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Armstrong Energy, Inc.

Company Details

Name: Armstrong Energy, Inc.
Legal type: Foreign Corporation
Status: Inactive
Standing: Bad
Profit or Non-Profit: Profit
File Date: 17 Jul 2014 (11 years ago)
Organization Date: 19 Sep 2006 (19 years ago)
Authority Date: 16 Jul 2014 (11 years ago)
Last Annual Report: 14 Jun 2019 (6 years ago)
Organization Number: 0892307
Principal Office: C/O FTI CONSULTING, INC., 227 W. MONROE ST., SUITE 900, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Place of Formation: DELAWARE

Registered Agent

Name Role
KY SECRETARY OF STATE Registered Agent

Sole Officer

Name Role
ALAN BOYKO Sole Officer

Director

Name Role
ALAN BOYKO Director

Filings

Name File Date
Revocation of Certificate of Authority 2020-10-08
Annual Report 2019-06-14
Principal Office Address Change 2018-07-17
Annual Report 2018-06-29
Annual Report 2017-04-28
Annual Report 2016-04-04
Registered Agent name/address change 2015-10-19
Registered Agent name/address change 2015-04-07
Annual Report 2015-04-07
Certificate of Authority FBE 2014-07-16

Mines

Mine Name Type Status Primary Sic
Big Run Mine Underground Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Take US 231 2-1/2 miles to KY HWY 273 (Goshen Road);take HWY 273 to HWY 69;turn left & continue approx 4-1/2 miles to Centertown;turn onto Grove Road adjacent to cemetery; travel .67 mile northeast to mine.

Parties

Name Armstrong Coal Company Inc
Role Operator
Start Date 2007-04-01
Name Ohio County Coal Company
Role Operator
Start Date 2002-06-17
End Date 2007-03-31
Name Armstrong Energy Inc
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2007-04-01
Name Armstrong Coal Company Inc
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2011-09-27
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Belt cleaner, Picker
Narrative Employee was found outside of the mine laying on the backside of the Slope Belt. His last known work location was around the Main South Belt Tailpiece area. His only memory of the accident is being on top of the Main South Belt and striking the top of his head on a roof bolt. The cause of the accident is unknown.
Accident Date 2011-08-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Narrative Injured employee was standing in between two (2) mobile rides, when one (1) of the rides was struck by a scoop, knocking the rides into each other, pinning the employee causing a fracture of the right lower leg.
Accident Date 2011-03-07
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee attempted to catch pin steels as they fell from the drilled hole. In an attempt to regain his balance, his right hand landed on top of the roof bolter pod and his left hand accidentally grabbed the raise lever causing the boom to lift, pinching his little finger between the pod and extension arm.
Accident Date 2011-02-18
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred in the 1st West Sub-main, Spad 10+50, entry #9. The fall measured 18' wide X 6' high X 30' long, approximately.
Accident Date 2011-02-16
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 A maintenance trainee was splicing a cable and cut his left thumb with his belt knife, requiring (12) twelve stitches.
Accident Date 2010-10-14
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was bending a 5ft roof bolt and felt pain in his left testicle/groin.
Accident Date 2010-10-14
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was installing a 9 ft cable bolt and felt his right shoulder pop.
Accident Date 2010-10-14
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Narrative employee was walking toward the bolter machine. He stepped into a hole twisting his right knee.
Accident Date 2010-08-23
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred in the 3rd South Sub-main, between spads # 0+00 & 0+70, entry # 8. The fall measures 20' L x 20' W x 8' H.
Accident Date 2010-08-17
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Injured employee (rb operator) was inserting his extention steel, a piece of draw slate (10 L X 8 W X 2 T) fell striking the employee's Right Hand, (little finger) causing a laceration, requiring stitches.
Accident Date 2010-08-16
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred in the 2nd South Panel @ spad # 24+20, Entry #2. The fall measures 19'L X 19.8' W X 10' H.
Accident Date 2010-06-11
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Bodily reaction, NEC
Ocupation Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Narrative Employee stated he arrived at the working section, exited the mantrip walking toward the face and felt pain in his middle and lower back.
Accident Date 2010-05-21
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Injured employee got his left hand caught between the roof bolter canopy and the mine roof.
Accident Date 2010-05-17
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof occurred in the 1st West sub-main, entry #9, spad # 8+40. The fall measured 25 long X 19' Wide X 8' high.
Accident Date 2010-05-12
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter helper, Rock bolter helper, Pinner helper
Narrative Injured Employee was struck by a rock measuring 20l X10W X 3 thick causing a contusion to the left side of his face.
Accident Date 2010-04-01
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative A rock measuring 45 W x48 L x2 Thick fell (approximately 46) from between roof bolts. Upon impacting the mine floor, the rock rolled inward with the outer edge striking the employee's right ankle.
Accident Date 2010-03-05
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred on the 1st West Submain,spad # 14+00, entry #6. The fall measured 19ft W x 19ft L x 6ft H.
Accident Date 2010-03-02
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred on the 1st West Sub-mains @ spad # 4 + 20, cross cut #11, between #4 & #5 entries. The fall measured 20'L X 18.6'W X 6'+ H.
Accident Date 2010-02-27
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A Roof fall occurred in the intersection, last open cross cut, inby the tailpiece on unit #1, Entry #1,of the 1st South Sub-mains. The fall measured approximately 15'L X 18' W X 9' H.
Accident Date 2010-02-02
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Narrative a rock (12w X 18l X 3t) fell from between roof bolts striking the victim on the left hand, little finger.

