Mining Incidents

Quality 2 Coal

Quality Coal, LLC · Underground
Fedscreek, Pike County, KY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1517979

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
66
Years on record
2000–2023
Latest incident
Sep 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
985
citations
271
significant & substantial
$190,610
proposed penalties
$144,441
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
2024 Q1 1,200 25 4 20833.3
2023 Q4 1,200 20 7 16666.7
2023 Q3 11,568 13 5 1123.8
2023 Q2 1,200 6 0 5000.0
2023 Q1 1,200 17 3 14166.7
2022 Q4 2,300 17 1 7391.3
2022 Q3 13,240 36 5 2719.0
2022 Q2 16,045 40 8 2493.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
June 17, 2004 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

A "HORSE BACK" (ROOF FAULT) MEASURING 2' X 14' X 38' DISLODGED FROM THE MINE ROOF PULLING 2 ROOF BOLTS FROM THE LAST FULL ROW OF BOLTS, FALLING ON THE VICTIM WHOSE LOCATION WAS NEAR THE 2ND ROW OF BOLTS, CAUSING CRUSHING BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA, RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES BEING SUSTAINED.

Reportable incidents

65 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2023 · 2 incidents

September 20, 2023 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was bolting in the #1 entry in the first cut. EE was operating the offside of the bolter and mining height was approximately 40 inches. EE was bending a bolt when EE felt a pop in the right shoulder. EE immediately felt severe pain. EE was brought to the surface and first aid was administered. EE was taken to the medical center and was diagnosed with muscle strain.

May 3, 2023 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Quality Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was exiting EE's shuttle car when EE stepped on coal and twisted EE's ankle. An MET applied a cold pack and an Ace Bandage. EE went to the doctor the following day and was given a full release to return to work.

2022 · 5 incidents

August 31, 2022 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was helping build a brattice and as EE picked up a block, EE twisted around and felt severe pain in the back. EE was taken to the hospital and after x-rays, EE was diagnosed with sciatica. *EE went back to the doctor on 9/7/22 and was taken off work until 9/10/22.

June 17, 2022 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Quality Coal, LLC · Contact with electrical current

On Friday during an extremely bad storm, lightening struck on the surface and went underground. Five people received an electrical shock. One person went to the hospital to be examined. EE was released the same day as EE's vitals were normal. MSHA was called and a (K) was issued and completely abated on 6/21/2022.

June 13, 2022 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was helping make a belt splice when EE tripped over a belt stand and fell on a roller that was lying on the mine floor.

April 1, 2022 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Quality Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting the inside bolt when the drill pot caught on the ATRS cable. When EE repositioned the drill pot the pot dropped striking EE on the mid right thigh causing a deep tissue bruise. The doctor gave EE 3 days off and EE was able to return to work on Tuesday. However, EE decided to wait until Monday 4/11/2022 to come back to work.

February 3, 2022 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was using a 2 ton chain ratchet to remove the bottom head jack pin off a miner. As the bolt came out of the pin pulley the ratchet flew back striking EE on the lower left thigh. EE sustained a laceration requiring several stitches.

2021 · 1 incident

2017 · 1 incident

April 13, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on knees and turned around spraining left knee.

2013 · 1 incident

2010 · 2 incidents

December 27, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was sitting down turned around and said his left hip started hurting.

March 26, 2010 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was checking miner head to see what was making gear case hot. Operator started miner to raise head, hit wrong switch on remote box causing miner to slew over hitting right foot.

2009 · 1 incident

July 22, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing roof bolts, hit lever with elbow causing head to raise cutting off tip end of his thumb on right hand.

2007 · 1 incident

April 23, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was floating out roof bolt operator. While adding steel together to drill deeper hole, steel cut finger on left hand.

2006 · 2 incidents

October 24, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was installing roof bolts in top, when roof bolt plate slid down roof bolt, hitting operator on left arm, cutting his left forearm.

August 8, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Woodman Three Mine, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was pinning top. Drilled hole in top for pin. While installing bolt, he was spinning bolt to mix glue. While positioning plate against top plate, he caught his glove, pulling finger off of his left hand.

2004 · 2 incidents

August 24, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS GETTING READY TO SCOOP THE #1 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ABOUT 1"THICK X 6"LONG FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & CUT HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

2003 · 21 incidents

November 11, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BACKING THE MINER UP AND CAUGHT HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE MINER AND THE TOP.

October 13, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING THE ROCK DUSTER AND IT SPLAHED IN HIS EYE.

