Mining Incidents

SPURLOCK PLANT Coal

TAHITI ENERGY, INC. · Facility
Controlled by Jody Dale Puckett
Martin, Floyd County, KY  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1515978

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
37
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Jun 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
762
citations
319
significant & substantial
$133,195
proposed penalties
$109,351
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
2025 Q4 11,879 9 1 757.6
2025 Q3 11,707 11 7 939.6
2025 Q1 10,920 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 0 20 4
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q1 8,914 6 2 673.1
2023 Q4 11,232 2 0 178.1
2023 Q3 11,074 4 1 361.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

37 on file

2025 · 1 incident

June 16, 2025 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Tahiti Energy, Inc. · Fall from machine

The employee was going down the hill to dump the truck so that EE could do repairs on it. As employee was going down the hill EE lost control and was thrown from the truck.

2024 · 2 incidents

October 14, 2024 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tahiti Energy, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While doing safety check on equipment, employee was putting the pin in the equipment when employee lost hold causing it to fall and smash employee's right thumb

April 1, 2024 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tahiti Energy, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Climbing out of bottom deck after changing screen. While holding on lowering self out, went to stand up, foot slipped went into screen, falling forward hitting chest area.

2023 · 1 incident

September 14, 2023 KY · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tahiti Energy, Inc. · Fall from machine

The employee was climbing on the Excavator when they slipped from the early morning dew and fell off the excavator landing on their left shoulder hurting their rotator cuff.

2020 · 1 incident

March 5, 2020 KY · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Spurlock Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was operating a Cat D8T dozer pushing coal in the clean coal pile when a cavity above the #3 feeder gave away. This caused the dozer to be covered in coal, trapping the operator inside the cab of dozer. There was no injuries to operator and rescue was successful after 2 hours.

2018 · 1 incident

February 6, 2018 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Spurlock Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was prying a pin out on a 14H Grader and right shoulder started hurting. EE started missing work on 2/7/18

2017 · 1 incident

March 3, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spurlock Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on screen door when employee's hand slipped causing finger to get caught between the door and the coal plate

2016 · 1 incident

October 11, 2016 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Spurlock Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Rope broke on raw coal magnet while employee was pulling it over to clean it off causing EE to fall and twist ankle.

2015 · 1 incident

June 6, 2015 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to throw the flop gate at the direct ship hopper, when the chain ratchet free spooled letting arm of the flop gate pinch his left hand between the flop gate arm and beam causes cuts and a fracture to his index finger of the left hand.

2014 · 1 incident

March 16, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Burning paint off of cutting edges, hit spot that must of had rust under paint. It popped off putting something into eye.

2013 · 1 incident

January 4, 2013 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepped off stairs onto concrete pad that had a little patch of ice on it. Slipped causing him to fall and twist his knee

2012 · 2 incidents

October 17, 2012 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Coal sample operator slipped while exiting the auger control room and strained his lower back.

June 7, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator backed a dozer into an uncovered voided area sliding the dozer backwards. Neither operator nor equipment became engulfed by coal.

2011 · 2 incidents

April 18, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mechanic moving pins for a loader into storage, picked up a pin (approx 45 lbs) and strained his back while moving. Sought medical attention from family physician.

January 3, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Operator was dismounting from Komatsu Excavator when his foot slipped and he fell resulting in a bruised left buttock

2010 · 1 incident

August 2, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was dismounting and mounting a Volvo articulating truck throughout his scheduled shift. Later in the evening, EE noticed pain in his knee and notified supervisor via text message that evening and sought medical tratment the following day.

2008 · 4 incidents

October 15, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing a belt press belt and cut his finger while attempting to cut a zip tie.

May 16, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Subject was attempting to use a hoist device to manually open the doors on a mud bin. One of the hooks connected to bin failed, thus straightening out. The hook came free, striking the back left shoulder of the subject, causing a knot to form on the back of this shoulder. Subject went to the ER and was released and able to return to work.

March 12, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee climbed a ladder in the sampling room to check on a plugged crusher. While working from the ladder employee allegedly twisted her knee and back.

2007 · 7 incidents

July 28, 2007 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was dressing out conveyor section on belt truss when the structure rolled over, due to unstable ground, causing sprains to EE's back and left knee.

July 28, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The EE was installing rollers on a belt truss structure, when the strucure rolled over, resulting in a laceration to the back of his head.

June 27, 2007 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Air hose on air compressor came apart, hitting employee in the right hand causing contusion. This incident not reported until 7/18/07.

June 8, 2007 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was setting a ladder in place and suffered a pulled muscle when the ladder slipped and he reached to catch it. EE did not seek medical treatment until 6/23/07.

June 7, 2007 KY · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's foot slipped while he was climbing on head chute to cut crane loose. Employee twisted his back when he lost his footing causing muscle strain to lower back.

May 4, 2007 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing bent plate around screens in a kneeling position. Whe he stood up he experienced a catch in his right knee, causing pain & the inability to straighten it. EE missed 5/7 & 5/8 and 6/14 - 7/5/07 for knee surgery. This office notified of surgery and lost days 10/23/07. (addition to narrative per MM 10/26/07 #10)

February 12, 2007 KY · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking to ck belt on plant belt turned and headed back to picking table slipped fall Other employee went to talk to employee ask it needed ambulance. EE stated felt he could drive operation.

2006 · 1 incident

October 5, 2006 KY · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted his knee when he was unloading steel from truck and kicked a piece of material he thought was packing material but it was nailed to the ground.

2004 · 4 incidents

December 1, 2004 KY · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking beside #1 belt in pit area of the plant when a 6"-8" rock fell off belt and hit him in the neck.

October 19, 2004 KY · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning coal from shute when a piece of slate fell out of shute and hit at his knee causing him to twist to get away hitting his back on hopper.

2003 · 3 incidents

September 25, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CUTTING METAL THE NIGHT OF THE 25TH. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF BED ON THE 26TH HIS LEFT EYE WAS SWOLLEN. HE WENT TO THE EYE DOCTOR WHO FOUND A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS LEFT EYE.

September 23, 2003 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A DRIVE MOTOR FROM A BELT ON THE 23RD OR 24TH WHEN HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE INTO THE BELT STRUCTURE. KNEE STARTED SWELLING ON THE 26TH. X-RAYS SHOWED THE KNEE WAS NOT BROKE.

March 27, 2003 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHIPPING SLAG AWAY FROM TRACK ON WASH BOX WITH A HAMMER WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE SPRING LOADED TRACK WITH A SLATE BAR. THE HAMMER HIS THE SLATE BAR RELEASING TRACK ON EMPLOYEES LEFT THUMB SMASHING ABOUT 1 INCH ON THE END OF IT.

2001 · 1 incident

February 10, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A SMALL BUILDING ACROSS THE FLOOR OF THE PLANT. EE WAS GUIDING THE BUILDING WHEN IT PUSHED INTO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

2000 · 1 incident

January 27, 2000 KY · Coal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Bull Creek Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DROPPING A RAIL CAR DOWN THE TRACK, THE RAIL CAR BUMPED A RAIL CAR IN FRONT OF IT CAUSING THE EE'S LEFT LEG TO STRIKE A STEP ON THE RAIL CAR.