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FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC

Company Details

Name: FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC
Legal type: Kentucky Limited Liability Company
Status: Inactive
Standing: Bad
Profit or Non-Profit: Profit
File Date: 15 Mar 2001 (24 years ago)
Organization Date: 15 Mar 2001 (24 years ago)
Last Annual Report: 16 Jun 2014 (11 years ago)
Managed By: Members
Organization Number: 0512384
Principal Office: PO BOX 100, OAK HILL, WV 25901
Place of Formation: KENTUCKY

Member

Name Role
Jeffery A. Hoops Member

Organizer

Name Role
D.B. KAZEE Organizer

Former Company Names

Name Action
(NQ) OPEN FORK MINING, LLC Merger
CUTTING EDGE RESOURCES, LLC Merger

Assumed Names

Name Status Expiration Date
TRINITY COAL COMPANY Inactive 2015-12-16

Filings

Name File Date
Agent Resignation 2017-03-29
Administrative Dissolution 2015-09-12
Renewal of Assumed Name Return 2015-06-23
Principal Office Address Change 2014-06-16
Annual Report 2014-06-16
Annual Report 2013-09-25
Annual Report 2012-08-17
Annual Report 2011-05-04
Name Renewal 2010-07-26
Annual Report 2010-04-30

Mines

Mine Name Type Status Primary Sic
Bulan Load Out Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 1/2 of a mile SE of HIGHWAY 80 JUNCTION with HIGHWAY 1146.

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-04-13
Name Sigmon Enterprises
Role Operator
Start Date 1950-01-01
End Date 1979-09-30
Name Buckhorn Processing
Role Operator
Start Date 1981-09-15
End Date 1998-06-29
Name Buckhorn Processing
Role Operator
Start Date 1998-06-30
End Date 2005-08-30
Name Lost Mountain Mining Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1979-10-01
End Date 1981-09-14
Name BIG ELK MINING CO. , LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-08-31
End Date 2007-04-12
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2007-04-13
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2010-01-03
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Cold day, ground was frozen. EE was packing oil to dozer when he tripped on some frozen dirt falling in a low dip area injuring wrist. At the time EE refused medical attention. Swelling would not subside after a couple of days so he sought medical treatment for his wrist.
Accident Date 2007-12-06
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 While replacing a shear bolt in a coal sampler auger drill bit, employee was aligning couplers together when the couplers joined together catching his thumb in between. Thus causing moderate to severe injury to his thumb.
Accident Date 2005-04-14
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Miner, Prospector, NEC
Narrative Fell while moving steel on the door.

Inspections

Start Date 2015-09-11
End Date 2015-09-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2015-03-11
End Date 2015-03-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2014-04-17
End Date 2014-04-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14
Start Date 2013-12-04
End Date 2013-12-05
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 15.5
Start Date 2013-10-04
End Date 2013-11-07
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2013-06-20
End Date 2013-07-05
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 36.75
Start Date 2012-12-17
End Date 2013-02-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 55
Start Date 2012-10-01
End Date 2012-10-01
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2012-08-21
End Date 2012-08-21
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2012-07-09
End Date 2012-07-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 64.5
Start Date 2011-10-11
End Date 2012-02-01
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 134.5
Start Date 2011-09-26
End Date 2011-09-26
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2011-04-01
End Date 2011-06-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 71.5
Start Date 2010-12-28
End Date 2011-02-25
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 85.5
Start Date 2010-10-27
End Date 2010-10-27
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2010-06-29
End Date 2010-07-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 52.5
Start Date 2010-06-24
End Date 2010-08-18
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 6
Total Hours 44.5
Start Date 2010-02-23
End Date 2010-03-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 49
Start Date 2010-02-16
End Date 2010-03-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 82.5
Start Date 2009-09-23
End Date 2009-09-29
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 63.75

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 456
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 456
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2013
Annual Hours 3230
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1615
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 16006
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1778
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 35056
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 3187
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 32634
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 3263
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 22208
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 2221
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 28815
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 3602
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 28422
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 4060
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 21469
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 3578
Allen Preparation Plant P-3 Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine From intersection on US23 & Ky 1426 - go South on Ky 1426 0.2 mile, cross RR tracks, turn right onto Allen Banner Rd. & go West 1.1 miles

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-11-28
Name Adams Construction Corp
Role Operator
Start Date 1975-03-31
End Date 1979-03-18
Name Triple Elkhorn Mining Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1979-03-19
End Date 1985-04-23
Name Jaco Mining Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1985-04-24
End Date 1990-07-08
Name Summit Processing Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1990-10-17
End Date 1991-03-18
Name Emmanuel Processing Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1990-07-09
End Date 1990-10-16
Name Summit Processing Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1991-03-19
End Date 2004-04-22
Name L. King Construction Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-04-23
End Date 2005-11-27
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2005-11-28
Name Liberty Management, LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2009-03-31
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Narrative Pulling roller, tripped, causing him to fall into tailpiece.
Accident Date 2008-04-01
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Mechanic helper
Narrative The EE stated that he was stepping across a 4 pipe on the floor. He stepped on a mat used for a jog station. The mat had mud on the surface, whick caused the EE's feet to move out from under him, resulting in a fall.
Accident Date 2007-07-31
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative EE was carrying a 5 gallon water bottle up the stairs to the control room in the plant. EE stated that he hurt his back.
Accident Date 2007-03-12
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Contact with electrical current
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative Operating manlift when it came into contact with high voltage electrical wiring.
Accident Date 2007-01-23
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Working on piping, nearby heater came on & blew debris in eye.
Accident Date 2007-01-16
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Narrative Supervising when a fragment of metal blew into eye (behind safety glasses).
Accident Date 2006-11-09
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Miner, Prospector, NEC
Narrative Climbing off rock chute, stepped down on screen, lost footing & fell. Hit spring pedistal on right side.
Accident Date 2006-06-13
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall from ladders
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Climbing ladder, slipped, fractured rib.
Accident Date 2006-06-13
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Lifting & pulled muscle.
Accident Date 2006-06-06
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Miner, Prospector, NEC
Narrative Using a brush grinder and metal fragment went into eye.
Accident Date 2006-05-02
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Electrician, Lineman
Narrative Bent over steel beam while running conduit at the jobsite.
Accident Date 2006-03-31
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Lifting forms for concrete
Accident Date 2006-01-25
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Using hand grinder, grinding disk cam apart
Accident Date 2006-01-25
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Miner, Prospector, NEC
Narrative taking straps off beam, beam slipped catching hand underneath.

Inspections

Start Date 2016-10-14
End Date 2016-10-14
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2016-08-15
End Date 2016-08-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 0
Total Hours 0
Start Date 2016-07-25
End Date 2016-07-25
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2015-12-30
End Date 2016-02-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21.5
Start Date 2015-08-19
End Date 2015-08-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2014-12-29
End Date 2014-12-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2014-05-29
End Date 2014-06-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21.75
Start Date 2014-01-07
End Date 2014-01-07
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2013-12-11
End Date 2013-12-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2013-09-03
End Date 2013-09-04
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2013-04-18
End Date 2013-04-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2013-01-09
End Date 2013-01-10
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2012-11-07
End Date 2012-11-07
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.5
Start Date 2012-05-29
End Date 2012-06-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 29
Start Date 2012-04-05
End Date 2012-04-05
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2012-03-05
End Date 2012-03-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 35
Start Date 2011-08-05
End Date 2011-09-07
Activity Electrical Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2011-06-15
End Date 2011-09-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 99.75
Start Date 2011-04-14
End Date 2011-04-14
Activity Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2011-02-28
End Date 2011-03-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 87.25

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 9232
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1539
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 27024
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 2702
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 19752
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 2822
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2010
Annual Hours 4298
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 537
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 43029
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 20
Avg. Employee Hours 2151
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2009
Annual Hours 13132
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1459
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 41771
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 24
Avg. Employee Hours 1740
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 15531
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 16
Avg. Employee Hours 971
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 18194
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 1654
Buckhorn Prep Plant Facility Abandoned Coal (Lignite)
Directions to Mine 1/2 mile SW ST. Rt 80 & 1146.

