Mining Incidents

Mullins Branch Prep PlantCoal

Controlled by U S Coal Corporation
Royalton, Breathitt County, KY · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1519169
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
3
Years on record
2009–2013
Latest incident
Apr 2013
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

3 on file

2013 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

Employee was dumping a load of coarse refuge when the hoist pins on the frame broke turning the truck over. He was taken to Highland Regional Hospital to have his right arm looked at. Doctor recommends 2 days off to rest. He was wearing a seatbelt. The doctor only done x-rays.

2010 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee stated he was using a pry bar on a chute and pry bar slipped striking ee in chin, ee received stitches medical treatment and returned to full duty on 12/17/10

2009 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was using a utility knife to clean 2"" pipe. The knife slipped, cutting employee's left forearm. EE received medical treatment 7/13/09 and returned to full duty capacity 7/14/09. No lost time.