Skyline, Letcher County,
KY
·
Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1508977
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 has $7K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
5
Total incidents
407
Years on record
1983–2000
Latest incident
Nov 2000
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
63
citations
30
significant & substantial
$6,791
proposed penalties
$6,791
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
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.
Rate withheld: 649 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 has $7K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$7K
proposed penalties
$7K
current assessed
$7K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
61 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2001-10-03.
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.
MSHA sampling at Black Thunder Mine No. 1 shows 94% of 131 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: 2000-12-06, 25 years ago
94%
within 1.5 mg/m3
131
samples
4.12
dust max (mg/m3)
67 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 64 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.
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 recorded 6.18 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2000.
Injury rate, 2000
ⓘ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.
6.18
total case rate
6.18
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US coal mining average was 7.74 and the all-US-mining average was 5.64 cases per 100 workers.
In Kentucky, coal mining averaged 8.83 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.
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)
2002
0
2001
0
2000
42
187,117
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 sits in Letcher County, Kentucky, where the Census mining category is 3.5% 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.
Letcher County, Kentucky · Population 21,146
3.5%
Mining share of county employment
$40,501
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
2002 Q3
0
1
0
2002 Q2
0
0
0
2002 Q1
0
0
0
2001 Q4
0
1
0
2001 Q3
0
0
0
2001 Q2
0
0
0
2001 Q1
0
0
0
2000 Q4
19,921
22
13
1104.4
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2000 Q3
24,943
7
2
280.6
2000 Q2
22,928
11
6
479.8
2000 Q1
29,242
19
9
649.8
Fatalities at this mine
5 recorded
December 21, 1997KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techFatality · ELECTRICAL
THE VICTIM WAS FOUND LYING OVER A 7200 VOLT AC HIGH-VOLTAGE SPLICE BOX ON THE 007 MMU. THE SPLICE BOX WAS LOCATED IMMEDIATELY OUTBY TEH SECTION POWER CENTER AND IS APPROX. 3 FT LONG, 2 1/2 FT WIDE AND 18 INCHES DEEP. WHEN THE VICTIM CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE, IT CAUSED THE POWER TO DEENERGIZE ON TEH MINE SURFACE.
ROCK FALL 2-4'THICK,25'WIDE AND LENGTH UNKNOWN OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION OF #4 ENTRY,1 BRK OUTBY PILLAR LINE OCCURRED CAUSING THE DEATH OF INAME AND OTHER EMPL ON THE MMU-003-0 (405 C-SECTION)
January 4, 1993KY · Coalroof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helperFatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
ROCK FALL 2-4'THICK,25'WIDE AND LENGTH UNKNOWN OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION OF #4 ENTRY,1 BRK OUTBY PILLAR LINE OCCURRED CAUSING THE DEATH OF INAME AND OTHER EMPL ON THE MMU-003-0 (405 C-SECTION)
February 11, 1990KY · Coallaborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scalerFatality · POWERED HAULAGE
THE MAINTRIP CAR THAT HE WAS RIDING GOT LOSOE FROM THE MOTOR; IT TRAVELLED THRU A SWAG ON THE TRACK PART WAY UP THE OTHER SIDE; THEN IT REUTNED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRETION, COLLIDING WITHT HE MOT OR. (WAS WORKING OVERTIME ON THE DATE OF THE ACCIDNET). HAPPENED IN C-SECTION ON MAIN LINE.
WAS MARKING TOP FOR LOCATION OF ROOF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED & A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, APPROX 3" THICK X 10\ WIDE X 8\ LONG FELL, CATCHING ERNEST UNDERNEATH THE ROCK
Reportable incidents
showing the 197 most recent (excluding fatalities above)
2000 · 3 incidents
November 9, 2000KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderPOWERED HAULAGE
EE WAS PUTTING UP A BOLT. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE GRABBED FOR SOMETHING TO KEEP HIM FROM FALLING. HE GOT HIS HAND ON THE DRILL POT AS IT WENT UP. THE POT PUSHED HIS HAND AGAINST THE ROOF AND C UT OFF HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
THE FALL OCCURED ON 10 LEFT PANEL OFF OF 13 RIGHT PANEL. THE FALL IS 2 BREAKS LONG TRAVELING A CROSS THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN #1 & 2 ENTRY. THERE ARE TIMBERED OFF AND DANGERED BOARDS POSTED TO ALLOW NO ACESS BY EMPLOYEES. TH AREA HAS BEEN ABANDONED SINCE OCT OF 1997.
