Mining Incidents

Dorea Mine Coal

Sextet Mining Corp · Underground
Controlled by Badgett Russell Iii
Sebree, Webster County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1517355

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
48
Years on record
1993–1996
Latest incident
Dec 1996
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

48 on file

1996 · 15 incidents

December 3, 1996 KY · Coal supply man, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING A BATTERY POWERED GOLF CART ON SUPPLY ROAD (SURFACE LOCATION) WHEN HE APPRENTLY LOST CONTROL, CAUSING THE GOLF CART TO FLIP ON TOP OF VICTIM.

November 11, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

RUNNING A ROOF BOLTER. PINNER STEEL SLIPPED OUT OF CHUCH, STRUCK HIM ON LEFT HAMD. BROKE MIDDLE FINGER - LEFT HAND.

October 29, 1996 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS POURING OIL IN A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, SLIPPED & FELL, HURTING LEFT KNEE.

September 30, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLEANING A SHUTTLE CAR WITH HIGH PRESSUREWASHER,LOCATED ON SURFACE. STEPPED FROM BED OF SHUTTLE CAR AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE

September 5, 1996 KY · Coal timberman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT METAK BAND THAT HOLDS A PALLET OF SQUARE DROPS TOGETHER. WHEN BAND WAS CUT, IT STRUCK EE ON RIGHT FOREARM. (CUT RIGHT FOREARM)

September 3, 1996 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN GOB FELL, PINNING HIM AGAINST BOLTER. (ABRASIONS OF RIGHT ELBOW, LEFT FOREARM, AND LOWER LEFT LEG. ALSO, STRAIN RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT HIP AND RIGHT GROIN AREA.

August 7, 1996 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

RIDING UP SLOPE ON OPEN MANTRIP DID NOT LOWER HIS HEAD WHEN APPROACHED A CROSSBEAM. CUT RT SIDE OF HEAD AND BROKE NOSE. DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL AUGUST 12,1996.

August 2, 1996 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING BITS ON A CONTINUOUS MINER,STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

July 22, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED OVER A CAR CABLE, STRAINING LEFT HAND AND LEFT KNEE.

March 13, 1996 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STACKING CONCRETE BLOCK WHILE BUILDING SEALS. DROPPED BLOCK--CUTTING LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES (STITCHES).

January 25, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING STEERING LINK ON SHUTTLE CAR. STRAIN LEFT SHOULDER.

January 23, 1996 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF ROCK STRAIN RIGHT KNEE.

1995 · 11 incidents

December 3, 1995 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING A CRIB TO INSTALL A TRUSS ROD, LOST HIS FOOTING, CAUSIGN A SCRATCH ON RIGHT LEG.

October 6, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE REMOTE OF A REMOTE CONTROL CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF, CUTTING RIGHT FOREARM.

April 10, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN HIGH PLACE WAITING FOR A SCOOP TO MOVE SOME ROCK WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN PINS HITTING HIM

February 14, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Sextet Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS REPAIRING A CAR CABLE. HE HAD TAKEN THE POWER OFF THE WRONG CAR, AND CUT INTO A CABLE WITH POWER ON IT. BURN ON LEFT FOREARM.

February 14, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A BIT IN HOLDER OF CONT. MINER. A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF HITTING HIM IN RIGHT EYE.

February 13, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A MECHANIC WAS DRIVING A PIN IN A CONVEYOR CHAIN LINK. A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE PIN HIT HIM IN RIGHT EAR. (METAL STAYED LODGED UNDERNEATH THE SKIN).

February 9, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN THE LADDER OF A 320 LOADER. HIS SERVICE TRUCK WAS PARKED BESIDE THE LAODER WITH THE DOOR OPEN. EMPLOYEE HIT THE RIGHT BUTTOCK ON TOP CORNER OF DOOR. (CUT RIGHT BUTTO CK).

January 17, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

CUTTING COAL WITH REMOTE CONTROL MINER. ROCK FELL BETWEEN PINS KNOCKING HIM DOWN TO THE MINE FLOOR.

January 16, 1995 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Sextet Mining Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EE WAS AIRING UP A AIR TANK ON A EIMCO DIESEL SCOOP. THE AIR TANK RUPTURED HURTING BOTH OF EE EARS.

1994 · 19 incidents

December 22, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BELT FRAMING WITH A COAL BAR. COAL BAR SLIPPED HITTING HIM IN THE NOSE.

December 17, 1994 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BELT FRAMING ON SUPPLY TRAILER. STRAINING LOWER BACK ON 9-19-94, BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. REINJURED ON 12-17-94 MOVING BELT FRAMING UNDERGROUND. EE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 12-10-94. HAD SURGERY ON BACK 1-9-95.

December 7, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING BELT, TAILPIECE SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE BRUISING KNEES, KNOT ON HEAD AND DIRT IN HIS EYES.

November 29, 1994 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PROPS, LOADING THEM ON A PERSONNEL CARRIER. STRAIN LOWER BACK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 12/29/94. HAD SURGERY 1/5/95.

November 10, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF MOBILE BRIDGE UNIT, CAUGHT FOOT IN THE LOW BELT FRAMING. [STRAIN RIGHT KNEE]. NOT EMPLOYEE HURT KNEE 11/10/94 - DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 2-1-95.

August 3, 1994 KY · Coal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS LOADING CONVEYOR BELT ONTO A SUPPLY TRAILER SLIPPED AND FELL OFF OF TRAILER, SPARIN RIGHT WRIST.

July 26, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING FRAMING IN BELT LINE. STRAIN LOWER BACK.

July 26, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNEELING ON RIGHT KNEE SETTING A TIMBER. RIGHT KNEE LOCKED UP ON HIM WHEN HE STARTED TO GET UP.

July 21, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT, THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT, CAUSING A PIECE OF STEEL TO HIT HIM IN RIGHT EYE.

July 20, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RUNNING ROOF BOLTER, PINNER STEEL BENT, HITTING LEFT WRIST, CAUSING WRIST TO SWELL.

July 13, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RUNNING A ROOF BOLTER INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS, STRAINED BACK.

May 13, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 6FT ROOF BOLTS & LOADING THEN ON A ROOF BOLTER STRAIN LOWER BACK

March 17, 1994 KY · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WITNESS AND INJURED EE WAS LIFTING A 10 X 6 X 6 BAR AND PUTTING IT THROUGH A MANDOOR OF A CONCRETE BLOCK STOPPING STRAIN LOWER BACK.

March 14, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL ONTO CONVEYOR BELT. STRAINING A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

February 2, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL INTO THE MOBILE BRIDGE UNIT IN THE BELT ENTRY. STRAINED LEFT GROIN AREA.

January 27, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sextet Mining Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK INJURING LEFT KNEE. POSSIBLE LEGAMENT & CARTILAGE DAMAGE. NOTE: PICKUP TRUCK WAS SITTING STILL [PARKED]

1993 · 3 incidents

December 21, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BELT ROLLERS TO BE SENT UNDERGROUND STRAINED MUSCLE IN LEFT HIP.