Mining Incidents

Raptor Coal

Bledsoe, Leslie County, KY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1518376

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2004–2019
Latest incident
May 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
3,244
citations
1,134
significant & substantial
$2,302,941
proposed penalties
$1,269,172
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
2018 Q4 493 34 11 68965.5
2018 Q3 41,533 132 27 3178.2
2017 Q4 56,959 85 14 1492.3
2017 Q3 13,211 51 12 3860.4
2017 Q1 37,141 114 29 3069.4
2016 Q3 2,686 16 5 5956.8
2015 Q3 12,350 15 1 1214.6
2015 Q2 6,645 9 1 1354.4
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

2019 · 2 incidents

May 2, 2019 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the plant mains at crosscut 22 between the #3 and #4 entry during a pre-shift examination. The roof fall is apx 25'ft long X 5'ft high X 15'wide. The area was dangered off and an action plan will be submitted to MSHA. The fall did not affect persons, ventilation, or equipment.

April 15, 2019 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

A non injury accident occurred in a form of a rock fall between #2 and #3 entry at break 15 app. 20ft by 20ft. It was 4 ft. thick and fell at the point of anchorage. Timbers were set. Brattices were built to reestablish ventilation with Heisman Jacks and beams set in front of the brattice.

2018 · 7 incidents

December 3, 2018 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall information from D-2 in the plant mains found at 7:40am. It was reported to the call center at 7:45am. The roof fall is in #4 and #5 entry beginning in x-cut 5 thru 6. In #4 entry the roof fall is approx. 70'long x 20' wide x 4-6 high (thick).

October 13, 2018 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee had previously twisted a knee while tightening bolts but continued to work, sought medical attention on 12/18/2018 where EE underwent a procedure and received stitches to rt. knee and returned to work the next day. No time lost.

August 22, 2018 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

NON-INJURY roof fall occurring at crosscut 45, on the #4 belt - in the intersection and to the right and left of entry.

July 9, 2018 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

NONINJURY Roof Fall-Approx. 20x20x5feet high in the #4 entry at crosscut 15. Fall discovered approx. 9:20AM, and reported to MSHA hotline at 9:28AM.

July 4, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving water lines when the employee felt pain in back and leg.

April 10, 2018 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

EE tripped on loose rock on Mine Floor & cut upper left leg. EE received stitches.

January 19, 2018 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional Roof fall occurred off section Break 53 in Secondary escapeway. The cause is unknown and there are no injuries.

2017 · 5 incidents

November 2, 2017 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut tape & knife slipped and cut employee's hand. Employee received 4 stitches.

October 25, 2017 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that they were taking the scrubber motor ductwork off the miner when it mashed a finger. They received 10 stitches to their ring finger.

June 24, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was taking a 1 1/2" water line loose at the pump when water line sprayed EE in the face and some debris got into eye under the safety glasses. EE went to ER initially, followed up with the eye doctor. EE had piece of metal in the right eye and it was removed. EE has no lost time. EE has returned to work.

May 15, 2017 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE squatted down when raised up & turned felt pain in lower back, went on to section started hanging curtain. EE said pain got worse, went to local ER. EE stated the dr. said it was muscle spasm. EE went to family dr. next day, EE is off work do not have a return to work date.

April 5, 2017 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Struck by falling object

While working on cable reel on shuttle car, lid covering reel fell and hit EE's hand. EE went to ER and has a broken little finger and received 9 stitches. EE is off work until EE sees orthopedic doctor.

2016 · 5 incidents

November 21, 2016 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall break #8 plant mains #5 entry. 20' wide X 25' long X 5' thick. Roof/rib support in affected area: shale 4 or 5' resin bolts.

October 21, 2016 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee moved shuttle car tire out of way with help of another employee. Bent over to pick up a pogo stick and felt pain in back.

October 3, 2016 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing out belt control box, was pulling old box out of area, employee started to back out of way as old box started to turn over on EE's right lower leg and foot. EE had a cut half way up EE's leg on EE's shin requiring 9 sutures.