Inspections

Start Date 2011-10-03
End Date 2011-12-22
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 14
Start Date 2011-09-27
End Date 2011-10-17
Activity Non-Fatal Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 60
Start Date 2011-07-12
End Date 2011-07-12
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.5
Start Date 2011-07-05
End Date 2011-09-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 9
Total Hours 198.25
Start Date 2011-06-30
End Date 2011-06-30
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2011-06-23
End Date 2011-06-23
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2011-06-06
End Date 2011-06-06
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-05-16
End Date 2011-05-16
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2011-05-05
End Date 2011-05-05
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 7
Start Date 2011-04-25
End Date 2011-04-25
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-04-05
End Date 2011-04-05
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2011-03-31
End Date 2011-06-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 11
Total Hours 282.5
Start Date 2011-03-21
End Date 2011-03-21
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 12
Start Date 2011-03-17
End Date 2011-03-17
Activity Ventilation Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 6
Total Hours 64.75
Start Date 2011-03-02
End Date 2011-03-02
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2011-02-22
End Date 2011-02-22
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 11
Start Date 2011-02-03
End Date 2011-02-03
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2011-01-20
End Date 2011-01-20
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2011-01-10
End Date 2011-01-10
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.5
Start Date 2011-01-03
End Date 2011-03-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 11
Total Hours 490.5

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2011
Annual Hours 220355
Annual Coal Prod 427017
Avg. Annual Empl. 90
Avg. Employee Hours 2448
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2011
Annual Hours 21321
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 2665
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2011
Annual Hours 2666
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1333
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2010
Annual Hours 304280
Annual Coal Prod 572056
Avg. Annual Empl. 120
Avg. Employee Hours 2536
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2010
Annual Hours 23201
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 2578
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2010
Annual Hours 2179
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2179
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2009
Annual Hours 298046
Annual Coal Prod 726947
Avg. Annual Empl. 119
Avg. Employee Hours 2505
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2009
Annual Hours 9413
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1883
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2009
Annual Hours 1314
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1314
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2008
Annual Hours 229406
Annual Coal Prod 584274
Avg. Annual Empl. 91
Avg. Employee Hours 2521
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2008
Annual Hours 7025
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1756
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2008
Annual Hours 1621
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1621
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2007
Annual Hours 11994
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 7
Avg. Employee Hours 1713
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2007
Annual Hours 781
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 391
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2007
Annual Hours 184
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 184
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2006
Annual Hours 278092
Annual Coal Prod 1283913
Avg. Annual Empl. 114
Avg. Employee Hours 2439
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2006
Annual Hours 27296
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 11
Avg. Employee Hours 2481
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2006
Annual Hours 1572
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1572
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2005
Annual Hours 265349
Annual Coal Prod 1319329
Avg. Annual Empl. 108
Avg. Employee Hours 2457
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2005
Annual Hours 26193
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 2619
Parkway Mine Underground Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine Interstate 69 to Western Ky Parkway, get off the Central City Exit. Central City turn right on HWY 62E travel approximately 3 miles turn on right on Haul Road. If you go to the Nelson Creek Church turn around.

