Mining Incidents

E4-2 Coal

Controlled by Mark LaVerghetta
Hazard, Perry County, KY  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 1519015

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2010–2023
Latest incident
Sep 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2006
4,302
citations
1,017
significant & substantial
$2,278,844
proposed penalties
$1,531,287
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 2,186 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 2,441 2 0 819.3
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 2,080 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 2,364 2 0 846.0
2024 Q1 2,452 2 0 815.7
2023 Q4 5,425 33 12 6082.9
2023 Q3 1,560 27 10 17307.7
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

2023 · 1 incident

September 14, 2023 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Management Consulting Services LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was in the surface shop and bumped a hand against a circular saw blade causing a cut on right hand. The cut was on the knuckle between the index and middle finger. Employee was taken to a medical clinic in Hazard, KY and received 4 stitches.

2022 · 2 incidents

March 30, 2022 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Management Consulting Services LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was on the operator side of roof drill installing roof strap. It was the first row of bolts in #4 entry, and employee was installing outside bolt and was trying to install strap to hold loose rock. When the T-Bar was lowered a piece of rock measuring 7' long 3' wide & 3 inches thick slid down the T-Bar and struck EE in the left lower leg and ankle.

March 25, 2022 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Management Consulting Services LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of draw rock 3' long by 2' wide 4 to 6 inches thick. The rock glanced off the employees hard hat and struck right hand. Employee felt pain in neck and right hand.

2021 · 3 incidents

July 15, 2021 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Resources · Struck by falling object

While installing a roof bolt, a piece of rock dislodged from the roof and struck IE in hand. Incident was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

April 2, 2021 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Resources · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hand to steady the drill steel and got glove causing in a rotating steel. Employee's finger twisted around the steel causing injury.

2019 · 10 incidents

July 31, 2019 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in a scoop bucket going to the batteries first and the breaker knocked on the scoop which in turn locked up the park brake striking EE up against the ejector blade.

April 25, 2019 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator OTHER
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down to check water line coupling when EE stood up the left knee popped and EE felt pain in knee. However EE came back to work the following day and worked 5 days before starting to miss work on May 1st. EE did not notify us of absence nor did the mines.

April 5, 2019 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a hole in a bit bucket. Knife slipped and cut employees left hand.

February 14, 2019 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee taking vent pipe down from old charger barn and when employee went to pitch vent pipe the edge cut through employee's glove and cut the palm of the hand.

February 1, 2019 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top when glove got caught in the drill steel, twisting hand.

January 9, 2019 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing roof bolts off of the bolter toward the unbolted face when employee felt pain in lower back.

2018 · 22 incidents

December 3, 2018 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading jacks from supply cars when the jack got hung in jacket pocket twisting employee's arm causing pain in left shoulder.

November 16, 2018 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling conveyor chain over apron assembly when ee felt sharp pain in back and legs.

November 15, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling V wipe at 2B head drive. They had right hand on the belt rail when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and hit the hand mashing their two middle fingers.

October 17, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking and draw rock fell and hit employee in the back as employee was walking toward the LoLo the equipment was backing in the hole and caught softline against Lolo causing softline to strike employee in the ribs.

October 9, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking up belt entry when employee hit head on brow in a dip causing pain in neck and down back.

September 25, 2018 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got right index finger caught between coupler on slope car.

September 14, 2018 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was making EE's weekly fan exam, when EE got off EE's buggy to get an air reading and once returning to EE's buggy EE slipped and fell.

July 30, 2018 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening outer drum bolts on a continuous miner head, after completing this task EE then went and sat on a personnel carrier, after sitting for a while EE got up and stated back was stiff and hurting. Employee was using foot and leg to push down on the ratchet.

June 25, 2018 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a belt rail up, twisted around and felt pain in EE's lower back.

June 6, 2018 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 06-06-18. Last day worked 12-19-14.

May 21, 2018 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling bolter cable and as EE was hanging it EE felt something pull in the right shoulder.

April 5, 2018 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping splice 1A belt. EE was checking brads, rubbing fingers across the buckled when EE's coworker struck EE with a 4 pound hammer.

March 16, 2018 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting top roller in section belt at the back of the lolo. When EE lifted the roller to put it in, EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

March 1, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling and when EE turned, EE twisted knee.

January 12, 2018 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was crossing a crossover at 3A tailpiece. Employee was dusting around 3A drive backing off of cat walk and fell. Employee was complaining about stomach, right elbow, right leg, low back, and tailbone.

2017 · 21 incidents

November 6, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was letting pressure off fire valve and when employee shut it off the hard line blew apart, knocking employee's feet out from under employee causing employee to land on employee's left elbow and shoulder.

November 1, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting primary scrapper on 1D drive. EE was in a tight spot in between the back board and nose roller when ee strained the right side of low back.