May 6, 2016 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall was located in belt entry #3 of #4 belt line at break #60. Fall is approx 20'x30' and approx. 7-8' high. Cribs, Steel beams, jacks, and 10' cable bolts existed in the area prior to the fall. An action plan was submitted and includes plans for cleaning up and rehabilitation of the roof fall. The fall did not affect ventilation, miners, or equipment.

January 18, 2016 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

There was a roof fall located at break 12 in the #4 entry of the plant mains. The approximate size of the fall was 20' x 6' x 40'. It has been dangered and cribbed off and the #5 entry will be used as the travelway around the fall.

2015 · 4 incidents

November 18, 2015 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Contact with electrical current

Miner cable was grounded and employee was using fault wizard to find bad spot. He thought he had it and took the fault wizard off and began using his meter to check if cable ground was cleared. This is when employee received a shock.

September 2, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed fingers with canopy

June 4, 2015 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

During the weekly examination of the plant mains a roof fall was discovered in the #2 entry at the #2 crosscut. The fall is apx. 20' x 30' x 5' high. It did not affect persons, equipment nor ventilation. The fall will not be cleaned up and the area will be supported as per the acknowledged action plan.

January 6, 2015 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blackjewel L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the track entry at crosscut 44 on #11 mains during a pre-shift examination. The roof fall is apx. 60 ft long X 7'high X 18' wide. The area was dangered off and an action plan submitted to MSHA. The fall did not affect persons, ventilation nor equipment. The fall will be cleaned up.

2014 · 3 incidents

May 7, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee had placed left hand on scoop bucket after hanging up 6" waterline when, water line fell striking fingers on left hand. Employee received 6 sutures to his 3rd digit finger and hairline fracture to 2nd digit finger on left hand. Employee has returned to work with no restrictions.

April 15, 2014 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

While doing a weekly examine a rock fall was found at Shell Branch Bleeder in the #2 entry at brk. 25-26. The size of the fall was approximately 4 to 5' thick 20' wide and 40' long. The ventilation has not been affected, cribs are being installed in the affected area.

January 3, 2014 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at 67 Mains, on 6 track at break 8 between 4 & 5 entry. The fall was approx. 2' to 3' thick 18' wide and 30' long. 10 Heintzman Jacks with pizza pan heads will be set. This fall does not block any escape way or effects the ventilation.

2013 · 12 incidents

September 17, 2013 KY · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in mine yard lifting a 3hp pump to bring into building when he felt something pull in his lower back. Employee became a lost time accident due to this injury.

August 29, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was bolting top in 3 heading when he tripped over a rock falling to ground. Employee complained of neck hurting, employee was placed on restricted duty on 8/30/2013, on 9/03/2013 company shut down due to coal market, on 9/16/2013 due to coal market when employee was placed on unpaid furlough.

August 8, 2013 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using utility knife to cut holes in belt when he cut his left hand, 3 sutures required, returned to work with no restrictions.

July 24, 2013 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred at Shell Branch Bleeder in #4 entry at crosscut #14, the size of the fall was 20' x 20' x 8' which involved a 14-9 remote control continuous miner. The area will be cleaned and additional roof support will be installed.

July 10, 2013 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee Was at Laurel Fork Bleeders when he found a timber had fallen, while carrying timber to set back he slipped and fell hurting his back.

May 22, 2013 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was working at head drive when draw rock fell striking left leg. Employee received a fracture to his left fibula.

April 30, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

On 4/30/2013 employee riding in mantrip strained neck when mantrip struck parked mantrip. Employee became restricted duty on 7/23/2013 due to this injury.

April 11, 2013 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was tossing a bag of sand on top of a 20 ton locomotive when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Employee has been placed on restricted duty.

April 5, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a slate bar to move head motor, slate bar slipped striking employee in mouth breaking 3 top and 2 bottom teeth. Employee has returned to work with no restrictions.

February 11, 2013 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was at the end of Lo Lo structure when he placed his left hand on back of carrier dolly when rock came across dolly striking left hand fracturing his left ring finger. Employee has been placed on restricted duty.

January 16, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall from piled material

Employee was standing on a pallet of block building a stopping when he fell off the pallet striking his left knee on the ground. Employee received a fractured to his left patella. Employee has returned to his regular job with no restrictions.

