Mining Incidents

#4 Coal

Bledsoe Coal Corp · Underground
Controlled by James River Coal Company
Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1511065

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2001–2008
Latest incident
Apr 2008
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,339
citations
700
significant & substantial
$885,198
proposed penalties
$790,259
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2008 Q4 0 0 0
2008 Q3 6,668 6 3 899.8
2008 Q1 73,609 46 13 624.9
2007 Q4 8,844 37 13 4183.6
2007 Q3 74,555 94 56 1260.8
2007 Q2 0 138 79
2007 Q1 78,042 78 55 999.5
2006 Q2 75,780 57 35 752.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2008 · 6 incidents

April 29, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee had placed a pull rope with hook on tailpiece to pull tailpiece over, he got his fingers caught when rope was tightend, he had 2 fingers cut on right hand and was place on light duty 4-30-08, sutures required.

April 15, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading belt structure when he felt pain his groin area. Employee continued to work, went to doctor and was diagnosed with a hernia on 4-22-08. Employee became a lost time due to strain.

March 28, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at crosscut #55 to #57 on #2 beltline, the fall was approx. 65'x20', between 8' to 10' thick. Additional roof support of cribs and cable bolts were put in affected area, all breaks around the fall were checked, no injuries, beltline structure and possible waterline structure damage.

March 3, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top with a single head roof bolter in low coal, employee let the head jack down on his left knee, employee was placed on light duty with a bruised left knee.

February 27, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found during a weekly examination of the seconday escapeway. The fall was called outside at 8:57 am. It is located in the old dollar branch works located in the #4 entry and break #7. It is approx. 7 ft. thick by 25ft. by 45 ft. Additional support will be added to the area.

February 4, 2008 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee hurt back lifting spare tire in supply truck , employee was moving spare to make room for sheet of metal in truck bed, employee was put on restricted duty until 02-11-08

2007 · 23 incidents

November 15, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee grab timber with band around it cutting his 2nd finger on his right hand, employee was not wearing gloves, 4 sutures were required and he was placed on light duty.

October 18, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making a belt splice when the knife he was using to mark the belt slipped and cut left thumb, 4 sutures were required. Employee is back to his regular duty with no restrictions.

October 8, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at Brk. 42 on 1 beltline, the fall was approx. 3 1/2' to 4' thick, approx. 25'x70'. Additional roof support of cribs and beams were put in affected area. All breaks around fall were checked, all test holes were checked and marked, no cracks on beltline were found.

September 13, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trimming a belt splice when he cut his right index finger with a belt utility knife, 8 sutures were required, employee returned to work on his next scheduled work shift 9-14-07.

September 5, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

Stepped on cable, spraining right ankle.

September 5, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was taking scoop back to section when he ran into some belt structure. Structure came into the deck of scoop pinning him inside of the deck bruising his right side ribs.

August 29, 2007 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tailpiece was being tightened when chain broke. Piece of chain struck employee in the left leg, sutures required.

August 28, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dusting in neutral entry, scoop hung into lifeline pulling hanger, hanger broke loose hitting employee on left side of head, sutures required.

July 26, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the secondary escapeway 11breaks inby #5 head drive. The fall was approx. 6' to 7' thick, 20' to 25' long. The fall area was cribbed off, the secondary escapeway was re-routed.

July 20, 2007 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was on his knees while tramming miner; when he rose off his knees the left knee went out - strained left knee.

July 11, 2007 KY · Coal rock duster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee said that he was using a lifting jack to put a rock duster on track, said that the lifting jack fell on his left foot, bruising his left foot.

May 29, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walked around mantrip, employee turned and a piece of wire hanging from top scratched his right eye. Employee received antibiotic ointment, returned to work next schedule shift, full duty.

May 15, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Drilling hole to install roof bolt, a piece of rock fell from top, striking employee on the right forearm.

May 7, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding in a mantrip when the mantrip de-railed; employee complaining of back pain. He was placed on restricted duty 4 days.

March 26, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking out belt structure, strained his neck. He was placed on restricted duty March 28.

March 21, 2007 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE exercised his rights to become a part 90 miner by presenting evidence of his condition from a reputable dr.