THE FALL OCCURED OFF OF 13 RIGHT OFF OF LEFT PANEL. THE AREA HAS BEEN CRIBBED OFF WITH DANGER SIGNS. NO PERSONEL EXCEPT MYSELF AND GENERAL MINE FOREMAN TRAVEL THIS AREA.
August 10, 1999KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PUT A DRILL POT ONTO HIS PINNER. THEY WERE BEHIND WITH BOLTING AND IN A HURRY. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK, THOUGHT ITWOULD PASS. EMPLOYEE WORKED ABOUT AN HOUR THEN GOT WEAK IN HIS KNEES. DRILL POT WEIGHT IS ABOUT150 TO 200 LBS. STOOPED LIFTING A HEAVY OBJECT.
July 9, 1999KY · Coallaborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scalerDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHED AGAINST THE ROOF BY OTHER MBC OPERATOR. MINER WAS TURNING THE HEADING, EMPLOYEE PUSHED THE MINER. MINER FLAGGED EMPLOYEE TO BACK OFF. EMPLOYEE BACKED OFF AND MBC OPERATOR # 2 CAME FORWARD. THIS PUSHED OPERATOR #1 INTO THEROOF. EMPLOYEE WAS AROUND A CORNER AND SITTING UPRIGHT INSTEAD OF LEANING AS NORMAL. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A FRACTURE OF THE L-2 VERTABRAE.
June 7, 1999KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 006 MMU APPROX 30FT OUTBY SPAD #2598 IT EXTENDED APPROX 40 FT THEN FELL ACROSS CROSS CUT #5 ENTRY. THE FALL COVERED UP THE #4 BRIDGE & #3 MBC. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 3FT RESIN BOLTS NO PERSONNEL WERE ON SECTION AT TIME OF THE FALL Y
May 22, 1999KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS WELDING ON A BRIDGE. EE WAS IN 40 TO 42" COAL & HAD TO MOVE HIS WELDER. EE WORKED MON 5/24/99 BUT TUE, 5/25/99 HE HAD TO SEE A DR. EE HADA STRAINED GROIN MUSCLE
April 14, 1999KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderPOWERED HAULAGE
EE MASHED THE HEEL OF HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN THELOW LOW STRUCTURE & THE MBC HE WAS OPERATING. EEWAS RESTING HIS FOOT ON THE TOP EDGE OF OPERATORS DECK WHEN HE PUSHED THE LOW LOW HIS FOOT GOT BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE & THE MBC
April 12, 1999KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)POWERED HAULAGE
EE INJURED HIS RIGHT ELBOW WHEN HIS SHIRT CUFF GOT CAUGHT BY THE BELT. EE WAS SHOVLING #4 BELT ON #1 SECTION. EE HAD HIS SLEEVES ROLLED UP, BUT THE RIGHT CAM DOWN. THE BELT CAUGHT THE CUFF OF THE RIGHT SHIRT SLEEVE AND PULLED EE'S ELBOW INTO THE BELT.
April 9, 1999KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE HELPING PUT CUTTING HEAD JACK ONTO A THREE WHEELER ON #1 SECTION. COAL IS 40 TO 42 INCHES, JACK WEIGHS 250 TO 300 LBS. EE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE LIFTED ONE END OF THE JACK.
March 10, 1999KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS GETTING A ROCK FROM THE HOPPER OF HIS MBC. THE ROCK FELL OVER ONTO HIS HAND. X RAY WAS NEGATIVE, BUT HIS R.M. FINGER WAS SUTRED DR TOLD EE TO TAKE A WEEK OFF TO KEEP THE MINE WATER OFF HIS FINGER.