January 14, 2013 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was servicing a mantrip in the shop when he slipped off the mantrip falling and striking his left forearm against side of the mantrip. Employee received a fracture radius to his left forearm. Employee has been placed on light duty to his injury.

2012 · 7 incidents

September 27, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping clean off top of continuous miner when rock flipped up striking right hand, sutures required.

September 26, 2012 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 bolting top when a piece of drawrock fell striking 3rd digit finger on left hand, sutures required.Employee has returned to regular duty.

August 20, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was at brk. 24 at 3 left on 002 section building a brattice. Brattice was not secured when it began to fall striking left thumb and back of head. Employee received a fracture to his left thumb from this accident.

August 2, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping a build a brattice while reaching a co-worker a brattice block his right foot got stuck in the mud causing right knee to twist tearing ACL ligament, employee became a lost time on 08/06/12 due to this injury.

June 20, 2012 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with heat

A contract delivery truck driver at the Mines with temperatures around 100 degrees got out of his truck the air conditoner was not working at the time unstrapped a load of pipe when he staggered to the ground suffering from heat exhaustion, went to the hospital and doctors informed him that it was not life threatening but would like to keep him to check his heart.

April 12, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was in 2 heading on 002 section bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on right forearm. Employee received 8 sutures due to this injury. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

January 19, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Metal ban on a bundle of timbers broke loose striking top of employee left forearm cutting arm, 6 sutures required, employee has returned to reg. duty with no restrictions.

2011 · 16 incidents

December 1, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting lo lo ready to be scoop, moving miner and bridge cable out of way when drawrock fell striking him on head and right shoulder employee received cut to head. Employee has returned to reg. duty with no restrictions.

September 22, 2011 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 tramming roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell striking left little finger, employee has been placed on light duty.

August 1, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was making a belt setup when a piece of drawrock fell striking head, employee was placed on restricted duty until 8/10/11.

July 28, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall from machine

On 7/28/11 employee carrier deck got on lo lo structure then dropped off striking ground with a sudden jerk. Employee became a lost time on 9/9/11 due to a strained lower back.

July 27, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the Old Works at 6 right panel off from the Holly Bush Submains, in the # 1 entry at break 9 thru break 10. The size of the fall was approximately 20'W x 70'L x 7'H. No ventilation of equipment effected, the area has been dangered off.

July 26, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the Old Works at 6 right panel off the Holly Bush Submains in the # 2 entry. The size of the fall was approximately 30'W x 30'L x 7' thick. No ventilation or equipment affected, the area will be dangered off.

May 31, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred at Old Holley Bush Submains on 001 section. The fall was located between brk. 32 and 33, the size of the fall was approx. 6 thick, 60' long and 20' wide. the area has been crib and dangered off.

April 19, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at 6 right in the Holly Bush Submains at break 17 - 18 in the #5 entry. The size of the fall was approx. 20'W x 50'L x 6'Thick. No ventilation or equipment effected. The area has been dangered off.

April 8, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a belt knife to cut rope when knife slipped cutting right thumb sutures required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction.

March 22, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in the Old Works located at Double Sub-mains in the 3 entry, 2 left, break 31. No ventilation or equipment effected, the area has been dangered off. The size of the fall is approx. 40'L x 30'W x 5'Thick.

March 18, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

A bolt and plate was laying on the ground. When employee let down head on roof bolter it caught the roof bolt plate causing the roof bolt to fly up striking head just above right eye. Sutures required, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

February 16, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the Double Submains in the #1 entry at break 11, the size of the fall was approx. 20'x20'x6'. No ventilation or equipment effected. Additional roof support of timbers and cribs have been placed in affected area.

February 9, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the old Double Submains at break 11 in the #2 entry. The size of the fall was approx. 50'L x 20'W x 4'. The area has been dangered off and additional roof support of cribs and timbers will be added.

January 27, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking when he tripped grapping a roof bolt strap to keep from falling. Employee received a cut to his 2nd index finger on right hand, sutures required. Employee has returned to work with no restrictions.