March 16, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleged that while driving a mantrip he received whiplash. This injury became reportable on 9-20-07

March 14, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped over rock, spraining left ankle.

March 6, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the #3 belt entry at break #45. The fall was approx. 60 ft. long by 20 ft. wide by 4-6 ft. thick. The fall area was supported.

February 26, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Set bolter up to begin bolting and piece of rock fell out of rib & top hitting him on the back of left leg. Employee is on restricted duty.

February 21, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

While operating a scoop he ran over a belt stand, it flew up and hit him in back of the head. Small cut on back of head, restricted duty for 2 days.

February 15, 2007 KY · Coal rock duster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee alleges he was walking down the belt line; he stepped on a roller and fell. He was having pain from his hip to his foot. This became a reportable accident on 3/22/07 at which time the doctor determined it was work related.

January 22, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered when the #4 belt did not start when activated. The fall was located on the #4 belt, break #34 and was app. 20' x 20' x 6' in size.

2006 · 30 incidents

December 6, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

employee was riding in 4 wheel buggy and caught his left ankle between the rib and the buggy frame.

December 3, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee stepped on a spray valve and material sprayed into his right eye.

December 2, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

employee was struck on the right leg by drawrock from between the rib and first row of roof bolts.

November 30, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

Pulling cables with nylon rope, the rope broke and struck him in the right eye and neck.

November 21, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting and was struck on the left thumb by a piece of drawrock app. 2' x 1' x 2" thick.

October 17, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was hooking the connector tongue to the 20 ton locomotive when it fell on his right foot. He had safety metatarsal boots in use at the time of the accident.

October 16, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred on 012 section while retreat mining operations were being conducted. The continuous miner and the inby bridge were covered by the fall which was app. 20" x 70" x 7'. The fall occurred in the #3 heading, break #19 at spad number 11131.

October 9, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock app. 2' x 2' x 2" on the left shoulder. Bruised shoulder with restricted duty and sutures.

October 5, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he strained his back loading roof bolting glue supplies.

September 16, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE was riding in mantrip when a locomotive and the mantrip inadvertantly collided on track at #4 head drive. The key steel fell out of front drive unit on a hill and caused the mantrip to slide back down the hill striking the following locomotive. EE hurt his right knee and ankle.

September 16, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE was riding in mantrip when a locomotive and mantrip inadvertantly collided on track at #4 head drive. The key steel fell out of front drive unit on a hill and caused the mantrip to slide back down hill striking the following locomotive. EE hurt his right ankle.

September 15, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a rag with belt knife, knife slipped and cut thumb.

September 5, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his left hand with a utility knife while removing tape from a set of torches.

August 30, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling headdrive oil bath and caught his right small finger between oil bath and stiff jack.

August 21, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by drawrock on the left thumb. The cut required 5 stitches.

August 16, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE alleges he strained his lower back pulling a tool box.

August 1, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred on #9 belt in the #3 entry at break #64-65. (Spad #9564 was in break #65.) The fall was app. 8-12' thick x 60' long x 11' wide.

July 30, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by powered moving object

Scoop bucket was let down on his left foot.

July 27, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee alleges he tripped on a rock and struck the bolt machine with his left ribs. (Employee did not seek medical attention until 7-31-06.)

July 17, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee alleges he strained his back carrying oil cans.

June 15, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading metal onto a flatcar and dropped the metal on his right middle finger.

May 8, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he strained his back unloading supplies.

May 8, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee alleges he strained his back pulling on belt.

April 18, 2006 KY · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE twisted his left knee while scattering structure for belt set up. (EE worked until 4/20/06, then became restricted durty.)

March 29, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping make a belt splice when he was struck on the right index finger with hammer.

March 28, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK HELPING PULL BOLT MACHINE CABLE SLACK.

February 28, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Rock fell, striking on the right shoulder and right elbow.

February 13, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was struck by a broken bolt from a clevis behind the left ear.

February 6, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE alleges he slipped and fell while crossing under a belt and struck his back on the track or blocks.

February 4, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was struck on top of his head by drawrock which resulted in a neck strain, while emptying the dust box. EE worked until 2-7-06 then started missing time.

2005 · 34 incidents

November 2, 2005 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was building a crib and small drawrock struck left hand and resulted in a cut 4 sutures.