February 19, 1999KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderSTRIKING OR BUMPING
EE WAS AT #4 BELT. HE WAS CALLED TO CHECK #5 BELT (STUCK). AS EE APPROACHED THE BELT HE GOT INTO SMOKE. EE STARTED TOWARD THE DOOR CRAWLING FAST. EE RAN INTO THE BRATTICE. HIS HARD HAT PROTECT ED HIS HEAD, BUT HE RECEIVED TRAUMA TO THE NECK AREA.
February 3, 1999KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
EE RECEIVED A CUT TO THE SIDE OF HIS NOSE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL. EE WAS TREATED AT THE E.R. HOSP. EE RECIEVED SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND AND RELEASED.
February 1, 1999KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING UP A TAIL PIECE TO CLEAN UNDER IT. EMPLOYEE HAD MUD ON HIS RUBBER GLOVES. THE JACK LEVER SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND STRING HIS EYE AREA, CUTTING HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK 2-3-99.
EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED IN LOW COAL FOR 20+ YEARS. THIS REQUIRES HIM TO BE ON HIS KNEES REGULARILY. EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF SWELLING IN LEFT KNEE. DR. IS TREATING HIM FOR CELLUTITIS CAUSED BY REPEA TED TRAUMA TO THE KNEE.
January 28, 1999KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE OPERATING MBC IN #3 ENTRY ON #1 SECTION. MINER PUSHED LO-LO OVER. EMPLOYEE GOT OFF MBC TO HOOK CHAIN TO LO-LO. MINER OPERATOR PULLED MBC ONTO EMPLOYEES FOOT. EMPLOYEE TAKEN TO E.R . WHITESBURG. X-RAY NEGATIVE, HOWEVER DR ORDER THAT EMPLOYEE STAY OFF FOOT AT LEAST ONE WEEK.
January 25, 1999KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
EMPPLOYEE RECEIVED INJURY TO HIS BACK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK STRUCK HIM. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT E.R. WHITESBURG. INJUIRY CONSISTS OF COMPRESSIONS FRACTURE T-12 AND RIB.
January 22, 1999KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)POWERED HAULAGE
EMKPLOYEE WAS PINNED AGAINST THE RIB BY MBC. BRIDGE WAS BACKING AND EMPLOYEE WAS CAUGHT BY STAND-OFF WHEN OPERATOR DID NOT SEE HIM. X-RAY WAS NEGAATIVE, EMPLOYEE BRUISED RIGHT SHOUDLER AREA.
EE CAME THROUGH BRATTICE DOOR AT THE #25X. THEREIS ABOUT 32" CLEARANCE WITH MUD AND WATER PRESENT. EE WAS DUCK WALKING, SLIPPED IN THE MUD, AND INJURED HIS BACK. HIS DR. PRESCRIBED PAIN AND MU SCLE RELAXING MEDICATION, ALSO RECOMMENDED TAKING THREE DAYS OFF.
1998 · 13 incidents
September 17, 1998KY · Coalcontinuous miner operator, coal mole operatorFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DRAW ROCK FELL IN 1ST CUT OF 3 LEFT ON DAY SHIFTAT AROUND 1:15PM 12/17/97. 2ND SHIFT CLEANED MOST OF IT UP AND BOLTED IT AND THEN CUT 3 LEFT ON THROUGH . AROUND QUIT TIME ON 2NS SHIFT MOE ROCK FELL IN 12/18/97 3RD SHIFT MOVED SOME THE ROCK CRIBBED IT OFF ON 12/18.97 DAY SHIFT 3' TO 4' THICK AROUND 25' LONG AND 25 WIDE
December 16, 1997KY · Coallaborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scalerPOWERED HAULAGE
Fox Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE SLIDING A CAN OF WATER NEXT TO THE BRIDGE, THE BRIDGE WAS MOVED, LANDING ON THE EE S RIGHT HAND.]
December 8, 1997KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
WHILE LAYING OUT STRUCTURE FOR BELT SETUP, SOMETHING FLEW IN THE EE'S RIGHT EYE.
February 4, 1997KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
WAS GETTING #29 CUT IN #4 ENTRY, BELT ENTRY WHEN IT FELL AND CAUGHT THE MINER HEADS. FALL WAS AROUND 3 OR 4 FOOT THICK AND CAUGHT THE MINER HEADS FROM THE RIPPER CHAIN OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE. F ELL BACK ON MINER AROUND 6 OR 7 FEET.