January 11, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred at Old 16 submains, the fall is in the #4 entry on old 16 belt at brk.14-15, the size of the fall is approx. 20'W x 6'T x 50'L. The area has been timbered and dangered off.

January 2, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occurred in the #4 entry between brk. 10 and 11 in the Hogg Mains primary escapeway. The size of the fall was approx. 20' x 7'x 70'. The area will be cribbed, timber and dangered off and the primary escapeway will be brought around the fall into the #5 main entry.

2010 · 18 incidents

December 14, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was breaking loose a rock that was on the continuous miner tail when rock broke loose catching right index finger, sutures. Employee has returned to regular duty.

December 6, 2010 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 using slate bar to dig under headdrive, employee used hammer to hit slate bar when a piece of slate bar broke off striking his lower lip, employee received 2 sutures and returned to regular duty.

December 1, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On 12/01/10 we were notified by the Department of Labor that EE has pneumoconiosis.

November 17, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in 1st left at break 2 and 3 in the #4 entry at Double Submains, the size of the fall was approx. 20'W x 80'L x 6"thick. area of the fall has been cribbed off.

November 1, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the #4 entry of Plant Mains, at Brk.10 from the outside, the fall was approx. 5'thick, 20'wide, 20'long. Ventilation or escapeway was not effected. The area will be timbered and dangered off.

October 8, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rockfall occurred in the #3 entry on 16 beltline at break 10, the size of the fall was approx. 35'L x 40'W x 6'Thick. No ventilation or machinery affected. Area is being cleaned and additional roof support is being added.

September 29, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rockfall was found during a weekly examination at Holly Bush Submains, the fall was located at brk. 40 in the #2 entry extending thru 2 left entry. No ventilation or machinery has been affected. The area has been crib and dangered off, and additional roof support has been added to #1 entry.

September 1, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rockfall was found during a weekly examination at 67 Mains, toward 001 section in the #1 entry, between brk. 11 & 12. The size of the fall was approx. 20'w X 30'L X 3' thick. No ventilation or machinery affected. The area has been dangered off.

August 31, 2010 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was in locker room trying to open pad lock with 2 hammers, hitting hammer against hammer when a piece of hammer broke off lodging into right wrist. Employee has returned back to work with no restrictions after object being removed.

August 30, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut left hand while using utility knife cutting rubber packing, employee received 2 sutures and returned to work with no restrictions.

July 24, 2010 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 using lifting jack on headdrive. Lifting jack bar slipped out while jacking headdrive striking employee upper lip, 4 sutures required. Employee has returned to reg. duty with no restrictions.

July 19, 2010 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 was in 3 entry belting up, Employee was pulling on a top roller to place on belt rail. Employee says lower middle back was hurting due to pulling on roller. Employee became a lost time on 7/20/2010.

July 12, 2010 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 is a roof bolt operator, while setting canopy a piece of drawrock fell cutting left index finger, employee received 2 sutures and has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

June 30, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall has been found during a weekly examination at East-West Mains break #58 in the #1 entry, The fall area is adjacent to #25 seal, the size of the fall was approx. 30' x 25' x 5'. Additional roof support of cribs beams and steel arches will be installed in the fall area.

May 28, 2010 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on stopping in the return when a piece of rock fell off of rib hitting employees left foot, employee became a lost time on 6/1/10 - 6/7/10 with bruised left foot. Employee has been released to reg. duty with no restrictions.

May 5, 2010 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting on belt when knife slipped cutting left thumb, 4 sutures required.

February 23, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall had occurred on 14 beltline break 39 in Holley Submains, 3 entry, the size of the fall was approx. 6'H x 40'L x 60'W. Additional roof supports of cribs, beams, and 10' rope bolts were added to the effected area, also additional rope bolts were added to surrounding area's inby the fall.

January 12, 2010 KY · Coal ELECTRICAL
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

At 13 belt drive at a ( 500 KVA power center) there was an electrical fire in the transformer of the power center located in 67 mains, the power center was de-energized, miner's were evacuated, fire was extinguish, all local agencies were contacted, no injuries, and power center has been removed from service.

2009 · 12 incidents

November 23, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted lower back while avoiding a piece of drawrock that fell, employee has been placed on restricted duty.

