Paradise #9
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Surface
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NonProducing
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Coal (Bituminous)
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Directions to Mine |
Take I-69 and turn off exit 114, then turn left onto HWY 70 E. Continue onto Hwy 85E. Turn right onto KY 81 S and take a slight right onto Hwy 181 S. Turn left onto HWY 2551 and the mine is located on the right.
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Parties
Name
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Kentucky Land Resources Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2020-09-17
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Name
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KenAmerican Resources Inc
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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1995-12-01
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End Date
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2020-09-16
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Name
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ACNR Holdings, Inc
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Role
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Current Controller
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Start Date
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2020-09-17
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Name
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Kentucky Land Resources Inc.
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Role
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Current Operator
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Accidents
Accident Date |
2019-07-31
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Degree Inhury |
FATALITY
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Accident Type |
Struck by concussion
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Ocupation |
Welder (shop)
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Narrative |
FMC employees were attempting to seal the hoist shaft at the Bremen Portal at Ken American Paradise Mine No. 9. Steel beams were welded in place metal decking was secured covering the shaft. Methane accumulated in the shaft and caused a series of two explosions 4-5 seconds apart. The second explosion killed FMC employee. No other fatalities or injuries occurred.
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Accident Date |
2019-02-04
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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Ocupation |
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
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Narrative |
Employee was in the process of examining the beltline and twisted right knee.
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Accident Date |
2019-02-04
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
Roof fall occurred at xcut 22 entry 9 in the Main East return air course. The roof fall measured 35'L x 20'W x 8'T. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts and 8' megabolts. Date of development was 9/2017.
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Accident Date |
2019-02-01
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Struck by falling object
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Ocupation |
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
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Narrative |
Employee was on man cage while exiting the mine. The employee bent over to pick up lunch box and was struck on the right shoulder with a piece of ice.
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Accident Date |
2019-01-31
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
Roof fall occurred at x-cut 20 between entries 2 & 3 of the Main East. The roof fall measured 55L X 18'W X 5T. The roof fall will be cleaned up utilizing MSHA approved roof fall clean-up plan. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts and 8' mega roof bolts. Date of development was 9/2017.
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Accident Date |
2019-01-25
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Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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Accident Type |
Struck against stationary object
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Ocupation |
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
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Narrative |
Employee was in the underground shop area picking up rockdust bags to throw in dumpster when EE struck right ear on a sprinkler head on the fire suppression system. This resulted in a laceration to the right ear causing sutures.
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Accident Date |
2019-01-21
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
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Ocupation |
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
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Narrative |
Employee was riding in covered mantrip while wearing safety glasses and felt something in eye.
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Accident Date |
2019-01-16
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
Roof fall occurred at x-cut 54 between 10 & 11 entries of panel 5. The roof fall measured 50'L x 18'W x 8'T. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 5' fully grouted roof bolts. The date of development was 11/2018.
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Accident Date |
2019-01-14
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
Roof fall occurred in the 9 seam in the 1st Southeast sub main entry 2 between footage markers 5220 and 5140. The roof fall measured 25'L x 20'W x 10'T. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts. The date of development was 12/2018.
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Accident Date |
2019-01-09
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Struck by falling object
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Ocupation |
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
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Narrative |
Employee was operating diesel mantrip on 3B supply road and a piece of rock fell struck employee's left shoulder.
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Accident Date |
2018-12-18
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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Ocupation |
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
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Narrative |
Employee exited mantrip at the end of shift and felt pain in lower back and left leg.
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Accident Date |
2018-12-14
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Struck against stationary object
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Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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Narrative |
Employee was operating 4 man diesel ride in reverse. Employee struck head on high voltage cable, panicked and instead of applying brake the employee floored the accelerator causing injury to neck.
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Accident Date |
2018-10-24
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Degree Inhury |
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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Accident Type |
Bodily reaction, NEC
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Ocupation |
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
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Narrative |
Employee was examining beltline and felt pain in right knee.
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Accident Date |
2018-10-11
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
A roof fall occurred in the 9 seam on the 8th 54 beltline between xcuts 7 & 8. The roof fall measured approximately 12'L x 6'T x 18'W. The fall will be cleaned up utilizing the MSHA approved roof fall clean up plan. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted and 8' mega roof bolts. Date of development 3/2010.
