Mining Incidents

#5 Coal

Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Underground
Deane, Knott County, KY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1518505

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
38
Years on record
2002–2007
Latest incident
Jun 2007
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2002
601
citations
211
significant & substantial
$178,492
proposed penalties
$132,153
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
2007 Q4 480 16 3 33333.3
2007 Q3 12,870 65 21 5050.5
2007 Q1 23,395 30 5 1282.3
2006 Q3 0 9 4
2006 Q2 0 28 18
2006 Q1 0 9 4
2005 Q4 38,736 7 2 180.7
2005 Q3 38,528 18 8 467.2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

38 on file

2007 · 2 incidents

June 14, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Had a hoist hooked up to a speed reducer to a scoop. The arm of the hoist broke hitting employee on the arm.

February 4, 2007 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tamping when he went to foreman stating this his side was hurting bad and was getting weak. He said he was going to have to go home and go to the doctor next day. He left at 1 am.

2006 · 5 incidents

September 13, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Was operating roof bolter. A rock 1 foot round and 1.5 inches thick fell hitting his finger and cutting it.

September 12, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was backing roof bolter out of section three left. He had his left arm out of deck, while holding cable out of way. His left arm got caught between the roof bolter and rib.

August 23, 2006 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Injured was observing work being performed by co-worker on cutting machine. Grinding dust and metal went into injured's left eye.

July 27, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was spinning steel out of top of bolter. His arm accidentally hit the up level on the equipment, pinning his index finger against the roof and the machine.

July 25, 2006 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a hammer on a piece of metal, rust flew into his right eye.

2005 · 7 incidents

December 31, 2005 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Contact with electrical current

Employee stated he was attempting to make corrections in the Pemco 1500 KVA section power box. While he was working in the section power box he came in contact with an electrical current, resulting in an electrical burn to his right hand palm and elbow.

December 27, 2005 KY · Coal INUNDATION
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An inundation of gas occurred on MMU 001-0 Section. While advancing Panel #16 cutting Gob-I on across from #6 right crosscut at #27 break. East Mains sealed area was cut into at #27 break on panel #16. This was located approx 100' from #6 entry survey station #3325, w/last 25' unsupported. No injuries reported, temp vent.controls constructed & seal built according to plan.

March 17, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER PICKING UP A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE IN SUPPLY YARD. EE INFORMED ME ON 4/7/05 THAT HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 4/1/05.

February 12, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN INTENTIONAL ROOF FALL RODE OUTBY THRU BREAKER POST INTO ACTIVE RETREAT MINING SECTION. THE OUTBY EDGE OF FALL CAUGHT THE FRONT MBC OF A CONTINUOUS HAULAGE UNIT. ALL PERSONNEL WERE PULLED OUTBY BEFORE FALL OCCURRED. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THE FALL. APPROXIMATE SIZE OF FALL IS 100'L X 10'-20'W X 12'H. LOCATION IS ON S. MAINS #11 X-CUT #3 ENTRY.

January 31, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof has occurred in by spad # 2589, 001 section. Number 15 crosscut, #2 entry. No injuries resulted from this fall. The fall measured 45' l by 15-20' w by 10' h.

January 14, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof occurred in no. 4 entry between crosscut #7 and 8 on south mains, parallel entries on 001 section. The fall measured 18' wide by 70' l by app 6' high. No injuries resulted from the fall.

January 8, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof occurred on No. 5 belt (south mains) No. 4 entry (belt enrtry) at No. 14 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 35' long x 20' wide x 12' high. No injuries resulted from this fall.

2004 · 15 incidents

December 15, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof was found during weekly exam in an abandoned area of the mine. The fall was located on No. 8 panel #3 crosscut off south mains. The fall measured 20'W x 300'L x unknown height.

December 15, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof was found during weekly exam in an abandoned area of the mine. The fall was located at #66 break on south mains #5 & #6 entry. The fall measured 20' x 90' x unknown height.

December 6, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof has occurred out by the active section on #6 belt entry in by spad station #1493. The fall measured approx 20' by 60' by 10' high. No injuries resulted, however the conveyer belt was damaged.

November 29, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof was found by examiner on above date and time. the fall was located in an intersection at #4 break, #4 entry, on east mains #3 belt. the fall measured 20'x20'x approx 18' high. no injuries occurred, no equipment damaged, ventilation was not affected.

November 16, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE JARRED HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING A SCOOP. FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 11/23/04.