September 1, 2009 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at Marion Branch in the #2 entry 50ft. behind the fan, the fall was approx. 20' wide, 10' long, 3' thick, this area will be cleaned and supported as required in the roof control plan.

September 1, 2009 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at Marion Branch at approx. 12:15 pm, in the #1 entry at the drift mouth behind a stopping, the fall was approx. 5' thick, 20' wide and 10' long, this area has been dangered off.

August 28, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sawing timbers, when he cut his left index finger with saw, sutures required.

May 15, 2009 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 bolting top in #3 heading when a piece of drawrock fell hitting him in the mouth, 5 sutures required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction.

May 1, 2009 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 bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell hitting right forearm, 5 sutures required, employee was placed on light duty.

April 20, 2009 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 setting a stiff jack at 6 headdrive, when a piece of drawrock fell, hitting left hand ring finger. 5 sutures required, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

April 16, 2009 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at Right Fork Submains in the #5 entry between brk. 38 & 39, the fall was approx. 7' high, 20' wide, and 60' long, this area is located in a worked out area and in the process of being sealed off. The area has been cribbed and dangered off.

April 8, 2009 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 a moving and a stationary object

Employee was placing guard on tailpiece when glove caught between bearing and proxmity switch causing injury to 2nd digit finger on right hand, sutures were required. Talked with employee on safe work habits. Employee was placed on light duty.

January 21, 2009 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at 1 Seam Mains Brk. 26 between 3&4 entry, the fall was approx.5'x20'x100' the area has been dangered and sealed off. The information was called to the safety director at 2:05 pm.

January 16, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had used a utility knife to cut a plastic tie, when it slipped cutting his left forearm, employee had received 6 sutures. Employee returned back to reg. duty with no restrictions on 1-16-09.

January 8, 2009 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the old works at the Short Block Mains in the #4 entry, the fall was approx. 20'x30'x5' wide, the area has been dangered off.

2008 · 16 incidents

December 17, 2008 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 breaking up a rib roll with a hammer when something hit the top of his right hand on 12-17-08 employee continued to work until 2-18-09 when he became a lost time due to having surgery to remove object on top of right hand. employee returned to work on 2-23-09 with no restrictions.

September 12, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking up belt slack to change tailroller out and belt clamp broke, hitting top of left hand, fracturing 3 bones on top of hand.

September 5, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Roof bolt operator drill steel got hung as he reached to get wrench drill, steel fell out hitting top of left hand, employee has fractured his 4th metacarpal shaft. Employee has return to regular duty.

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

A roof fall was found at 6 left, off right fork submains, #3 entry brk.34, the fall is approx. 20' wide, 30'long, 10' wide, the effected area was dangered off.

July 30, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

At approx. 1:08 a roof fall was discovered at the 2nd panel on the left of Rightfork Submains. The fall was 5' high x 20' wide 50' long. Ventilation was not affected; no equipment involved. Top was laminated. Additional roof support of cribs and beams has been placed in affected area.

June 17, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was tramming roof bolter to left break in the belt entry, when a rib rolled off hitting him on the left side of his face. Employee received sutures to left side of his forehead, eye, and nose. Employee was placed on restricted duty until 6-24-08, employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction. Safety talk was held with employee on safe work habits.

June 6, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when something got into his right eye, employee was wearing safety glasses at the time, employee has been treated and returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

June 4, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the out by area of South Mains, Brk.93 entry #4, the fall was approx. 7ft high, 30 ft. long, 30ft. wide, the area has been cribbed and dangered off.

May 29, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found during the weekly examination in the old works of the short balck mains. Located in break 10 in the #3 entry. The fall is approx. 7ft thick by 40ft wide by 60ft long.

May 9, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was checking a blowed hose on bridge carrier when he told operator to turn pump on to see where leak was in hose, he had finger placed over where leak was causing oil to pump into finger causing right finger to swell. Employee has return to regular duty

April 16, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the South Mains Break # 86 the fall extended from the cross cut in #1 entending into the crosscut in #3 entry. the fall is approx. 6ft. thick by 20ft wide by 140 long.