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Accident Date |
2018-09-19
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
Roof fall occurred in the First North Main #1 entry xcut 29. The fall was L16' x W18' x T8' and was supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. Date of development was 9/2015.
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Accident Date |
2018-09-13
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
A roof fall occurred in the 9 seam in the 1st Northeast submain panel 1 at xcut 9 between 8 and 9 entries. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted bolts and 8' megabolts as supplemental. Date of development 10/2017.
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Accident Date |
2018-08-16
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Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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Accident Type |
Rubbed or abraded
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Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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Narrative |
Employee was removing panel rubrail from a shuttle car. When the rubrail was being placed on mine floor employee injured left thumb.
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Accident Date |
2018-08-13
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
A roof fall occurred in the 9 seam panel 6 between xcuts 46-47 entry 7. The roof fall measured 50'L x 19'W x 10'T. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 5' fully grouted roofbolts and 8' megabolts as supplemental. Date of development 7/2018.
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Accident Date |
2018-08-13
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
A roof fall occurred in the 9 seam panel 6 between xcuts 48 - 49 in the #6 entry. The roof fall measured approximately 50'L x 19'W x 10'T. The fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 5' fully grouted roofbolts and 8' megabolts used as supplemental. Date of development 7/2018.
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Accident Date |
2018-08-08
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Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
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Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
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Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
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Narrative |
A roof fall occurred in the 9 seam in the 1st Northeast Mains at crosscut 5 entry 4. The roof fall measured approximately 16'L X 18'W X 8'T. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts and date of development was 7/2018.
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Inspections
Start Date |
2025-01-23
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End Date |
2025-01-29
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
24
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Start Date |
2025-01-22
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End Date |
2025-01-22
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Activity |
Impoundment Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
8.5
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Start Date |
2024-11-25
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End Date |
2024-11-25
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Activity |
Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
5
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Start Date |
2024-11-05
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End Date |
2024-11-05
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Activity |
Impoundment Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
5
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Start Date |
2024-10-01
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End Date |
2024-10-01
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Activity |
Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
5.5
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Start Date |
2024-10-01
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End Date |
2024-10-23
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
2
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Total Hours |
58
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Start Date |
2024-09-17
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End Date |
2024-09-17
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Activity |
Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
14
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Start Date |
2024-08-21
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End Date |
2024-08-21
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Activity |
Impoundment Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
8
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Start Date |
2024-07-02
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End Date |
2024-08-12
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
1
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Total Hours |
40
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Start Date |
2024-05-22
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End Date |
2024-05-22
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Activity |
Special Emphasis Programs
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Number Inspectors |
2
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Total Hours |
4.5
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Start Date |
2024-04-01
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End Date |
2024-06-28
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
5
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Total Hours |
52.5
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Start Date |
2024-01-02
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End Date |
2024-02-20
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
2
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Total Hours |
36
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Start Date |
2023-10-02
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End Date |
2023-12-07
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
4
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Total Hours |
40
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Start Date |
2023-07-11
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End Date |
2023-08-29
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
2
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Total Hours |
23.5
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Start Date |
2023-04-03
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End Date |
2023-06-20
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
3
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Total Hours |
35.5
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Start Date |
2023-01-03
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End Date |
2023-03-07
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
3
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Total Hours |
54.5
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Start Date |
2022-12-12
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End Date |
2022-12-12
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Activity |
Impoundment Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
2
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Total Hours |
12
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Start Date |
2022-10-03
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End Date |
2022-12-20
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
4
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Total Hours |
45.75
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Start Date |
2022-09-26
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End Date |
2022-09-26
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Activity |
Spot Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
2
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Total Hours |
19.5
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Start Date |
2022-07-19
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End Date |
2022-09-15
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Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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Number Inspectors |
3
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Total Hours |
25
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Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
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CULM BANK/REFUSE PILE
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Year
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2024
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Annual Hours
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12113
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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8
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1514
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2024
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Annual Hours
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0
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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0
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Avg. Employee Hours
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0
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2023
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Annual Hours
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5261
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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9
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Avg. Employee Hours
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585
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Sub-Unit Desc
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CULM BANK/REFUSE PILE
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Year
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2023
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Annual Hours
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1832
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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8
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Avg. Employee Hours
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229
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2022
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Annual Hours
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13676
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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7
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1954
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2021
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Annual Hours
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8748
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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5
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1750
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2020
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Annual Hours
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5212
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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3
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1737
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Sub-Unit Desc
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UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2019
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Annual Hours
