Mining Incidents

D-1 Garmeada #2 Coal

Revelation Energy, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Jeffery A Hoops
Middlesboro, Bell County, KY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1519318

D-1 Garmeada #2 has $411K in proposed MSHA penalties and $109K outstanding across 63 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
20
Years on record
2009–2017
Latest incident
Aug 2017
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2009
1,223
citations
334
significant & substantial
$411,094
proposed penalties
$232,810
paid to date
57% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $178,284 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2009
103
inspections on record
12,072
inspection hours
10.1
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.
1,223 citations across 12,072 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

D-1 Garmeada #2 has $411K in proposed MSHA penalties and $109K outstanding across 63 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.
$411K
proposed penalties
$342K
current assessed
$233K
paid to date
$109K
outstanding
1,122 assessments are final orders; 63 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2021-04-30.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at D-1 Garmeada #2 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.50 mg/m3 (95% compliant) across 1,071 samples.

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.
0.50
dust avg (mg/m3)
6.61
dust max (mg/m3)
95%
within 1.5 mg/m3
1,071
samples
Most recent sample: 2017-10-17.
Silica (quartz)
5.0
silica avg (%)
9.0
silica max (%)
61
samples
Most recent sample: 2017-07-18.
Noise
2%
over PEL
250
samples
Most recent sample: 2017-10-17.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
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
2017 Q4 12,889 15 4 1163.8
2017 Q3 20,933 93 20 4442.7
2017 Q2 20,933 26 10 1242.1
2017 Q1 18,448 72 6 3902.9
2016 Q4 19,156 41 10 2140.3
2016 Q3 40,223 34 8 845.3
2016 Q2 34,935 36 6 1030.5
2016 Q1 33,564 48 7 1430.1
Show 27 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2015 Q4 31,082 26 4 836.5
2015 Q3 33,653 27 13 802.3
2015 Q2 29,051 36 11 1239.2
2015 Q1 27,905 36 6 1290.1
2014 Q4 32,140 33 8 1026.8
2014 Q3 35,706 33 10 924.2
2014 Q2 29,616 33 10 1114.3
2014 Q1 32,553 32 20 983.0
2013 Q4 30,809 43 13 1395.7
2013 Q3 29,270 35 9 1195.8
2013 Q2 34,789 57 22 1638.4
2013 Q1 39,595 56 22 1414.3
2012 Q4 33,310 62 12 1861.3
2012 Q3 32,969 43 14 1304.3
2012 Q2 33,120 37 9 1117.1
2012 Q1 29,010 16 5 551.5
2011 Q4 25,878 34 6 1313.9
2011 Q3 25,240 26 13 1030.1
2011 Q2 20,523 17 3 828.3
2011 Q1 17,673 11 5 622.4
2010 Q4 16,676 33 8 1978.9
2010 Q3 16,726 22 7 1315.3
2010 Q2 16,266 16 6 983.6
2010 Q1 15,569 14 6 899.2
2009 Q4 13,165 30 10 2278.8
2009 Q3 19,662 24 3 1220.6
2009 Q2 6,038 20 8 3312.4
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

20 on file

2017 · 3 incidents

August 14, 2017 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Revelation Energy, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was hauling coal, hit a hole and bounced into the canopy. The mining car was not loaded. EE stove up their neck, they went to ER and CT was negative for anything broken. EE was referred to see family physician to schedule MRI. EE has an MRI scheduled and is to remain off work until seeing doctor for MRI results.

May 10, 2017 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Revelation Energy, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading oxygen tank in truck. A piece of metal was sticking up on tailgate of truck. Employee let tank down, finger was between metal & tank. Employee received cut to middle finger on left hand. Finger nail was removed by ER doctor & x-rays showed fracture to tip of the finger. Employee returned to work next day, no loss of time.

March 6, 2017 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Revelation Energy, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the retreat mining section briefly catching the MRS unit. MSHA was contacted, an action plan submitted and the MRS was retrieved. There was no one injured and ventilation was not affected. The MRS was not damaged.

2016 · 1 incident

August 29, 2016 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Revelation Energy, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was cutting skirt rubber for tail piece when ee picked up belt ee felt tingling in arm.

2015 · 1 incident

2014 · 2 incidents

June 9, 2014 KY · Coal wireman, communications man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was cleaning up the pad and side walk outside the mine office. He stated that he was picking up small roll of belt and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He was transported to the hospital and was treated for a pulled muscle and became a lost time accident.

May 19, 2014 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On May 19th 2013 the company was contacted by letter stating that a medical examination of employee indicates he has pneumoconiosis. On May 30th employee indicated in writing that he was not exercising his rights under part 90 at this time.

2013 · 4 incidents

December 2, 2013 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he and the section mechanic were lifting the miner cable up to hang it across an intersection when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 12-18-2013 when he had surgery to the shoulder.

July 19, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping move a booster pump when he felt a sharp pain in his back. He continued to work until August 1st when he became a lost time injury.

May 13, 2013 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

The mine has experienced an unplanned roof fall in the 1st East Submains. The fall extent is unknown. It is inby the BMP #2 across the crosscut 3 and 2 and in the #4 entry. Test holes and timbers that have been installed for sometime remain unchanged. The fall did not affect persons, ventilation nor equipment. The fall will not be cleaned up.

March 8, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on construction of an overcast when part of the wall fell causing the constructed portion of the overcast to fall injuring employees left knee. Employee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus on 3-18-12 and became a lost time accident at that time.

2012 · 4 incidents

August 23, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was installing a mandoor in a stopping when the mandoor fell over cutting his right index finger. Employee received 8 stitches at the Middlesboro Hospital. Employee returned to work on the next shift.

January 26, 2012 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bell County Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was riding the mantrip to the section and had his foot on the post with his foot sticking out. When the mantrip passed the cable car his foot struck the car causing a sprained ankle. He was treated at Middlesboro ARH and no fractures were found. He was placed on restricted duty.

January 11, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bell County Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stated that he was collapsing the head of the bolt machine when he caught his forearm in a pinch point of the bolter. He was taken to Middlesboro ARH where he received 6 stitches and x-rays showed no fractures.

2011 · 3 incidents

November 3, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 001 bleeder system in the 1st east submains. The fall did not affect persons, equipment nor ventilation. The fall was apx. 20'long X 18'wide X 6'high. The fall will be left and not cleaned up.

September 26, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bell County Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE was helping change a hydraulic hose on the roof bolter when a rib rolled off and struck him in the hip and leg area. EE was treated and the mine and transported to Middlesboro ARH however he was airlifted to the University of Tennessee hospital rather than MARH. He had surgery for a fracture in the hip and he also had a compression fracture of the L2 vertebrae.

May 31, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the section while the section was pillaring. The fall was located at spad 407 in the #5 entry. The fall was approximately 8'high X 20'wide and 36' long. The fall caught the continuous mining machine and a MRS. A retrieval plan was submitted and posted and the equipment retrieved.

2009 · 2 incidents

December 3, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading roof straps onto the roof bolter when they slipped and cut his hand though his glove resulting in 6 stitches. He did not miss any work and returned on the next shift.

May 26, 2009 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the preshift inspection. The fall was in the #3 entry apx. 80 feet inby the portal. The fall is 18' wideX 40' long X 7 feet high. The fall did not affect miners, equipment nor ventilation.

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The full compliance file on D-1 Garmeada #2

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.