October 26, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND HURT HIS NECK WHILE IN AN OPEN MANTRIP.

October 5, 2005 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pre-shifting and stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee. Employee worked until 1/24/06 when he had surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

September 30, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee alleges he strained his back pulling belt.

September 23, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER IN LIFTING A JACK

September 9, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY DRAW ROCK ON HIS LEFT ARM WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.

August 30, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER IN THE HEAD DRIVE IDLER ROLLER WHILE DISMANTLING THE DRIVE.

August 25, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS

August 23, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 012 section at spad #10204 covering the continuous miner.

August 19, 2005 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee alleges he slipped on the mine floor while rock dusting the belt entry, twisting his right knee.

August 15, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT HAND WHILE USING A BOX KNIFE TO TRIM A BELT

August 9, 2005 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE RIDING IN A MANTRIP CAR

July 11, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HIS RIGHT KNEE LOCKED UP WHILE CROSSING A BELT CROSSWALK. NOTE: HE WORKED UNTIL 080505, THEN STARTED MISSING DUE TO ALLEGED INJURY

June 24, 2005 KY · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS GROIN ON LEFT SIDE WHILE HANDLING 7 LONG TIMBERS. HE WORKED UNTIL 7/25/05 THEN HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR HERNIA

May 21, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE FRAME OF A SCOOP WHEN ENTERING THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT. NOTE: HE WORKED UNTIL 6/4/05 THEN STARTED MISSING TIME FROM THE INJURY

May 10, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was installing roof bolts when he turned around and struck his left eyebrow against the ATRS arm (T-bar).

May 5, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee dropped a belt stand on his left foot while handling belt structure.

April 30, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING PRY BAR TO INSTALL A PLANATARY IN THE MBC WHEN TO BAR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE MINE FLOOR.

April 20, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING BELT STRUCTURE.

April 7, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES EE STRAINED LEFT KNEE, RIGHT SHOULDER AND BACK WHILE REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE #13 DRIVE BELT

April 6, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. THE ROCK STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT.

March 28, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUGHT RIGHT ARM BETWEEN ROOF AND TOP OF BOLTER AND STRAINED AND BRUISED ARM

March 21, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT LEFT THUMB WHILE SPLICING A BELT

March 14, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE #10 BELTLINE BREAK #50. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' X 50' X 4' THICK AND CONSISTED OF LAMINATED SANDSTONE. CRIBBED AREA OFF AND MOVED SECTION.

March 7, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF WATERLINE STRUCK EE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE WATER LINE WAS LYING BY THE COAL RIB WHEN THE SCOOP STRUCK IT

February 23, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with electrical current

EE ALLEGES HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK FROM HANDLING A ROOF BOLT MACHINE CABLE.

February 19, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with electrical current

EE alleges he received an electrical shock from a roof bolt machine cable. EE did not seek medical attention until 2-23-05. He was admitted to Pineville Hospital for observation only and released on 2-25-05. (No defects were observed in the cable.)

January 21, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE TWISTED BACK LOADING ROOF SUPPORT JACKS ONTO A SUPPLY CAR.

January 20, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED ON BLACK HOLE MAINS BREAK #70 IN THE BELT ENTRY APPROX. 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD #9581. FALL WAS APPROX. 60-70' LONG X 20' X 5-6' THICK.

January 14, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 MAINS AT BREAK #55 THRU #58 IN THE BELT ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 150' X 20' X 5-10' THICK.

January 6, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER HANGING BOLT MACHINE CABLE.

January 5, 2005 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE AND STRAINED BACK. (NOTE: EE WORKED UNTIL 01/12/05 THEN WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY)

2004 · 37 incidents

December 21, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock while installing roof bolts in the #3 entry.

December 14, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE COMPANY RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF BLACK LUNG ON THIS DATE

December 13, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee alleges he struck his left knee on the frame of the scoop he was operating as he was getting out of the deck.

December 8, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ASPER CITATION #7544826, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A SCOOP TIRE. WORKED UNTIL 12/13/04 THEN LIGHT DUTY.

November 29, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT RIBS WHILE SHOVELING.

October 19, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he strained his neck while adding an extension on a roof bolt machine.