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89675
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Annual Coal Prod
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190375
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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56
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1601
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2019
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Annual Hours
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22959
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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9
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2551
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Sub-Unit Desc
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MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
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Year
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2019
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Annual Hours
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10687
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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5
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2137
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2019
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Annual Hours
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8435
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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3
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2812
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Sub-Unit Desc
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UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2018
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Annual Hours
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435923
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Annual Coal Prod
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1128850
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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151
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2887
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2018
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Annual Hours
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46606
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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20
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2330
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Sub-Unit Desc
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MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
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Year
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2018
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Annual Hours
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42653
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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16
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2666
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2018
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Annual Hours
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19970
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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8
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2496
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Sub-Unit Desc
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UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2017
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Annual Hours
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446287
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Annual Coal Prod
|
1519761
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
182
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2452
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Sub-Unit Desc
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SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2017
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Annual Hours
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81899
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
35
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2340
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Sub-Unit Desc
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MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
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Year
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2017
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Annual Hours
|
11240
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
4
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2810
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2017
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Annual Hours
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19330
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
7
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2761
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Sub-Unit Desc
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UNDERGROUND
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Year
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2016
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Annual Hours
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435475
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Annual Coal Prod
|
1863259
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
181
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2406
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Equality
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Surface
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Abandoned
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Coal (Bituminous)
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Directions to Mine |
7.4 miles South of Centertown on Hwy. 69
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Parties
Name
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Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2008-12-05
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End Date
|
2018-02-13
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Name
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Western Kentucky Resources, LLC
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2018-02-14
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End Date
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2020-09-16
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Name
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Kentucky Land Resources, Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
|
2020-09-17
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Name
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ACNR Holdings, Inc
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Role
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Current Controller
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Start Date
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2020-09-17
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Name
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Kentucky Land Resources, Inc.
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Role
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Current Operator
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Accidents
Accident Date |
2017-10-30
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Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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Accident Type |
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
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Ocupation |
Outside foreman, Leadman
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Narrative |
Employee was in the process of removing an impeller when the ratchet the employee was using slipped mashing finger causing a laceration requiring three stitches
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Accident Date |
2017-10-14
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Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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Accident Type |
Fall onto or against objects
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Ocupation |
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
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Narrative |
Employee was cleaning outside widows on unit #107 777F Cat end dump, lost their footing causing them to pivot around while holding the handrail striking the handrail with their left rib area.
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Accident Date |
2017-04-11
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
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Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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Narrative |
The employee strained employee's back while replacing the ripper shank guard on a D-11 dozer.
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Accident Date |
2015-06-08
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Struck by flying object
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Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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Narrative |
The employee was assisting a contract mechanic install a track on a dozer, the contract mechanic hit the alligator link on the track with a sledge hammer and a piece of the hammer splintered off and hit the employee in the arm.
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Accident Date |
2015-03-11
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Fall onto or against objects
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Ocupation |
Pumper
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Narrative |
The employee was dismounting a Cat skidder when he slipped and fell on the last step causing an injury to his back.
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Accident Date |
2015-03-02
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Fall to the walkway or working surface
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Ocupation |
Master electrician
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Narrative |
The employee fell on snow covered and frozen ground injuring his lower back.
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Accident Date |
2014-12-15
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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Accident Type |
Fall from ladders
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Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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Narrative |
using a ladder to change oil filter - while reaching for filter the ladder tipped over sprained right ankle
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Accident Date |
2014-12-09
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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Ocupation |
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
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Narrative |
Employee was traveling from the parking area to the PC800 Track hoe that he was going to operate, when he reached his destination he stepped out of the F-350 man trip van and stepped into a hole or on a rock and turned his right ankle.
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Accident Date |
2014-09-04
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Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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Narrative |
Slipped in mud twisted back.