April 10, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping move 002 section when he strained his back while pulling cable. Employee has been placed on light duty until 4-21-08

April 8, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A piece of rock fell on the miner cable behind the standoff. It was determined that a fall did not cause the miner to be stuck but the cable was grounded. This is not a reportable roof fall.

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 mine. The fall was found at 10:00 am. and was called out when the person making the examination got to a mine phone. The fall was located in the south mains break 81, entry #4. The fall is approx. 7 ft thick by 20 ft. wide by 40 ft. long.

February 25, 2008 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

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HIT RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT LEG ON SCOOP BUCKET, EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

January 30, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found in the outby area of the South Mains, break # 72 entry 5 was approx. 50 ft. long by 20 ft. wide by 7 ft thick and break # 65 #4 was approx. 20 ft. by 20 ft. by 7 ft. thick. Additional support has been added to the area. The information was called out to the Supt. at 11:51 am.

2007 · 27 incidents

December 13, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing tail jack on miner when jack fell hitting 4th digit finger on his left hand. 3 sutures were required, employee has returned to regular duty on 12-14-07.

December 13, 2007 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 operating a roof bolter when his glove got caught between drill steel and roof bolt twisting his right thumb and fracturing it, employee has returned to his regular duty.

December 4, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

While making a weekly examination of the 1 seam mains a roof fall was found. The fall was approx. 60ft long by 18ft wide by 7ft thick. The area will be dangered off and additional support placed in the area.

December 4, 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

Employee was drilling hole in top when a piece of coal with rock fell hitting employee on nose and right hand, 4 sutures were required on nose, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

October 30, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when drill steel got stuck in top. Employee turned to get wrench when drill steel fell out and hit top of right hand on the 2nd and 3rd knuckle. He received a fracture and has been placed on light duty.

October 23, 2007 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and fell on right knee. Employee has been placed on restricted duty, on 10-31-07 employee became lost time.

October 16, 2007 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 said he was picking up a bucket of bits when he strained his lower back, employee was placed on light duty.

September 27, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall in old works area was found, it's location is Hog Mains, #5 entry, break 22. Ventilation was not effected and no persons were involved. This area was cribbed and dangered off.

September 14, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleged that when he squatted down his right knee popped, employee was placed on light duty.

September 13, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was found at the Small Block Bleeder, #3 entry, between Brk. 42-43, at 8:25 am. The fall was approx. 5' high x 20' wide x 60' long. Additional roof support has been added to the area.

September 12, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was found at the South Mains, #5 entry, between brk. 83-85; the fall was approx. 100' long x 20' wide x 12' thick. Additional roof support has been added to the affected area.

September 10, 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 shoveling lo lo on 002 section when he strained his lower back. Employee has been placed on light duty.

August 2, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at 6:50 pm in #3 belt entry, at break 9-10 on 11 beltline. The fall was approx. 70' to 80' long, 18' to 19' wide, and 6' to 7' thick. Additional support was added.

July 19, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at 9:45 am in the small block submains bleeder, at brk 14, in entry 3 & 4. The fall was approx. 7' x 20' x 80'. The opening was 20' w & 8.5' h. Additional roof support was added to the area.

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

A roof fall was found at 8:00 pm while making the weekly exam in the small block submains bleeder. The fall was approx. 20 by 20 by 5 thick. Additional support was added to the area.

June 20, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found at break 104 in the south mains bleeder. It was located in the right gob eye off of # 5 entry. The fall is approx. 20 wide by 50 ft. long by 8 ft. thick. The fall was timbered and dangered off to prevent travel in the area.

June 1, 2007 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was moving a welder; when he fell, his hand struck a sharp piece of rock. Sutures were required. He returned to his job on the following day.

May 29, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

While mining in number five entry, the mine roof fell, pulling out one row of bolts. The fall was approximately 25ft long by 20 ft. wide by 5 ft. thick.

May 18, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

Mantrip came to a stop and EE struck his head. Sutures were required. He returned to his regular job on his next scheduled shift.

May 15, 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)

While plastering a brattice, he cut his hand on an old knife blade that had been thrown away. Sutures were required. He returned to work on his next scheduled workday.

