
End Date 2003-08-25
Activity NON-INJURY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2003-08-14
End Date 2003-10-17
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 35
Start Date 2003-08-04
End Date 2003-08-06
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2003-08-04
End Date 2003-08-06
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2003-07-22
End Date 2003-07-22
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2003-06-24
End Date 2003-06-24
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2003-06-03
End Date 2003-06-09
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18
Start Date 2003-05-14
End Date 2003-05-21
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 41
Start Date 2003-03-31
End Date 2003-04-01
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2003-03-31
End Date 2003-04-01
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2003-02-04
End Date 2003-02-04
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2003-01-02
End Date 2003-03-24
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 40

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 61347
Annual Coal Prod 52575
Avg. Annual Empl. 22
Avg. Employee Hours 2789
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2003
Annual Hours 13190
Annual Coal Prod 150861
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 1884
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2002
Annual Hours 72077
Annual Coal Prod 68669
Avg. Annual Empl. 26
Avg. Employee Hours 2772
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2002
Annual Hours 30501
Annual Coal Prod 225702
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 2773
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2001
Annual Hours 26739
Annual Coal Prod 57404
Avg. Annual Empl. 19
Avg. Employee Hours 1407
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2001
Annual Hours 19185
Annual Coal Prod 109413
Avg. Annual Empl. 13
Avg. Employee Hours 1476
Hartridge Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 1 mile on KY 990 at junction US 421 at Coalgood, Ky

Parties

Name Civil, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2019-10-02
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2006-04-25
End Date 2019-10-01
Name John T Quintrell
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2019-10-02
Name Civil, LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2008-10-13
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative EE as operating atriculator truck to be loaded. Another EE was loading is truck with a 988 loader, when the bucket hit the truck, causing a jolt to EE. His back was jolted, causing his right leg to have numbness.
Accident Date 2007-10-31
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative Was moving rock and material with dozer and dozer blade slipped off edge of rock causing dozer to jolt.
Accident Date 2007-06-04
Degree Inhury INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
Accident Type NEC
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative Employee possibly had a stroke while working. Was sitting in cab of highwall miner when another employee noticed slurred speech.
Accident Date 2007-04-11
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Narrative Employee was walking on catwalk by rear powerhead - slipped and fell against chain take-up. (Insecure footing.)

Inspections

Start Date 2022-09-22
End Date 2022-09-22
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2022-03-09
End Date 2022-03-09
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2021-12-27
End Date 2021-12-27
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2021-09-27
End Date 2021-09-27
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2021-03-15
End Date 2021-03-15
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.5
Start Date 2019-12-09
End Date 2019-12-10
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2019-12-09
End Date 2020-01-10
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 44.75
Start Date 2009-04-13
End Date 2009-04-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 17
Start Date 2009-01-08
End Date 2009-01-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 53.5
Start Date 2008-10-27
End Date 2008-10-30
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.75
Start Date 2008-10-14
End Date 2008-10-14
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.75
Start Date 2008-09-11
End Date 2008-09-12
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18.5
Start Date 2008-06-02
End Date 2008-09-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 118
Start Date 2008-03-31
End Date 2008-03-31
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2007-10-24
End Date 2007-11-05
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 29
Start Date 2007-10-16
End Date 2007-10-16
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2007-10-01
End Date 2007-10-01
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2007-09-14
End Date 2007-09-28
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 29
Start Date 2007-09-11
End Date 2007-09-11
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2007-06-14
End Date 2007-08-02
Activity Non-Chargeable Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 20616
Annual Coal Prod 9863
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 1374
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 58853
Annual Coal Prod 94455
Avg. Annual Empl. 21
Avg. Employee Hours 2803
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2008
Annual Hours 13924
Annual Coal Prod 116953
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 1392
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 65122
Annual Coal Prod 102674
Avg. Annual Empl. 24
Avg. Employee Hours 2713
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2007
Annual Hours 25701
Annual Coal Prod 239928
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 3213
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 47169
Annual Coal Prod 54413
Avg. Annual Empl. 24
Avg. Employee Hours 1965
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2006
Annual Hours 20804
Annual Coal Prod 87348
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 1891
HM #1 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 0.4 miles N.E. of intersection KY 186 (46th st. & Winchester St.) Turn Right - turn left at stop sign at top of hill.