Parties

Name LCC Kentucky LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-10-01
End Date 2005-05-08
Name LCC Kentucky LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-07-14
End Date 2007-05-06
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-05-07
Name Tarheel Coals Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1978-10-01
End Date 1979-10-04
Name Buckhorn Processing
Role Operator
Start Date 1981-09-15
End Date 1998-06-29
Name Buckhorn Processing
Role Operator
Start Date 1998-06-30
End Date 2004-09-30
Name Lost Mountain Mining Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1979-10-05
End Date 1981-09-14
Name Big Elk Mining Co LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-05-09
End Date 2005-07-13
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2007-05-07
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2008-05-15
End Date 2008-05-19
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2008-05-15
End Date 2008-07-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10.5
Start Date 2008-02-26
End Date 2008-03-03
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2007-11-26
End Date 2008-02-07
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 71
Start Date 2007-08-02
End Date 2007-08-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2006-11-30
End Date 2006-11-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2006-09-12
End Date 2006-09-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2006-02-15
End Date 2006-02-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2005-09-26
End Date 2005-09-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2005-08-03
End Date 2005-08-04
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2005-05-18
End Date 2005-05-18
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1
Start Date 2005-03-10
End Date 2005-03-21
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2004-11-03
End Date 2004-11-04
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2004-09-17
End Date 2004-09-21
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.5
Start Date 2004-09-01
End Date 2004-09-01
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2004-08-02
End Date 2004-10-20
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2004-08-02
End Date 2004-08-02
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2004-07-16
End Date 2004-07-16
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2004-05-26
End Date 2004-06-01
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2004-05-24
End Date 2004-06-03
Activity WASTE PILE TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Beverly Ann Preparation Plant Facility Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine From Prestonsburg field office to KY114W. Travel approximately 5 miles. Turn left on to State HWY 404 towards David, KY. Travel approximately 9 miles to Beverly Ann Prep. Plant. Location on the right.

Parties

Name D.F.M. Processing L.L.C.
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-12-23
End Date 2004-10-11
Name DFM Processing, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2020-04-30
Name Appalachian Fuels, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-10-12
End Date 2007-12-03
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-12-04
End Date 2012-12-11
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2013-11-25
End Date 2020-04-29
Name Green Energy Technologies LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2012-12-12
End Date 2013-11-24
Name AEP Kentucky Coal, L.L.C.
Role Operator
Start Date 2001-10-30
End Date 2003-12-22
Name Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1979-04-01
End Date 2001-10-29
Name David F May II; Deward B Kazee
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2020-04-30
Name DFM Processing, LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2012-02-08
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Security guard, Watchman
Narrative WEATHER RAINING AND WET GROUND SLIPPED AND FELL
Accident Date 2009-06-22
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall down stairs
Ocupation Security guard, Watchman
Narrative Fell down steps leading down from scale house, cut under arm and hurt shoulder.
Accident Date 2006-04-18
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 Employee was changing out a belt roller, while pulling roller out of position the weight of handling belt dropped down putting the roller in a position which pinched the employee's left middle fingertip between the roller and structure, resulting in stitches.

Inspections

Start Date 2021-12-01
End Date 2021-12-10
Activity Non-Injury Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 54.5
Start Date 2021-05-21
End Date 2021-05-21
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2020-12-08
End Date 2020-12-08
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2020-09-24
End Date 2020-09-24
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2020-06-01
End Date 2020-06-25
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2017-01-18
End Date 2017-01-18
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2016-12-12
End Date 2017-01-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-09-28
End Date 2016-11-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19.5
Start Date 2016-07-26
End Date 2016-08-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 36
Start Date 2015-10-13
End Date 2015-10-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 27
Start Date 2015-04-06
End Date 2015-04-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2015-02-26
End Date 2015-02-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2014-09-16
End Date 2014-09-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2013-11-22
End Date 2013-11-22
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 12.5
Start Date 2013-06-12
End Date 2013-06-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 23.5
Start Date 2013-03-13
End Date 2013-03-25
Activity Health Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2013-03-07
End Date 2013-03-07
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2013-01-22
End Date 2013-01-28
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2013-01-22
End Date 2013-01-28
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2012-10-18
End Date 2012-10-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2013
Annual Hours 14046
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 1003
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 2508
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 16
Avg. Employee Hours 157
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 43004
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 18
Avg. Employee Hours 2389
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2006
Annual Hours 2934
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2934
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 14091
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 18
Avg. Employee Hours 783
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2005
Annual Hours 1299
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1299
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 15970
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 1065
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2004
Annual Hours 320
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 80
Frasure Creek Mine No 6 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 2 miles NE of Jct. of St. Rt 1087 &476

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-04-13
Name New Ridge Mining Company
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-11-11
End Date 2005-04-03
Name Star Fire Mining Company
Role Operator
Start Date 1982-12-01
End Date 1998-06-15
Name Star Fire Mining
Role Operator
Start Date 1998-06-16
End Date 2003-06-15
Name Horizon Natural Resources Co.
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-06-16
End Date 2004-11-10
Name Big Elk Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-04-04
End Date 2007-04-12
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2007-04-13
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2012-11-15
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Security guard, Watchman
Narrative NOTIFIED OFFICE ON 11/30/12 OF ACCIDENT THAT WAS CLOSING GATE AT SITE ON 11/15/12 AND STEPPED IN A RUT AND KRILLED ANKLE AND KNEE HIT GATE AND HURT LEG
Accident Date 2012-03-26
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative Employee lost his footing on the bottom step while attempting to mount a Cat. 992G loader at the beginning of the shift. He fell to the ground, landing on his left knee/shoulder. Diagnosis from Doctor was no broken bones, just bruised.
Accident Date 2012-02-27
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 While sitting in his rock truck waiting to be loaded, a rock rolled out of the shot, striking the rock truck in the rear of the truck, causing a quick jerk to the operator.
Accident Date 2012-02-16
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Grader operator, Roadgrader operator
Narrative As ee was grading the haul road, he hit a rock with his blade, causing a quick jerk to his back.
Accident Date 2012-02-09
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 As ee was backing up, the dozer Sit down hard, causing a quick jerk to the upper middle of his back. EE continued to work until 1:00 PM on 2/10/2012. His diagnosis is pending.
Accident Date 2012-01-03
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Narrative As employee was dismounting his excavator, he lost his footing on the track and fell, landing on his left side (shoulder, back and hip)
Accident Date 2011-11-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall to lower level, NEC
Ocupation Drill operator
Narrative Walking on bench right leg fell in crack.
Accident Date 2011-07-28
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Narrative As employee was servicing the D11R Dozer, (Co. Unit No. 98), he lost his footing while standing on the push arm and fell backward, landing on his back. This is a distance of approximately 3 feet. Diagnosis is pending.
Accident Date 2011-07-18
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 Employee was pushing in a shot with a D11 Cat. Dozer, as he backed up, he ran over a rock, causing a quick jerk to his lower back. He was diagnosed as having a strained lower back muscle.
Accident Date 2011-06-20
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 EE stated that while being loaded, the loader man dropped a rock into the bed of his rock truck, causing back pain and tingling in his legs.
Accident Date 2011-05-02
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Narrative While pulling at a hose, EE stated that he had hurt his back. The preliminary diagnosis was a muscle strain.
Accident Date 2011-03-26
Degree Inhury PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Narrative Employee stated that while fueling equipment, he was dragging the fuel hose in the mud when he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen. He did not go to the doctor until 3/30/2011. He stated that he had a Hernia but did not and has not had it repaired. This is a Partial Permanent Disability.
Accident Date 2011-03-01
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 While employee was cutting a tree with a chain saw, a dead limb fell from the tree, striking him in the back. He lost control of the chain saw and it struck him in the left leg, causing 52 stitches. He was transported to the Hazard ARH where he was treated and released.
Accident Date 2011-01-26
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative MECHANIC WAS CHECKING SQUEALING NOISE ON JOB FOREMAN TOYOTA PICKUP. HE WAS SPINNING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WITH HIS LEFT HAND. WITH HIS THUMB ON THE RIM HIS GLOVE CAUGHT SOMETHING ON THE BACK AND PULLED HIS THUMB INTO ONE OF THE HOLES ON THE RIM. HIS THUMB STOPPED ON THE BRAKE CALIPER AND THE WHEEL KEPT TURNING. HIS THUMB WAS MASHED AS A RESULT.
Accident Date 2010-12-20
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 Employee was pushing a rock with the corner of his blade of his Cat. D10 Dozer when the blade slipped off the rock, causing a quick jerk to employee's back. He was transported to the Hazard ARH where the preliminary diagnosis was a muscle strain.
Accident Date 2010-10-05
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 EE said that the truck jumped out of gear and he could not get it to go back into gear. EE got the truck out of gear himself. (Shifting)
Accident Date 2010-09-20
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Water truck operator
Narrative EE was preparing to fill tank on water truck. While walking around the truck pulling a chain EE stepped up onto a rock and slipped. Falling to the ground his leg became hung causing him to twist his leg on the way down. At the time ee felt like he could complete his shift and did. EE did go see his doctor a few days later.
Accident Date 2010-08-17
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 Rock truck driver left work at 11:15 AM to go see his doctor. He said he wasn't feeling well and he felt his face going numb. He mentioned that the bed on the RT23 truck was coming down hard, but didn't think this had anything to do with the way he was feeling. ***Days later he said the Dr said the bed coming down hard could have been a factor.***
Accident Date 2010-08-11
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee was removing the water pump from a D11 dozer and the pump slipped out of his hand, catching his hand between the water pump and frame.
Accident Date 2010-06-14
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE was taking fan shroud off 777D when ladder he was on shifted. Felt like he pulled something in the lower left part of his back.