Parties

Name Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2008-12-31
Name Armstrong Energy Inc
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2008-12-31
Name Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2016-12-05
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred in 2nd West Submain in #5 & #6 entries measuring 80 ft. long X 18.5 ft. wide X 9ft. high. This area was bolted with 6ft. fully grouted roof bolts and 9ft. cable bolts.
Accident Date 2016-09-07
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Narrative Employee lifted a 7' timber twisted around felt a sharp pain in the middle lower back, resulting in a strain. Employee was at x-cut 25 on the Main North Supply Road.
Accident Date 2016-08-16
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee chipped tooth on 8/16/2016. Was pulling pinner steel out of roof and hit self in the mouth chipping tooth. Employee went to dentist on 9/15/2016 to have cap put on therefore making this incident MSHA reportable.
Accident Date 2016-06-27
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Narrative Finger caught between segment of vibrator screen and frame of vibrator as it was being removed.
Accident Date 2016-06-06
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Roof fall on high line 2nd East Panel 2 in number 4 entry at spad 10+ 20. 50' long x 18' wide x 5' to 8' high.
Accident Date 2016-03-07
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Rock fall was found on 1st North Submain1 intake in #8 entry at spad 1+80, 18' long 18' wide, and 9' high.
Accident Date 2016-03-01
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative Employee was pulling a 6hp pump when EE slipped, fell catching another hanging cable, twisted hurting EE's lower back, and right hip.
Accident Date 2016-01-06
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative A roof fall occurred in the 1st South Panel 2 at spad 4+00 in #5 entry measuring 40 foot long by 18 foot wide by approximately 9 foot high. The area was bolted with 9 foot cable bolts and 5 foot fully grouted bolts.
Accident Date 2015-12-30
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Narrative Employee was driving to work in his personal vehicle on access road leading to mine. He ran into the mine's water truck on the access road. Employee suffered two cracked vertebrae in his neck.
Accident Date 2015-12-09
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Narrative Employee was going into the right return. When he opened the man door he was blown thru the door causing an injury to his lower back and right leg. This wasn't a lost time until 1/07/2015.
Accident Date 2015-12-04
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Narrative Employee was dropping his miner cable, when he raised up tie wire went between his glasses and scratched his eye.
Accident Date 2015-11-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was pushing on leveling bar with channel locks, with mechanic. When my back got tight, and started to hurt. When he went to stand up straight he had a sharp pain in my lower middle back.
Accident Date 2015-11-10
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by flying object
Ocupation Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Narrative Employee was driving a pin out of a ride with a hammer and chisel, when a piece of the chisel broke off and lodged under the skin on the left index finger. The employee received two stitches.
Accident Date 2015-09-17
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Miner, NEC
Narrative Employee was hanging continuous miner cable on #2 unit in #6 entry and strained his back.
Accident Date 2015-09-16
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was cleaning out the pre-dump on the pinner because they had been having trouble with it clogging up throughout the day. While cleaning it out another worker turned the suction on and the flap closed on employee's hand causing the injury.
Accident Date 2015-06-19
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 Wind blew warehouse entrance door open striking employee, breaking a tooth.
Accident Date 2015-06-15
Degree Inhury OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Accident Type Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee filed report on 06/18/2015, stated he has a red rash on his forehead and believes the liner of his hardhat came into contact with glue used for installing roof bolts.
Accident Date 2015-06-08
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Narrative Employee stated he was operating a 2 man golf cart and hit a bump in the road, while traveling the 1D supply road causing a pain in his lower back. The employee did not miss work until 06-12-2015.
Accident Date 2015-06-06
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative An unplanned roof fall occurred on Main North belt between spad 21+70 and spad 22+40 due to weathered roof, hidden slip. The fall measured approximately 45'long x 17' wide x 8' high.
Accident Date 2015-06-01
Degree Inhury OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Accident Type Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative The miner has participated in a medical examination authorized by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act. The medical examination indicates that this miner has a sufficient degree of pneumoconiosis.