November 9, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF HAS OCCURRED IN AN ABANDONED AREA OF THE MINE. THE FALL IS LOCATED ON THE #7 PANEL #1 ENTRY BLEEDER RETURN #11 CROSS-CUT. THE FALL WAS FOUND BY MINE EXAMINER AND MSHA INSPECTOR. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X 20'X 18'HIGH. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RESULTED.

November 7, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE notified us that he was going to the doctor for an incident that occurred on 11-7-04, ee stated he felt pain in his lower back while working on miner ripper head. EE has had ongoing back pain. Did not start missing work until 11-29-04.

October 19, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED OUTBY THE ACTIVE SECTION ON THE NO.7 PANEL CROSSCUT NO.6, STARTING IN NO.5 ENTRY EXTENDING TO NO.7 THE AREA STARTED WORKING ON 10/13/04 AND WAS CRIBBED OFF. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM FALL, THE FALL MEASURED 20'W X100'L X 18'HIGH

September 13, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED AT SPAD STATION NO. 447 IN THE #3 ENTRY ON #4 BELT ON SOUTH MAINS. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THIS FALL, NO EQUIPMENT WAS DAMAGED, VENTILATION WAS NOT IMPAIRED. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 18' X 20' X 7' HIGH.

August 20, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported roof occurred on the 001 section, 15th crosscut, no. 6 panel, in entries no. 1,2,3,5,6,& 7. The fall was appx. 10-18' thick, rib to rib. No injuries occurred and no equipment was damaged.

August 2, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE RIDING IN SCOOP WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS. SCOOP RAN INTO MINER TAIL, MOVING BLOCKS OVER ONTO HIM.

July 25, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE INSTALLING A SCRAPPER AT A HEAD DRIVE. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND BACK CAUSING A COMPRESSION OF T7 DISC.

May 5, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION #5 PANEL #2 ENTRY BETWEEN CROSSCUTS #15 & #16. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OCCURRED AS A RESULT. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 18-20' WIDE X 6' HIGH.

April 25, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of supported top occurred at the no.8 crosscut, intersection of headings 5,6, and 7 on the no.5 panel, 001 section. No injuries resulted from this fall. The fall measured 150' long by 18' wide by 15' high.

April 22, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was drilling a roof bolt hole, while doing so, he lost his balance and caught his hand on rotating chuck of drill, resulting in twisting injury to ee's right forearm.

2003 · 6 incidents

November 22, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY (BELT) STARTING AT BREAK #23 EXTENDING TO BREAK #25, SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 100 - 110' LONG X 10 - 15' HIGH X 18 - 20' WIDE. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 10' CABLE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERUPTED, BELT WAS CAUGHT. FALL WON'T BE CLEANE

October 8, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UPON MEDICAL EXAMINATION EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT HE HAD SUFFIEIENT DEGREE OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS (BLACK LUNG).

August 14, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #4 ENTRY RETURN AT BREAK #7 ON THE #3 MAINS. SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 12' H X 30' L X 18'-25' W AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY G ROUTED RESIN BOLTS SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 10' CABLE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, NO EQUIPMENT CAUGHT, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

August 1, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT #4 BREAK. SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 90'L X 18-20'W X 7'H. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6'TENSION REBAR BOLTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL SUP PORT CONSISTING OF 10' ROPE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, BELT LINE WAS CAUGHT. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

July 24, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE FACE OF THE #4 ENTRY AT #2 BREAK. SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 25'L X 18-20'W X 7'H. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' TENSION REBAR BOLTS WITH SUP PLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 10' ROPE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, NO EQUIPMENT CAUGHT. FALL WAS CLEANED UP.

April 19, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #5 BELT (#4 ENTRY) SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 12' HIGH BY 17-19' WIDE BY 300-400' LONG, AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS WITH SUPP LEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 6-9' CABLE BOLTS IN INTERSECTIONS. NO INJURIES OCCURRED, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

2002 · 3 incidents

October 28, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED WHILE OPERATING MOBILE BRIDGE HIS LEFT KNEE STARTED HURTING. EE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN/STRAIN TO HIS LEFT KNEE.

October 26, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED WHILE LIFTING COUPLER ON RAIL CAR TO HOOK UP TO MOTOR HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE SUSTAINED A LOWER BACK STRAIN.

May 14, 2002 KY · Coal welder MACHINERY
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNEELING TO WELD WHEN MOVING TO STANDING POSITION RIGHT KNEE POPPED.