Inspections

Start Date 2016-09-01
End Date 2016-09-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2016-02-29
End Date 2016-03-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19
Start Date 2015-08-10
End Date 2015-08-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.25
Start Date 2015-02-27
End Date 2015-03-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 11
Start Date 2014-08-12
End Date 2014-08-12
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 5.75
Start Date 2014-07-08
End Date 2014-08-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 25
Start Date 2013-10-24
End Date 2013-11-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 47
Start Date 2013-10-03
End Date 2013-10-17
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21.5
Start Date 2013-10-03
End Date 2013-10-03
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2013-06-03
End Date 2013-07-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 69.5
Start Date 2013-02-01
End Date 2013-03-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 45
Start Date 2012-08-27
End Date 2012-09-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 57.5
Start Date 2012-08-06
End Date 2012-08-06
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2012-04-03
End Date 2012-04-20
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18.5
Start Date 2012-01-31
End Date 2012-03-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 9
Total Hours 239.5
Start Date 2012-01-09
End Date 2012-01-24
Activity Health Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2011-12-15
End Date 2011-12-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2011-10-19
End Date 2011-11-21
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 113
Start Date 2011-09-22
End Date 2011-09-30
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.5
Start Date 2011-07-20
End Date 2011-11-09
Activity Part 50 Audit
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 250.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2015
Annual Hours 2128
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1064
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 7385
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1231
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2013
Annual Hours 24808
Annual Coal Prod 9358
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 1772
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 170942
Annual Coal Prod 532987
Avg. Annual Empl. 108
Avg. Employee Hours 1583
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 546514
Annual Coal Prod 2211678
Avg. Annual Empl. 213
Avg. Employee Hours 2566
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 513487
Annual Coal Prod 2193205
Avg. Annual Empl. 189
Avg. Employee Hours 2717
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 568189
Annual Coal Prod 2778608
Avg. Annual Empl. 213
Avg. Employee Hours 2668
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 595149
Annual Coal Prod 3113053
Avg. Annual Empl. 206
Avg. Employee Hours 2889
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 539640
Annual Coal Prod 3330182
Avg. Annual Empl. 190
Avg. Employee Hours 2840
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 428598
Annual Coal Prod 2879741
Avg. Annual Empl. 149
Avg. Employee Hours 2876
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 178437
Annual Coal Prod 1180431
Avg. Annual Empl. 88
Avg. Employee Hours 2028
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 213351
Annual Coal Prod 1177287
Avg. Annual Empl. 96
Avg. Employee Hours 2222
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2004
Annual Hours 9640
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 2410
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 373297
Annual Coal Prod 2220868
Avg. Annual Empl. 163
Avg. Employee Hours 2290
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2003
Annual Hours 7170
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1195
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2002
Annual Hours 403956
Annual Coal Prod 2623132
Avg. Annual Empl. 161
Avg. Employee Hours 2509
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2002
Annual Hours 15150
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 2525
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2001
Annual Hours 289385
Annual Coal Prod 1909367
Avg. Annual Empl. 114
Avg. Employee Hours 2538
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2001
Annual Hours 4019
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 670
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2000
Annual Hours 7926
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1982
Lick Branch Slurry Impoundment Surface NonProducing Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Turn left onto N KY Hwy 15 N, for approx. 3.2 miles, turn right on to KY 80E for 8 miles, turn left onto Star Fire haul road at the bottom of the hill, follow this road to the mine entrance and travel up the hill.

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-04-13
End Date 2016-01-31
Name Liberty Management, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2016-02-01
Name New Ridge Mining Company
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-11-11
End Date 2005-05-08
Name Star Fire Mining Company
Role Operator
Start Date 1996-08-01
End Date 1998-06-28
Name Star Fire Mining
Role Operator
Start Date 1998-06-29
End Date 2003-06-15
Name Horizon Natural Resources Co
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-06-16
End Date 2004-11-10
Name Big Elk Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-05-09
End Date 2007-04-12
Name Steve Allen; Philip Marsh
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2016-02-01
Name Liberty Management, LLC.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2012-03-07
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative While changing out rollers on a belt line, EE struck a sharp piece of metal with his right forearm, resulting in a cut requiring 6 stitches. Collins returned to work the same day.
Accident Date 2011-10-19
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative As Employee was climbing down the steps of his loader, he lost his footing and fell into the steps, causing a bruise to his right side. He was taken to the hospital where he was x-rayed and released to return to work the following day. On 10/24/11 he returned to the doctor and was diagnosed as having a bone spur in his back and was taken off work until 11/21/11.
Accident Date 2011-08-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Narrative Employee was using a pry bar to dislodge some material in a hopper when the bar slipped, causing a quick jerk to his back. Diagnosis is pending.
Accident Date 2011-08-02
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Narrative While employee was cleaning out a feeder, he stepped on a wire buried in the mud. The wire penetrated his boot, causing a small cut to his right foot.
Accident Date 2010-10-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Welder (shop)
Narrative The ring finger on his left hand was pinched between two pieces of metal. When screen was rotated around, finger was caught. There was no conditions that contributed to accident.
Accident Date 2005-01-27
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative On 1/27/2005 smoke was observed comimg from the refuse pile.
Accident Date 2003-03-18
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A SMALL FIRE OCCURRED AT STOCK PILE PREP. PLANT.AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IMMEDIATELY.

Inspections

Start Date 2025-01-27
End Date 2025-01-27
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2024-10-01
End Date 2024-10-03
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20.5
Start Date 2024-07-16
End Date 2024-07-26
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18
Start Date 2024-06-24
End Date 2024-06-24
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2024-04-18
End Date 2024-05-13
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 28.25
Start Date 2024-02-12
End Date 2024-02-21
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2023-11-17
End Date 2023-12-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 21
Start Date 2023-08-22
End Date 2023-09-14
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 21
Start Date 2023-04-25
End Date 2023-04-27
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2023-01-30
End Date 2023-01-30
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2022-10-06
End Date 2022-10-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2022-07-07
End Date 2022-07-11
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21
Start Date 2022-05-23
End Date 2022-05-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2022-03-10
End Date 2022-03-11
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2022-01-10
End Date 2022-01-20
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21.5
Start Date 2021-12-02
End Date 2021-12-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2021-10-27
End Date 2021-10-28
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10.5
Start Date 2021-08-11
End Date 2021-08-12
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10.5
Start Date 2021-06-24
End Date 2021-07-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2021-06-03
End Date 2021-06-29
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2024
Annual Hours 0
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 0
Avg. Employee Hours 0
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2013
Annual Hours 667
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 667
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 16496
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1833
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 44252
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 2950
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 45072
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 3005
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 35520
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 12
Avg. Employee Hours 2960
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2009
Annual Hours 5979
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 747
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 21724
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 2716
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 20229
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 3372
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 21784
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 2420
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 5885
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1177
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 7891
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1973
Sub-Unit Desc MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 12727
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 2545
F-9 Prater Branch Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Approx. 2 miles south of Ky Rt.404 & Jt Rt, 7

