| Name: | BANNER BLUE COAL COMPANY |
| Legal type: | Foreign Corporation |
| Status: | Active |
| Standing: | Good |
| Profit or Non-Profit: | Profit |
| File Date: | 04 Apr 2006 (19 years ago) |
| Authority Date: | 04 Apr 2006 (19 years ago) |
| Last Annual Report: | 19 Jun 2024 (10 months ago) |
| Organization Number: | 0636068 |
| Industry: | Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining |
| Number of Employees: | Small (0-19) |
| Principal Office: | 2112 NORTH ROAN STREET, SUITE 500, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601 |
| Place of Formation: | VIRGINIA |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Gregory | Secretary |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| PAUL GREGORY | Vice President |
| Paul Konstanty | Vice President |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| PAUL GREGORY | Director |
| Name | Role |
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| BUSINESS FILINGS INCORPORATED | Registered Agent |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| JAMES P. RICHARDSON | President |
| Name | File Date |
|---|---|
| Annual Report | 2024-06-19 |
| Annual Report | 2023-06-02 |
| Annual Report | 2022-05-24 |
| Annual Report | 2021-03-11 |
| Registered Agent name/address change | 2020-08-04 |
| Annual Report | 2020-03-18 |
| Annual Report | 2019-06-13 |
| Annual Report | 2018-07-25 |
| Principal Office Address Change | 2017-09-14 |
| Annual Report | 2017-06-27 |
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| Name | Bee, B & B, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2014-02-14 |
| End Date | 2016-02-01 |
| Name | Surface Minerals Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2008-02-26 |
| End Date | 2011-01-09 |
| Name | Sapphire Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2011-12-13 |
| End Date | 2012-03-07 |
| Name | Wellmore Coal Corporation |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2012-03-08 |
| End Date | 2014-02-13 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2016-02-02 |
| Name | Mercy Mining, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2011-01-10 |
| End Date | 2011-12-12 |
| Name | Metinvest B V |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2016-02-02 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2012-06-26 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Pumper |
| Narrative | Employee was loading cap wedges in the stockpile area onto a forklift when he tripped over a metal band that held the cap wedges together for shipment to the mine. He fell catching his fall with his right hand and knee. On 6-29-12 he was put on restricted duty due to his wrist hurting and returned to full work duty on 7-9-2012--a total of six days. |
| Accident Date | 2012-05-22 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Discontinued 1/31/2014. Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator |
| Narrative | Employee was tramming a scoop in a slanted area and it slid into the rib. He complained of his back and neck hurting. He was put on restricted duty for two days and returned to his regular job. |
| Accident Date | 2012-05-09 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Discontinued 1/31/2014. Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator |
| Narrative | Employee was rocking dusting by hand in the number 4 left break and as he was spreading dust his back started hurting. |
| Accident Date | 2012-04-16 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | Employee was bolting top in the face of the number 6 entry. When he deactivated the stab jack the canopy hit him on top of the head. He is complaining of neck and chest pain. He returned to work on his next regular scheduled shift but to complications he started missing worn on 4-18-2012. |
| Accident Date | 2012-01-19 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss |
| Narrative | The employee was attempting to cross a belt that was not running and when he stepped on the belt, the belt accidentally started and he lost balance hitting his head on a piece of metal across the belt and then had to jump off the belt. The employee returned to work the next shift but later diagnosed with a break in a vertebrae and broken ribs. Employee continues to work. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2016-04-13 |
| End Date | 2016-04-13 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Start Date | 2015-06-12 |
| End Date | 2015-06-15 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5.5 |
| Start Date | 2015-04-06 |
| End Date | 2015-04-10 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14.5 |
| Start Date | 2015-02-04 |
| End Date | 2015-03-11 |
| Activity | Health Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2015-01-20 |
| End Date | 2015-03-09 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 122.25 |
| Start Date | 2015-01-12 |
| End Date | 2015-01-12 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
| Start Date | 2015-01-05 |
| End Date | 2015-01-05 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2014-11-21 |
| End Date | 2015-04-10 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 111.5 |
| Start Date | 2014-10-03 |
| End Date | 2014-12-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 279.75 |
| Start Date | 2014-08-06 |
| End Date | 2014-08-07 |
| Activity | Ventilation Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2014-07-09 |
| End Date | 2014-07-09 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2014-07-02 |
| End Date | 2014-09-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 155 |
| Start Date | 2014-06-16 |
| End Date | 2014-06-20 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Start Date | 2014-04-02 |
| End Date | 2014-06-30 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 279.75 |
| Start Date | 2014-03-17 |
| End Date | 2014-03-18 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2014-01-23 |
| End Date | 2014-02-14 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 28.5 |
| Start Date | 2013-12-09 |
| End Date | 2013-12-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 23 |
| Start Date | 2013-11-05 |
| End Date | 2013-12-06 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 21.5 |
| Start Date | 2013-10-23 |
| End Date | 2013-10-24 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Start Date | 2013-08-29 |
| End Date | 2013-09-26 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 22.25 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 10812 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 17472 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 34 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 318 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 634 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 317 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 69041 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 80081 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 30 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2301 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 4871 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 974 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 1862 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 931 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 1062 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1062 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 79260 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 73498 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 34 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2331 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 4945 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1236 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 327 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 164 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2011 |