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Accident Date |
2014-07-29
|
Degree Inhury |
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
|
Accident Type |
Contact with heat
|
Ocupation |
Electrician, Lineman
|
Narrative |
EE was removing grease in the tub of Unit #347 dragline when he started feeling light headed, ee and another ee exited the tub of the dragline to get some water upon getting the water ee collapsed and struck his chin on the floor of the dragline causing a laceration. he was transported by ambulance to O.C.H. where he received eleven stitches
|
|
Accident Date |
2014-06-07
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
|
Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
|
Narrative |
Employee was in the process of replacing the drag ropes on Dragline, he was removing the u-bolts that attach the new cable to a wooden spool. As he pried the u-bolt out, the cable spun on the spool and the end of the cable hit him on left shoulder resulting in a fractured shoulder blade. As he fell he sprained his left wrist also.
|
|
Accident Date |
2014-04-22
|
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 operating a 773F haul truck and stated the bed was bouncing up and down when empty, causing him to injure his lower back. Employee did not Communicate to anyone that he was injured until 04/29/2014.
|
|
Accident Date |
2014-02-14
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
Employee was operating a 777F Haul Truck, and sometime during the shift employee injured his back, employee did not report the incident until 3/1/14. Employee stated the incident actually occurred on 2/14/14.
|
|
Accident Date |
2013-02-11
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
Employee's truck was in the maint. area, his truck had just been in for repair. He proceeded to do his pre-op check on the truck when he lost his footing and sprained his knee.
|
|
Accident Date |
2012-08-01
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
|
Ocupation |
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
|
Narrative |
employee stepped on an uneven surface and dislocated his left knee.
|
|
Accident Date |
2012-02-23
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
truck traveling up ramp front end came up turning over on its side
|
|
Accident Date |
2011-10-28
|
Degree Inhury |
FATALITY
|
Accident Type |
Struck by falling object
|
Ocupation |
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
|
Narrative |
Two employees were in route to begin shift loading holes in #11 Pit. As they traveled into the West end of this pit and attempted to drive up ramp onto work area the highwall collapsed resulting in death to both employees.
|
|
Accident Date |
2011-10-28
|
Degree Inhury |
FATALITY
|
Accident Type |
Struck by falling object
|
Ocupation |
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
|
Narrative |
Two employees were in route to begin shift loading holes in #11 Pit. As they traveled into the West end of this pit and attempted to drive up ramp onto work area the highwall collapsed resulting in death to both employees.
|
|
Accident Date |
2011-09-07
|
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 |
A mechanic was installing brakes on a piece of equipment using a pry bar to hold tension on brake shoes while he inserted the rollers when the bar slipped catching his finger causing a small cut on it.
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2024-05-22
|
End Date |
2024-05-22
|
Activity |
Special Emphasis Programs
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
5
|
|
Start Date |
2024-04-01
|
End Date |
2024-07-24
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
60.5
|
|
Start Date |
2024-02-27
|
End Date |
2024-03-19
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
17.5
|
|
Start Date |
2023-11-27
|
End Date |
2024-01-25
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
23
|
|
Start Date |
2023-04-16
|
End Date |
2023-07-27
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
20.5
|
|
Start Date |
2023-02-15
|
End Date |
2023-02-15
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
4
|
|
Start Date |
2022-10-23
|
End Date |
2023-01-23
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
27.5
|
|
Start Date |
2022-04-19
|
End Date |
2022-09-06
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
52.5
|
|
Start Date |
2022-03-27
|
End Date |
2022-03-28
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
10
|
|
Start Date |
2021-10-19
|
End Date |
2022-03-02
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
50
|
|
Start Date |
2021-04-01
|
End Date |
2021-09-07
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
117
|
|
Start Date |
2021-03-21
|
End Date |
2021-03-31
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
39
|
|
Start Date |
2020-10-04
|
End Date |
2021-03-08
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
15
|
|
Start Date |
2020-04-26
|
End Date |
2020-09-15
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
15.25
|
|
Start Date |
2019-12-05
|
End Date |
2019-12-30
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
14.5
|
|
Start Date |
2019-07-16
|
End Date |
2019-07-29
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
19.5
|
|
Start Date |
2019-04-09
|
End Date |
2019-04-09
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
10.5
|
|
Start Date |
2018-10-29
|
End Date |
2019-03-04
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
26
|
|
Start Date |
2018-04-01
|
End Date |
2018-09-06
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
43
|
|
Start Date |
2017-10-02
|
End Date |
2018-01-11
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
143
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
3404
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
10
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
340
|
|
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
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2023
|
Annual Hours
|
308
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
154
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2022
|
Annual Hours
|
2122
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
5
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
424
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2021
|
Annual Hours
|
2803
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
5
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
561
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
244
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
122
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
64
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
5
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
13
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
158640
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
1019901
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
76
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2087
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
211888
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
1644701
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
96
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2207
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
667
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
667
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2015
|
Annual Hours
|
264574
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2168969
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
121
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2187
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2015
|
Annual Hours
|
1628
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1628
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2014
|
Annual Hours
|
369209
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2802973
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
145
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2546
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2014
|
Annual Hours
|
2470
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2470
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2013
|
Annual Hours
|
378805
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2704744
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
150
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2525
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2013
|
Annual Hours
|
2351
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2351
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
372355
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2868100
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
141
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2641
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
2448
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2448
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2011
|
Annual Hours
|
328353
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2016809
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
124
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2648
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2011
|
Annual Hours
|
611
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
611
|
|
|
LEWIS CREEK
|
Surface
|
Abandoned
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
From the Green River Bridge in Rockport travel west on US Hwy 62, turn left on Hwy 85E and go approx 1 mile to the haulroad entrance on the left side of the hwy.