Parties

Name Appalachian Fuels LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-10-12
End Date 2006-12-05
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2006-12-06
Name AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
Role Operator
Start Date 2001-10-30
End Date 2004-02-16
Name Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 1996-08-01
End Date 2001-10-29
Name D.F.M. Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-02-17
End Date 2004-10-11
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2006-12-06
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2011-11-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Narrative Walking on drill bench stepped in sink hole, hurt right leg.
Accident Date 2011-09-10
Degree Inhury ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative While turning and backing down a slope, the 30D Volvo mud truck turned over on its side, the driver was not injured.
Accident Date 2011-07-18
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 As employee started to climb up the ladder to his rock truck, he stepped in a hole causing a sharp pain to his groin area. Diagnosis is pending.
Accident Date 2010-09-22
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative Operator had a virus with nausea & diarrhea. The reason this report is late we were trying to find out from the Dr. if ee was off work because of the bump on his head or the virus, we could not get an answer.
Accident Date 2010-07-25
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Security guard made rounds and saw that a 992G CAT Loader was on fire. This was a late Sunday night/early Monday morning, no employees were present.
Accident Date 2010-06-30
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 Mechanic was changing a tooth on a loader when the tooth fell off and landed on his foot.
Accident Date 2010-05-21
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 Mechanic was driving in a pin and a piece of metal flew off and lodged in upper left arm. Object was removed by an ER physician.
Accident Date 2010-02-16
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Narrative *****Just received the medical, 1 staple received*****Coming out from under a drill, hit head.
Accident Date 2009-07-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative Left rear step had been welded on the right side, when operator steeped on ladder the weld broke on right side causing the left shoulder to be pulled more than normal
Accident Date 2009-07-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by powered moving object
Ocupation Drill operator
Narrative Two EEs were injured in an accident involving a pickup truck & a highwall drill. The truck traveled down the drill bench slope & struck the drill. The two EEs were apparently outside the drill, both on foot at the time of the accident & were struck by the truck. The exact location of these 2 EEs have not been determined at this time & the accident is stil under investigaton.
Accident Date 2009-07-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by powered moving object
Ocupation Drill operator
Narrative Two EEs were injured in an accident involving a pickup truck & a highwall drill. The truck traveled down the drill bench slope & struck the drill. The two EEs were apparently outside the drill, both on foot at the time of the accident & were struck by the truck. The exact location of these 2 EEs have not been determined at this time & the accident is still under investigaton.
Accident Date 2009-05-18
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 shot rock out of shot with D11 dozer. As he was backing up a rock rolled in behind him and he didn't see it. When he backed up on the rock the dozer slide off and jarred him and the machine and hurt his back.
Accident Date 2008-07-29
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Drill operator
Narrative Helping the mechanic repair the drill, part of the drill fell on thumb, stitches required.
Accident Date 2008-04-09
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Cutting lid off a box, struck hand with the box cutter.
Accident Date 2007-09-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative The 988 coal loader was chopping coal to load and the 992 spread was working same pit. As 988 was backing up chopping coal, the bumper of the Loader hit the bumper on rock truck.
Accident Date 2006-08-26
Degree Inhury INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Miner, Prospector, NEC
Narrative Two individuals on ATV's were trespassing on jobsite when they drove off a highwall, causing a fatality and one injury.
Accident Date 2006-08-14
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Employee was changing the cover on the intake on blower when the wrench slipped and caused his rt. elbow to hit the housing.
Accident Date 2006-05-23
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Narrative Two coal trucks collided on the haul road. Sunlight effected drivers vision.
Accident Date 2006-05-06
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative EE was pulling on a roller frame with a slate bar and hit his right elbow. **First reported as first aid--EE began lost time on 7/10/06.**
Accident Date 2006-04-18
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Narrative On 4/18/06 employee was loading holes with the prill truck when the boom swung out and employee twisted using his arm to block the boom. He twisted his lower back and felt pain in groin area. Employee RTW 4/19/06. Employee sought medical care on 5/8/06 and now off work due to scheduled hernia surgery on 5/22/06.

Inspections

Start Date 2013-12-12
End Date 2013-12-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2013-09-17
End Date 2013-09-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2013-09-04
End Date 2013-09-05
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2013-01-23
End Date 2013-01-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2012-06-07
End Date 2012-06-07
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2012-04-03
End Date 2012-04-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 51.5
Start Date 2012-02-06
End Date 2012-03-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 9
Total Hours 234
Start Date 2011-12-19
End Date 2011-12-21
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2011-12-15
End Date 2011-12-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2011-09-10
End Date 2011-10-18
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 30.5
Start Date 2011-08-11
End Date 2011-09-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 6
Total Hours 181
Start Date 2011-04-07
End Date 2011-05-02
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15.5
Start Date 2010-12-15
End Date 2011-03-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 8
Total Hours 380.25
Start Date 2010-09-23
End Date 2010-09-23
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2010-08-30
End Date 2010-08-30
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2010-07-06
End Date 2010-08-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 251
Start Date 2009-12-17
End Date 2009-12-18
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2009-12-01
End Date 2010-01-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 170.5
Start Date 2009-10-27
End Date 2009-10-30
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14
Start Date 2009-07-10
End Date 2009-12-16
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 151

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2013
Annual Hours 1952
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1952
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 60113
Annual Coal Prod 273680
Avg. Annual Empl. 27
Avg. Employee Hours 2226
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 319687
Annual Coal Prod 1275064
Avg. Annual Empl. 122
Avg. Employee Hours 2620
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 331047
Annual Coal Prod 1383029
Avg. Annual Empl. 123
Avg. Employee Hours 2691
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2010
Annual Hours 7016
Annual Coal Prod 46349
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 702
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 241219
Annual Coal Prod 1252513
Avg. Annual Empl. 97
Avg. Employee Hours 2487
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 182256
Annual Coal Prod 1320958
Avg. Annual Empl. 65
Avg. Employee Hours 2804
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2008
Annual Hours 13349
Annual Coal Prod 184777
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1483
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 153084
Annual Coal Prod 1159010
Avg. Annual Empl. 55
Avg. Employee Hours 2783
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2007
Annual Hours 4480
Annual Coal Prod 70343
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 640
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 208111
Annual Coal Prod 984981
Avg. Annual Empl. 96
Avg. Employee Hours 2168
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2006
Annual Hours 51255
Annual Coal Prod 250889
Avg. Annual Empl. 21
Avg. Employee Hours 2441
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2006
Annual Hours 2641
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2641
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 203411
Annual Coal Prod 972108
Avg. Annual Empl. 79
Avg. Employee Hours 2575
Sub-Unit Desc AUGER
Year 2005
Annual Hours 2647
Annual Coal Prod 18268
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 176
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2005
Annual Hours 2804
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2804
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 72690
Annual Coal Prod 391333
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 1773
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2004
Annual Hours 580
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 580
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 8652
Annual Coal Prod 66614
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 2163
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2003
Annual Hours 3008
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1504
Frasure Creek Mining LLC F-2 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2001-03-01
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2001-03-01
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2007-04-12
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 pushing brush-blade caught, dozer overturned.
Accident Date 2005-02-10
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 D8 dozer was pushing shot material out onto coal level. As he was backing up towards the back section, it appeared that the machine turned to its right, backing over the edge of the shot. The result of this caused the dozer to turn over onto a 15' rock wall.
Accident Date 2005-02-10
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE WAS ASSISTING WITH CARRYING OUT AN INJURED COWORKER WHO WAS ON A STRETCHER. EE & 3 OTHERS WERE CARRYING THE STRETCHER. EE STEPPED ON UNEVEN GROUND AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Accident Date 2005-02-01
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Ocupation Welder (shop)
Narrative Right hand was drawn into verticle auger while cutting out bad verticle auger bit with acetylene oxygen torch. When the bad bit was cut, pressure was then released causing verticle auger to turn, drawing right hand into auger causing hnad to become lodged with the weight of auger on injured section of wrist and right hand.
Accident Date 2004-09-29
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE HAD BEEN INSTALLING A 70 LB DECK BUSHING ON A DRILL. AS HE WAS LEAVING THE JOB SITE, HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION & SHARP PAIN IN HIS NECK.
Accident Date 2003-12-08
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Ocupation Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Narrative EE said he threw fuel in stove fire barrell, white smoke started coming out then it blew up on him.
Accident Date 2002-12-01
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 REMOVING AND REPLACING TILT CYLINDER, BEARING WERE BAD IN TILT LINK AND EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO REPLACE BEARINGS. WHILE USING HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF OF THE BEARINGS & EMBEDDE D INTO HIS FACE.
Accident Date 2001-12-10
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative TWO EMPLOYEES WERE CUTTING TREES FOR A HOLLOW FILL. ONE CUT A TREE THAT FELL THE WRONG WAY. THE TOP OF THE TREE STRUCK THE OTHER, CAUSING NECK, SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK INJURIES.

