Northshore Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE AND ANOTHER EE TRIED TO UNPLUG CRUSHER. EE TRIPPED AND FELL ON METAL ON HYLIFT BUCKET. KNEES HURT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR.
Buckeyeville: 12 MSHA citations Coal
Buckeyeville has $910 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 10
- Years on record
- 1992–1997
- Latest incident
- Feb 1997
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
12
citations
4
significant & substantial
$910
proposed penalties
$910
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
21
inspections on record
279
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.Rate withheld: 279 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Buckeyeville has $910 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.$910
proposed penalties
$910
current assessed
$910
paid to date
$0
outstanding
12 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2004-05-10.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
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Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.33.3%
significant & substantial
0.0%
high negligence or reckless
33.3%
reasonably likely or greater
50.0%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 25.0% low, 75.0% moderate, 0.0% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Buckeyeville shows 94% of 17 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.
Health sampling
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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
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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: 2005-08-10, 21 years ago
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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.94%
within 1.5 mg/m3
17
samples
1.73
dust max (mg/m3)
17 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 0 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
- BULLDOZER OPERATOR10
- BACKHOE OPERATOR4
- LABORER/BLACKSMITH1
Silica (quartz)
Last sampled: 2005-08-17, 21 years ago24.5
silica avg (%)
6
samples
42.3
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
- BACKHOE OPERATOR3
- BULLDOZER OPERATOR3
Noise
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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.
Last sampled: 2005-08-09, 21 years ago
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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.33%
over PEL
12
samples
Most-sampled occupations
- BULLDOZER OPERATOR7
- BACKHOE OPERATOR2
- LABORER/BLACKSMITH2
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Health sampling trend
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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
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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.| Year | within 1.5 mg/m3 | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 50% | 2 |
| 2004 | 100% | 3 |
| 2003 | 100% | 2 |
| 2002 | 100% | 5 |
| 2001 | 100% | 4 |
| 2000 | 100% | 1 |
Silica (quartz) by year
| Year | silica avg (%) | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16.8 | 1 |
| 2001 | 29.3 | 4 |
Noise by year
| Year | over PEL | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 100% | 2 |
| 2004 | 0% | 2 |
| 2003 | 0% | 2 |
| 2002 | 0% | 2 |
| 2001 | 33% | 3 |
| 2000 | 100% | 1 |
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Ownership history
- Fairpoint Coal Company 1991 to 1991
- Northshore Coal Inc 1991 to 2001
- E. K. Development Co., Inc. 2001 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
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Coal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.| Year | Employees | Coal produced (tons) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 2,799 |
| 2003 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 8 | 23,941 |
| 2001 | 5 | 9,724 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3,611 |
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Buckeyeville sits in Guernsey County, Ohio, where the Census mining category is 3.7% of county employment.
Local economic context
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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.Guernsey County, Ohio · Population 38,283
3.7%
Mining share of county employment
$55,756
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 Q4 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 Q2 | 560 | 1 | 0 | 1785.7 |
| 2004 Q1 | 1,037 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 1,369 | 2 | 0 | 1460.9 |
| 2003 Q3 | 1,369 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 662 | 1 | 1 | 1510.6 |
| 2003 Q1 | 1,124 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 2,819 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 2,350 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 3,720 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q1 | 1,477 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q4 | 5,085 | 1 | 1 | 196.7 |
| 2001 Q3 | 1,549 | 2 | 1 | 1291.2 |
| 2001 Q1 | 563 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 543 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 1,594 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 2,199 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 2,330 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
10 on file1997 · 1 incident
1996 · 1 incident
May 20, 1996
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northshore Coal Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS GETTING OFF D85D DOZER SLIPPED ON MUDDY TRACKS AND FELL ON BACK AND LEG.
1995 · 1 incident
May 16, 1995
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northshore Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE & EE PUTTING BEARING CAP UP UNDER D9 THOUGHT THEY HAD BOLTS STARTED THEN TOOK OUT FROM UNDER CAP EE WENT TO TIGHTEN BOLTS CAP CAME DOWN STRIKING EE IN ARM BOLTS WERE NOT STARTED
1994 · 2 incidents
Northshore Coal Inc · Flash burns (welding)
EE WAS WELDING ON EXCAVATOR BUCKET. SOME HOW HE GOT WELDING FLASH BURN IN HIS EYES CAUSED EYES TP BURN AND HEAD ACHE.
Northshore Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WELDING & USING CUTTING TORCH ON BUCKET HE WAS CUTTING OLD BUCKET LIP OFF TO BE REPLACED IT FELL ON HIS LEFT LEG INJURING HIM LEFT LEG WAS BRUISED BUT HE FINISHED SHIFT THAT NIGHT IT GO T WORSE
1993 · 2 incidents
July 17, 1993
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northshore Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JOHN WAS SETTING VALVES ON WATER PUMP ENGINE WHEN BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON FOREHEAD. TOOLS WERE SLIPPERY WITH OIL.
Northshore Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CHECKING ENGINE OIL ON 560...HYLIFT SLIPPED & FELL FROM MACHINE HITTING ELBOW AND ARM ON WHELL OF MACHINE.
1992 · 3 incidents
July 23, 1992
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northshore Coal Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
45313 SCREW WAS PUT IN ELECTRIC BOX BEFORE WE GOT IT AND IT PUNCTURED CAPACITOR. WHEN I.NAME TOOK LID OFF BOX HOT OIL FROM CAPACITOR SPRAYED IN EYES.
March 30, 1992
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northshore Coal Inc · Fall from machine
RAINING AND MUDDY CONDITIONS. HE WAS WORKING ON D9G, SLIPPED AND FELL ON UPPER BLADE TILT ARM INJURING HIS TAILBONE.
March 5, 1992
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Northshore Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
WAS RIPPING ROCK IN PIT IN D9G CAT DOZER BOUNCED HIM IN SEAT JAMMING LOWER BACK INTO ARM REST.