Inspections

Start Date 2021-01-04
End Date 2021-01-04
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 16.5
Start Date 2017-01-26
End Date 2017-01-26
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2017-01-11
End Date 2017-01-11
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2017-01-03
End Date 2017-02-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 10
Total Hours 82.25
Start Date 2016-12-20
End Date 2016-12-20
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-12-06
End Date 2016-12-06
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2016-12-05
End Date 2016-12-07
Activity Non-Injury Accident Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 17
Start Date 2016-11-28
End Date 2016-11-28
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-11-02
End Date 2016-11-02
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-10-19
End Date 2016-10-19
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-10-03
End Date 2016-12-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 10
Total Hours 333.75
Start Date 2016-09-29
End Date 2016-09-29
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2016-09-28
End Date 2016-09-28
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 22.5
Start Date 2016-09-13
End Date 2016-09-13
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2016-08-24
End Date 2016-08-24
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2016-08-04
End Date 2016-08-04
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2016-07-25
End Date 2016-07-25
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9.5
Start Date 2016-07-11
End Date 2016-09-19
Activity Special Emphasis Programs
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 62
Start Date 2016-07-06
End Date 2016-07-06
Activity 103(i) Spot Inspections
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 16
Start Date 2016-07-05
End Date 2016-09-28
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 13
Total Hours 546.25

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2016
Annual Hours 133086
Annual Coal Prod 474857
Avg. Annual Empl. 62
Avg. Employee Hours 2147
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2016
Annual Hours 9536
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 1589
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2016
Annual Hours 9674
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 1935
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2015
Annual Hours 293483
Annual Coal Prod 1107255
Avg. Annual Empl. 122
Avg. Employee Hours 2406
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2015
Annual Hours 22445
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 10
Avg. Employee Hours 2245
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2015
Annual Hours 2504
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2504
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2014
Annual Hours 344371
Annual Coal Prod 1125164
Avg. Annual Empl. 140
Avg. Employee Hours 2460
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2014
Annual Hours 25338
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 13
Avg. Employee Hours 1949
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2014
Annual Hours 2612
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 2612
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2013
Annual Hours 373658
Annual Coal Prod 1347372
Avg. Annual Empl. 157
Avg. Employee Hours 2380
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2013
Annual Hours 21689
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 9
Avg. Employee Hours 2410
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2013
Annual Hours 3113
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1557
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2012
Annual Hours 367469
Annual Coal Prod 1558309
Avg. Annual Empl. 148
Avg. Employee Hours 2483
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2012
Annual Hours 19542
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 2443
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2012
Annual Hours 4109
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 2055
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2011
Annual Hours 319666
Annual Coal Prod 1444797
Avg. Annual Empl. 126
Avg. Employee Hours 2537
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2011
Annual Hours 19558
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 2445
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2011
Annual Hours 3697
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 1849
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2010
Annual Hours 314027
Annual Coal Prod 1485914
Avg. Annual Empl. 123
Avg. Employee Hours 2553
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2010
Annual Hours 18824
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 8
Avg. Employee Hours 2353
Eastfork Surface Mine Surface Abandoned Coal (Bituminous)

Parties

Name Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2009-05-14
Name Armstrong Energy Inc
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2009-05-14
Name Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2015-10-06
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 Employee was repairing a machine and lifted a part with his service truck crane. When he brought the cable back up it caught on bumper of service truck, came loose hitting and lacerating above left eye requiring sutures.
Accident Date 2012-03-01
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from machine
Ocupation Grader operator, Roadgrader operator
Narrative Operator was climbing up the steps of a Cat 773 water truck when he lost his grip causing him to fall back to the ground. He tried to break the fall by throwing his arm back and fractured his wrist when he hit the ground.
Accident Date 2009-12-16
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 Employee was fueling a dozer. He slipped on frozen ground and strained/twisted his lower right leg.

Inspections

Start Date 2015-10-14
End Date 2016-01-21
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 36.5
Start Date 2015-06-01
End Date 2015-08-20
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 31
Start Date 2015-02-02
End Date 2015-02-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 18.5
Start Date 2015-01-15
End Date 2015-01-15
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8.5
Start Date 2014-05-05
End Date 2014-06-02
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2013-10-24
End Date 2013-10-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 3
Start Date 2013-05-08
End Date 2013-05-09
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 4
Start Date 2013-01-28
End Date 2013-01-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 2.5
Start Date 2012-04-12
End Date 2012-09-27
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 8
Start Date 2011-10-04
End Date 2012-03-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 6
Total Hours 51.25
Start Date 2011-04-06
End Date 2011-09-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 107.5
Start Date 2010-10-04
End Date 2011-03-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 3
Total Hours 115.75
Start Date 2010-04-02
End Date 2010-09-23
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 85.5
Start Date 2009-10-06
End Date 2010-03-18
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 66
Start Date 2009-06-09
End Date 2009-09-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 68.25