Inspections

Start Date 2012-11-07
End Date 2012-11-14
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2012-05-29
End Date 2012-06-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 23.25
Start Date 2012-02-28
End Date 2012-03-08
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 13.5
Start Date 2011-08-02
End Date 2011-08-10
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 31
Start Date 2011-01-28
End Date 2011-03-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 27.5
Start Date 2010-07-29
End Date 2010-08-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 19
Start Date 2010-01-08
End Date 2010-01-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 35
Start Date 2009-07-22
End Date 2009-07-23
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2009-05-04
End Date 2009-09-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 64
Start Date 2009-04-20
End Date 2009-05-18
Activity Part 50 Audit
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 43.5
Start Date 2008-10-08
End Date 2009-03-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 179.5
Start Date 2008-09-17
End Date 2008-10-01
Activity Non-Injury Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 23
Start Date 2008-07-02
End Date 2008-08-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 118.75
Start Date 2008-03-12
End Date 2008-03-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 227
Start Date 2007-10-10
End Date 2007-10-20
Activity Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2007-09-14
End Date 2007-09-18
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 22
Start Date 2007-09-05
End Date 2007-09-27
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 102
Start Date 2007-04-24
End Date 2007-04-24
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2007-04-12
End Date 2007-05-08
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 40.5
Start Date 2006-10-19
End Date 2006-11-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 62

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 10159
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 1129
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 19951
Annual Coal Prod 1958
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 2217
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 6184
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 3092
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 15034
Annual Coal Prod 12531
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 3759
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 176697
Annual Coal Prod 749968
Avg. Annual Empl. 58
Avg. Employee Hours 3047
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 86332
Annual Coal Prod 354836
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 2106
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 455
Annual Coal Prod 33901
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 455
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 35673
Annual Coal Prod 131323
Avg. Annual Empl. 23
Avg. Employee Hours 1551
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 34725
Annual Coal Prod 80656
Avg. Annual Empl. 23
Avg. Employee Hours 1510
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2002
Annual Hours 70388
Annual Coal Prod 288075
Avg. Annual Empl. 30
Avg. Employee Hours 2346
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2001
Annual Hours 44266
Annual Coal Prod 217988
Avg. Annual Empl. 23
Avg. Employee Hours 1925
DM-2 Surface Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Rt. 122 to Frasure Creek

Parties

Name Double C Enterprises
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-05-10
End Date 2005-11-20
Name Viper Coal LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2012-02-27
End Date 2013-08-07
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-12-06
End Date 2008-12-17
Name Frasure Creek Mining Co. L. L. C.
Role Operator
Start Date 2009-11-17
End Date 2012-02-26
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2013-08-08
Name Hubble Mining Company, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-02-10
End Date 2004-05-09
Name Fools Gold Energy Corporation
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-12-18
End Date 2009-11-16
Name Big I Mining, Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2001-11-08
End Date 2004-02-09
Name Foggy Mountain Coal Co. Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2005-11-21
End Date 2007-12-05
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2013-08-08
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2009-02-25
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Welding cutter head hyd/jack 14-15 joy cont/miner. Punctured hole in hyd/jack. Oil spray on both hands and face causing 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
Accident Date 2007-04-19
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Narrative Working on belt and he got hit with crib block while moving them away.
Accident Date 2007-02-23
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Narrative EE was crawling beside a cutter machine checking for a leak and the tire pinched his right leg.

Inspections

Start Date 2014-04-14
End Date 2014-06-03
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 14
Start Date 2014-02-21
End Date 2014-03-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2013-11-01
End Date 2013-12-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2013-10-16
End Date 2013-10-16
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2013-09-04
End Date 2013-09-05
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.25
Start Date 2013-07-26
End Date 2013-09-27
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 60.5
Start Date 2013-04-02
End Date 2013-05-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 27.5
Start Date 2013-03-25
End Date 2013-03-25
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2013-01-14
End Date 2013-01-14
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2012-11-28
End Date 2012-11-28
Activity Roof Control Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2012-10-05
End Date 2012-10-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2012-07-26
End Date 2012-07-26
Activity Roof Control Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2012-07-02
End Date 2012-09-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 28
Start Date 2012-06-26
End Date 2012-06-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 26
Start Date 2012-02-29
End Date 2012-03-09
Activity Roof Control Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2012-01-06
End Date 2012-01-10
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 11.5
Start Date 2011-09-16
End Date 2011-09-16
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2011-04-14
End Date 2011-04-14
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2011-03-02
End Date 2011-03-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2010-11-15
End Date 2010-11-22
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 17.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2009
Annual Hours 44880
Annual Coal Prod 109600
Avg. Annual Empl. 39
Avg. Employee Hours 1151
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2009
Annual Hours 5216
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1043
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2009
Annual Hours 2912
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 971
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2008
Annual Hours 224
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 112
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2007
Annual Hours 6598
Annual Coal Prod 32422
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 733
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2007
Annual Hours 2082
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 694
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2006
Annual Hours 11902
Annual Coal Prod 75870
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 1700
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2006
Annual Hours 2973
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 991
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2004
Annual Hours 4773
Annual Coal Prod 9204
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 682
No 2 Mine Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine .5 miles North of 979 & 680 intersection

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2002-09-11
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2002-09-11
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2004-04-16
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 WELDING AND A PIECE OF SLAG GOT UNDER THE HELMET AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
Accident Date 2004-04-02
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Narrative POWDER TRUCK WAS TRAVELING UP RAMP ONTO DRILL BENCH. JUST PRIOR TO TOPPING UP TO BENCH A ROCK FELL FROM SIDE OF ROAD HIGHWALL HITTING THE TOP & BACK OF POWDER TRUCK CAB CRUSHING DOWNWARD ON THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE.
Accident Date 2004-04-02
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Narrative POWDER TRUCK WAS TRAVELING UP RAMP ONTO DRILL BENCH. JUST PRIOR TO TOPPING UP TO BENCH A ROCK FELL FROM SIDE OF ROAD HIGHWALL HITTING THE TOP & BACK OF POWDER TRUCK CAB CRUSHING DOWNWARD ON THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE.
Accident Date 2003-08-18
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE WAS CHANGING AIR FILTER ON A DRILL. THE FILTER HAD A SHARP JAGGED EDGE AND HE GOT LEFT THUMB CAUGHT ON THE EDGE AND CUT HIS THUMB.
Accident Date 2002-10-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Contact with hot objects or substances
Ocupation Welder (shop)
Narrative THIS EE WAS LANSING A PIN OUT & HAD THE ROD LAYING ACROSS HIS LAP. THE ROD BLEW OFF AND THE FIRE BURNED HIS THIGHS AND CHEST.