October 18, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred on 013 section app. 7 breaks inby sold #9413. The fall was app. 60'x18'x4-6'.

October 13, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK, ON THE RT. FOOT, WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER . NOTE: FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 10/18/04.

October 8, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY DRAWROCK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS 10/25/04.

October 7, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK INSTALLING BELT ROLLERS.

September 24, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was loading supplies onto the roof bolt machine when he fell and his right leg was cut by a roof bolt bundle band.

September 8, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT ARM BY A PIECE OF BELT RAIL WHILE PILLARING OPERATIONS WERE BEING CONDUCTED. THE CONTINUOUS MINER DRUMS THREW A PIECE OF BELT RAIL THAT WAS COVERED WITH MUCK.

September 7, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS GROIN LIFTING STRUCTURE.

September 3, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ON THE LEFT HAND WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER. THE ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 2" X 3" X 1/2" THICK.

August 30, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred while conducting retreat mining on 013 section. The fall occurred one break outby spad #9199.

August 9, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee caught his right gloved hand between the drill steel and the roof bolt to be installed.

August 2, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHILE WORKING ON A BELT ROLLER.

August 2, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT IN MUD (WHILE SHOVELING) AND WHEN HE MOVED, HIS HIP DISLOCATED.

August 2, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 BELT, BREAK #27. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 3' X 15-30' X 8-9'.

July 23, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RT.HAND BY A SMALL ROCK WHILE OPERATING THE DIESEL MANTRIP.

July 23, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE NOSE WITH A CHAIN BINDER AND SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND A CUT ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

July 19, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. (THE ROCK FELL AS THE DRILL STEEL WAS PLACED AGAINST THE ROOF TO DRILL THE HOLE).

June 17, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS NECK WHEN TWO RAILRUNNERS COLLIDED ON A CURVE AT THE #32 BREAK ON #3 MAINS. NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 7/12/04, THEN STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO INJURY.

May 13, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE LEWIS CREEK SUBMAINS WHICH FELL ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE HORIZON OF THE ROOF BOLTS.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock while checking belt line.

May 8, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ASPER CITATION #7544825, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK USING A LIFTING JACK.

April 23, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION, 6TH LEFT PANEL OFF WOLF CREEK MAINS BREAK #5 AT SPAD # 8917. RETREAT MINING WAS BEING CONDUCTED AND AFTER COMPLETING THE LAST CUT ON THE PANEL THE FALL OCCURRED.

April 16, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SIDE WHILE INSTALLING A ROLLER IN THE BELT TAILPIECE. NOTE:THIS REPORT IS IN EXCESS OF 10 DAYS BECAUSE THE COMPANY WAS WAITING ON THE DR.'S TO DETERMINE IF HIS INJURY WAS WORK RELATED OR PRE-EXISTING. THE DETERMINATION WAS MADE ON 5/7/04.

April 6, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ASPER CITATION #7544828, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PUTTING STEEL CABLE IN RAILRUNNER.

March 31, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted his right knee while walking and working in muck along the belt.

March 1, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT RING FINGER BY A PIECE OF ROCK THAT FELL FROM THE ROOF.

February 13, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BELT ROLLER AND STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS STOMACH.

February 11, 2004 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE AND FRACTURED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

February 3, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING SLACK OUT OF BELT WITH VISE GRIPS AND THEY SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

January 27, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING OLD BOTTOM ROLLER FROM UNDER BELT.

January 20, 2004 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING BELT RAILS.

January 14, 2004 KY · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Bledsoe Coal Corp · No Value Found

EE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A MANDOOR AND TRIPPED AND FELL AGAINST A WELDER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRATTICE.

2003 · 22 incidents

December 31, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY A RIB ROLL WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT LEG, KNEE AND THIGH. (NOTE: HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1/12/04)

September 27, 2003 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS USING A HAND TOOL (GRINDER) AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EE WORKED UNTIL 12-1-03 AND STARTED MISSING TIME.

August 23, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE DROPPED A CANOPY COVER ON HIS LEFT THUMB.

August 8, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING A PIECE OF SKIRT RUBBER OUT OF TAILPIECE WHEN UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

August 7, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A GUARD INTO POSITION.

