| Name: | SOVEREIGN MINING COMPANY |
| Legal type: | Kentucky Corporation |
| Status: | Inactive |
| Standing: | Bad |
| Profit or Non-Profit: | Profit |
| Organization Date: | 27 Jan 1992 (33 years ago) |
| Last Annual Report: | 06 May 1999 (26 years ago) |
| Organization Number: | 0295950 |
| ZIP code: | 41739 |
| City: | Dwarf |
| Primary County: | Perry County |
| Principal Office: | RED STAR MTN. RD., HIGHWAY 80 EAST, DWARF, KY 41739 |
| Place of Formation: | KENTUCKY |
| Common No Par Shares: | 1000 |
| Name | Role |
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| LEROY B. LACKEY, JR. | Registered Agent |
| Name | Role |
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| LEROY B. LACKEY, JR. | Director |
| Name | Role |
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| LEROY B. LACKEY, JR. | Incorporator |
| Name | File Date |
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| Administrative Dissolution | 2000-11-01 |
| Annual Report | 1999-06-02 |
| Annual Report | 1998-09-16 |
| Statement of Change | 1998-09-11 |
| Annual Report | 1997-07-01 |
| Statement of Change | 1996-12-10 |
| Annual Report | 1996-07-01 |
| Statement of Change | 1995-07-18 |
| Annual Report | 1995-07-01 |
| Annual Report | 1994-07-01 |
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| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Co |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2014-09-04 |
| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1995-04-17 |
| End Date | 1999-01-27 |
| Name | River Processing Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1981-03-01 |
| End Date | 1983-12-20 |
| Name | Kentucky Prince Coal Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1985-05-28 |
| End Date | 1986-11-19 |
| Name | Sovereign Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1992-04-29 |
| End Date | 1995-04-16 |
| Name | River Processing Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1983-12-21 |
| End Date | 1985-05-27 |
| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Co |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2004-02-05 |
| End Date | 2014-09-03 |
| Name | Kentucky Prince Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1986-11-20 |
| End Date | 1992-04-28 |
| Name | Calvary Coal Co. Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1999-01-28 |
| End Date | 2004-02-04 |
| Name | Sev.en Global Investments a.s. |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2014-09-04 |
| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Co |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2024-11-15 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against stationary object |
| Ocupation | Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator |
| Narrative | Employee was removing some curtain in 3 left cross cut. EE slung the curtain and as EE did EE's left hand struck a roof bolt plate. |
| Accident Date | 2024-11-04 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | a non injury roof fall occurred on 11/04/2024 due to deterioration of the top in the Right Fork Mains, Break 11. |
| Accident Date | 2024-08-05 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | a non-injury unplanned fall occurred on the parallel mains in the track entry beginning at the in by corner of break 36 and extending approximately 70'. |
| Accident Date | 2024-07-25 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Fall onto or against objects |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | Employee was gathering parts for a head drive. EE sat down to eat lunch and took off EE's gloves. When EE stood up and was putting on EE's gloves, EE slipped, and EE's hand hit a piece of metal used for a back board on the drive. EE received three stitches in EE's right hand. |
| Accident Date | 2024-07-24 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects |
| Ocupation | Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor |
| Narrative | Buggy became stuck while crossing the rails. Employee got a jack and a bar to try to dislodge the buggy from off of the rails. When they pushed down on the bar that was inserted in the jack, they felt a pain in their lower back. |
| Accident Date | 2024-03-08 |
| 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 bolting in 3 left. EE had already installed the outside bolt and swung in to install the inside bolt when a piece of draw rock fell from the top striking EE on the right hand around the pinky finger. |
| Accident Date | 2024-02-06 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | A roof fall occurred in the #4 entry on the Narrow Branch mains between c/cuts 65 & 66. The fall is approximately 5' high by 19.5' wide by 40' long. |
| Accident Date | 2024-01-26 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | While retreat mining was being performed in the #4 coal pillar, x-cut 32, on the F Panel off the Mudlick submains, a large rock from the mine roof dislodged and caused the continuous miner to become stuck. |
| Accident Date | 2023-12-19 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | EE picked their tool bag up out of the tool box to put in a scoop bucket and felt a pull in their shoulder as EE swung the bag into the bucket. |
| Accident Date | 2023-12-05 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | Weekly examiner found an unintentional roof fall in the #4 entry return roadway, break #24, in the Stratton Fork Mains parallel with #11 Belt. |
| Accident Date | 2023-11-25 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | Found an unintentional roof fall on the #4 Beltline at break #51. |
| Accident Date | 2023-10-07 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler |
| Narrative | Employee was attempting to unload a speed reducer at the track to take to the section. The speed reducer slipped while EE had a hand on it catching EE's fingers on the right hand between the shaft of the reducer and the lip of the ride. This resulted in a broken index finger and 7 stitches on the middle finger. Employee received a full release to return to work. |
| Accident Date | 2023-06-26 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | Found an unintentional roof fall in the belt entry of Mudlick Submains between xcuts 5 to 7. |
| Accident Date | 2022-11-02 |
| 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 | A roof bolter operator was getting drill steel out of the hole when it fell, knocked off EE's glasses, and hit and scratched EE's left eye. A prescription medication was prescribed and used. |
| Accident Date | 2022-08-02 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | Employee stepped down off of belt and tailpiece and felt a pop in left leg/hip. Diagnosed with a tear in hamstring. Started missing work on 8/2/2022 |
