Ridgeline Coal LLC
|
Surface
|
Abandoned
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
Turn Left off 23 to 201 go 12 miles turn left on Harris Branch Road
|
Parties
Name
|
Ridgeline Coal LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2008-04-22
|
|
Name
|
David A Wright; Dencil Arnett
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2008-04-22
|
|
Name
|
Ridgeline Coal LLC
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2009-02-27
|
End Date |
2009-03-09
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
13
|
|
Start Date |
2008-09-17
|
End Date |
2008-09-25
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
74
|
|
Start Date |
2008-08-06
|
End Date |
2008-08-07
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
4.5
|
|
Start Date |
2008-05-12
|
End Date |
2008-05-13
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7.25
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2009
|
Annual Hours
|
4300
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
3500
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
11
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
391
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2008
|
Annual Hours
|
14140
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
39721
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
9
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1571
|
|
|
Job 5
|
Surface
|
Active
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
Prestonsburg field office to US23N. Travel approximately 15 miles to State HWY 1559. Travel approximately 1 mile turning left on KY Route 3387. Travel approximately 5 miles. Active mine site is on the right.
|
Parties
Name
|
Blackstone Coal Company LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2010-10-04
|
End Date
|
2016-08-25
|
|
Name
|
Ridgeline Coal, LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2016-08-26
|
|
Name
|
David A Wright; Dencil Arnett
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2016-08-26
|
|
Name
|
Ridgeline Coal, LLC
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Accidents
Accident Date |
2022-12-20
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Fall from machine
|
Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
|
Narrative |
Employee was ascending ladder on a 992D loader. When stepped from ladder onto platform, EE lost footing and fell to the ground. Landed on left foot which folded upon the landing. Fracture to left heel.
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2025-01-28
|
End Date |
2025-01-28
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2024-10-28
|
End Date |
2025-01-24
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
185.75
|
|
Start Date |
2024-10-28
|
End Date |
2024-10-28
|
Activity |
Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2024-09-16
|
End Date |
2024-09-16
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
6
|
|
Start Date |
2024-05-22
|
End Date |
2024-05-22
|
Activity |
Special Emphasis Programs
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
2.5
|
|
Start Date |
2024-04-25
|
End Date |
2024-07-11
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
7
|
Total Hours |
279.5
|
|
Start Date |
2024-01-03
|
End Date |
2024-03-25
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
9
|
Total Hours |
306
|
|
Start Date |
2023-09-28
|
End Date |
2023-09-28
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
9
|
|
Start Date |
2023-06-20
|
End Date |
2023-06-21
|
Activity |
Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2023-04-03
|
End Date |
2023-06-14
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
7
|
Total Hours |
270
|
|
Start Date |
2023-01-26
|
End Date |
2023-03-23
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
166.75
|
|
Start Date |
2022-12-21
|
End Date |
2023-01-03
|
Activity |
Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
22
|
|
Start Date |
2022-06-23
|
End Date |
2022-08-22
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
6
|
Total Hours |
201.5
|
|
Start Date |
2022-01-24
|
End Date |
2022-03-08
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
177
|
|
Start Date |
2021-11-29
|
End Date |
2021-11-29
|
Activity |
Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
5
|
|
Start Date |
2021-07-27
|
End Date |
2021-07-28
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
14
|
|
Start Date |
2021-07-01
|
End Date |
2021-07-02
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
9.5
|
|
Start Date |
2021-06-29
|
End Date |
2021-06-29
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
9
|
|
Start Date |
2021-05-04
|
End Date |
2021-05-10
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
26
|
|
Start Date |
2021-04-19
|
End Date |
2021-06-21
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
108
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
90054
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
306773
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
35
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2573
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2023
|
Annual Hours
|
96693
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
360822
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
40
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2417
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2022
|
Annual Hours
|
104959
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
448780
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
39
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2691
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2021
|
Annual Hours
|
87068
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
439887
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
33
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2638
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
68641
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
255944
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
27
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2542
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
72986
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
378127
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
27
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2703
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
69476
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
301807
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
26
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2672
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
55256
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
267274
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
20
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2763
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
21001
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
86386
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
15
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1400
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
38311
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
137933
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
16
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2394
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2011
|
Annual Hours
|
41640
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
152135
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
17
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2449
|
|
|
Kentucky Energy LLC Job #2
|
Surface
|
Abandoned
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
KY Route 321 for 2 miles to US 23N to Paintsville, KY. KY 40W to KY 172W (11 miles)to HWY 469 (8 miles.) Left on HWY 32 (3.5 miles). Mine is on left.