| Annual Hours | 8729 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 8010 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 970 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2011 |
| Annual Hours | 1409 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1409 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2011 |
| Annual Hours | 773 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 773 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2010 |
| Annual Hours | 6635 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 1495 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3318 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2009 |
| Annual Hours | 322 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 161 |
| Directions to Mine | 4 miles up 1373 Left Fork Beaver Creek Road Elkhorn City, Ky. |
Parties
| Name | Mill Branch Processing, Inc. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2011-07-08 |
| End Date | 2019-10-27 |
| Name | Bee B & B, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2021-03-04 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2019-10-28 |
| End Date | 2021-03-03 |
| Name | Josh Young |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2021-03-04 |
| Name | Bee B & B, LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | The employee and another employee were attempting to carry a shop press over to be put on a trailer when the employee slipped and fell allowing the shop press to fall on their right foot. |
| Accident Date | 2023-05-23 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | Employee was attempting to install a new wheel unit on a shuttle car and as employee was attempting to bolt it up the wheel unit came loose and fell over on employee's right arm. |
| Accident Date | 2022-08-10 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor |
| Narrative | A piece of draw rock fell from the top about 4 inches thick 22 inches long and 20 inches wide hitting the employee on top of the head and stubbed their neck up. The employee was in the break between 3 and 4 on the section. There were no witnesses and the employee came outside and felt like their neck was still hurting so they went to the Medical Center. |
| Accident Date | 2022-07-21 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Cutting machine operator, Ripper, Universal operator |
| Narrative | The employee was in #2 entry helping the miner man hang curtain when a piece of draw rock fell scraping down their back. The employee has not yet been to the doctor for this accident. |
| Accident Date | 2021-11-19 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | This report is a non-injury roof fall in the #7 heading from spad 193 to the face. The fall was from rib to rib 2 to 6 above the anchor zone. |
| Accident Date | 2021-08-31 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | Employee was swinging a hammer busting rock at the drag chain when EE felt like EE pulled a muscle in EE's back. |
| Accident Date | 2021-08-24 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler |
| Narrative | Employee was hammering a piece of key steel in a motor shaft when employee accidentally struck left thumb. |
| Accident Date | 2021-07-28 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | Employee was attempting to flip a rock off of the feeder when EE's ring and pinky fingers on EE's left hand got caught between the feeder and metal causing the two fingers to be crushed. |
| Accident Date | 2021-07-26 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects |
| Ocupation | Cutting machine operator, Ripper, Universal operator |
| Narrative | Employee was tightening a hydraulic hose when EE's elbow starting hurting. Employee has not yet went to the Doctor for this but says it's still hurting and EE will probably go within the next few day. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 107.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-08 |
| End Date | 2024-10-09 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 29.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-01 |
| End Date | 2024-12-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 192 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-02 |
| End Date | 2024-09-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 224 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-06-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 234 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-19 |
| End Date | 2024-03-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 256.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-10-03 |
| End Date | 2023-12-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-06 |
| End Date | 2023-09-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 237 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-03 |
| End Date | 2023-06-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 220.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-01-05 |
| End Date | 2023-03-30 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 192 |
| Start Date | 2022-10-03 |
| End Date | 2022-12-22 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 293 |
| Start Date | 2022-07-12 |
| End Date | 2022-09-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 309 |
| Start Date | 2022-04-04 |
| End Date | 2022-06-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 211.25 |
| Start Date | 2022-01-03 |
| End Date | 2022-03-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 242.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-11-19 |
| End Date | 2021-11-30 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Start Date | 2021-10-01 |
| End Date | 2021-12-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 155.75 |
| Start Date | 2021-07-07 |
| End Date | 2021-09-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 9 |
| Total Hours | 210.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-04-01 |
| End Date | 2021-06-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 251.75 |
| Start Date | 2020-11-17 |
| End Date | 2021-02-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 88.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 40849 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 54817 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 21 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1945 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 5669 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1890 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 0 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 0 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 0 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 31161 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 35376 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 21 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1484 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 4618 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1539 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 42953 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 32754 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 21 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2045 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 2767 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 922 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 32769 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 44380 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 18 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1821 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 1891 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 630 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 7265 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 3575 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1453 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 3020 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1510 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 11748 