| Accident Date | 2022-02-23 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | Found an unintentional roof fall on the #11 Beltline (Stratton Fork Mains) at break no. 21. Roof fall was approx. 4-5' high by 20' wide by 30' long. |
| Accident Date | 2022-02-11 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss |
| Narrative | Employee was handling and loading belt structure stands into the scoop bucket. One on the stands was stuck. As EE pushed and another employee pulled on the stand, the stand broke free pinched EE's finger between the stand and scoop bucket. 6 sutures were required. |
| Accident Date | 2021-10-25 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator |
| Narrative | Employee was using a lifting jack to align the low structure to insert a pin. The jack slipped causing the pin to pinch employees' thumb between the pin and low structure. Sutures were required to repair the wound. |
| Accident Date | 2021-08-12 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | Employee was troubleshooting a stuck bridge conveyor chain and caught foot under the bridge conveyor as it was being let down. EE was diagnosed with a fracture to a metatarsal bone in the foot. |
| Accident Date | 2021-07-30 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | Found an unintentional roof fall during the pre-shift examination at break # 30 of the #4 Track entry. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-02 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 323.75 |
| Start Date | 2024-12-19 |
| End Date | 2024-12-23 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2024-11-04 |
| End Date | 2024-11-19 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 43.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-01 |
| End Date | 2024-12-02 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 530.75 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-24 |
| End Date | 2024-09-24 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-19 |
| End Date | 2024-09-19 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-08-05 |
| End Date | 2024-08-13 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 8.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-08 |
| End Date | 2024-09-09 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 522.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-01 |
| End Date | 2024-07-01 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-24 |
| End Date | 2024-06-25 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 24.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 25 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-25 |
| End Date | 2024-04-29 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-06-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 15 |
| Total Hours | 707.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-04-02 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-26 |
| End Date | 2024-03-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2024-02-06 |
| End Date | 2024-02-15 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 63.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-26 |
| End Date | 2024-02-08 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 23 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-02 |
| End Date | 2024-03-13 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 829.25 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-19 |
| End Date | 2023-12-20 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-05 |
| End Date | 2023-12-18 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 299526 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 348428 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 115 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2605 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 12240 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2040 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 297154 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 381583 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 119 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2497 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 12593 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2099 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 292220 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 384394 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 118 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2476 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 12120 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2020 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 275472 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 324003 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 106 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2599 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 11520 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1920 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 239823 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 305906 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 111 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2161 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 11520 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1920 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 276023 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 324018 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 105 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2629 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 11520 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1920 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 261349 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 367371 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 104 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2513 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 5760 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 960 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 268960 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 428323 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 109 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2468 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 262986 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 432668 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 108 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2435 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 233839 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 397798 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 107 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2185 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 240664 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 407468 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 112 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2149 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 242147 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 415418 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 118 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2052 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 270143 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 345906 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 113 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2391 |
