Mining Incidents

Infinity Surface Mine #3 Coal

FR Performance LLC · Surface
Controlled by Freddie Revis
Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1519216

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
14
Years on record
2008–2011
Latest incident
Aug 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2008
104
citations
42
significant & substantial
$93,602
proposed penalties
$77,043
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
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2022 Q3 0 0 0
2022 Q2 1,440 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 1,440 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 480 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 1,480 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 1,920 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 1,480 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

14 on file

2011 · 1 incident

August 3, 2011 KY · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hood on a D8T Cat Dozer stuck open and EE moved it causing the hood to slam shut. It caught his middle and ring finger between the frame and the hood.

2010 · 7 incidents

December 31, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EE was working on a lube truck replacing the mounting bracket when he raised up hitting his forehead on the bracket causing a cut to his forehead. 2-Staples were required to close the wound.

December 7, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Flash burns (welding)

He was helping the mechanic weld on a 988F loader. He was in the process of welding and apparently got flash burns in his eyes.

October 29, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was assisting coworker in attempting to uncouple the car cat head, when his left foot became caught between the car pusher and miner guide rail, causing a crushing injury to his left foot. EE was flown to Hospital.

September 24, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up the steps of a 777 Cat Truck (approx. 6 ft) when he fell backwards landing mostly on his left foot. He stated when he hit the ground it bent his leg backwards causing a fracture to his left leg.

September 13, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting zip ties loose that were holding cable in place on the high wall miner. When he cut a zip tie the knife continued on and cut his left hand. EE rec. 4 stitches.

2009 · 4 incidents

October 28, 2009 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was assisting the mechanic put a motor on the highwall miner using a porta-power when a metal brace broke loose and struck him on the right shoulder. EE continued to work for several hours before seeking medical attention.

September 28, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that as he dismounted from the dozer, he started to turn around and felt his knee pop. He didn't think it would amount to anything so he did not seek medical attention at the time. At a later time, the knee continued to experience pain so he consulted a doctor.

August 11, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's foot slipped as he was descending the ladder of the D-9. EE caught himself with one hand and had pain in his shoulder blades. EE did not seek medical att. at this time. During routine visit with his Dr., he informed the Dr. of his pain and an MRI was ordered. EE has not returned to work since.

August 3, 2009 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

EE was not wearing a seat belt while loading rock into a haulback truck. As he tried to lift a rock, the teeth on the bucket slipped, causing EE to hit his head against the air conditioner. The knob on the air conditioner caused a laceration on his head that required 5 staples. He was given a full release for the following day. No lost time.

2008 · 2 incidents

September 22, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said he was working on a CAT 777 truck when he bent over to open a door he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

July 15, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Infinity Energy Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

Employee ran his dozer into a hole and hit his leg against the door. He refused medical treatment at this time, stating he would be o.k. On Aug. 25, 2008, he went to the doctor with swelling on the knee and received 5 days light duty. He returned to work 9/3/08.