|
Parties
Name
|
ARMSTRONG COAL CO., INC.
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2010-07-21
|
End Date
|
2018-02-13
|
|
Name
|
Western Kentucky Resources, LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2018-02-14
|
End Date
|
2020-09-16
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Land Resources, Inc.
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2020-09-17
|
|
Name
|
ACNR Holdings, Inc
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2020-09-17
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Land Resources, Inc.
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Accidents
Accident Date |
2017-08-31
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
|
Narrative |
On 08/31/2017 employee was operating an end loader and ran over a rock jarring their lower back. Employee continued to work and on 10/25/2017 they went to the Doctor for treatment.
|
|
Accident Date |
2017-07-24
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
|
Ocupation |
Master electrician
|
Narrative |
EE climbed up on ladder of Komatsu 785 Haul Truck to inspect and secure a block heater receptacle that was broke off. When climbing back down off of the truck EE strained lower back. EE finished the shift and did not report injury till 1:00 pm on 7/25/2017.
|
|
Accident Date |
2017-06-14
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
Road was wet. Driver said that EE looked down and when EE looked back up EE was at the edge of the road and ran up on the side of the safety berm, which knocked the wheel back into fuel tank. Driver sustained cut on head from hitting light and bruised ribs.
|
|
Accident Date |
2016-11-18
|
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 repairing a hydraulic hose on #146 1250 Komatsu excavator when EE slipped on spilled oil and fell on a compartment door. Injury was to the right rib cage area.
|
|
Accident Date |
2016-07-16
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Struck by flying object
|
Ocupation |
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
|
Narrative |
Employee was holding a B/O hammer and another employee was hitting it with a sledge hammer driving the wedges out of Drag rope sockets on the bucket. Employee made a bad strike causing a piece of metal to fly off the B/O hammer and lodge in EE left forearm. Employee received 2 stitches in left forearm.
|
|
Accident Date |
2016-02-15
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Fall onto or against objects
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
Employee was entering the cab of Komatsu 785 Haul Truck and the door had been left open letting snow on floor board. Employee slipped on snow and hit EE's back on arm rest of seat.
|
|
Accident Date |
2016-01-14
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
|
Ocupation |
Drill operator
|
Narrative |
Employee was unhooking boomer chains on a lowboy when the lowboy was being lowered to the ground to be unhooked from truck employee's left foot was under the frame of the lowboy causing it to smash EE's foot.
|
|
Accident Date |
2015-04-21
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
Employee injured mid-lower back.
|
|
Accident Date |
2014-10-24
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
|
Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
|
Narrative |
EE was fueling a dozer, handling the fuel hose when he started having pain in his right shoulder, neck and arm. He thinks he strained himself handling the fuel hose.
|
|
Accident Date |
2014-09-27
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Fall to the walkway or working surface
|
Ocupation |
Outside foreman, Leadman
|
Narrative |
Employee the 2nd shift foreman had started the pit pump when he saw a twist in the discharge hose. He reached for the hose and the pump picked up water. The hose hit him in the left thigh knocking him to the ground.
|
|
Accident Date |
2013-07-20
|
Degree Inhury |
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
|
Accident Type |
Struck by falling object
|
Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
|
Narrative |
EE was working on a part clamped in a vise. When he loosened the vise to reposition the part it began to fall and EE tried to catch the part and it mashed the tip of his middle finger on his right hand causing him to loose the tip of his finger at the first joint.
|
|
Accident Date |
2012-10-15
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
|
Ocupation |
Welder (shop)
|
Narrative |
Employee was moving cribbing blocks and mashed his small finger on his right hand.
|
|
Accident Date |
2012-04-27
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
|
Narrative |
Employee hit a bump in the haul road and jarred his upper back and neck. He did not report the injury until the next day. He did not seek medical attention until 4/29/2012 two days after the incident.