Parties
| Name | Kentucky Prince Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1986-01-01 |
| End Date | 1986-12-10 |
| Name | Sovereign Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1992-04-29 |
| Name | Kentucky Prince Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1986-12-11 |
| End Date | 1992-04-28 |
| Name | Leroy Lackey |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 1992-04-29 |
| Name | Sovereign Mining Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
| Directions to Mine | Leave office,East Hal Rogers Parkway to exit 56, make right turn, go to stop sign make right turn, then left turn on HWY 80 West, make left turn on HWY 699 then left turn on HWY 2057 - Polls Creek Road, go 5 miles, mine on left. |
Parties
| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1995-04-17 |
| End Date | 1995-05-21 |
| Name | Sovereign Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1992-04-29 |
| End Date | 1995-04-16 |
| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Co. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2004-02-05 |
| Name | Kentucky Prince Mining Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1988-04-01 |
| End Date | 1992-04-28 |
| Name | Calvary Coal Co. Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1995-05-22 |
| End Date | 2004-02-04 |
| Name | James River Coal Company |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2004-02-05 |
| Name | Blue Diamond Coal Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2004-06-14 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | Employee was attempting to square up a piece of bolt with a utility knife and knife slipped cutting his left hand between the thumb and index finger. EE received 7 sutures. |
| Accident Date | 2004-02-03 |
| Degree Inhury | FATALITY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor |
| Narrative | THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING AN AERIAL BOOM TRUCK INSIDE THE BUCKET TO DISMANTLE A SHOP BUILDING. THE VICTIM & TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE USING THE BOOM OF THE BUCKET TRUCK TO LIFT UP WOODEN 4X6 POST. THE POST WAS BURIED IN THE GROUND WITH CONCRETE. WHILE LIFTING THE POST, THE VICTIM WAS THROWN OUT OF THE BUCKET WHEN THE POST SUDDENLY RELEASED FROM THE GROUND. |
| Accident Date | 2003-09-09 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | No Value Found |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | THE EE WAS OPERATING HIS SHUTTLE CAR THROUGH THE CROSS-CUT BETWEEN #3 & #4 ENTRY. HE RAN INTO A CHUG-HOLE & SAID THAT HE BEGAN HAVING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RT. LEG. |
| Accident Date | 2003-09-05 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | EE WAS REPAIRING THE BOOM ON THE ROOF BOLTER. HEWAS USING A LIFTING JACK TO PUT THE BOOM IN PLACE THE JACK BAR BROKE, STRIKING HIM OVER THE LEFTEYE. (STITCHES) |
| Accident Date | 2003-09-04 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | No Value Found |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | THE EE WAS OPERATING HIS SHUTTLE CAR TOWARD THE BELT FEEDER WHEN HE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SCOOP THAT WAS CLEANING THE FEEDER. HE COMPLAINED OF BACK & NECK PAIN. THE ACCIDENT OCCURED ON 9/4/03 HOWEVER HE DIDN'T LOSE ANY TIME OR GO TO THE DR UNTIL 9/10/03 |
| Accident Date | 2003-08-26 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | THE EE SAID THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL, STRIKING A ROCK WITH HIS KNEE. |
| Accident Date | 2003-07-11 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | No Value Found |
| Ocupation | Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator |
| Narrative | EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 2/0 MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. |
| Accident Date | 2003-06-09 |
| Degree Inhury | FATALITY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner |
| Narrative | THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING A BOOM TRUCK, ASSISTING IN THE TAKING DOWN OF A LINE DROP TOWER FROM AN ELECTIRCAL SUBSTATION. THE WINCH ROPE BROKE CAUSING HIM TO BE THROWN FROM THE BUCKET OF THE BOO M TRUCK. HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET. (THIS WAS NOT AN ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT. THE SUBSTATION WAS NOT IN SERVICE.) |
| Accident Date | 2003-02-27 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | THE SECTION WAS ON RETREAT MINING. THE ROOF FALL OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER THE FINAL PUSH OUT WAS MADE IN THE #3 PILLAR. CATCHING THE BOOM OF THE MINER WHILE IT WAS BEING BACKED OUT FROM THE PILL AR. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 42 X 10' X 20'.L |
| Accident Date | 2003-01-07 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | THE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY TO HANG IT. HE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK WHEN HE PULLED ON THE CABLE. |
| Accident Date | 2002-12-21 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING BELT ROLLERS ON #2 BELT, WHEN HE BEGAN HAVING BACK PAIN. THIS WASN'T REPORTABLE ACCIDENT FROM THE BEGINNING. HOWEVER AS OF 1-2-03 THE EE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM HIS REGULA R JOB DUTIES AND IS NOW BEING EVALUATED. |
| Accident Date | 2002-12-17 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | ON 12-17-02 THE MINE EXAMINER WAS CONCLUDING HIS WEEKLY VENTILATION CHECKS. HE ENCOUNTERED THE ROOF FALL. IN THE #3 BLEEDER AREA. #3 MAINS. IN #2 ENTRY 1 +CUT INBY SPAD #2687. THE FALL WAS APP ROX 70' LONG X 18' WIDE X 4' THICK. |
| Accident Date | 2002-10-25 |
