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Darby Mine No 1 Coal

Kentucky Darby Llc · Underground
Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1518185

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Fatalities
5
Total incidents
28
Years on record
2001–2006
Latest incident
May 2006
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
378
citations
156
significant & substantial
$552,766
proposed penalties
$23,684
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
2006 Q4 239 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 1,996 54 27 27054.1
2006 Q2 1,290 32 14 24806.2
2005 Q4 19,208 12 5 624.7
2005 Q2 16,693 33 9 1976.9
2005 Q1 17,617 13 2 737.9
2004 Q4 1,881 11 3 5848.0
2004 Q2 16,726 18 2 1076.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

5 recorded
May 20, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.

May 20, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Kentucky Darby Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.

May 20, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Kentucky Darby Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.

May 20, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.

May 20, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Kentucky Darby Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.

Reportable incidents

23 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2006 · 2 incidents

May 20, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Kentucky Darby Llc · Unclassified, insufficient data

On Sat., 5/20/06, at approx., 1AM, an explosion occurred underground at the mine. The explosion occurred during the 3rd shift that is designated as the maintenance shift. The source & causes of explosion are unk at this time. Explosion claimed the lives of 5 of the 6 miners. All the victims have been recovered. The surviving miner was taken to hospital, treated and released.

January 4, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kentucky Darby Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 LEFT ENTRY IN #2 & #3 INTERSECTION #6 BRK. THERE WAS NO RESTRICTION TO VENTILATION. THE FALL WILL BE CRIBBED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

2005 · 3 incidents

August 27, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kentucky Darby Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on 1st left in no. 5 entry no. 8 break with no restriction to ventilation or travel. The fall will be cribbed off and not cleaned up.

June 15, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.

April 28, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing roof bolts, pushed wrong lever & mashed finger.

2004 · 7 incidents

October 22, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BESIDE BOLTER & CUT HIS ARM ON ROOF MATS.

September 24, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE IN THE ROOF THE DRILL STEEL BROKE APART AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

July 28, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

A mine cable was being taken down and was dropped off its supports forcing victims hand down to mine floor.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOF STRAP TURNED DURING INSTALLATION STRIKING OPERATOR IN THE NOSE.

April 5, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

Rib roll from continuous miner.

January 20, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Darby Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING TOOLS AND PARTS, HE DEVELOPED A HERNIA.

January 5, 2004 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Darby Llc · Unclassified, insufficient data

TAPING OUT 5/8" HOLES IN WHEEL UNIT ON SHUTTLE CARS.

2003 · 4 incidents

November 4, 2003 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK IN RIGHT HAND WITH HAMMER WHILE MAKING A BELT SPLICE.

September 22, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Roof bolting top

August 11, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky Darby Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning out muck from behind seoctor blade of scoop.

May 31, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) NO VALUE FOUND
Kentucky Darby Llc · No Value Found

RIB ROCK BROKE AND FELL STRIKING EE.

2002 · 4 incidents

December 11, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

BENT DOWN ON LEFT KNEE TO GREASE FEEDER AND WAS STRUCK BY A FALLING ROCK.

May 24, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FALLING.

May 13, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL STIRKING HIS LEFT LEG AND PELVIS

May 1, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK STRIKING FACE & HEAD AREA.

2001 · 3 incidents

November 5, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE MINER. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL IN THE CUT. THE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE A ROOF STRAP AND HIT EMPLOYEE CAUSINGINJURY TO EMPLOYEE'S PELVIS.

September 15, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HAD HAND ON HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER AND PINCHED IT BETWEEN HEAD AND BOOM.

August 15, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Kentucky Darby Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING BOLT MACHINE.