July 28, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING IN MINE AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A BROW, HE STRAINED HIS NECK AND THIS CAUSED SHOULDER PAIN. EE DID NOT SEEK MED. ATTN. UNTIL 9/4/03.

July 24, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A HAMMER AND A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE HAMMER ENTERED HIS RT. JAW.

July 18, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT THUMB WHILE TRIMMING A BELT WITH A BOX KNIFE. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 07/28/03.)

June 23, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER PULLING CABLE.

June 19, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROCK OCCURRED ON 012 SECTION CROSS MAINS IN BREAK #95 OF #10 BELT FLIGHT. THE FALL WAS APP. 20' WIDE X 6' THICK X 30-40' LONG.

June 5, 2003 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED WHILE RETREAT MINING ON THE 1ST LEFT PANEL OFF WOLF CREEK SUBMAINS BREAK #14.

May 5, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 2' X 2' X 3" ON THE HEAD. (EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF LEFT RIB PROBLEMS.)

April 15, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION AT BREAK #16 WHILE MINING THE LEFT PILLAR OUT OF THE BELT ENTRY. THE FULL OCCURRED IN THE 9TH PANEL OFF RIGHT FORK SUBMAINS DURING RET REAT MINING.

March 1, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK CARRYING ROCK DUST. NOTE: FIRST DAY MISSED DUE TO INJURY WAS 3-3-03.

February 19, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A BELT KNIFE TO TRIM BELT AND CUT HIS RIGHT THIGH

January 31, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING BOLT MACHINE SUPPLIES

January 20, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE ROOFBOLTING. THE ROCK WAS APP. 6" X 4" X 1" AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT CHEEK BELOW THE EYE.

January 15, 2003 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON COAL IN BELT ENTRY AND FELL ON LOW STRUCTURE CUTTING HIS RIGHT THIGH AND TOP OF KNEE.

January 13, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE INJURED HIS LEFT RIBS WHILE HELPING MAKE A BELT SET UP. HE DID NOT STRIKE AN OBJECT NOR WAS HE STRUCK BY AN OBJECT. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 01/23/03 THEN STARTED MISSI NG WORK.)

January 8, 2003 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS LEFT HAND HANDLING BELT MATERIALS.

2002 · 42 incidents

December 26, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED AT BREAK #66, APP 4 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #58, ON THE TRACK. THE FALL WAS APP 20' X 20' X 3-4' THICK. THE FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE PRESHIFT EXAM.

December 14, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INJURED WHILE REMOVING ROCK FROM THE SECTION BELT AND THE BELT WAS INADVERTANTLY STARTED.

December 4, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK ON THE LOWER BACK BY A RIB ROLL ON001 SECTION.

November 14, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK CLEANING THE DUST BOX ON A ROOF BOLT MACHINE.

November 11, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 1'X 1'X 1-2', ON THE LEFT SHIN.

November 5, 2002 KY · Coal INUNDATION
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED INUNDATION OF GAS OCCURRED ON 012-0 SECTION. THE SEALS LOACTED ON CROSSMAINS, #16,17,18,19 AND 20 WERE DISCOVERED TO BE LEAKING METHANE INTO THE INTAKE. THE CAUSE OF THE LEAKS WER E DETERMINED TO BE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE.

October 29, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRAINED HIS GROIN WHILE REMOVING ROCK FROM THE BELT LINE.

October 25, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE WHILE ON HIS KNEES AND HIS LEFT KNEE BEGAN TO HURT AND SWELL. HE DID NOT STRIKE THE EQUIPMENT NOR DID ANYTHING STRIKE HIM.

October 14, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY ON 013-0 SECTION. THE FALL WAS LOCATED ONE BREAK INBY SPAD #7680. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30'LONG, 35'WIDE, AND 4-5'THICK.

October 10, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DIAGNOSED HERNIA - EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROCK ON BELT & STRAINED HIMSELF.

October 9, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO A ROOF BOLT MACHINE. NOTE: EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12/26/02.

October 4, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SHOVELING THE #2 TAILPIECE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE BELT AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT.

October 3, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PLASTERING STOPPING WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LT. EYE. (MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED).