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 9196 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1958 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 5220 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1740 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 5633 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 4048 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 704 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 1240 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 620 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 1846 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 1095 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 369 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 330 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 330 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 10502 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 20164 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1313 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 998 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 998 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 12421 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 48125 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1380 |
| Directions to Mine | Turn off Route 460 onto Big Hackneys Creek off Levisa River, near KY/VA state line, proceed to Johnson Drive and take left on Johnson Drive and mine will be on the left. |
Parties
| Name | Cheyenne Enterprises, Inc. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2016-09-02 |
| End Date | 2018-06-03 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2015-08-18 |
| End Date | 2016-09-01 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2023-10-30 |
| Name | CBS Energy, Inc. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2022-05-01 |
| End Date | 2023-10-29 |
| Name | AB&J Coal Company, Inc. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2018-06-04 |
| End Date | 2022-04-30 |
| Name | Metinvest B V |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2023-10-30 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2021-10-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Superintendent |
| Narrative | Changing conveyor pot on cont. miner, using slate bars to remove CLA disc from pot. Laid a slate bar on the ground after removal of disc. Disc slid off conveyor pan catching end of bar causing it to flip up and strike employee in cheek causing cut requiring 8 stitches. |
| Accident Date | 2021-03-01 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by flying object |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler |
| Narrative | Miner was operating a shuttle car with a hand resting on the side rail of the cab when a rock was dislodged from the floor of the mine, striking the miner's middle and ring finger on left hand. |
| Accident Date | 2020-12-30 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall onto or against objects |
| Ocupation | Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor |
| Narrative | While working on the C.O. Monitoring system the employee slipped forward. While off balance, reached for the C.O. cable pulling muscles in shoulders and back as well as thinking they may have torn rotator cups on both sides. |
| Accident Date | 2019-07-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator |
| Narrative | Employee struck coal rib while operating a permissible scoop. Afterwards complained of pain in EE's neck. Employee worked until 7/12/19 then sought medical attention. |
| Accident Date | 2017-10-16 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | Employee stated, fell while greasing loader. EE went to hospital got checked. Dr done x-rays and said nothing wrong and released EE. However, EE would not return to work and will not answer phone calls. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-21 |
| End Date | 2025-01-21 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-12-03 |
| End Date | 2024-12-03 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-03 |
| End Date | 2024-07-03 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-09 |
| End Date | 2024-05-02 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-18 |
| End Date | 2024-01-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-05 |
| End Date | 2023-12-11 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| End Date | 2023-12-12 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 39.25 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-11 |
| End Date | 2023-08-02 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 7.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-06 |
| End Date | 2023-07-10 |
| Activity | Health Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6.25 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-03 |
| End Date | 2023-06-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 103 |
| Start Date | 2023-01-03 |
| End Date | 2023-03-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 181.25 |
| Start Date | 2022-10-03 |
| End Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 230 |
| Start Date | 2022-09-27 |
| End Date | 2022-09-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-07-01 |
| End Date | 2022-09-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 153 |
| Start Date | 2022-04-05 |
| End Date | 2022-05-31 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 176.75 |
| Start Date | 2022-01-03 |
| End Date | 2022-03-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 224.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-10-01 |
| End Date | 2021-12-03 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 210.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-07-13 |
| End Date | 2021-09-21 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 168.75 |
| Start Date | 2021-04-08 |
| End Date | 2021-06-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 288 |
| Start Date | 2021-01-05 |
| End Date | 2021-03-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 262.25 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 15644 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 15537 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 16 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 978 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 2512 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2512 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 26019 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 28325 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 18 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1446 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 3443 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1722 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 44651 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 78251 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 19 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2350 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 9177 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2294 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 46502 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 96218 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 20 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2325 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 6639 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2213 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 32529 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 60987 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 12 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2711 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 3138 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3138 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 30158 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 51795 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 