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DESPARADO FUELS, INC.

Company Details

Name: DESPARADO FUELS, INC.
Legal type: Foreign Corporation
Status: Inactive
Standing: Good
Profit or Non-Profit: Profit
File Date: 28 May 1987 (38 years ago)
Authority Date: 28 May 1987 (38 years ago)
Last Annual Report: 08 Aug 1989 (36 years ago)
Organization Number: 0229721
Principal Office: P. O. BOX 1005, GRUNDY, VA 24614
Place of Formation: VIRGINIA

Director

Name Role
JOHN F. STAPLETON Director

Incorporator

Name Role
E. K. STREET Incorporator

Registered Agent

Name Role
KY SECRETARY OF STATE Registered Agent

Filings

Name File Date
Certificate of Withdrawal 1990-06-07
Annual Report 1989-07-01

Mines

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

Parties

Name Mc Coy Caney Coal Company
Role Operator
Start Date 1984-11-09
End Date 1986-11-09
Name Tojo Mining
Role Operator
Start Date 1984-04-01
End Date 1984-11-08
Name Desparado Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1988-10-19
End Date 1990-02-05
Name Fern Coal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1987-10-13
End Date 1988-10-18
Name Zephyer Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1986-11-10
End Date 1987-10-12
Name Peter Creek Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1990-02-06
Name Hurley Bruce
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1990-02-06
Name Peter Creek Coal Company Inc
Role Current Operator
Mine #26 Underground Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Johns Creek Coal Company
Role Operator
Start Date 1991-06-20
End Date 1992-03-08
Name Desparado Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1987-05-01
End Date 1989-07-13
Name Fools Gold Energy Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1999-01-07
End Date 2004-10-11
Name Laurel Ridge Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1989-07-14
End Date 1991-06-19
Name Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1992-03-09
End Date 1999-01-06
Name McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-10-12
Name James River Coal Company
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2004-10-12
Name McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2006-10-27
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A rock fall occurred int he #1 entry approx. 80' inby the #1 portal. The rock fall was 17' long, 18' wide, and 6' thick. Fall was approx. 1400' from the working section.
Accident Date 2006-08-25
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall measuring approximately 4' thick, 12' wide, and 18' long occurred in the intersection of the no. 2 entry 1 break inby survey station no. 731. Fall location is approximately 500' outby working section.
Accident Date 2006-07-10
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Narrative Employee was setting timbers in the #6 entry of the 002 section and a coal rib rolled off and struck him on the back and hips.
Accident Date 2006-06-03
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Electrician, Lineman
Narrative EE was talking with the continuous miner operator in the #2 entry of the 002-0 mmu when a piece of draw rock fell, striking a shuttle car then flipping off onto him, injuring his left arm, right foot and head. EE was treated and released at Pikeville Medical Center.
Accident Date 2006-06-03
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Narrative EE was operating a continuous miner in the #2 entry of the 002-0mmu when a piece of draw rock fell, striking a shuttle car, then flipping off on him, injuring his back. EE was treated and released at Pikeville Medical Center.
Accident Date 2006-05-19
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by rolling or sliding object
Ocupation Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
Narrative EE was getting an air reading behind the line curtain in the #4 entry of the 002-0 mmu when the coal rib rolled and struck him on the right hip and leg. He continued working until the end of his regular shift. On Saturday, 5/20, he went to the E.R. where he was treated and released.
Accident Date 2006-05-19
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 EE was operating a shuttle car in the #3 entry of the 002-0 mmu. He was hauling a load of coal to the feeder when a piece of draw rock, approx. 24 wide, 41 long & 3 thick fell from between the bolts and struck him on the head, shoulder and chest. He was transported to the medical center and admitted for observation. Accident occurred in the first crosscut outby the face.
Accident Date 2006-04-29
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
Narrative Large rock on miner; he tried to remove the rock and pinched his left hand.
Accident Date 2005-02-15
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative EE was operating a roof bolter in the #3 heading of the 002-0 section. He was installing a roof bolt in the mine roof, and when he reached to align the roof bolt plate, his glove got caught on the plate, dislocating the little finger on his left hand.
Accident Date 2003-03-21
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Narrative WAS RAISING 21SC JOY SHUTTLE CAR WITH LIFTING JACK AND SLIPPED AND FELL. LIFTING JACK BAR HIT RIBS LEFT SIDE OF BODY.
Accident Date 2003-03-10
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Narrative EE CLAIMS THAT RIB ROLL HIT HIS RIGHT HIP. BRUISED RIGHT HIP. WHILE OPERATING EIMCO CONT. MINER.REMOTE CONTROLLED.
Accident Date 2003-02-22
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Narrative EE WAS LIFTING CRIB BLOCKS. HE SAID HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT ABDOMEN AREA. THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON 2/22/03. HAD NO LOST TIME UNTIL HE WAS OPERATED ON 4/16/03 FOR DOUBLE HERNIA.
Accident Date 2002-11-08
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 SUBJECT WAS TRAMMING DDO-13 FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER, CROSSING CONT MINER CABLE HE WAS TRAMMING IN REAR DECK WHEN HE CROSSED CABLE THREW REAR DECK WAS NOT IN LOW POSITION IN TO MINE ROOF. RIGHT UP PER ARM AND SHOULDER HIT ROOF.
Accident Date 2002-10-05
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Narrative SUBJECT WAS OPERATING 21SC SHUTTLE CAR ON 002 SECTION, RAN OVER A PIECE OF ROCK IN ROADWAY. ALLEGES THAT IT SHOOK HIM CAUSING PAIN TO BACK.
Accident Date 2002-10-02
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Narrative SUBJECT WAS OPERATING REMOTE CONTROLLED CONT/M WER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HIT HIS RT HAND.
Accident Date 2002-08-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Unclassified, insufficient data
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative UNKNOWN, EE SAID HE DID NOT KNOW HOW OR WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.
Accident Date 2002-05-14
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 SUBJECT WAS BOLTING ROOF, AND A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.
Accident Date 2002-03-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Narrative A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & SLID DOWN SHOULDER & NECK WHILE OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROLLED 2480-1 EIMCO CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE.
Accident Date 2000-09-29
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Narrative EE WAS HELPING TO MOVE THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE AND COAL RIB ROLLED OFF, STRIKING HIS BACK JUST ABOVE THE WAIST LINE.
Accident Date 2000-05-26
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative SUBJECT WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, CAUGHT IS HAND BETWEEN THE PIECES OF PINNER STEEL.

Inspections

Start Date 2007-04-02
End Date 2007-04-20
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2007-01-05
End Date 2007-01-05
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2006-10-27
End Date 2006-10-27
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2006-10-02
End Date 2006-11-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 112.25
Start Date 2006-08-28
End Date 2006-08-28
Activity Non-Injury Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2006-07-03
End Date 2006-09-22
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 105.75
Start Date 2006-06-03
End Date 2006-06-19
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 70.5
Start Date 2006-06-03
End Date 2006-06-19
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 40.5
Start Date 2006-05-30
End Date 2006-05-31
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2006-04-03
End Date 2006-06-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 99.5
Start Date 2006-01-03
End Date 2006-03-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 117
Start Date 2005-10-03
End Date 2005-12-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 122
Start Date 2005-07-05
End Date 2005-09-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 94
Start Date 2005-04-01
End Date 2005-06-20
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 81.75
Start Date 2005-03-23
End Date 2005-03-23
Activity ROOF CONTROL TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2005-03-02
End Date 2005-03-18
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14
Start Date 2005-02-17
End Date 2005-03-01
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2005-02-16
End Date 2005-02-16
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2005-01-18
End Date 2005-01-28
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2005-01-13
End Date 2005-02-22
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 56.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2006
Annual Hours 67542
Annual Coal Prod 167398
Avg. Annual Empl. 29
Avg. Employee Hours 2329
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2005
Annual Hours 58030
Annual Coal Prod 164557
Avg. Annual Empl. 24
Avg. Employee Hours 2418
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2004
Annual Hours 21006
Annual Coal Prod 63373
Avg. Annual Empl. 17
Avg. Employee Hours 1236
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2004
Annual Hours 2444
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 815
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2003
Annual Hours 55885
Annual Coal Prod 179198
Avg. Annual Empl. 24
Avg. Employee Hours 2329
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2003
Annual Hours 6750
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 2250
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2002
Annual Hours 55093
Annual Coal Prod 196695
Avg. Annual Empl. 23
Avg. Employee Hours 2395
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2002
Annual Hours 7122
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 2374
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2001
Annual Hours 61201
Annual Coal Prod 205650
Avg. Annual Empl. 28
Avg. Employee Hours 2186
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2001
Annual Hours 4507
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 2254
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2000
Annual Hours 63693
Annual Coal Prod 211333
Avg. Annual Empl. 25
Avg. Employee Hours 2548
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2000
Annual Hours 7424
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 2475
No 1 Underground Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Desparado Fuels Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1989-02-10
End Date 1990-04-30
Name Colonial Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1987-11-01
End Date 1989-02-09
Name Peter Creek Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1990-05-01
End Date 1992-08-20
Name Pauline Mining Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1992-08-21
End Date 1993-07-22
Name Pike Colony Coal Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1993-07-23
Name Charles T Norman
Role Current Controller
Start Date 1993-07-23
Name Pike Colony Coal Corp
Role Current Operator

Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State