September 21, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELT. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-29-03 AND THEN STARTED MISSING TIME DUE TO INJURY.

September 19, 2002 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING SUPPLIES FOR ERECTING A SEAL. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 01-17-03 THEN STARTED MISSING TIME FROM WORK.)

September 19, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLGES HIS RIGHT KNEE WAS STRUCK BY THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE BEING OPERATED.

September 10, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS NECK WHEN HE WALKED INTO A BROW AND STRUCK HIS HEAD. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 01/22/03 THEN STARTED MISSING WORK.)

September 4, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING ON BELT.

August 30, 2002 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRAWROCK WITH PRY BAR AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT SMALL FINGER BY THE ROCK (BROKEN FINGER)

August 20, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APP. 6' LONG 3' WIDE RANGING FROM 2" TO 4" THICK. EE WAS PERFORMING MINER HELPER DUTIES WHEN STRUCK BY THE ROCK.

August 15, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELT STRUCTURE.

July 25, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLEGES HE STRUCK THE SIDE OF A RAILRUNNER FRAME WITH HIS LEFT ARM.

July 18, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER REMOVING ROCK FROM THE CONTINUOUS MINER. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 7/25 & STARTED MISSING ON THAT DATE)

June 25, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DOWN TUNNEL WITH WATER HOSE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 24, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 013-0 SECTION DURING PILLAR RECOVERY ACTIVITIES. THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE 5TH PANEL LEFT OFF WILDCAT SUBMAINS IN BREAK #15.

June 10, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING A CABLE WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LEFT HAND.

June 3, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON SOME ROOF BOLT PLATES AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. (NOTE: WORKED UNTIL 6-6-02 THEN STARTED MISSING WORK.).

May 24, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING ROPES AND KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

May 3, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM A POWER LINE WHILE MAKING A POWER MOVE AND CUT HIS LEFT SMALL AND RING FINGERS.

April 30, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF METAL ON LEFT SHOULDER. *RECEIVED PT

April 15, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE ROOF BOLTING.

April 6, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OBSERVING ROOF BOLTER-STANDING TOO CLOSE TO MACHINE MACHINE BACKING OUT AND CAUGHT HIS ARM BETWEEN RIB AND THE ATRS.

April 4, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYING WATER UNDER CRUSHER WHEN HE PULLED ON HOSE. (EMPLOYEE HAD BACK SURGERY).

March 28, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK PULLING ON A WATER LINE. EE WORKED UNTIL 11-14-02 AND THEN HE STARTED MISSING WORK TO THE ALLEGED INJURY.

March 27, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WHEN A PIECE OF COAL STRUCK HIM ON LOWER BACK.

March 26, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALLOF ROOF CAUGHT THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHILE RETREAT MINING WAS BEING CONDUCTED. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL WAS ON 001 SECTION #38 BREAK, APP. 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD #7147.

March 1, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED FOUR BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #58 ON #2 TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 6' X 8' X 18-24".

February 26, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT ANKLE BY A DRAW ROCK.

February 26, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND CAUGHTHIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN THE DECK AND MINE FLOOR.

January 31, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE'S HAT FELL OFF WHILE WAKING IN THE BELTENTRY AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT INSTALLED IN THE ROOF.

January 28, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE STATES THAT A FOREIGN OBJECT FROM THE SCRUBBER DISCHARGE ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE.

2001 · 6 incidents

November 14, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A SPEED REDUCED ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. (EE WORKED UNTIL JAN. 9, THEN STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO THE ALLEGED INJURY).

November 7, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LOST BALANCE, STUCK HAND OUT OF SCOOP; HAND PINCHED BETWEEN BUMPER (RUBBER) AND SCOOP AT PIVOT POINT.

October 15, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A BELT KNIFE TO CUT CONDUIT WHEN ITSLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT WRIST.

October 5, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FIRE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE A VLAVE BANK FROM A SCOOP WHEN GREASE FLARED AND BURNED HIS FACE. 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS.

September 8, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER AND MISSED THE STRUCTURE STRIKING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST THE MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER.

August 24, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON UNEVEN MINE FLOOR WHILE CHANGING LOW STRUCTURE AND FELL CUTTING HIS LEFT FOREARM.