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2024-04-01
|
End Date |
2024-07-24
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
44
|
|
Start Date |
2023-10-02
|
End Date |
2024-03-13
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
44.5
|
|
Start Date |
2023-04-11
|
End Date |
2023-08-01
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
37.5
|
|
Start Date |
2022-10-30
|
End Date |
2023-02-23
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
57
|
|
Start Date |
2022-04-19
|
End Date |
2022-09-21
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
60.75
|
|
Start Date |
2021-10-17
|
End Date |
2022-03-02
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
27
|
|
Start Date |
2021-04-25
|
End Date |
2021-09-07
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
66.75
|
|
Start Date |
2020-11-15
|
End Date |
2021-03-08
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
28
|
|
Start Date |
2020-04-26
|
End Date |
2020-09-08
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
17.25
|
|
Start Date |
2020-01-27
|
End Date |
2020-02-12
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
14.75
|
|
Start Date |
2019-07-16
|
End Date |
2019-09-18
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
47.5
|
|
Start Date |
2018-10-29
|
End Date |
2018-11-05
|
Activity |
Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
9.5
|
|
Start Date |
2018-10-01
|
End Date |
2019-03-27
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
4
|
Total Hours |
107.25
|
|
Start Date |
2018-06-17
|
End Date |
2018-09-18
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
70
|
|
Start Date |
2018-01-18
|
End Date |
2018-03-21
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
48
|
|
Start Date |
2017-10-24
|
End Date |
2017-10-24
|
Activity |
Electrical Technical Investigation
|
Number Inspectors |
3
|
Total Hours |
16
|
|
Start Date |
2017-04-10
|
End Date |
2017-09-13
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
5
|
Total Hours |
114.75
|
|
Start Date |
2016-10-03
|
End Date |
2017-03-09
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
7
|
Total Hours |
140
|
|
Start Date |
2016-08-09
|
End Date |
2016-08-09
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
3
|
|
Start Date |
2016-07-25
|
End Date |
2016-09-28
|
Activity |
Special Emphasis Programs
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
25.25
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
509
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
255
|
|
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
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2023
|
Annual Hours
|
3093
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
5
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
619
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2022
|
Annual Hours
|
2464
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
3
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
821
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2021
|
Annual Hours
|
3194
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
4
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
799
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
605
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
303
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
4535
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
13659
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
4
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1134
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
64845
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
359453
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
30
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2162
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
147552
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
804122
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
70
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2108
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
153661
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
944855
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
71
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2164
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2015
|
Annual Hours
|
130653
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
817127
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
70
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1866
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2014
|
Annual Hours
|
132550
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
948513
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
65
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2039
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2013
|
Annual Hours
|
111344
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
927727
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
62
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1796
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2012
|
Annual Hours
|
86204
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
933492
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
49
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1759
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2011
|
Annual Hours
|
37518
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
488278
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
28
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1340
|
|
|
Genesis
|
Surface
|
NonProducing
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
Left on hwy US 231, Left on KY Hwy 273, Left on Hwy KY 69, Right on Mantanzas Rd., mine is on the left
|
Parties
Name
|
Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2010-09-20
|
End Date
|
2018-02-13
|
|
Name
|
The Western Kentucky Coal Company
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2018-02-14
|
End Date
|
2020-09-16
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Land Resources, Inc.
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2020-09-17
|
|
Name
|
ACNR Holdings, Inc
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2020-09-17
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Land Resources, Inc.
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Accidents
Accident Date |
2020-06-27
|
Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
|
Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
|
Narrative |
Massive rainfall in short period of time and pit pumps lost power from the storm causing water not to be able to be pumped out of the pit.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-11-19
|
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 |
The employee was attempting to hook up a diesel fuel trailer to a diesel ride. While lining up the trailer hitch to the bumper of the ride the wooden prop that the trailer was resting on slipped, mashing EE's middle left finger between the hitch and the bumper causing a fracture and sutures
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-10-31
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
|
Ocupation |
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
|
Narrative |
The employee was changing bits on a continuous miner. The employee struck the tip of left little finger with a hammer causing a fracture to the tip end.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-10-14
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
|
Ocupation |
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
|
Narrative |
The employee attempted to step off of a spare belt tailpiece when EE put EE's foot on the ground, EE twisted EE's right knee. The incident occurred 10/14/2019 but did not start missing time until 02/03/2020
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-09-10
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
|
Ocupation |
Miner, NEC
|
Narrative |
The employee bent over to pick up a concrete block and felt pain in lower back. The employee did not start missing time until 9/26/19.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-08-28
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
|
Ocupation |
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
|
Narrative |
the employee was behind the bolter reaching for a piece of tie wire with right hand, had left hand on top of the operators deck canopy the bolter slightly moved, it hit a high spot on the bottom, causing it to raise up mashing left index finger between the canopy and the top causing a fracture.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-08-08
|
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 opening the forks on the #3 lo trac. They lost grip on the forks causing the left ring and middle finger to get pinched.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-07-29
|
Degree Inhury |
ACCIDENT ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Accident type, without injuries
|
Ocupation |
NO VALUE FOUND
|
Narrative |
An unplanned roof fall occurred at X-cut 17+00 outby #2 unit in primary escapeway, 2nd main south entry #7
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-07-29
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Fall onto or against objects
|
Ocupation |
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
|
Narrative |
Operator reeled up bolter cable while tramming, EE was standing on the wrong side the cable when the cable was torn down from the roof striking EE in the jaw. EE was shoved against the rib causing EE to strike head causing a laceration to head resulting in 3 staples.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-07-19
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Caught in, under or between NEC
|
Ocupation |
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
|
Narrative |
The employee was raising the drill pot to the roof EE was attempting to put the drill steel in the pot, the steel got caught on the chuck, when it went into the chuck it had too much up pressure the steel caught EE's glove and struck EE's hand. The employee did not start missing work until 8-3-2019.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-07-03
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
|
Ocupation |
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
|
Narrative |
The employee was cutting a metal band that was around a pad of concrete blocks, the band broke loose cutting the employee in their right arm, resulting in to receive sutures.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-05-13
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
|
Ocupation |
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
|
Narrative |
The employee was cutting a piece of belt with a utility knife, the knife slipped and cut their upper right leg and they required sutures
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-05-13
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
|
Ocupation |
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
|
Narrative |
The employee was pulling the miner water hose through the belt regulator when EE became tangled in the hose then EE felt a pop in EE's right knee
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-04-27
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
|
Accident Type |
Rubbed or abraded
|
Ocupation |
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
|
Narrative |
The employee was hooking up a cathead to a generator, employee was getting up off of the ground, their hand was on the edge of the hitch, their hand slipped on the side of the hitch it slid over a sharp burr causing a cut resulting in sutures
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-03-11
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
|
Ocupation |
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
|
Narrative |
EE was picking up a 6X20' section of waterline when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. EE was released to work on 03/12/2019, EE didn't begin losing time until 04/05/2018.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-02-23
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
|
Ocupation |
Belt vulcanizer
|
Narrative |
The contract employee had finished loading supplies on a man-trip when the employee bent down to lift lunch box. When employee lifted lunch box employee felt a pain in their back. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations, mining systems or equipment, training, protective clothing or devices. Attitude may have been a factor. Did not start to lose time until 3/2/2019.
|
|
Accident Date |
2019-02-01
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
|
Ocupation |
Groundman, Yardman
|
Narrative |
EE was servicing man trips for the start of third shift, EE had just finished one and parked it in front of the bath house, when EE got out of the man trip and stepped on the gravel parking lot and twisted lower back. EE didn't start losing time until 03/18/2019.
|
|
Accident Date |
2018-12-20
|
Degree Inhury |
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
|
Accident Type |
Struck against a moving object
|
Ocupation |
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
|
Narrative |
The miner was riding on the 14 man Damacus man trip, the man trip ran over a skid located in the rides path. The ride came to an abrupt stop causing the miner to strike knee on the back of the seat in front of EE. The miner went to the ER and was released, the miner didn't start losing time until 01-04-2019.
|
|
Accident Date |
2018-10-31
|
Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
|
Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
|
Ocupation |
Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
|
Narrative |
EE was loading 5'resin in ee scoop bucket when ee felt a pain in left shoulder. EE had already loaded 20 bundles of glue before the incident.