Inspections

Start Date 2007-01-08
End Date 2007-01-08
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2006-07-21
End Date 2006-07-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2006-02-23
End Date 2006-03-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 17
Start Date 2005-04-28
End Date 2005-04-28
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2005-04-26
End Date 2005-06-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 36
Start Date 2004-12-20
End Date 2005-01-05
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2004-09-28
End Date 2004-09-29
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 13.5
Start Date 2004-09-28
End Date 2004-10-04
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.5
Start Date 2004-07-22
End Date 2004-08-02
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2004-04-05
End Date 2004-04-06
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 11
Start Date 2004-04-02
End Date 2004-05-19
Activity NONFATAL INJURY ACCIDENT INV
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 102
Start Date 2004-04-02
End Date 2004-04-22
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2004-03-21
End Date 2004-04-05
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14.75
Start Date 2004-03-21
End Date 2004-03-29
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 17.5
Start Date 2004-02-05
End Date 2004-03-31
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 85.5
Start Date 2003-12-22
End Date 2003-12-23
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2003-12-01
End Date 2003-12-01
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2003-11-04
End Date 2003-11-06
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.25
Start Date 2003-10-22
End Date 2003-10-22
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.25
Start Date 2003-10-01
End Date 2003-10-01
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 30229
Annual Coal Prod 117380
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 737
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 100101
Annual Coal Prod 555810
Avg. Annual Empl. 38
Avg. Employee Hours 2634
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 127491
Annual Coal Prod 515397
Avg. Annual Empl. 37
Avg. Employee Hours 3446
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 129204
Annual Coal Prod 582443
Avg. Annual Empl. 44
Avg. Employee Hours 2936
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 91264
Annual Coal Prod 672578
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 2226
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2002
Annual Hours 23975
Annual Coal Prod 191739
Avg. Annual Empl. 46
Avg. Employee Hours 521
F-3 Bear Fork Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 1/2 mile from Rt. 122 on Bear Branch of Little Robinson Creek

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-01-17
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2003-01-17
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2010-10-15
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Rotary bucket excavator operator
Narrative Operator was digging drainage ditch and was attempting to remove a rock, rock slipped out of excavator bucket and caused machine to whiplash operator from side to side. Operator complained of pain in lower neck and back.
Accident Date 2010-03-18
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Drill operator
Narrative Loading boulders, tripped/fell, cut thumb on something - stitches.
Accident Date 2006-10-03
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Tramming miner down hill, track began to pop and skip. He was watching track to make sure it didn't come off when it popped again amd something flew from the track and struck him in the right eye.
Accident Date 2006-07-10
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Contact with hot objects or substances
Ocupation Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Narrative EE was refueling 4 honda gasoline water pump with a metal spring loaded gasoline can when the gasoline ignited.
Accident Date 2006-03-08
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Pumper
Narrative Working on undercarriage, trying to get top roller off using a hammer, a piece of metal came off the roller and was embedded in the right little finger.
Accident Date 2004-12-28
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative OPERATOR OF D11 DOZER(CO#D12) WAS CLEANING WINDOWS DURING LUNCH BREAK. EE STEPPED BACK AND STEPPED OFF THE CATWALK FALLING TO THE TRACK THEN FALLING AND HITTING PUSH ARM THEN TO THE GROUND.
Accident Date 2004-12-16
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative 18-DEGREE-WEATHER HOSE BLEW ON CUTTER HEAD. EE RAISED LID TO REPLACE THE HOSE. LID FELL ON EE'S LEFT HAND, CUTTING HIS HAND.
Accident Date 2004-10-26
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER ON THE RT. SIDE OF THE HIGHWALL MINER WHEN HE SLIPPED STRIKING HIS RT. ARM ON THE FRAME. HE WORKED UNTIL 6 PM & WENT HOME. WHEN HE GOT UP TO COME TO WORK ON 10/27/04 HIS SHOULDER WAS SORE & HE WENT TO THE DR.
Accident Date 2004-10-19
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Narrative Operator was loading a rock truck, on his second pass to load his bucket he came out of the seat hitting his face on the windshield
Accident Date 2004-10-13
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 HE WAS PUTTING CORNER BIT ON DOZER BLADE AND STRAP SLIPPED THAT WAS HOLDING THE BIT UP AND IT FELL HITTING HIS FOOT.
Accident Date 2004-08-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative EE GOT THE DOZER STUCK OVER THE OUT SLOPE, IT WAS REAL STEEP. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE CAB HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE SLID DOWN THE TRACK AND STRUCK THE BLADE OF THE DOZER.
Accident Date 2004-06-05
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative PUTTING A LINE-UP PIN IN AN INGERSOLL RAND DM45 DRILL TRACK USING A SLEDGE HAMMER. HE HIT THE PIN AND A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ARM AND EMBEDDED.
Accident Date 2004-05-10
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 COMPLAINED WEEK BEFORE WITH HIS BACK. HE HAD BEEN LIFTING AT HOME. WHEN HE GOT ON DOZER HE SAID HE BACKED OVER A SMALL RIDGE OF DIRT & IT JOLTED HIM SOME & THAT'S WHEN SHARP PAIN HIT HIM & HE YELLED FOR HELP.

Inspections

Start Date 2012-09-06
End Date 2012-09-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2012-01-09
End Date 2012-01-10
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2011-09-09
End Date 2011-09-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2011-01-12
End Date 2011-02-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 11.5
Start Date 2010-12-08
End Date 2010-12-08
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2010-06-04
End Date 2010-07-07
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 51
Start Date 2010-05-12
End Date 2010-05-12
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2010-02-08
End Date 2010-02-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21
Start Date 2009-11-10
End Date 2009-11-13
Activity Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 11.5
Start Date 2009-04-27
End Date 2009-05-04
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 33
Start Date 2008-12-02
End Date 2008-12-31
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2008-05-01
End Date 2008-05-15
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 29.5
Start Date 2007-11-28
End Date 2007-11-28
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2007-10-19
End Date 2007-10-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20.5
Start Date 2007-05-15
End Date 2007-06-15
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 40
Start Date 2007-03-07
End Date 2007-03-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 43.5
Start Date 2006-12-27
End Date 2006-12-27
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2006-10-13
End Date 2006-10-13
Activity Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2006-09-12
End Date 2006-09-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 84
Start Date 2006-07-26
End Date 2006-07-26
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 108
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 108
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 11511
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1919
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 2972
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 991
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 1549
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 775
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 46610
Annual Coal Prod 132435
Avg. Annual Empl. 14
Avg. Employee Hours 3329
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2006
Annual Hours 133945
Annual Coal Prod 629757
Avg. Annual Empl. 42
Avg. Employee Hours 3189
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2005
Annual Hours 156886
Annual Coal Prod 702833
Avg. Annual Empl. 57
Avg. Employee Hours 2752
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2004
Annual Hours 119439
Annual Coal Prod 698750
Avg. Annual Empl. 43
Avg. Employee Hours 2778
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 85889
Annual Coal Prod 394167
Avg. Annual Empl. 35
Avg. Employee Hours 2454
No 4 Mine Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine One half mile off Ky State Route 979 on Mitchell Branch of Mud Creek in Floyd County.

Parties

Name Cherokee Mining Company LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-04-18
End Date 2003-08-31
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-04-02
End Date 2003-04-17
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-09-01
End Date 2003-12-07
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-05-18
Name Jane Coal, Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2003-12-08
End Date 2004-05-17
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2004-05-18
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2003-10-14
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type No Value Found
Ocupation Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Narrative PICK-UP TRUCK ROLLED OVER EMBANKMENT AFTER SLIPPING DOWN MUDDY OFF-SITE ROAD ONTO PERMITTED AREA.

