Mining Incidents

Yellow Mtn Surface Mine #1Coal

Controlled by Freddie Revis
Hindman, Knott County, KY · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1519315
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
6
Years on record
2011–2012
Latest incident
May 2012
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

6 on file

2012 · 4 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Pushing on a shot and backed over a big rock. Jarred the victim. Had pain running from right hip to right ankle. Was x-rayed and released.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepped down in a low place and slipped and fell. Foreman asked him if he was hurt. Victim stated he was fine and did not want to seek medical help. On March 23rd, victim showed up to work in the parking area and became very nervous acting. His son who is also an employee took him to the doctor.

Struck against stationary object

Step broke on his drill when he got off to mark holes. Shinned right leg on his shin. Required stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting D10N dozer and foot slipped. Step was wet and foot slipped off the second step causing pain in the lower back going out through the right arm.

2011 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Welding on bucket of excavator and the surface area was slick. Safety glasses fell off face and when he reached for them he slipped and twisted knee.

Fall onto or against objects

Victim was working on a D-10 dozer. He tripped and fell against the push arm. Fractured a rib on his right side. Treated & released at the hospital. Still off work to this date.