September 12, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE TRIPPED ON A BOARD AND FELL CUTTING HIS FACE AND NOSE. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

August 9, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

GOING DOWN INTAKE & A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM IN THE CHIN SLICING IT OPEN.

June 30, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A LUMP OF COAL IN THE LEFT EYE. SUBJECT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION 7/2/03 (FIRST WEEK OF JULY VACATION PERIOD).

June 26, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL BROKE & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.

June 10, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING BELT STRUCTURE IN AND SMASHED FINGER.

June 6, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GETTING OFF HIS RIDE HIS FOOT WAS HUNG UNDER THE RIDE AND HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

June 4, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BENDING A BOLT AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 21, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF #4L, CUT ABOUT 5' BREAK WENT THOUGH HE WAS BACKING UP TO SET OVER, WENT ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD & SHOULDER.

April 24, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUGHT HAND ON PINNER POT AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.

March 19, 2003 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TRAVELING TO #1 ENTRY, HE TURNED THE CORNER AND GOT HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT AGAINST RIB.

January 10, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON LEG AND CRUSHED ANKLE. NO LOST TIME, NOT REPORTED UNTIL 1-28-2003. EMPLOYEE QUIT ON 1-24-2003.

2002 · 11 incidents

October 31, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by flying object

SUBJECT WAS PINNING TOP WHEN PIECE OF ROCK OR GLUE GOT IN HIS EYE.

October 8, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

SUBJECT WAS REMOVING PANEL BOARD 2480 CONTINUOUSMINER AND DROPPED IT ON HIS RT. HAND, CAUSING INJURY TO HIS THUMB.

October 2, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP UG WHEN HE HIT A HOLE, CAUSING IT TO THROW HIM INTO TOP CAUSING INJURY TO HIS NECK AREA.

September 5, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CRAWLING AROUND PINNER OVER SOME LOOSE ROCK WHEN HIS KNEE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST IT.

August 19, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SUBJECT WAS MOVING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE, STRAINING ABDOMEN.

August 15, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT UP TO PIN TOGETHER. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS OVER A PILE OF STRUCTURE.

August 12, 2002 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE CHANGING TIRE ON PERSONNEL CARRIER, HE LIFTED UP ON RIDE TO GET FLOOR JACK UNDER.

August 7, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REPAIRING ROOFBOLTER LIFTED BOOM JACK STRAINING BACK.

July 24, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TAKING FOOT SHAFT OUT OF 2810 MINER. WHILE LIFTING COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN GROIN AREA. ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 9/19/02.

April 2, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT BLET IN #1 CONVEYOR. WHILE DOING SO, HE PULLED ON BELT CAUSING STRAIN IN CHEST AREA.

January 29, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING TAILPIECE AND WHILE DOING THIS, HIS SHOVEL GOT CAUGHT BY THE BELT, SENDING IT BACK INTO THE MOUTH AREA.

2001 · 7 incidents

December 18, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING HAMMER WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS IN RIPPERHEAD, WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED STRIKING HIMIN THE FACE.

October 13, 2001 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN CONVEYER ON MINER KICKED OUT A PIECE OF COAL STRIKING HIM IN THE MOUTH.

September 4, 2001 KY · Coal welder (shop) FIRE
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING A PIECE OF PIPE WITH TORCHES AND IT IGNITED BURNING EMPLOYEE'S FACE.

June 28, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAMMING MANTRIP. HE JERKED HIS RIGHT FOOT CATCHING BETWEEN FRAME AND FOOT SWITCH, BRUISING FOOT.

June 6, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING RUB RAIL ON MINER; CATCHING THIRD FINGER ON LEFT HAND- PINCHING END OF IT.

May 12, 2001 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING A SET OF CATS ON MINER , EE'S HAND WAS LAYING ON GATHERING HEAD, MINER OPERATOR DROPPED RIPPER HEAD, CATCHING LEFT HAND IN PINCH POINT.

2000 · 8 incidents

August 18, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STRAP OFF PALLET OF BELT STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOPOF RIGHT FOOT.

August 17, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING PIECE OF CONDUIT; KNIFE SLIPPED STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

July 27, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON CONVEYOR BELT FROM 1 BREAKOUT BY SPAD 898 CONTINUING APPROXIMATELY 4 BREAKS TO SPAD 928 CATCHING LONG JOHN STRUCTURE AND BELT LINE.

July 24, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING PRE SHIFT EXAM WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER, ROCK MEASURED 2" BY 3' BY 3' THICK.