May 7, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A piece of drawrock fell and struck him on his left little finger. Sutures were required.

May 1, 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

The employee was bolting top when a piece of rock fell and struck his right foot. He received fractures to his toes on his right foot.

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

Coy was making a weekly examination and found a roof fall in the Big Block submains. the fall is in the #2 entry Between break 15 and 16. It is approx. 20ft.X 50ftX 8ft thick.

February 12, 2007 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While hanging a curtain the front boom struck his right leg. His right ankle was sprained. He was on restricted duty from 2/12/2007 until 2/19/2007, at that time he returned to full duty.

February 7, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof roof fall was found in the bleeder while conducting a weekly examination. The fall did not affect ventilation. The fall was approximately 110 ft. by 20 ft. by 7 ft. thick. The area was dangered off and roof support was added to the area to prevent another fall in the area.

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

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during a weekly check of the Right Fork Submains. The fall was located in the 2nd left panel, break #32-33. The fall was app. 20' x 90' x 7' in the #3 entry.

January 2, 2007 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 a moving and a stationary object

Loading belt structure in scoop bucket, caught fingers between structure.

2006 · 29 incidents

December 29, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during a weekly exam on Big Block Submains break #5 in #2 entry. The fall was app. 7' x 20' x 20'.

December 28, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during a week y exam on South Mains, break 95 #3 entry. The fall was app. 7' x 20' x 20'.

December 21, 2006 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 was cleaning belt and caught his left index finger on the bottom roller stand which resulted in a cut requiring app. 5 stitches. A metal burr on the stand caused the cut.

December 21, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during a weekly check on the 3rd panel of Right Fork submains, break #35 in the #4 entry. The fall was app. 35' x 7' x 20'.

December 13, 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 on the left arm by a piece of draw rock while walking between the bolt machine and the rib. Sutures were required to close the wound.

December 13, 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 leg by a piece of draw rock.

October 27, 2006 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 was removing a rock from the belt at a head drive when his right arm struck the metal guarding material which resulted in a cut requiring sutures.

October 27, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred at break #17, #3 entry of east West Mains, 2 breaks outby spad #4052. The fall was approximately 35' long, 20' wide, 7 to 8 feet thick.

October 25, 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 draw rock app. 2' x 2' x 1"-0", on the right arm while installing roof bolts. Sutures were required to close the incision. (6 stitches)

October 5, 2006 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 left hand in the drill steel while installing roof bolts using gloves. He injured three fingers on his left hand. The glove was caught on a burr on the roof bolt itself and twisted his fingers.

September 22, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred while retreat mining was being conducted on 001 section. The fall occurred in the left wall at break #7.

September 21, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered on a weekly exam in east-west mains, 1st panel, right break #47. The fall was approx 20 x 20 x 8.

September 11, 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 on the left leg by a draw rock while installing roof bolts in #5 entry.

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

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on east-west mains #1 entry break #2 that was approx 120'x20'x4-7' . The area was cribbed off and will not be moved.

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

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered on high top panel break #13 #4 entry that was approximately 50' x 20' x 5-6'.

August 14, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on Elk Creek Mains, break #17, #3 entry. The fall was approx. 20'x 20'x 6'.

August 2, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred in the face area of newly mined #3 entry. The fall pulled approx 4-5 rows of installed roof bolts. The fall was approx 18' x 6 1/2' x 50'.

July 5, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall occurred an the 002 section #1 entry at the face. The fall was 20' x 20' x 4'-5' thick and pulled 4 bolts at the end of permanent support.

June 29, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 2nd left at East-West mains, break #41, #3 right. The fall was approx. 45'x 19'x 10'.

June 3, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred in the #4 right crosscut of 002-0 section and pulled 6 bolts. The fall was approx. 20' X 6' X 60' long. The fall was located 2 breaks inby spad # 4129.

April 25, 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 on the left ribs by a piece of drawrock while installing roof bolts.

April 10, 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 by a piece of draw rock on back and left ankle.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EE was using a torch to cut metal for a coal turn chute when he twisted coming off the belt and fell.