12 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2513 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 4417 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2209 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 400 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 400 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 26858 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 49749 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 10 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2686 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 7168 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2389 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 788 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 788 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 5073 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 11331 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 7 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 725 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 5696 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1899 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 341 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 341 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 149 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 149 |
| Directions to Mine | 16721 Hurley Rd., Hurley, VA 24620, turn off Route 460 at Big Rock, VA, Route 700, proceed to Paw Paw, take left on Hurley Road, mine on the right. |
Parties
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2018-11-14 |
| Name | Metinvest B V |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2018-11-14 |
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2024-10-07 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | A cinder block fell on the employee's left hand while they were repairing a permanent stopping. |
| Accident Date | 2023-01-16 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | An employee was riding on the passenger side of a rubber tire personnel carrier. The personnel carrier was traveling on the rail/track. The ride slipped off of the track. The passenger employee had right hand on the side and under the carrier. At this time, the passenger employee's right hand got caught between the frame of the ride and the rail. |
| Accident Date | 2023-01-11 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | A roof bolter operator reported at the end of EE's shift that EE's left shoulder was strained earlier in the shift while installing rope bolts. The employee performed EE's regular duties throughout the shift. |
| Accident Date | 2023-01-07 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator |
| Narrative | An owl shift utility worker was struck in the left arm by a piece of draw rock as EE attempted to drill a hole for bolt installation in the #3L crosscut. This resulted in three cuts to the left forearm that required 16 stitches. |
| Accident Date | 2022-08-05 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | An employee was preparing to bend down to help take a fender off of a shuttle car when EE noticed a pain in EE's left knee. At this time a final diagnosis has not been determined. |
| Accident Date | 2022-06-28 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler |
| Narrative | An employee received a cut on their right ring finger that required six stitches. EE was drilling a 10' hole to install a cable bolt. A piece of the drill steel fell out of the hole as EE was removing the steel and pinched the end of EE's finger. |
| Accident Date | 2022-03-15 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor |
| Narrative | An employee reported that they ran over a crib block in the #7 entry outby the #3 Section while operating a Lo-Trac. Employee reported that this caused them to bounce up off of the seat causing both numbness and cold feelings in their feet. |
| Accident Date | 2022-03-11 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Fall onto or against objects |
| Ocupation | Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss |
| Narrative | A Foreman had connected a chain ratchet to the #2 belt conveyor and a previously installed pillar rib bolt in order to pull the belt over in the track entry for clearance. After pulling the slack out of the ratchet, a piece of rock that the rib bolt was anchored in came loose and forced EE into the belt conveyor resulting in a broken right femur. |
| Accident Date | 2022-01-17 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Miner, Prospector, NEC |
| Narrative | Two employees were carrying a roof bolter axle from the surface supply area into the motor barn. The injured employee laid their end of the axle on the fender of a personnel carrier. The axle fell off of the carrier and landed on the employee's left foot resulting in a broken left big toe. |
| Accident Date | 2021-08-17 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss |
| Narrative | The employee had just installed an inline filtration system into the main waterline along the 2A belt flight. When the system was pressurized, a piece of 4 flexible line that was connected to the system blew apart, and the aluminum quick connect coupling on the end of the line struck the employee on right hand, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. |
| Accident Date | 2021-07-15 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | An employee felt a pop in EE's lower back while attempting to change out a pump motor insert on a continuous mining machine. |
| Accident Date | 2021-06-30 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Contact with electrical current |
| Ocupation | Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator |
| Narrative | An employee received burns to both forearms when the employee attempted to put a set of scoop batteries on charge. The cathead shorted. |
| Accident Date | 2021-06-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss |
| Narrative | An employee felt a sharp pain in their lower back while loading cans of hydraulic oil onto a small personnel carrier. |
| Accident Date | 2021-05-14 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | An contractor employee received cuts that required stitches to the right hand pointer and middle finger when EE's right hand was caught between a raised lid on the continuous miner and the mine roof. The contractor was attempting to troubleshoot to find if there were any leaks as another employee raised the miner head which caused the lid to raise up. |
| Accident Date | 2021-04-14 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by rolling or sliding object |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | An employee was attempting to remove a ventilation stopping when a piece of rib that the stopping was supporting rolled onto the employee's left foot causing a bruise. |
| Accident Date | 2021-01-27 |
| Degree Inhury | ACCIDENT ONLY |
| Accident Type | Accident type, without injuries |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | A roof fall above anchorage occurred on the active 001 MMU. The fall occurred in the intersection of the #2 heading four crosscuts on to the #3B Panel. The fall was dangered off with timbers and cribs. A 35C scoop was covered up by the fall. |
| Accident Date | 2020-10-14 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Bodily reaction, NEC |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler |
| Narrative | The employee had crossed the belt to clean the #2A tailpiece. While walking toward the tailpiece, EE felt a pop in the right knee. Medical examinations revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament that had been torn previously while playing high school football. |
| Accident Date | 2020-10-09 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by rolling or sliding object |
| Ocupation | Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss |
| Narrative | While observing the mining process, a dayshift section foreman was struck by a section of mine rib measuring 54 long by 25 wide and 6 to 9 thick. |
| Accident Date | 2020-09-17 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | A shuttle car operator was struck by a section of the rib while loading coal behind the continuous miner. The rib was knocked loose by the deck of the shuttle car that the miner was operating. |
| Accident Date | 2020-07-13 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Bodily reaction, NEC |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | The employee was attempting to crawl from the #9 entry to the #10 entry through the bolted but uncleaned crosscut to work on tracking and communication. EE felt a pop in lower back resulting in a strain. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2024-10-30 |
| End Date | 2024-10-30 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-16 |
| End Date | 2024-10-16 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-02 |
| End Date | 2024-11-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 40.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-23 |
| End Date | 2024-09-23 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-17 |
| End Date | 2024-09-26 |
| Activity | Health Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5.75 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-17 |
| End Date | 2024-09-17 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-04 |
| End Date | 2024-09-04 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
| Start Date | 2024-08-20 |
| End Date | 2024-08-20 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-08-05 |
| End Date | 2024-08-05 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-15 |
| End Date | 2024-07-15 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-02 |
| End Date | 2024-07-02 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-01 |
| End Date | 2024-08-14 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 70 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-17 |
| End Date | 2024-06-17 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-03 |
| End Date | 2024-06-03 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-21 |
| End Date | 2024-05-21 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-06 |
| End Date | 2024-05-06 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-16 |
| End Date | 2024-04-16 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-04-03 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-06-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 45.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-18 |
| End Date | 2024-03-19 |
| Activity | 103(i) Spot Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 977 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 977 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 336 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 336 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 136286 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 156012 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 56 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2434 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 9606 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2402 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 417737 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 408917 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 169 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2472 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 14400 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2880 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 384719 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 503130 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 175 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2198 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 9900 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3300 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 222019 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 386635 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 99 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2243 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 3660 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1830 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 63831 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 71226 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 37 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1725 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 5056 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1011 |
| Directions to Mine | From Pikeville office US 23 to Belcher KY junction 1.26 miles on Route 80 from junction with 460. Mine is on left as you head toward Elkhorn City, KY at Beaver. |
Parties
| Name | Banner Blue Coal Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2019-10-29 |
| End Date | 2024-04-14 |
| Name | Knox Operating, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2024-04-15 |
| Name | Jeffrey K Justus II |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2024-04-15 |
| Name | Knox Operating, LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 85 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-01 |
| End Date | 2024-12-17 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 212.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-23 |
| End Date | 2024-09-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-03 |
| End Date | 2024-09-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 181 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-20 |
| End Date | 2024-06-26 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-20 |
| End Date | 2024-05-20 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-06-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 137 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-19 |
| End Date | 2024-02-14 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2023-10-06 |
| End Date | 2023-11-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 21.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-03 |
| End Date | 2023-09-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 121 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-12 |
| End Date | 2023-06-13 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 29.25 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-05 |
| End Date | 2023-04-05 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-08 |
| End Date | 2023-03-08 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2022-12-05 |
| End Date | 2023-02-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 19.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-10-19 |
| End Date | 2022-10-25 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2022-09-07 |
| End Date | 2022-09-07 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2022-08-29 |
| End Date | 2022-08-29 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-05-27 |
| End Date | 2022-08-26 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40.25 |
| Start Date | 2020-01-16 |
| End Date | 2020-01-16 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2019-12-06 |
| End Date | 2019-12-06 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 21665 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 61210 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 12 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1805 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 4414 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2207 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 1356 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 2413 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 170 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 500 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 500 |
Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State
