Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee went to check mine fan when his right foot slipped on step causing his ankle to twist. Employee received a hairline fracture to his right foot. Employee has returned to regular duty.
Miniard Branch MineCoal
Bledsoe Coal Corporation · Underground
Controlled by James River Coal Company
Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1519579
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 2
- Years on record
- 2011–2012
- Latest incident
- Sep 2012
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
2 on file2012 · 1 incident
2011 · 1 incident
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was drilling top with drill steel from roof bolter when drill steel kicked out striking employee in chin, employee has received 7 sutures in chin. Employee has returned to work with no restrictions.