|
Parties
Name
|
Mountain Source Energy LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2011-07-18
|
End Date
|
2011-10-23
|
|
Name
|
Ridgeline Coal LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2011-10-24
|
End Date
|
2018-05-09
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Energy LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2018-05-10
|
|
Name
|
Charles W Hyden
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2018-05-10
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Energy LLC
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2022-09-26
|
End Date |
2022-09-26
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2022-03-24
|
End Date |
2022-03-24
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2021-06-30
|
End Date |
2021-06-30
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7
|
|
Start Date |
2021-03-02
|
End Date |
2021-03-02
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7
|
|
Start Date |
2020-08-31
|
End Date |
2020-09-01
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
11
|
|
Start Date |
2020-01-30
|
End Date |
2020-02-05
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
18
|
|
Start Date |
2019-05-29
|
End Date |
2019-06-28
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
41
|
|
Start Date |
2018-11-14
|
End Date |
2018-11-16
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
10
|
|
Start Date |
2018-10-23
|
End Date |
2018-10-24
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
17
|
|
Start Date |
2018-10-01
|
End Date |
2018-10-29
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
110
|
|
Start Date |
2018-08-15
|
End Date |
2018-08-15
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2018-08-06
|
End Date |
2018-08-10
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
26
|
|
Start Date |
2018-06-13
|
End Date |
2018-06-27
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
72
|
|
Start Date |
2018-03-23
|
End Date |
2018-03-23
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
6
|
|
Start Date |
2017-08-03
|
End Date |
2017-08-03
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7
|
|
Start Date |
2016-12-02
|
End Date |
2016-12-02
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
5
|
|
Start Date |
2016-08-31
|
End Date |
2016-08-31
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2016-06-27
|
End Date |
2016-06-29
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
9.5
|
|
Start Date |
2016-03-24
|
End Date |
2016-03-24
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2015-09-14
|
End Date |
2015-09-14
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
771
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
386
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
27896
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
23397
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
9
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
3100
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
13274
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
10283
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
11
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1207
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2014
|
Annual Hours
|
26628
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
84557
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
11
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2421
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2013
|
Annual Hours
|
34344
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
101971
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
12
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2862
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
14764
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
40597
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
12
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1230
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
AUGER
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
4167
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
14286
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
10
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
417
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
AUGER
|
Year
|
2011
|
Annual Hours
|
2658
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
7130
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
10
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
266
|
|
|
JC-1
|
Surface
|
Abandoned
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
Office to Paintsville, KY on US321 N approximately 6 miles. KY 40E for approximately 6 miles to bottom of 2 Mile Hill turning right at mine entrance.
|
Parties
Name
|
Blackstone Coal Company, LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2012-09-11
|
End Date
|
2016-02-08
|
|
Name
|
Ridgeline Coal LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2016-02-09
|
End Date
|
2016-08-08
|
|
Name
|
Ember Energy, LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2016-08-09
|
|
Name
|
John A Collins; Kenneth Whitt
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2016-08-09
|
|
Name
|
Ember Energy, LLC
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Accidents
Accident Date |
2016-05-10
|
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 operator stated that when operator began getting a bucket of rock with the loader's bucket to load into the rock truck, bucket on the loader slipped off of the rock. When it did, it jolted operator and caused a strain to upper back.
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2021-03-26
|
End Date |
2021-03-26
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7
|
|
Start Date |
2020-09-11
|
End Date |
2020-09-11
|
Activity |
Mine Idle Activity
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
5.5
|
|
Start Date |
2020-02-06
|
End Date |
2020-02-28
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
27.5
|
|
Start Date |
2020-01-06
|
End Date |
2020-01-06
|
Activity |
Special Emphasis Programs
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
4.5
|
|
Start Date |
2019-10-17
|
End Date |
2019-10-17
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
4
|
|
Start Date |
2019-09-30
|
End Date |
2019-09-30
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
5.5
|
|
Start Date |
2019-08-06
|
End Date |
2019-08-19
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
25
|
|
Start Date |
2019-03-07
|
End Date |
2019-03-11
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
9
|
|
Start Date |
2018-04-03
|
End Date |
2018-04-23
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
84
|
|
Start Date |
2018-03-20
|
End Date |
2018-03-22
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
10.5
|
|
Start Date |
2017-11-08
|
End Date |
2018-01-02
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
6
|
Total Hours |
160
|
|
Start Date |
2017-11-06
|
End Date |
2017-11-07
|
Activity |
Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
16
|
|
Start Date |
2017-08-02
|
End Date |
2017-08-10
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
31
|
|
Start Date |
2017-05-30
|
End Date |
2017-07-18
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
6
|
Total Hours |
195
|
|
Start Date |
2017-03-30
|
End Date |
2017-03-30
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
17
|
|
Start Date |
2017-03-27
|
End Date |
2017-03-27
|
Activity |
Compliance Follow-up Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
9
|
|
Start Date |
2017-01-26
|
End Date |
2017-01-31
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
3
|
Total Hours |
42.5
|
|
Start Date |
2017-01-18
|
End Date |
2017-03-23
|
Activity |
Special Emphasis Programs
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
34.5
|
|
Start Date |
2017-01-06
|
End Date |
2017-03-21
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
5
|
Total Hours |
167.5
|
|
Start Date |
2016-11-09
|
End Date |
2016-11-10
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
11.5
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
12698
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
5827
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
6
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2116
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
2024
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2024
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
90709
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
383812
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
32
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2835
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
12852
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
6
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2142
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
17923
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
45742
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
13
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1379
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2015
|
Annual Hours
|
10570
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
40193
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
9
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1174
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2014
|
Annual Hours
|
39146
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
106288
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
16
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2447
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2013
|
Annual Hours
|
47859
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
152103
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
19
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2519
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
4637
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
5662
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
10
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
464
|
|
|