citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
601 citations across 4,116 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
#5 has $178K in proposed MSHA penalties and $18K outstanding across 2 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$178K
proposed penalties
$150K
current assessed
$132K
paid to date
$18K
outstanding
583 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
Of $81K in penalties contested before the Commission, $53K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2007-11-29.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
3citations taken to the federal commission · 0% of citations on record
Settled
3 · 100%
100%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 3 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
35%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$81K proposed, $53K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2006-10-31.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
MSHA sampling at #5 shows 85% of 465 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
ⓘRespirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Last sampled: 2007-12-27, 18 years ago
85%
within 1.5 mg/m3
465
samples
4.04
dust max (mg/m3)
246 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 219 by the operator.
Noise
ⓘThe share counts noise samples whose measured dose exceeded the 90 dBA permissible exposure limit. It describes the sampled workplace, not what reached the miner's ear: hearing conservation programs and the hearing protection worn during the shift are recorded separately and are not reflected here.
Health sampling trend
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust by year
ⓘRespirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
#5 recorded 5.32 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2007.
Injury rate, 2007
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
5.32
total case rate
5.32
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Above average. The US coal mining average was 4.71 and the all-US-mining average was 3.77 cases per 100 workers.
In Kentucky, coal mining averaged 5.12 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2007 *
5.32
5.32
0.000
2006 *
29.45
23.56
0.000
2005
2.61
2.61
0.000
2004
5.01
5.01
0.000
2003
1.28
0.00
0.000
2002
3.99
3.99
0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
ⓘCoal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year
Employees
Coal produced (tons)
2007
35
191,994
2006
28
82,229
2005
61
404,279
2004
62
664,999
2003
65
642,892
2002
42
332,031
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
#5 sits in Knott County, Kentucky, where the Census mining category is 2.8% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Knott County, Kentucky · Population 14,046
2.8%
Mining share of county employment
$37,736
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2007 Q4
14,933
16
3
1071.5
2007 Q3
12,870
65
21
5050.5
2007 Q2
23,964
13
1
542.5
2007 Q1
23,395
29
5
1239.6
2006 Q4
12,375
23
7
1858.6
2006 Q3
9,769
9
4
921.3
2006 Q2
4,367
27
18
6182.7
2006 Q1
7,440
9
4
1209.7
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2005 Q4
38,736
7
2
180.7
2005 Q3
38,528
17
8
441.2
2005 Q2
36,717
34
10
926.0
2005 Q1
38,991
29
8
743.8
2004 Q4
42,397
41
17
967.0
2004 Q3
40,568
55
25
1355.7
2004 Q2
38,249
53
29
1385.7
2004 Q1
38,451
53
9
1378.4
2003 Q4
38,012
10
4
263.1
2003 Q3
39,329
11
4
279.7
2003 Q2
38,325
47
8
1226.4
2003 Q1
41,112
10
5
243.2
2002 Q4
38,990
16
7
410.4
2002 Q3
36,252
3
0
82.8
2002 Q2
24,978
5
3
200.2
2002 Q1
0
0
0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
38 on file
2007 · 2 incidents
June 14, 2007KY · Coaldiscontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operatorMACHINERY
Employee was tamping when he went to foreman stating this his side was hurting bad and was getting weak. He said he was going to have to go home and go to the doctor next day. He left at 1 am.
2006 · 5 incidents
September 13, 2006KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was backing roof bolter out of section three left. He had his left arm out of deck, while holding cable out of way. His left arm got caught between the roof bolter and rib.
August 23, 2006KY · Coalcutting machine operator, ripper, universal operatorMACHINERY
EE was spinning steel out of top of bolter. His arm accidentally hit the up level on the equipment, pinning his index finger against the roof and the machine.
Employee stated he was attempting to make corrections in the Pemco 1500 KVA section power box. While he was working in the section power box he came in contact with an electrical current, resulting in an electrical burn to his right hand palm and elbow.
An inundation of gas occurred on MMU 001-0 Section. While advancing Panel #16 cutting Gob-I on across from #6 right crosscut at #27 break. East Mains sealed area was cut into at #27 break on panel #16. This was located approx 100' from #6 entry survey station #3325, w/last 25' unsupported. No injuries reported, temp vent.controls constructed & seal built according to plan.
March 17, 2005KY · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER PICKING UP A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE IN SUPPLY YARD. EE INFORMED ME ON 4/7/05 THAT HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 4/1/05.
AN INTENTIONAL ROOF FALL RODE OUTBY THRU BREAKER POST INTO ACTIVE RETREAT MINING SECTION. THE OUTBY EDGE OF FALL CAUGHT THE FRONT MBC OF A CONTINUOUS HAULAGE UNIT. ALL PERSONNEL WERE PULLED OUTBY BEFORE FALL OCCURRED. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THE FALL. APPROXIMATE SIZE OF FALL IS 100'L X 10'-20'W X 12'H. LOCATION IS ON S. MAINS #11 X-CUT #3 ENTRY.
A fall of supported roof has occurred in by spad # 2589, 001 section. Number 15 crosscut, #2 entry. No injuries resulted from this fall. The fall measured 45' l by 15-20' w by 10' h.