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-07-24
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-07-24
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2009-01-08
End Date 2009-02-03
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 23.5
Start Date 2008-10-27
End Date 2008-10-30
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.25
Start Date 2008-10-14
End Date 2008-10-14
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.25
Start Date 2008-08-18
End Date 2008-09-15
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 22

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2009
Annual Hours 7813
Annual Coal Prod 20596
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 781
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 6993
Annual Coal Prod 19615
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 777
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2008
Annual Hours 7237
Annual Coal Prod 13681
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 658
Lowsplint Surface Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Turn left onto 25E South. Travel 23 miles to Cumberland Ave., in Middlesboro, KY. (HWY 74 West) Turn right travel 5.8 miles to Hignite Hollow Road. Turn right travel approximately 3.5 miles to mine office.

Parties

Name Middlesboro Mining Operations, Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2014-07-01
End Date 2016-12-27
Name Double Mountain Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2016-12-28
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-07-24
End Date 2014-06-30
Name Michael Blubaugh
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2016-12-28
Name Double Mountain Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2017-10-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Narrative Employee was driving articulator truck and the rough road caused injury to lower back. Employee did not want to go to the Dr. at this time.
Accident Date 2016-06-03
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Narrative Employee was on bank reclaiming with excavator and the excavator became unbalanced tipping several times over the spoil, landing on it's side. Employee transferred to hospital by ambulance, then flown by helicopter to U.T. hospital.
Accident Date 2015-04-29
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative Operator was pushing uphill on slope and noticed pain in upper part of back area. Went to Dr. for x-rays. Shows signs of spurs on spine, which was inflamed.
Accident Date 2008-09-01
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee was changing drill bit and it fell on his foot.

Inspections

Start Date 2024-05-22
End Date 2024-05-23
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2023-10-11
End Date 2023-10-11
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2023-04-03
End Date 2023-04-03
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2022-10-11
End Date 2022-10-11
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.75
Start Date 2022-04-11
End Date 2022-04-11
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2021-10-13
End Date 2021-10-13
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.25
Start Date 2021-06-09
End Date 2021-06-09
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.25
Start Date 2021-04-19
End Date 2021-05-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15.75
Start Date 2021-02-10
End Date 2021-02-10
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.25
Start Date 2020-12-11
End Date 2021-01-13
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2020-09-08
End Date 2020-09-09
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2020-07-08
End Date 2020-07-09
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2020-05-11
End Date 2020-09-15
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 216
Start Date 2020-05-07
End Date 2020-05-07
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.25
Start Date 2020-02-05
End Date 2020-02-27
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2020-01-02
End Date 2020-01-02
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2019-09-25
End Date 2019-09-25
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2019-06-05
End Date 2019-09-03
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 91.5
Start Date 2018-10-18
End Date 2019-01-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 99.75
Start Date 2018-06-04
End Date 2018-06-04
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2023
Annual Hours 1728
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 576
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2022
Annual Hours 3944
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1972
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2021
Annual Hours 1404
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 702
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2020
Annual Hours 14927
Annual Coal Prod 11749
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 1066
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2020
Annual Hours 908
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 454
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2019
Annual Hours 28596
Annual Coal Prod 45179
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 2043
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2018
Annual Hours 18912
Annual Coal Prod 30732
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 1261
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2017
Annual Hours 46637
Annual Coal Prod 106384
Avg. Annual Empl. 20
Avg. Employee Hours 2332
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2016
Annual Hours 55553
Annual Coal Prod 128066
Avg. Annual Empl. 29
Avg. Employee Hours 1916
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2015
Annual Hours 51611
Annual Coal Prod 170573
Avg. Annual Empl. 27
Avg. Employee Hours 1912
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 11282
Annual Coal Prod 24278
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 806
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 56515
Annual Coal Prod 27289
Avg. Annual Empl. 21
Avg. Employee Hours 2691
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 46393
Annual Coal Prod 34096
Avg. Annual Empl. 23
Avg. Employee Hours 2017
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2008
Annual Hours 5945
Annual Coal Prod 27227
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 540
HM #3 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Hwy 90 to Valley Creek Rd. - 1/4 mile turn left - follow road to right

Parties

Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-07-24
Name Gary Asher
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-07-24
Name Appolo Fuels Inc
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2010-04-12
End Date 2010-04-13
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2010-03-11
End Date 2010-04-26
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 38
Start Date 2009-11-17
End Date 2009-12-31
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18.75
Start Date 2009-10-29
End Date 2009-11-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 34
Start Date 2009-05-12
End Date 2009-06-15
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 27.5
Start Date 2008-12-02
End Date 2009-02-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 62
Start Date 2008-10-27
End Date 2009-10-27
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1
Start Date 2008-10-06
End Date 2008-12-11
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 28.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2010
Annual Hours 4744
Annual Coal Prod 10932
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 949
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2009
Annual Hours 27690
Annual Coal Prod 83453
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 2769
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 7817
Annual Coal Prod 37608
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 782
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2008
Annual Hours 7449
Annual Coal Prod 25241
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 745

Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State