October 31, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling on 3A belt when they felt pain in the lower back, right side.

October 24, 2017 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

While loading timber into scoop bucket, the timber slipped on employee's hand, cutting their left small finger.

October 18, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing lolo back and when they turned around they felt pain in the right lower leg.

October 10, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was strapping a kettle bottom when employee pulled a muscle.

October 5, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was scattering structure for belt setup. Top was low and employee was bent over carrying structure. Employee then put structure in place during belt setup. Employee started missing 04/02/18.

August 7, 2017 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking up 1A belt and hit their head on the head of rope bolt. This caused their head to snap back and resulted in pain in the neck and pain and numbness in the left arm and hand. Employee started missing 08-15-17.

August 3, 2017 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting tape off of wires in head drive junction box when knife slipped across left wrist.

July 27, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was pulling an old belt pin out of a splice when a piece of the pin or the vise-grips hit employee in the eye. Employee was wearing PPE.

July 18, 2017 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working at the back MBC when foot was stuck in the mud. As employee turned to walk away felt something pop in right knee. Employee started missing 07/24/17.

July 15, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting in 3 heading when glove got hung up on the bolt and twisted arm around the bolt.

July 11, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was getting belt pins off the dolly when a rock fell and struck them on the back of the head and knocked their face against the lolo dolly.

June 1, 2017 KY · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was going through doors on track when EE hit head on beam at overcast in between doors at 1C belt.

March 20, 2017 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding in a scoop going to the section due to the super steer being down. The scoop hit a hole in the roadway causing employee's back to be jerked.

2016 · 32 incidents

December 27, 2016 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 12/27/16. Last day worked 02/26/15.

December 3, 2016 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting a top roller and when EE turned around, EE dropped it on the foot.

November 30, 2016 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting a cover lid over head motor on a miner. As ee was putting it in place, there was a bolt under cover that ee hit finger on, causing to drop the cover on finger.

November 17, 2016 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss award (25%). Last day worked 02-26-15.

November 9, 2016 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting a bucket jack up to put on a scoop. The jack slipped and fell against scoop and caught left index finger.

October 31, 2016 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 10/31/16. Last day worked 08/08/13.

October 19, 2016 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 10/19/16. Last day worked 02/26/15.

October 19, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 10/19/16. Last day worked 12/23/12.

October 10, 2016 KY · Coal HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

The hoist oil pressure switch malfunctioned and caused oil to get hot and hoist car wouldn't travel up or down the slope.

October 7, 2016 KY · Coal supply man, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving scoop tire with a slate bar, the bar slipped causing the employee to fall against the concrete.

September 8, 2016 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting hood of lo-trac when handle slipped from hand striking left ring finger.

August 29, 2016 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 8/29/2016. Last day worked 10/16/2014.

August 17, 2016 KY · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 08/17/16. Last day worked 08/10/13.

July 25, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on a small rock and when EE tried to keep balance, EE fell on right leg.

June 27, 2016 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 06/27/16. Last day worked 11/17/14.

June 21, 2016 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 06/21/16. Last day worked 09/01/10.

June 1, 2016 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

The employee was in the #3 right crosscut when a piece of rock had fallen, striking the employee on the right leg, just above ankle.

April 27, 2016 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up the miner cable to move it out of the way when EE felt pain in right shoulder.

April 18, 2016 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was struck in the face when a scrapper that was stuck suddenly dislodged.

March 29, 2016 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up lolo tailpiece chain to move it out of the way when EE felt pain in back. Employee started missing 04/06/16.

March 29, 2016 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking from bottom of slope up to mantrip when EE hit head on the top causing pain in EE's neck, shoulder and back.

March 17, 2016 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that a piece of draw rock fell and hit EE on the back.

March 17, 2016 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was getting a rock off of the miner. EE took a step and foot slipped on a piece of rock causing EE's left knee to twist.

February 23, 2016 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 02/23/16. Last day worked 05/20/14.

February 11, 2016 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking to the head drive. EE walked beneath the highline and rose up before clearing it and jammed head. Employee started missing 02/16/16.

January 12, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting in the #3 left crosscut when a piece of rock fell off the canopy of the bolter, striking EE on the back of EE's leg.

January 11, 2016 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a drill pot out of a mantrip to load onto another mantrip, with assistance from another employee. When the assisting employee picked up one side of the drill pot shifting all the weight to the injured employees side and EE stated that felt a tearing and ripping sensation in left arm, shoulder, neck and back.

2015 · 19 incidents

December 2, 2015 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was at the bottom of slope uncoupling the supply cars from the slope car. When he pulled the lever to uncouple the cars he felt a sharp pain in his lower/mid back and he had numbness in his left leg.

November 30, 2015 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was hit by a rock. An initial report was not filled out.