Inspections

Start Date 2004-10-12
End Date 2004-10-12
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2004-09-21
End Date 2004-10-04
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12.5
Start Date 2004-09-20
End Date 2004-09-20
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2004-06-04
End Date 2004-09-27
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 45.5
Start Date 2004-04-20
End Date 2004-06-16
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 37
Start Date 2004-03-30
End Date 2004-03-31
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2004-03-30
End Date 2004-03-31
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2004-03-19
End Date 2004-03-31
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 28
Start Date 2003-12-11
End Date 2003-12-11
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2003-11-04
End Date 2003-11-06
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2003-10-17
End Date 2003-10-30
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14.5
Start Date 2003-10-15
End Date 2003-10-29
Activity NONFATAL INJURY ACCIDENT INV
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 17.5
Start Date 2003-10-01
End Date 2003-10-01
Activity ACCIDENT PREVENTION SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2003-07-30
End Date 2003-07-30
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2003-06-25
End Date 2003-06-26
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2003-06-20
End Date 2003-06-26
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2003-06-16
End Date 2003-07-08
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 63.5
Start Date 2003-05-28
End Date 2003-05-28
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2003-04-04
End Date 2003-04-10
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2003
Annual Hours 10842
Annual Coal Prod 43116
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 986
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2003
Annual Hours 640
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 320
No. 5 Mine Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 1 Mile off Ky State Route 979 on Dry Branch of Mud Creek in Floyd County, Ky

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2004-07-13
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2004-07-13
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2004-10-13
End Date 2004-10-27
Activity SPOT INSPECTION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21
Start Date 2004-10-13
End Date 2004-10-27
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 14.5
Start Date 2004-09-13
End Date 2004-09-15
Activity NOISE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2004-09-01
End Date 2004-09-01
Activity RESP DUST TECH INSP - SURFACE MINES
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2004-08-30
End Date 2004-09-16
Activity Regular Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 46
Liberty Management #8 Surface NonProducing Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine 0.4 mil turn left onto Ky Hwy 15 N 2.8 mi turn right onto Ky 80E 3.4 mi turn left onto KY Hwy 1146 0.6 mi turn slight right to mine entrance mine office will be up the hill on the left.

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-04-13
End Date 2015-12-20
Name Liberty Management, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2015-12-21
Name Big Elk Mining Co LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2006-12-11
End Date 2007-04-12
Name Steve Allen; Philip Marsh
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2015-12-21
Name Liberty Management, LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2011-09-01
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Contact with hot objects or substances
Ocupation Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Narrative Employee had turned off a gasoline fired water pump and was refueling it when the gasoline ignited, burning his left arm, left leg, left side and the left side of his neck. He was flown to Augusta Georga where he is receiving treatment for burns to his left arm (the most serious of the injuries).
Accident Date 2011-02-02
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative As employee was climbing from beneath a D-11 dozer, he bumped his head on the ripper when he stood up, causing a cut to the top of his head.
Accident Date 2009-04-27
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Employee was sweeping Lost Creek road when he was hit in the rear of the sweeper by an ATV driven by co-worker. Police report was filled out.
Accident Date 2009-04-21
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 started feeling slight pain after Dozer jarred him while pushing shot on April 21. Towards the end of his shift, he was experiencing moderate-severe pain in lower back. Went to Doctor on April 23 when pain would not ease up.
Accident Date 2009-03-14
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 Employee was changing a 992G Cat wheel loader tooth. When picking up the loader tooth he strained/pulled a muscle in his lower left stomach area.
Accident Date 2009-01-14
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Narrative Employee was climbing down off the Dozer when he lost his footing. When he grabbed to catch his balance he hurt his arm/shoulder.
Accident Date 2008-08-27
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall to the walkway or working surface
Ocupation Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Narrative Raining, muddy and slick.

Inspections

Start Date 2024-10-03
End Date 2024-10-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2024-08-12
End Date 2024-08-14
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19
Start Date 2024-06-24
End Date 2024-06-24
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2024-05-02
End Date 2024-05-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 19
Start Date 2024-03-20
End Date 2024-03-26
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2023-10-10
End Date 2023-12-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 26
Start Date 2023-09-28
End Date 2023-10-10
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 18
Start Date 2023-08-17
End Date 2023-09-25
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 48.5
Start Date 2023-04-27
End Date 2023-05-02
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18
Start Date 2023-01-31
End Date 2023-01-31
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2022-10-12
End Date 2022-10-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 16.5
Start Date 2022-08-01
End Date 2022-09-22
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 25
Start Date 2022-07-05
End Date 2022-09-30
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2022-05-20
End Date 2022-05-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2
Start Date 2022-04-14
End Date 2022-04-18
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2022-02-14
End Date 2022-02-14
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2022-01-12
End Date 2022-01-20
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21.5
Start Date 2022-01-03
End Date 2022-01-04
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2021-11-23
End Date 2021-11-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.25
Start Date 2021-10-12
End Date 2021-10-14
Activity Impoundment Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2024
Annual Hours 0
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 0
Avg. Employee Hours 0
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2021
Annual Hours 12
Annual Coal Prod 100
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 4
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2020
Annual Hours 11495
Annual Coal Prod 24767
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1916
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2019
Annual Hours 15888
Annual Coal Prod 59441
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 2270
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2018
Annual Hours 17087
Annual Coal Prod 86005
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 2441
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2017
Annual Hours 13584
Annual Coal Prod 89202
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 2264
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2016
Annual Hours 6510
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 592
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 15643
Annual Coal Prod 12215
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 1955
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2013
Annual Hours 6908
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1727
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 46106
Annual Coal Prod 181700
Avg. Annual Empl. 27
Avg. Employee Hours 1708
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 91483
Annual Coal Prod 381424
Avg. Annual Empl. 34
Avg. Employee Hours 2691
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 79325
Annual Coal Prod 502671
Avg. Annual Empl. 31
Avg. Employee Hours 2559
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 87476
Annual Coal Prod 554785
Avg. Annual Empl. 34
Avg. Employee Hours 2573
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 124287
Annual Coal Prod 931983
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 3031
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2007
Annual Hours 63292
Annual Coal Prod 508056
Avg. Annual Empl. 41
Avg. Employee Hours 1544
F-11 Clear River Resources Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine From Route 7 South of Salyersville, take Route 1635 to Carver. Job is approximately 0.5 miles on left.

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-08-11
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-08-11
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2008-12-04
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Narrative While stepping out of the truck, slipped on ice, grabbed the steering wheel, hurt low back.

Inspections

Start Date 2015-09-22
End Date 2015-09-22
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2015-03-26
End Date 2015-03-27
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2014-12-17
End Date 2014-12-17
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2014-09-24
End Date 2014-09-24
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3.5
Start Date 2014-01-10
End Date 2014-01-10
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2013-08-08
End Date 2013-08-08
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2012-10-11
End Date 2012-10-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2012-04-09
End Date 2012-04-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-10-20
End Date 2011-12-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 28.5
Start Date 2011-04-04
End Date 2011-07-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 38
Start Date 2010-11-01
End Date 2010-11-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 11
Start Date 2010-07-23
End Date 2010-09-01
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 49.25
Start Date 2010-05-13
End Date 2010-05-13
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 9.5
Start Date 2010-03-24
End Date 2010-06-11
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 25
Start Date 2010-02-25
End Date 2010-03-17
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 76
Start Date 2009-08-15
End Date 2009-09-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 92.25
Start Date 2009-08-11
End Date 2009-08-20
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 24
Start Date 2009-07-29
End Date 2009-08-06
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 35
Start Date 2009-02-16
End Date 2009-02-17
Activity Non-Injury Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 20.5
Start Date 2009-02-06
End Date 2009-03-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 90.25

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 777
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 777
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 32770
Annual Coal Prod 200964
Avg. Annual Empl. 17
Avg. Employee Hours 1928
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 137097
Annual Coal Prod 630821
Avg. Annual Empl. 56
Avg. Employee Hours 2448
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 18452
Annual Coal Prod 165102
Avg. Annual Empl. 35
Avg. Employee Hours 527
Frasure Creek 12 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine The mine site operation is located approximately 0.75 miles northeast of Harveyton, located approximately 0.60 miles northwest from Ky Route 1146's junction with U. S. Route 80 and located approximately 0.50 miles south of Lost Creek

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-09-02
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-09-02
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2009-03-05
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Was making brace for generator. While wrapping and untangling cable around brace, EE felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.

Inspections

Start Date 2011-02-16
End Date 2011-02-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2011-02-16
End Date 2011-02-22
Activity Part 50 Audit
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 13
Start Date 2010-06-21
End Date 2010-07-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 29.25
Start Date 2010-04-15
End Date 2010-04-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2010-03-16
End Date 2010-03-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 43.75
Start Date 2009-06-01
End Date 2009-09-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 22.25
Start Date 2009-03-09
End Date 2009-03-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 151.25
Start Date 2008-10-27
End Date 2008-10-28
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 13.25

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 11778
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 1683
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 33724
Annual Coal Prod 167672
Avg. Annual Empl. 12
Avg. Employee Hours 2810
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 3537
Annual Coal Prod 10927
Avg. Annual Empl. 12
Avg. Employee Hours 295
F10 Alum Lick Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Take 404 to 850. Approximately 3 miles. Turn left at top hill.

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-09-12
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-09-12
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2014-01-08
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 Dozer slide on ice covered slope after stopping which resulted in the dozer rolling over Damage has not been estimated as of the time.
Accident Date 2011-01-10
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 As employee was climbing down off his dozer, he lost his footing and fell backward, causing him to break a bone in his right wrist. He drove himself to the hospital where he was treated and released.

Inspections

Start Date 2016-05-26
End Date 2016-05-26
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-03-09
End Date 2016-03-09
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2015-12-07
End Date 2015-12-07
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2015-05-06
End Date 2015-05-06
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2015-03-31
End Date 2015-03-31
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2014-12-17
End Date 2014-12-17
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2014-04-15
End Date 2014-06-03
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.5
Start Date 2014-03-11
End Date 2014-03-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4.5
Start Date 2014-01-08
End Date 2014-02-03
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 62.5
Start Date 2013-07-02
End Date 2013-07-02
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2013-01-30
End Date 2013-02-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10.5
Start Date 2012-04-24
End Date 2012-04-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-10-04
End Date 2011-10-04
Activity Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1
Start Date 2011-10-03
End Date 2011-12-07
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2011-08-31
End Date 2011-09-01
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 17.5
Start Date 2011-03-08
End Date 2011-03-22
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 53
Start Date 2010-09-13
End Date 2010-09-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 135.25
Start Date 2010-05-24
End Date 2010-06-23
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 28
Start Date 2010-05-24
End Date 2010-06-23
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 106.5
Start Date 2010-04-14
End Date 2010-04-14
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 36996
Annual Coal Prod 154607
Avg. Annual Empl. 15
Avg. Employee Hours 2466
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 72763
Annual Coal Prod 227501
Avg. Annual Empl. 27
Avg. Employee Hours 2695
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 109535
Annual Coal Prod 400639
Avg. Annual Empl. 43
Avg. Employee Hours 2547
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2008
Annual Hours 8684
Annual Coal Prod 21441
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 868
F2-680 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Take Route 80 towards Garret. Turn left on to Route 680 to top of hill and turn right onto mine road.

Parties

Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-11-04
Name Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-11-04
Name Frasure Creek Mining LLC
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2011-11-18
End Date 2012-02-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2011-09-12
End Date 2011-09-20
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 37.5
Start Date 2011-05-24
End Date 2011-05-24
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-02-03
End Date 2011-02-03
Activity Compliance Follow-up Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-01-18
End Date 2011-01-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2010-05-14
End Date 2010-06-14
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 15
Start Date 2009-10-06
End Date 2009-10-16
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 22
Start Date 2009-06-10
End Date 2009-06-10
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.5
Start Date 2009-04-29
End Date 2009-04-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2009-04-02
End Date 2009-04-02
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5
Start Date 2009-03-14
End Date 2009-03-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 42.5
Start Date 2009-01-28
End Date 2009-01-28
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6.75

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 11009
Annual Coal Prod 57556
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 1376
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 17490
Annual Coal Prod 49439
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 1749
M 119 Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Turn right 25E, to Hwy 11S. Turn left to Hwy 1530. Turn right to HWY 779. Turn right to Hwy 3423. Turn right (straight @ curve in 779). Mine @ 15-19788.

Parties

Name Contract Highwall Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2014-06-17
Name Frasure Creek Mining, LLC
Role Operator
Start Date 2011-07-15
End Date 2014-06-16
Name F D Justice II; Greg Henzman
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2014-06-17
Name Contract Highwall Mining, LLC
Role Current Operator

Inspections

Start Date 2018-10-02
End Date 2018-10-02
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.5
Start Date 2018-04-04
End Date 2018-04-04
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1.25
Start Date 2018-01-12
End Date 2018-01-12
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 1
Start Date 2017-11-27
End Date 2017-12-14
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 23.5
Start Date 2017-08-22
End Date 2017-08-22
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2017-06-19
End Date 2017-06-19
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2016-12-09
End Date 2016-12-13
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 5.75
Start Date 2016-04-05
End Date 2016-09-12
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 36.5
Start Date 2015-10-07
End Date 2015-11-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 24
Start Date 2015-05-08
End Date 2015-06-11
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 50
Start Date 2015-03-06
End Date 2015-03-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 37.5
Start Date 2014-10-01
End Date 2015-02-02
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 5.5
Start Date 2014-09-22
End Date 2014-09-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 57
Start Date 2013-08-20
End Date 2013-08-21
Activity Mine Idle Activity
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2011-12-06
End Date 2011-12-22
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 34
Start Date 2011-10-12
End Date 2011-11-03
Activity Health Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 6
Start Date 2011-07-28
End Date 2011-09-06
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 21

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2017
Annual Hours 4253
Annual Coal Prod 12327
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 851
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2016
Annual Hours 5977
Annual Coal Prod 27033
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 598
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2015
Annual Hours 11943
Annual Coal Prod 87790
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 1493
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 11771
Annual Coal Prod 36654
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1962
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 117
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 39
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 4085
Annual Coal Prod 4781
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 511

Court Cases

Docket Number Nature of Suit Filing Date Disposition
0700029 Insurance 2007-02-14 remanded to state court
Circuit Sixth Circuit
Origin removed (began in the state court, removed to the district court)
Jurisdiction diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand Missing
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress order decided
Nature Of Judgment Missing
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 7
Filing Date 2007-02-14
Termination Date 2007-03-21
Date Issue Joined 2007-02-16
Section 1441
Sub Section DJ
Status Terminated

Parties

Name LEWIS
Role Plaintiff
Name FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC
Role Defendant
0900147 Insurance 2009-12-08 other
Circuit Sixth Circuit
Origin removed (began in the state court, removed to the district court)
Jurisdiction diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand Neither plaintiff nor defendant demands jury
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress other
Nature Of Judgment Missing
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 7
Filing Date 2009-12-08
Termination Date 2010-01-27
Section 1441
Sub Section IN
Status Terminated

Parties

Name FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC
Role Plaintiff
Name CHARTIS CLAIMS, INC.
Role Defendant
1000016 Insurance 2010-02-08 settled
Circuit Sixth Circuit
Origin removed (began in the state court, removed to the district court)
Jurisdiction diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand Neither plaintiff nor defendant demands jury
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress order entered
Nature Of Judgment Missing
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 7
Filing Date 2010-02-08
Termination Date 2010-08-30
Section 1441
Sub Section DJ
Status Terminated

Parties

Name FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC
Role Plaintiff
Name LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Role Defendant
0900126 Motor Vehicle Personal Injury 2009-10-14 settled
Circuit Sixth Circuit
Origin removed (began in the state court, removed to the district court)
Jurisdiction diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand Plaintiff demands jury
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress order entered
Nature Of Judgment no monetary award
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 7
Filing Date 2009-10-14
Termination Date 2011-02-03
Date Issue Joined 2009-10-14
Section 1441
Sub Section TM
Status Terminated

Parties

Name EVERAGE
Role Plaintiff
Name FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC
Role Defendant
1100167 Environmental Matters 2011-10-25 voluntarily
Circuit Sixth Circuit
Origin original proceeding
Jurisdiction federal question
Jury Demand Plaintiff demands jury
Demanded Amount 0
Termination Class Action Missing
Procedural Progress other
Nature Of Judgment no monetary award
Judgement missing
Arbitration On Termination Missing
Office 7
Filing Date 2011-10-25
Termination Date 2012-10-15
Section 1365
Status Terminated

Parties

Name APPALACHIAN VOICES, INC.
Role Plaintiff
Name FRASURE CREEK MINING, LLC
Role Defendant

Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State