A fall of supported roof occurred in no. 4 entry between crosscut #7 and 8 on south mains, parallel entries on 001 section. The fall measured 18' wide by 70' l by app 6' high. No injuries resulted from the fall.
A fall of supported roof occurred on No. 5 belt (south mains) No. 4 entry (belt enrtry) at No. 14 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 35' long x 20' wide x 12' high. No injuries resulted from this fall.
A fall of supported roof was found during weekly exam in an abandoned area of the mine. The fall was located at #66 break on south mains #5 & #6 entry. The fall measured 20' x 90' x unknown height.
A fall of supported roof was found during weekly exam in an abandoned area of the mine. The fall was located on No. 8 panel #3 crosscut off south mains. The fall measured 20'W x 300'L x unknown height.
A fall of supported roof has occurred out by the active section on #6 belt entry in by spad station #1493. The fall measured approx 20' by 60' by 10' high. No injuries resulted, however the conveyer belt was damaged.
A fall of supported roof was found by examiner on above date and time. the fall was located in an intersection at #4 break, #4 entry, on east mains #3 belt. the fall measured 20'x20'x approx 18' high. no injuries occurred, no equipment damaged, ventilation was not affected.
November 16, 2004KY · Coaldiscontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF HAS OCCURRED IN AN ABANDONED AREA OF THE MINE. THE FALL IS LOCATED ON THE #7 PANEL #1 ENTRY BLEEDER RETURN #11 CROSS-CUT. THE FALL WAS FOUND BY MINE EXAMINER AND MSHA INSPECTOR. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20'X 20'X 18'HIGH. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RESULTED.
November 7, 2004KY · Coalbull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift bossHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE notified us that he was going to the doctor for an incident that occurred on 11-7-04, ee stated he felt pain in his lower back while working on miner ripper head. EE has had ongoing back pain. Did not start missing work until 11-29-04.
A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED OUTBY THE ACTIVE SECTION ON THE NO.7 PANEL CROSSCUT NO.6, STARTING IN NO.5 ENTRY EXTENDING TO NO.7 THE AREA STARTED WORKING ON 10/13/04 AND WAS CRIBBED OFF. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM FALL, THE FALL MEASURED 20'W X100'L X 18'HIGH
A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED AT SPAD STATION NO. 447 IN THE #3 ENTRY ON #4 BELT ON SOUTH MAINS. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THIS FALL, NO EQUIPMENT WAS DAMAGED, VENTILATION WAS NOT IMPAIRED. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 18' X 20' X 7' HIGH.
A fall of supported roof occurred on the 001 section, 15th crosscut, no. 6 panel, in entries no. 1,2,3,5,6,& 7. The fall was appx. 10-18' thick, rib to rib. No injuries occurred and no equipment was damaged.
August 2, 2004KY · Coallaborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scalerPOWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE INSTALLING A SCRAPPER AT A HEAD DRIVE. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND BACK CAUSING A COMPRESSION OF T7 DISC.
A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION #5 PANEL #2 ENTRY BETWEEN CROSSCUTS #15 & #16. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OCCURRED AS A RESULT. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 18-20' WIDE X 6' HIGH.
A fall of supported top occurred at the no.8 crosscut, intersection of headings 5,6, and 7 on the no.5 panel, 001 section. No injuries resulted from this fall. The fall measured 150' long by 18' wide by 15' high.
April 22, 2004KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
Employee was drilling a roof bolt hole, while doing so, he lost his balance and caught his hand on rotating chuck of drill, resulting in twisting injury to ee's right forearm.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY (BELT) STARTING AT BREAK #23 EXTENDING TO BREAK #25, SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 100 - 110' LONG X 10 - 15' HIGH X 18 - 20' WIDE. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 10' CABLE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERUPTED, BELT WAS CAUGHT. FALL WON'T BE CLEANE
October 8, 2003KY · Coalcontinuous miner operator, coal mole operatorDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
UPON MEDICAL EXAMINATION EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT HE HAD SUFFIEIENT DEGREE OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS (BLACK LUNG).
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #4 ENTRY RETURN AT BREAK #7 ON THE #3 MAINS. SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 12' H X 30' L X 18'-25' W AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY G ROUTED RESIN BOLTS SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 10' CABLE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, NO EQUIPMENT CAUGHT, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT #4 BREAK. SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 90'L X 18-20'W X 7'H. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6'TENSION REBAR BOLTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL SUP PORT CONSISTING OF 10' ROPE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, BELT LINE WAS CAUGHT. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE FACE OF THE #4 ENTRY AT #2 BREAK. SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 25'L X 18-20'W X 7'H. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' TENSION REBAR BOLTS WITH SUP PLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 10' ROPE BOLTS. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, NO EQUIPMENT CAUGHT. FALL WAS CLEANED UP.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #5 BELT (#4 ENTRY) SIZE OF FALL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 12' HIGH BY 17-19' WIDE BY 300-400' LONG, AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS WITH SUPP LEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 6-9' CABLE BOLTS IN INTERSECTIONS. NO INJURIES OCCURRED, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED, FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.
2002 · 3 incidents
October 28, 2002KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderPOWERED HAULAGE