November 30, 2015 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on belt in the tandem roller when his feet slipped out from under him.

November 11, 2015 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee put a regulator hole in brattice and when he turned around a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on his hard hat.

October 27, 2015 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall from machine

Employee was tying a pump onto the car with ratchet binder when he slipped and fell off the side of the flat car, scraping his knee and shin bone. Injury required stitches.

October 26, 2015 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping to get a 60" top roller out of beltline, lifting it over their heads. The roller got stuck so they pulled it with a slate bar and when it came free it struck him on the knee. The roller was too close to the top to use a chain ratchet.

October 14, 2015 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was throwing crib block under a low boy to unload a mobile bridge carrier and hit tongue on the supply motor with his left hand and ring finger.

October 14, 2015 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee moved a blue tub to get a light charger for an employee when he felt pain in his back.

October 7, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending and installing roof bolts in #5 heading, no problem, but when he left bolter to go to return bolter in #2 heading he felt pain in his groin and had trouble walking from place to place.

October 4, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 10-04-15. Last day worked 12-27-12.

September 30, 2015 KY · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on miner and ran into a bolt hanging down, he felt pain in his shoulders and neck area. Later he drove a lo-trac down the belt to put power in and hit a hole and the pain got worse. Employee started missing 10/01/15.

September 8, 2015 KY · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss award (11%). Last day worked 06/27/14.

August 10, 2015 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 08/10/15. Last day worked 01/16/13.

July 6, 2015 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 07/06/15. Last day worked 10/05/11.

June 12, 2015 KY · Coal dispatcher DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 06/12/15. Last day worked 04/01/13.

June 11, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis award date 06/11/15. Last day worked 02/25/13.

January 23, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was straightening a bent bolt, put it in the head of the bolt machine and accidentally hit the rotation. The bolt had a burr that caught his glove and wrapped his hand around.

2014 · 19 incidents

December 22, 2014 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was found on 1 West Mains at break #11 and #12 on #2 belt. Fall measured approximately 12' wide x 40' long x 2'-6' thick.

November 17, 2014 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hit his left thumb with a hammer while trying to hit a cap wedge to install a timber. Injury required stitches.

October 13, 2014 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was lapping highline on a highline sled when he twisted his back. Employee started missing 10-22-14.

September 4, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a knot out of the cable at the end of the lolo. Employee started missing 12-15-14.

July 21, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading the roof bolting machine when 4' straps got tangled and broke loose sliding into his forearm.

July 17, 2014 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was discovered on 1 West Mains at Brk 82 on 3 Belt. Fall measure approximately 3' thick X 10' long X 20' wide.

July 10, 2014 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt pain in his back when he stepped down in a hole in the mine floor. Employee started missing 10/24/14.

June 17, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was positioning bolter to strap kettle bottom, rock fell striking right hand. Injury required surgery.

June 9, 2014 KY · Coal FIRE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Tailpiece bearing went bad and caught on fire and was extinguished.

March 19, 2014 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator OTHER
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running the continuous miner sitting on his knees and when he attempted to stand he felt pain in his knee.

February 18, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off the tailpiece and twisted his left knee. Employee later required surgery and started missing 05-15-14.

January 28, 2014 KY · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee walked into a bent roof bolt plate resulting in a laceration to his left shoulder. Injury required stitches.

2013 · 19 incidents

December 9, 2013 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee started to get out of supply motor and put his right elbow on top of canopy and his left hand in handle and pulled himself up and felt his right shoulder pop. Employee later required surgery and started missing 03-14-14.

November 13, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out belt, he was climbing up on structure when he twisted his right knee. Employee started missing 06-23-14 due to knee surgery.

November 4, 2013 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to get out of his car when he slipped and struck his ear on the corner of his car door. Employee later required surgical debridement and 6 stitches on 11-15-13.

September 23, 2013 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was found at break 20 adjacent to #2 belt intake in the #5 entry. Fall measured approximately 20' wide x 20' long x 8'-10' thick.

September 20, 2013 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was working in 3R crosscut approximately 45'-50' from miner which was cutting top in #3 entry.

September 9, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he knelt down to start bolting when he felt his right knee to start burning. Employee later required surgery on 12-05-13.

August 5, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was adjusting brake on supply motor when he pulled his hand back he hit a sharp piece of metal. Injury required two stitches.

July 23, 2013 KY · Coal dispatcher DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss

July 15, 2013 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was discovered on 4A belt Break 9 at #4 Entry. Fall measure approximately 30' wide x 30' long x 7.5-8' thick.

July 10, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking bent over when he ran into a strap which knocked his hard hat off. The straps edge came down and struck him on the head.

July 9, 2013 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing in the #3 at the last open crosscut outby breaker post when a timber got dislodged and struck him on the forearm.

May 2, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to slide the track rail over with a slate bar when the rail flipped over and landed on his left foot.