September 28, 1995KY · Coalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fox Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING HIS SHOULDER TO PUSH TRACK AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK.
August 31, 1995KY · Coallaborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scalerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS GETTING ON A 3-WHEELER AND IT STARTED TO ROLL WHILE HIS FEET WERE STILL ON THE BOTTOM. TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK AND PAIN STARTED.
February 24, 1993KY · Coalbull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift bossHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ROCK FALL 2-4'THICK X 25'WIDE X LENGTH UNKNOWN. OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION OF #4 ENTRY,1 BRK OUTBY PILLAR LINE. CAUSED DEATH OF TWO ON MMU-003-0 (405-C SECTION).
1992 · 41 incidents
December 28, 1992KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
WAS HOLDING UP ROOF BOLTER CABLE WHERE HE HAD HUNG IT UP ON HOOKS & IT WAS HANGING DOWN FROM THE TOP HE GOT IN THE WAY & THE MINER KNOCKED HIM AGAINST THE RIB & HURT HIS LOWER RT ARM HE HAD BE EN INSTRUCTED BY THE FOREMAN TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY
December 7, 1992KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
PUT A HOLE IN OUTSIDE WING STARTED BACKING MINER BACK AND GOT TAIL OF MINER DOWN TO THE NEXT BLOCK WHEN APPROX. 31/2 FOOT OF ROCK 12X20 WIDE FELL AT THE BUMPER OF THE MINER TOWARD THE FRONT.
September 24, 1992KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
HE WAS GETTING ROOF BOLT PLATE FROM SCOOP AND PUTTING THEM ON ROOF BOLTER. HAD A PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS RIGHT SIDE. HAD SURGERY FOR INQUINAL HERNIA.
September 10, 1992KY · Coalshuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operatorFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
85061S RIDING A 3-WHEELER AND THE 3-WHEELER HIT A ROOF BOLT LAYING ON THE RIB AND IT CAME UP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FOREHEAD AND NOSE.
PULLING #2 BLOCK IN #2 ENTRY. #2 ENTRY FELL IN BETWEEN #1 & #2 BLOCK. CRUSHED LEFT STUMP DOWN AND ROCK FELL ON LEFT SIDE OF 101 MINER. ROCK WAS 12 TO 14" THICK, AROUND 15' LONG, AND AROUND 20 TO 25' WIDE. AHPPENED AT #2 ENTRY - 405C SECTION.
April 1, 1992KY · Coalshuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
A ROCK FALL OCCURRED ON 405A SECTION IN THE 3XCUT OUTBY THE FACE BETWEEN #2 ENTRY & #4 ENTRY ROCK FALL WAS APPROX 20FT WIDE BY 70FT LONG & TWO TO THREE FT THICK 35TH CROSSCUT HAPPENED AT #2 EN TRY CROSS 3 #3 ENTRY X4
March 5, 1992KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
RAISING CUTTER DRUM AND SHAFT WITH CHAIN AND HOIST AND GOT LEFT THUMB CAUGHT UNDER CHAIN WHILE RAISING SHAFT AND MASHED THUMB- RESULTING IN COMPOUND FRACTURE.
February 19, 1992KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LIFTING ROOF BOLT PLATES OFF 3-WHEELER ON TO ROOF DRILL AND STRAINED HIS BACK AND RIGHT LEG. RETUREND TO WORK ON 2-2- & 2-21 DID NOT STOP WORK UNTI 2-24-92.
February 17, 1992KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
HE WAS OPERATING A GALIS ROOF BOLTER WHEN A SMALL SCLAE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT THE TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT,CAUSING A SMALL BRUISE AND SMALL CUT.HAPPENED ON MAIN LINE.
HE WAS USING A RAILROAD TYPE LIFTING JACK,LIFTING A 21SC WHEN THE JACK FLEW OUT,HITTING HIM IN THE STOMACH-RETURNED TO WORK ON 09-26-91,BUT ISSED WORK ON 09-27-91.CAME BACK TO WORK ON 09-30-91 .HAPPENED IN 405A SECTION.
September 12, 1991KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY