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Clean Energy Mine Coal
Clean Energy Mine has $143K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 28
- Years on record
- 2001–2008
- Latest incident
- Nov 2008
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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.Clean Energy Mine has $143K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 1 contested dockets.
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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.MSHA sampling at Clean Energy Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.58 mg/m3 (95% compliant) across 1,056 samples.
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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 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.ⓘ
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.| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 Q4 | 917 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q3 | 2,016 | 2 | 0 | 992.1 |
| 2010 Q2 | 2,016 | 1 | 0 | 496.0 |
| 2010 Q1 | 2,016 | 2 | 0 | 992.1 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Q4 | 2,016 | 1 | 0 | 496.0 |
| 2009 Q3 | 2,016 | 1 | 1 | 496.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 2,138 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 14,585 | 12 | 3 | 822.8 |
| 2008 Q4 | 20,411 | 27 | 14 | 1322.8 |
| 2008 Q3 | 27,356 | 26 | 2 | 950.4 |
| 2008 Q2 | 32,599 | 20 | 5 | 613.5 |
| 2008 Q1 | 33,728 | 17 | 2 | 504.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 29,693 | 36 | 7 | 1212.4 |
| 2007 Q3 | 30,332 | 22 | 1 | 725.3 |
| 2007 Q2 | 34,186 | 7 | 3 | 204.8 |
| 2007 Q1 | 36,203 | 9 | 2 | 248.6 |
| 2006 Q4 | 31,574 | 11 | 3 | 348.4 |
| 2006 Q3 | 32,174 | 31 | 16 | 963.5 |
| 2006 Q2 | 35,053 | 12 | 7 | 342.3 |
| 2006 Q1 | 34,547 | 5 | 0 | 144.7 |
| 2005 Q4 | 29,951 | 3 | 0 | 100.2 |
| 2005 Q3 | 31,817 | 9 | 4 | 282.9 |
| 2005 Q2 | 35,353 | 5 | 0 | 141.4 |
| 2005 Q1 | 34,760 | 7 | 2 | 201.4 |
| 2004 Q4 | 31,287 | 12 | 4 | 383.5 |
| 2004 Q3 | 32,990 | 13 | 3 | 394.1 |
| 2004 Q2 | 31,868 | 9 | 2 | 282.4 |
| 2004 Q1 | 33,111 | 7 | 3 | 211.4 |
| 2003 Q4 | 30,228 | 8 | 1 | 264.7 |
| 2003 Q3 | 31,932 | 26 | 14 | 814.2 |
| 2003 Q2 | 32,937 | 36 | 10 | 1093.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 35,398 | 9 | 2 | 254.3 |
| 2002 Q4 | 31,684 | 17 | 6 | 536.5 |
| 2002 Q3 | 35,666 | 38 | 14 | 1065.4 |
| 2002 Q2 | 36,627 | 22 | 0 | 600.6 |
| 2002 Q1 | 30,692 | 5 | 2 | 162.9 |
| 2001 Q4 | 22,584 | 6 | 1 | 265.7 |
| 2001 Q3 | 4,972 | 3 | 2 | 603.4 |
Reportable incidents
28 on file2008 · 4 incidents
Foreman was making his weekly examination on the primary escapeway. When he came across a rockfall. The fall was located 15 feet inby the fanhouse in the #4 entry, the fall was 10 feet in length 16 feet wide and 5 feet to 6 1/2 feet high.
EE was lifting his tool box onto a "buggy". When he twisted to load the box he experienced pain in his groin,left work due to this pain and since then he has complained that he had pain in his lower back.
A roof fall measuring 40 feet by 27 feet by 5 feet was found in an intersection near survey station No. 6153. There were no injuries and the mines ventilation system was not interuppted.
2007 · 4 incidents
Employee was working near the roof bolter cable plug on the section power center, when the cable inside the plug became grounded and blew out. EE did not receive an electrical shock, but did get a second degree burn on his hand from the flash.
Employee stated that when he picked up a bucket of oil and then later unloaded his tools his back became aching and stiff. He had a previous back injury and this incident has been under investigation. It has now been determined to be a new injury and is now reportable.
Employee was moving a ventilation curtain, when a piece of draw slate measuring 12" by 16" by 4" fell from the roof, striking him on the back of his neck and then on his knee.
Employee was operating the left side of a dual boom bolter when a piece of draw slate measuring 3 feet by 5 feet by 8 inches fell from between the roof bolts striking him on his shoulder and leg.
2006 · 3 incidents
Mixer clogged with cement and EE reach his hand around the guard and into the hopper to free clogg and encountered the auger.
Employee, was removing a metal cover from a front end loader when he received a cut on the palm of his right hand that required 6 stitches to close.
Employee was operating the continuous miner when a piece of draw rock measuring 6 feet by 4 feet by 6 inches fell striking him on his right leg. He was taken to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with a bruise and sprain to his foot. He is working restricted duty.
2005 · 3 incidents
During a pre-shift examination of the mine a roof fall was found on the # 2 belt system. The roof fall was approximately 20 feet by 18 feet by 6 feet. The fall was cleaned up utilizing a continuous miner and a set of arches were constructed as support.
Employee was lifting pieces of belt structure when he injured his back. He continued to work until 8-11-05 at which time he felt he needed to see a doctor due to the fact that his back was continuing to hurt. He was diagnosed with a pulled muscle and was told to take a couple of days off. He missed two days of work.
During a pre-shift of the mine following a weekend idle period a roof fall was found on the No. 2 belt conveyor. The fall measured approximately 18 feet by 24 feet by 10 feet and was located in an intersection 60 feet inby survey check point # 8074 The area had been bolted with 48 inch resin bolts.
2004 · 1 incident
A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND 60 FEET INBY SPAD #2825 DURING THE FOREMAN'S INSPECTION OF TRAVEL WAY. THE FALL WHICH IS LOCATED OUTBY THE WORKING SECTION MEASURED 6' X 18' X 35' AND WAS IN AN AREA THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DANGERED OFF.
2003 · 4 incidents
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 5 GALLON CAN OF HYDRAULIC OIL WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER STOMACH. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA.
DURING A WEEKLY INSPECTION OF THE INTAKE AIR COURSE A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE #7 ENTRY ADJACENT FROM SURVEY POINT 2243 ON THE 001-0 SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 6' BY 80' BY 19'. VENTILATION WAS INTERRUPTED BUT STOPPINGS WERE MOVED TO OPENTHE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY.
DURING A HEAVY RAIN A MUD SLIDE CAME DOWN OVER THE FAN AND BELT PORTALS. THIS BLOCKED THE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY AND ALL EMPLOYEE'S WERE REMOVED FROM THE MINE.
EE WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE INTO A SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE SMASHED HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST SCOOP.
2002 · 7 incidents
THE EE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE HANG A CONT MINER CABLE. AFTERWARDS HE REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HIS LOWER BACK WAS SOAR AND AN AREA OF IT WAS SWOLLEN. HE FINISHED WORKING THE SHIFT AND HAS NOT RETURNED AND IS UNDER PHYSICIAN'S CARE.
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING 48" ROOF BOLTS IN AN AREA WHERE THE MINING HEIGHT WAS 37" WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK BENDING A BOLT.
EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE RAN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD THAT CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF. AFTERWARDS HE SAID HIS NECK GOT STIFF AND COULD NOT TURN HIS HEAD.
EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECEOF ROCK FELL OFF OF THE MINER STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT FOOT.
EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER IN THE #2 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 4'X 3'X 6" CAME OFF THE SIDE OF THE MINER CONVEYOR STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT.
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF DRILL STEEL.
EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER OF A CATERPILLAR 988 FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE. WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT HIT THE GROUND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.
2001 · 2 incidents
EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT IN THE #3 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 18' X 18' X 6'. THERE WAS ANOTHER FALL FOUND OUTBY THE FACE IN THE NUMBER 1 ENTRY APP 150 FEET. IT MEASURED 18' X 1 8' X 4'.
The full compliance file on Clean Energy Mine
A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.