March 11, 2013 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inadvertently closed his knife on his finger after opening a container of degreaser. Injury required stitches.

January 22, 2013 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a rock and twisted his ankle.

2012 · 14 incidents

December 27, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was coming around the roof bolter to take the cable down when he stepped in a pile of rocks causing him to twist his ankle.

December 17, 2012 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got off Lo-Trac and stepped on un-even bottom.

December 11, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was laying out structure for a belt set-up when he strained the back of his neck. Employee started missing 12-13-12.

October 9, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inadvertently activated the rotation causing the roof bolt to spin and strike his wrist.

September 14, 2012 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was discovered at 1 West Mains spad number 1730 in the belt line entry for old intake. Fall measured approximately 20' wide x 120' long x 8' high.

July 17, 2012 KY · Coal dispatcher HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported his injury two days after the occurrence to the personnel department. He stated that he was helping to install a pump when he hurt his back.

May 18, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking bolts out of legs on belt structure. When he moved the structure over his finger rubbed over a piece of rock cutting his finger. Injury required 3 stitches.

April 25, 2012 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck by rub rail handle that broke as a result of being caught on tailpiece. Injury required stitches.

February 3, 2012 KY · Coal ELECTRICAL
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Tracking system was down due to grounded highline. System was down over 12 hours.

January 26, 2012 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred on the 1 West Mains 1 1/2 crosscut inby spad 2497 # 1 entry. Fall measured approximately 20' long X 20' wide X 5' thick.

2011 · 26 incidents

November 29, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was found between overcast on 2 West Mains in the #1 entry at mouth of the 2 left submains. Fall measured approximately 20' wide x 30' long x 5' thick.

October 3, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was discovered in 1 West Mains at break #51 between the #3 and #4 entry. Fall measured approximately 20' wide x 30' long x 5'6' thick.

October 3, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was hooking rope on lolo dolly when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him on the back of his leg. Employee started missing 10-17-11.

September 10, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting up from sitting and writing down some notes when he started to fall he put his hand down to catch himself and struck an oil can.

September 7, 2011 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a rock from the boom of the miner when the rock fell and caught his finger in between the rock and a miner bit.

September 2, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling draw rock when a piece struck his hand.

August 22, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Under investigation

August 22, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to cross a stopped belt when he fell injuring his right shoulder.

July 15, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a timber when he felt pain in his mid-section/groin area.

June 15, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

A rock fell striking employee on the head. Employee started missing 06-16-11.

May 23, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was pre shifting when he turned around he hit his ear on a strap that was hanging down.

May 23, 2011 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to pull lolo with the miner when the clevis broke and struck him on the left side of his head. Employee started missing 06-09-11.

May 19, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inadvertently hit a paint can with his drill steel causing it to burst and cut his arm.

May 16, 2011 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall from machine

Employee was getting off of super steer when he slipped and fell causing him to twist his left knee.

May 13, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pneumoconiosis

April 22, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Loose brake car battery connection set off E-systems on the hoist and brake car. Employee started missing 04-28-11.

April 22, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HOISTING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Loose brake car battery connection set off E-systems on the hoist and brake car.

April 15, 2011 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping miner men to change places when a piece of rock fell and struck him on the arm and hand.

March 28, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crawling down the belt on lolo and his foot must have slipped off the side. They were in the process of setting bits in the miner and when they backed the miner up to roll the heads it hit the Mobile Bridge Carrier (MBC) causing it to twist and rubbed employees foot.

March 15, 2011 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling tailpiece when his shovel hit belt and bounced back and hit him in the mouth.

January 29, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee laid a bow saw down after using it and when he picked it back up, he grabbed it the wrong way and cut his hand.

2010 · 12 incidents

December 28, 2010 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a rock and fell striking his shoulder on the mine floor. Employee started missing 03-14-11.

December 17, 2010 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a draw head on his RRD motor before coupling to the rock duster. A second supply motor was coming up the track and the operator did not notice that the switch was thrown toward the side track where the employee was working. The second motor hit the RRD motor and knocked it into employee.

December 7, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred in break 4 off 2 left off 1 West Mains in the #4 entry. Fall measured approximately 20' wide x 60' long x 7' thick.

December 2, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred on 1 West Mains at break 99 #5 entry. Fall measured approximately 40' wide x 60' long x 6' high.

December 1, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred on 1st left off 1 West Mains intake #4 entry. Fall measured approximately 20' wide x 20' long x 6' high.

November 12, 2010 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking on a roadway when he bumped into the end of an installed torque tension bolt.

October 23, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was knocking the boom pin out of the miner when a piece of metal chipped off the pin and struck him on the wrist. Injury required stitches.

October 12, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to get the lo-trac started, when a piece of rock fell and struck his arm.

October 5, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell between rib and first bolt.