March 13, 2006 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a jack and a slate bar to re-rail a supply car, when the bar slipped and cut his left thumb. (7 sutures required)

March 6, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintenional fall of roof was discovered 1 break inby spad #3911 in the #1 entry of 002 section along south mains. The fall was approx. 20' wide, 120' long & 6' - 8' high.

February 16, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a utility knife to trim belt and cut his right small finger. (3 sutures)

January 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 struck by draw rock on the left shoulder while installing roof bolts.

January 7, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the right shoulder by draw rock while cutting coal.

2005 · 30 incidents

December 20, 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 reaching down to pick up a curtain when he was struck on the left leg by a draw rock.

December 8, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during the weekly exam one break inby spad #3163 on the Peters Branch Submains. The fall was approx. 20'x 20'x 4-6'.

November 23, 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 strach by a piece of drawrock, while roof bolting on the left thumb.

October 21, 2005 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 shoveling.

October 17, 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 ALLEGES HE WAS LIFTING A SPOOL OF CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during the weekly exam on Peters Branch Submains Break #21 at spad #3307. The fall was 140' long, 20' wide and 6' high. The fall extended through the crosscut to #4 and #5 entry.

October 13, 2005 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 LIFTING A BELT ROLLER OUT OF THE MUD.

October 12, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT LEG BY BRATTICE BLOCKS.

October 10, 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 (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE TRACK RAIL & A PRY BAR BEING USED TO ALIGN TRACK SWITCH.

October 6, 2005 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 BELT RAIL OUT OF THE COAL RIB.

October 3, 2005 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT ROPE & THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEFT THUMB.

September 29, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car 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 chocking the scoop. He was struck on the right leg.

September 23, 2005 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 LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE.

September 15, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fell of roof occurred on the continous miner that was approx 20' x 20' x 20' x 6'. The fall occurred on the his left panel off wild cut submains two breaks inby spa d#3398.

September 14, 2005 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on the right arm by a steel I-beam.

August 19, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE WEEKLY CHECK AT BREAK #52 OF SOUTH MAINS, AT SPAD #2863. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20'X 25'X 6'.

August 18, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED DURING RETREAT MINING AND CAUGHT THE CONTINUOUS MINER INBY BRIDGE AND INBY BRIDGE CARRIER, ONE BREAK OUTBY SPAD #3370. THIS OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION

August 17, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock which struck the canopy of the MBC, fell to the mine floor then rolled over and struck the employee on the right leg.

August 15, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered during the weekly exam of return airways. The fall was located on Elk Creek Mains #15 break #4 entry.

August 10, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIMSELF WITH A BOX KNIFE WHILE CUTTING A ROPE. (3 STITCHES)

July 27, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT ARIM WITH A UTILITY KNIFE (2 STITCHES)

May 19, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof was discovered one break outby spad #3156 in the Peters branch submains. The fall was approx. 20' wide, 30' long & 6' thick.

April 25, 2005 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on the left knee installing belt rollers.

April 5, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee inadvertantly cut himself while shoveling the #15 tailpiece. A utility knife was on his belt and the blade had worked itself out and he struck the blade with his left hand.

March 10, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ONTO THE MACHINE AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT EYE WITH THE BOLT HEAD.

February 19, 2005 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 strained his left knee pulling slack from a belt set-up.

February 17, 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 on the left thumb by draw rock while installing roof bolts.

2004 · 7 incidents

December 22, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred on the Elk Creek Mains two breaks inby spad #395. The fall was in a crosscut between #4 and #5 entry and was app. 20' x 20' x 4'.

December 20, 2004 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his left middle finger while using a utility knife to cut cable jacket.

December 19, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional fall of roof occurred on #9 belt at spad #2275. The fall was approximately 20' x 40' x 4'-6' thick.

December 13, 2004 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 using a utility knife to trim belt and it slipped and cut his left hand. (3 sutures).

November 29, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE ELK CREEK MAINS BREAK #49 #1 ENTRY THAT WAS APP. 40' X 20' X 48" TO 72".

November 22, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO MOVE THE LOW STRUCTURE WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT SHIN CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND.

November 12, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his left thumb with a box knife.