| Name: | Bell Energy, Inc. |
| Legal type: | Kentucky Corporation |
| Status: | Active |
| Standing: | Good |
| Profit or Non-Profit: | Profit |
| File Date: | 15 Feb 2018 (7 years ago) |
| Organization Date: | 15 Feb 2018 (7 years ago) |
| Last Annual Report: | 13 Jun 2024 (9 months ago) |
| Organization Number: | 1011411 |
| Industry: | Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining |
| Number of Employees: | Small (0-19) |
| ZIP code: | 40965 |
| City: | Middlesboro |
| Primary County: | Bell County |
| Principal Office: | 110 COAL DRIVE, PO BOX 160, MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965 |
| Place of Formation: | KENTUCKY |
| Authorized Shares: | 1000 |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Timothy L Parton | Director |
| John H Parton | Director |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Timothy L Parton | Vice President |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| JOHN PARTON | Registered Agent |
| Name | Role |
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| John H Parton | President |
| Name | Role |
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| Teresa G Parton | Secretary |
| Name | File Date |
|---|---|
| Annual Report | 2024-06-13 |
| Annual Report | 2023-06-12 |
| Principal Office Address Change | 2022-05-02 |
| Annual Report | 2022-05-02 |
| Registered Agent name/address change | 2021-04-15 |
| Annual Report | 2021-04-15 |
| Annual Report | 2020-07-09 |
| Sixty Day Notice Return | 2019-11-05 |
| Annual Report | 2019-10-09 |
| Annual Report | 2019-07-22 |
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| Name | JRL Coal Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2019-09-26 |
| End Date | 2022-04-26 |
| Name | JRL COAL INC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2022-08-29 |
| Name | BELL ENERGY, INC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2022-04-27 |
| End Date | 2022-08-28 |
| Name | Tim B Lusby |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2022-08-29 |
| Name | JRL COAL INC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2024-12-13 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | EE stated gloves were wet from working on Equip. Put 1 glove under bucket on P/C, found can of soup from days past under second bucket, when moving soup off P/C, can burst in EE's right hand, lacerating middle & ring fingers & palm. |
| Accident Date | 2024-01-23 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Rubbed or abraded |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | Employee stated that they had cut a hole in the top of a hydraulic oil container to fill the continuous miner with oil. After emptying the container, employee stated that they threw the container to the side and cut their right index finger on a jagged edge of the container. Employee was taken to hospital and received two (2) stitches. |
| Accident Date | 2024-01-09 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor |
| Narrative | Employee reported that as they were helping to move miner cable, they felt a pop in their right shoulder. Employee missed no days of work. But they have ended up having to have surgery. Their surgery is scheduled for 07/23/2024. |
| Accident Date | 2023-08-22 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator |
| Narrative | EE was picking up a fork that had came off of the fork lift. As EE was positioning the fork to put it back on the fork lift, it fell, striking EE on top of the right foot. EE was taken to the local hospital and received three stitches. |
| Accident Date | 2023-06-26 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | EE states was loading the tray of the bolt machine with glue. As EE was loading the tray, EE dropped the box of glue. EE states that as EE bent over to pick up the box glue, EE felt a strain in the lower back. |
| Accident Date | 2023-06-06 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Supply man, Nipper |
| Narrative | EE was loading crib block into the bucket of a scoop by hand. As EE was loading the crib block, EE states that they felt a pop in right shoulder with immediate pain. |
| Accident Date | 2023-04-15 |
| 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 was cutting tape off of chuck with a belt knife, and cut their hand in the process. |
| Accident Date | 2023-03-23 |
| 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 | Employee was removing the lids from the top of the continuous miner, when their hand slipped, causing the lid to mash their left thumb. |
| Accident Date | 2023-01-23 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator |
| Narrative | Injured was loading bolt straps onto a lo-trac and as they lifted a heavy bundle of straps and turned to put on lo-trac, they felt a sharp pain in their lower back and pelvic area which began to swell immediately. |
| Accident Date | 2022-11-21 |
| 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 | Injured was changing tire on lo trac and as EE let the jack down, EE had their hand on top of tire. As jack dropped, the finder of lo trac caught EE's hand between finder and tire causing a laceration and bruising. 4 stitches were necessary to close laceration. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-02 |
| End Date | 2025-02-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 170.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-16 |
| End Date | 2024-12-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 162 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-25 |
| End Date | 2024-09-25 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-03 |
| End Date | 2024-07-09 |
| Activity | Non-Injury Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-01 |
| End Date | 2024-09-11 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 270.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-25 |
| End Date | 2024-06-25 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-06-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 255.75 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-26 |
| End Date | 2024-03-26 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-25 |
| End Date | 2024-03-28 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 61.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-03 |
| End Date | 2024-03-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 296.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-13 |
| End Date | 2023-12-19 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
| Start Date | 2023-10-03 |
| End Date | 2023-12-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 262.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-03 |
| End Date | 2023-09-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 201 |
| Start Date | 2023-06-22 |
| End Date | 2023-06-22 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-03 |
| End Date | 2023-06-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 10 |
| Total Hours | 329.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-13 |
| End Date | 2023-03-19 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 20.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-02 |
| End Date | 2023-03-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 82.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-01-03 |
| End Date | 2023-02-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 140.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-12-06 |
| End Date | 2023-01-03 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 83266 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 204397 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 35 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2379 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 4878 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2439 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 145472 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 228930 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 61 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2385 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 6385 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2128 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 35551 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 87817 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 19 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1871 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 2735 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1368 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 5298 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 6402 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1060 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 635 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 635 |
| Directions to Mine | Turn left from Ready Mix Rd onto HWY 119/421. After 28.2 miles turn right onto Collier Lane. Follow Collier Lane 1.1 miles to mine site. |
Parties
| Name | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2024-04-16 |
| End Date | 2024-07-07 |
| Name | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2024-10-17 |
| Name | Bell Energy, Inc. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2024-07-08 |
| End Date | 2024-10-16 |
| Name | Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2024-10-17 |
| Name | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2025-01-31 |
| 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 | operating bolt machine |
| Accident Date | 2024-12-27 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | Employee stated that employee twisted knee while getting off of a bolt machine. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-07 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 114.5 |
| Start Date | 2025-01-07 |
| End Date | 2025-01-07 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
| Start Date | 2024-11-18 |
| End Date | 2024-12-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 95 |
| Start Date | 2024-11-13 |
| End Date | 2024-11-13 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Start Date | 2024-11-04 |
| End Date | 2024-11-18 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-11 |
| End Date | 2024-10-11 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-24 |
| End Date | 2024-09-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 29 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-03 |
| End Date | 2024-09-12 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 37.75 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-23 |
| End Date | 2024-08-26 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-11 |
| End Date | 2024-07-15 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 22.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 2642 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 7881 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 27 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 98 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 989 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 247 |
Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State