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2016
Annual Hours 481
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 96
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2015
Annual Hours 23856
Annual Coal Prod 20727
Avg. Annual Empl. 18
Avg. Employee Hours 1325
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2014
Annual Hours 462
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 2
Avg. Employee Hours 231
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2012
Annual Hours 17701
Annual Coal Prod 41329
Avg. Annual Empl. 22
Avg. Employee Hours 805
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2011
Annual Hours 138016
Annual Coal Prod 723751
Avg. Annual Empl. 58
Avg. Employee Hours 2380
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2010
Annual Hours 202898
Annual Coal Prod 1641114
Avg. Annual Empl. 91
Avg. Employee Hours 2230
Sub-Unit Desc STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Year 2009
Annual Hours 76971
Annual Coal Prod 735591
Avg. Annual Empl. 58
Avg. Employee Hours 1327
Lewis Creek Underground Mine Underground Abandoned and Sealed Coal (Bituminous)
Directions to Mine From Beaver Dam take Highway 62 West to 85 East, go 1 mile to Haul Road on the left.

Parties

Name Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Role Operator
Start Date 2012-06-26
Name Armstrong Energy Inc
Role Current Controller
Start Date 2012-06-26
Name Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Role Current Operator

Accidents

Accident Date 2014-09-11
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Ocupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Narrative EE states: working on feeder, pulling on hydraulic hose and pulled lower back.
Accident Date 2014-07-22
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative While reaching for a bolt a small piece of rock fell and cut left middle finger putting five stitches in it.
Accident Date 2014-07-15
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Loading supplies on roof bolter and went to put a box of glue on bolter and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Finished his shift and went to doctor the next day. Doctor said he had a Lumbar strain. They give him light duty until he followed up with an ORTHOPEDIC surgeon.
Accident Date 2014-06-28
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 installing cutter boom pin with sledge hammer and shard of metal came off pin and stuck in the right cheek
Accident Date 2014-03-28
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion NEC
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was bending a roof bolt and felt pain in his right shoulder causing a strain/sprain to the shoulder.
Accident Date 2014-03-19
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
Narrative Employee was loading some supplies underground and a small piece of draw rock fell and hit his left cheek causing a cut to the cheek. After work he went to the hospital, and got it cleaned out, they put 3 stitches in.
Accident Date 2014-03-13
Degree Inhury ACCIDENT ONLY
Accident Type Accident type, without injuries
Ocupation NO VALUE FOUND
Narrative Roof Fall in the Third West Submain, in the last open cross-cut in # 8 entry on the #2 unit. The roof fall was about 18 feet wide and about 18 feet long and 7-8 foot high.
Accident Date 2014-03-12
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was bolting in # 3 entry, went to drill his outside hole when a piece of draw rock fell and hit his right knee, resulting in a contusion on his right knee, doctor give him 2 days light duty.
Accident Date 2014-02-21
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Ocupation Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Narrative EE was working on the miner with the mechanics and picked up a flex side for the miner off of the Diesel ride, he then walked about 8ft and put in the ram car bed and then got in the car and took it to the miner. He then felt pain in his lower back on the right side. It was about an hour after picking the flex side up that he felt the pain.
Accident Date 2014-02-07
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE was tighten a ram car wheel with a 3/4 ratchet and socket and it slipped loose, slipped and hit his head on the edge of the ram car. He had to have stitches in his forehead above his right eye brow.
Accident Date 2014-01-29
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall from ladders
Ocupation Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Narrative EE was working on putting in a head drive. He was on a ladder, went to climb down when he got to second step his foot slipped and he fell and strained his left knee.
Accident Date 2014-01-02
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 Employee was cutting a piece of plastic conduit with a belt knife and slipped and cut right leg. He went to hospital and had to have seven stitches put in his leg. No lost time on this accident.
Accident Date 2013-11-25
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Ocupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Narrative EE was working on miner panel, Panel slipped and fell and caught right index finger between panel and right knee causing him to cut right index finger. Had to have stitches in his finger.
Accident Date 2013-09-06
Degree Inhury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was unloading roof bolt supplies from a scoop bucket when a small piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking his right hand.
Accident Date 2013-08-21
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Narrative Employee was tramming a Ram Car back to the Continuous Miner. The Continuous Miner has just moved to a new location between crosscuts #7 and #8 entry when the Ram Car struck the tail of the miner causing his head to strike the canopy of the Ram Car.
Accident Date 2013-08-12
Degree Inhury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Accident Type Struck by falling object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee was roof bolting in the face area of 9 entry. As he was removing his drill steels from the roof bolt hole a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking his hard hat causing the hard hat to cut the back of his head. He received three (3) small staples to the head. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until August 15, 2013.
Accident Date 2013-08-02
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck by... NEC
Ocupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Narrative Employee stated that he was cutting a high voltage guard, he said it was laying on his leg and the knife cut through the guard, cutting his leg
Accident Date 2013-07-22
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Fall onto or against objects
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative The employee had finished installing a row of bolts. He then got up to go back and make up some more pins, he fell on slick rock and twisted his knee.
Accident Date 2013-06-13
Degree Inhury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Accident Type Struck against stationary object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Damaged pie pan, Employee did not notice and it was hanging down. The employee ran into it and cut above the left eye brow
Accident Date 2013-05-15
Degree Inhury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Accident Type Struck against a moving object
Ocupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Narrative Employee moving roof bolter from #1 entry to #2 entry after traveling over high spot on mine floor, struck his head on canopy causing pain to neck area.