| 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 | EE WAS CHANGING A TRACTION MOTORE ON A SHUTTLE CAR. THE MOTORE WAS BLOCKED UP WITH A 4 X 6 CRIB BLOCK. HIS HAND WAS LYING ON HTE CRIB BLOCK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK (10 X 12 X 1) FELL FR OM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND. (3 FINGERS.MIDDLE FING CUT, FRACTURED REQUIRED PINS & STITCHES). |
| Accident Date | 2002-10-10 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | EE WAS MOVING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. WHEN A SHUTTLE CAR CAME OUT OF HEADING. THE CAR CABLE CAUGHT HIS LEFT LEG., PULLING HIM INTO THE COAL RIB. |
| Accident Date | 2002-09-17 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A FELLOW WORKER HANG THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE. HE LATER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE BACK PAIN. |
| Accident Date | 2002-08-28 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | A ROCKFALL WAS FOUND ON THE DATE AND TIME STATED IN ITEMS 6 & 7 ON THE #2 MAIN, IN THE #4 BELT ENTRY TWO XCUTS OUTBY SPAD #2565. THE ROCKFAL WAS APPROXIMATELY 70' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 3' THICK. THE ONLY EQUIPMENT INVOLVED WAS THE #2 MAIN LINE BELT. |
| Accident Date | 2002-05-23 |
| Degree Inhury | FATALITY |
| Accident Type | Contact with electrical current |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | THE ELECTRICIAN WAS WORKING ON A GROUNDED SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AND RECEIVED FLASH BURNS WHEN A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURED AT THE FEMALE RECEPLACLE ON THE ELECTRICAL POWER CENTER. |
| Accident Date | 2002-01-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Supply man, Nipper |
| Narrative | EE PICKED UP A 5 GALLON CAN OF ANTI FREESE AND FELT A PAIN IN THE BACK. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN JAN BUT EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-8-02. |
| Accident Date | 2001-07-10 |
| 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 BOLTING TOP DRILL STEEL GOT HUNG UP. HE WAS GETTING IT LOOSE WHEN A PIECE HIT HIS LEFT HAND WHILE HE HAD HIS HAND ON HEAD OF MACHINE. |
| Accident Date | 2001-06-13 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | DURING PILLAR RECOVERY IN THE FINAL PUSH A ROCK FELL CATCHING THE MINER (1410-A) |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2005-01-25 |
| End Date | 2005-03-31 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2004-10-04 |
| End Date | 2004-12-29 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Start Date | 2004-07-06 |
| End Date | 2004-09-01 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Start Date | 2004-06-17 |
| End Date | 2004-06-17 |
| Activity | SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2004-04-28 |
| End Date | 2004-05-13 |
| Activity | RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Start Date | 2004-04-19 |
| End Date | 2004-06-18 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Start Date | 2004-03-23 |
| End Date | 2004-03-23 |
| Activity | SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2004-02-17 |
| End Date | 2004-03-31 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 209.5 |
| Start Date | 2004-02-04 |
| End Date | 2004-02-17 |
| Activity | SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 57 |
| Start Date | 2004-02-03 |
| End Date | 2004-06-04 |
| Activity | FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 431 |
| Start Date | 2004-01-07 |
| End Date | 2004-01-07 |
| Activity | ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2003-12-01 |
| End Date | 2003-12-16 |
| Activity | PART 50 AUDITS |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 41.5 |
| Start Date | 2003-10-02 |
| End Date | 2003-12-15 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 58.5 |
| Start Date | 2003-10-01 |
| End Date | 2003-10-02 |
| Activity | ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2003-09-23 |
| End Date | 2003-09-23 |
| Activity | SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2003-08-28 |
| End Date | 2003-08-28 |
| Activity | OTHER TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5.5 |
| Start Date | 2003-08-25 |
| End Date | 2003-09-10 |
| Activity | RESP DUST TECH INSP - U. G. MINES |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2003-08-25 |
| End Date | 2003-09-10 |
| Activity | NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8.5 |
| Start Date | 2003-07-29 |
| End Date | 2003-09-09 |
| Activity | Regular Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 122 |
| Start Date | 2003-07-29 |
| End Date | 2003-07-29 |
| Activity | ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2004 |
| Annual Hours | 31703 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 156215 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 17 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1865 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2004 |
| Annual Hours | 5700 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1900 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2003 |
| Annual Hours | 66825 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 221063 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 30 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2228 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2003 |
| Annual Hours | 17733 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2217 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2002 |
| Annual Hours | 97991 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 415842 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 41 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2390 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2002 |
| Annual Hours | 22836 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 10 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2284 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2001 |
| Annual Hours | 96029 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 386132 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 38 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2527 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2001 |
| Annual Hours | 25742 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 11 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2340 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2000 |
| Annual Hours | 102360 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 363910 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 40 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2559 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2000 |
| Annual Hours | 22885 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2543 |
Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State