|
|
Accident Date |
2018-10-11
|
Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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 |
The employee was bolting, had a bottom steel hung in the roof. The employee had 1' wrench in the drill pot and was raising it up to connect it with the steel, and caught left hand between the two, causing a laceration requiring sutures
|
|
Inspections
Start Date |
2024-11-20
|
End Date |
2024-11-20
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
3
|
|
Start Date |
2024-10-01
|
End Date |
2024-10-29
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
6
|
|
Start Date |
2024-07-01
|
End Date |
2024-08-01
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
18.5
|
|
Start Date |
2024-05-13
|
End Date |
2024-05-13
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
10
|
|
Start Date |
2024-01-02
|
End Date |
2024-02-28
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
15
|
|
Start Date |
2024-01-02
|
End Date |
2024-01-08
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
2
|
|
Start Date |
2023-10-02
|
End Date |
2023-12-14
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
12
|
|
Start Date |
2023-07-02
|
End Date |
2023-09-19
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
3
|
Total Hours |
22
|
|
Start Date |
2023-04-25
|
End Date |
2023-06-21
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
23
|
|
Start Date |
2023-01-12
|
End Date |
2023-03-23
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
2
|
Total Hours |
35
|
|
Start Date |
2021-07-01
|
End Date |
2021-09-09
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
3
|
Total Hours |
21
|
|
Start Date |
2021-06-23
|
End Date |
2021-06-24
|
Activity |
Spot Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
3
|
|
Start Date |
2021-04-01
|
End Date |
2021-05-19
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
11
|
Total Hours |
226.5
|
|
Start Date |
2021-01-14
|
End Date |
2021-01-14
|
Activity |
103(i) Spot Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7
|
|
Start Date |
2021-01-04
|
End Date |
2021-03-16
|
Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
|
Number Inspectors |
5
|
Total Hours |
96.5
|
|
Start Date |
2020-12-29
|
End Date |
2020-12-29
|
Activity |
103(i) Spot Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2020-12-07
|
End Date |
2020-12-07
|
Activity |
103(i) Spot Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
8
|
|
Start Date |
2020-11-24
|
End Date |
2020-11-24
|
Activity |
103(i) Spot Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
7.5
|
|
Start Date |
2020-11-04
|
End Date |
2020-11-04
|
Activity |
103(i) Spot Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
9
|
|
Start Date |
2020-10-26
|
End Date |
2020-10-26
|
Activity |
103(i) Spot Inspections
|
Number Inspectors |
1
|
Total Hours |
5
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
0
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
0
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
0
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
511
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
256
|
|
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
|
2455
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
6
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
409
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2021
|
Annual Hours
|
8520
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
7
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1217
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
87872
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
251094
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
35
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2511
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
1120
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
2
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
560
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2020
|
Annual Hours
|
3545
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
3
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1182
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
642416
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2007644
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
220
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2920
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
11230
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
4
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2808
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2019
|
Annual Hours
|
22490
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
8
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2811
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
607217
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2378909
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
232
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2617
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
9417
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
3
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
3139
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2018
|
Annual Hours
|
18764
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
7
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2681
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
580937
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2301755
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
251
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2314
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
18123
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
12
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1510
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2017
|
Annual Hours
|
10384
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
6
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1731
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
558859
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
2136725
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
240
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2329
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
20202
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
13
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1554
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2016
|
Annual Hours
|
13105
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
6
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2184
|
|
|
Hickory Ridge
|
Surface
|
New Mine
|
Coal (Bituminous)
|
|
Directions to Mine |
South from Centertown on SR69S, left on Wallace Loop, Left on Lone Star Rd.
|
Parties
Name
|
Armstrong Coal Co. Inc.
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2014-12-12
|
End Date
|
2018-02-13
|
|
Name
|
Western Kentucky Resources, LLC
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2018-02-14
|
End Date
|
2020-09-16
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Land Resources, Inc
|
Role
|
Operator
|
Start Date
|
2020-09-17
|
|
Name
|
ACNR Holdings, Inc
|
Role
|
Current Controller
|
Start Date
|
2020-09-17
|
|
Name
|
Kentucky Land Resources, Inc
|
Role
|
Current Operator
|
|
Productions
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
0
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
0
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
0
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
Year
|
2024
|
Annual Hours
|
0
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
0
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
0
|
|
|