Inspections

Start Date 2015-03-31
End Date 2015-06-24
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 5
Total Hours 7.5
Start Date 2015-01-05
End Date 2015-03-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 9
Total Hours 197.75
Start Date 2014-09-30
End Date 2014-12-30
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 12
Total Hours 215.75
Start Date 2014-07-01
End Date 2014-09-29
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 17
Total Hours 498.25
Start Date 2014-04-01
End Date 2014-06-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 10
Total Hours 500.25
Start Date 2014-03-31
End Date 2014-03-31
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 20.5
Start Date 2014-03-19
End Date 2014-04-02
Activity Ventilation Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 4
Total Hours 113.5
Start Date 2014-01-02
End Date 2014-03-20
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 17
Total Hours 675
Start Date 2013-10-17
End Date 2013-12-19
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 12
Total Hours 509
Start Date 2013-10-15
End Date 2013-10-17
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 24
Start Date 2013-10-08
End Date 2013-10-08
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2013-10-02
End Date 2013-10-17
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 46
Start Date 2013-09-26
End Date 2013-09-26
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 10
Start Date 2013-07-01
End Date 2013-09-26
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 18
Total Hours 507.75
Start Date 2013-06-04
End Date 2013-06-17
Activity Roof Control Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 39.5
Start Date 2013-04-10
End Date 2013-04-10
Activity Roof Control Technical Investigation
Number Inspectors 1
Total Hours 9
Start Date 2013-04-02
End Date 2013-06-27
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 13
Total Hours 251
Start Date 2013-01-11
End Date 2013-01-14
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2013-01-03
End Date 2013-01-04
Activity Spot Inspection
Number Inspectors 2
Total Hours 20
Start Date 2013-01-02
End Date 2013-03-27
Activity Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Number Inspectors 13
Total Hours 310.75

Productions

Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2015
Annual Hours 28708
Annual Coal Prod 99250
Avg. Annual Empl. 27
Avg. Employee Hours 1063
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2015
Annual Hours 4631
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 4
Avg. Employee Hours 1158
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2014
Annual Hours 225915
Annual Coal Prod 637949
Avg. Annual Empl. 91
Avg. Employee Hours 2483
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2014
Annual Hours 15260
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 6
Avg. Employee Hours 2543
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2014
Annual Hours 1966
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1966
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2013
Annual Hours 216801
Annual Coal Prod 618495
Avg. Annual Empl. 95
Avg. Employee Hours 2282
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2013
Annual Hours 12424
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 5
Avg. Employee Hours 2485
Sub-Unit Desc OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
Year 2013
Annual Hours 1165
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 1
Avg. Employee Hours 1165
Sub-Unit Desc UNDERGROUND
Year 2012
Annual Hours 22506
Annual Coal Prod 8863
Avg. Annual Empl. 26
Avg. Employee Hours 866
Sub-Unit Desc SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Year 2012
Annual Hours 2750
Annual Coal Prod 0
Avg. Annual Empl. 3
Avg. Employee Hours 917

Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State