Mining Incidents

Davex Energy Shipping & Processing Plant: 72 MSHA citations Coal

Davex Energy · Facility
Controlled by John Davenport
Jellico, Campbell County, TN  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4001680

Davex Energy Shipping & Processing Plant has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $114 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
3
Years on record
1987–1991
Latest incident
Dec 1991
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
72
citations
19
significant & substantial
$8,432
proposed penalties
$8,318
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $114 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
73
inspections on record
1,642
inspection hours
4.4
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.
72 citations across 1,642 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Davex Energy Shipping & Processing Plant has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $114 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.
$8K
proposed penalties
$8K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$114
outstanding
72 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2020-09-21.
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.
26.4%
significant & substantial
0.0%
high negligence or reckless
27.8%
reasonably likely or greater
1.4%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 1.4% low, 98.6% moderate, 0.0% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Davex Energy Shipping & Processing Plant shows 100% 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: 2016-10-03, 9 years ago
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
131
samples
1.24
dust max (mg/m3)
0
over MSHA ECV
The excessive concentration value (ECV) is MSHA's own per-sample enforcement threshold, which builds in measurement uncertainty; a sample over its ECV can trigger a citation. The count covers only samples MSHA assigned an ECV.
125 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 6 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • HIGHLIFT OPERATOR/FRONT END LOADER41
  • COAL TRUCK DRIVER27
  • TIPPLE OPERATOR27

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2015-04-14, 11 years ago
1.3
silica avg (%)
4
samples
2.0
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • HIGHLIFT OPERATOR/FRONT END LOADER4

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.

Last sampled: 2017-09-12, 9 years ago
1%
over PEL
105
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • HIGHLIFT OPERATOR/FRONT END LOADER30
  • COAL TRUCK DRIVER21
  • TIPPLE OPERATOR21
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
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.
Year within 1.5 mg/m3 samples
2016 100% 5
2015 100% 5
2014 100% 15
2013 100% 5
2012 100% 15
2011 100% 9
2010 100% 4
2009 100% 11
2008 100% 4
2005 100% 12
2004 100% 4
2003 100% 12
2002 100% 14
2001 100% 12
2000 100% 4
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2015 1.6 1
2014 1.7 2
2001 0.3 1
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2017 0% 1
2016 0% 5
2015 0% 5
2014 0% 14
2013 0% 5
2012 0% 15
2011 0% 10
2010 0% 4
2009 0% 10
2008 0% 4
2005 8% 12
2004 0% 4
2003 0% 4
2002 0% 4
2001 0% 4
2000 0% 4
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Ownership history
  1. Triple I Company Inc 1974 to 1978
  2. Triple I Coal Company 1978 to 1985
  3. Garcoal Inc 1985 to 2007
  4. Mountainside Coal Company Inc 2007 to 2019
  5. Davex Energy 2019 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Year Employees
2023 1
2022 1
2021 1
2020 1
2019 1
2018 1
2017 1
2016 4
2015 5
2014 9
2013 8
2012 8
2011 9
2010 6
2009 7
2008 6
2007 5
2006 6
2005 8
2004 8
2003 7
2002 7
2001 7
2000 7
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

Davex Energy Shipping & Processing Plant sits in Campbell County, Tennessee, where the Census mining category is 0.6% 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.
Campbell County, Tennessee · Population 39,568
0.6%
Mining share of county employment
$50,260
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
2023 Q3 64 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 67 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 74 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 78 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 115 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 63 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 68 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 83 0 0 0.0
Show 87 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2021 Q3 81 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 102 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 81 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 90 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 102 1 0 9803.9
2020 Q2 138 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 103 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 64 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 102 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 102 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 102 1 0 9803.9
2018 Q4 20 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
2018 Q2 573 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 429 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 587 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 206 1 0 4854.4
2017 Q2 181 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 250 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 390 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 298 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 2,065 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 2,006 1 0 498.5
2015 Q4 3,251 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 2,724 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 2,362 1 0 423.4
2015 Q1 4,618 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 5,066 1 0 197.4
2014 Q3 4,404 1 0 227.1
2014 Q2 4,609 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 4,596 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 4,739 3 1 633.0
2013 Q3 3,619 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 4,576 1 0 218.5
2013 Q1 4,468 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 4,629 6 0 1296.2
2012 Q3 4,040 1 0 247.5
2012 Q2 4,788 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 4,523 2 1 442.2
2011 Q4 4,851 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 5,109 3 1 587.2
2011 Q2 4,301 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 4,824 3 0 621.9
2010 Q4 4,485 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 2,806 1 1 356.4
2010 Q2 4,281 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 2,121 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 4,409 1 1 226.8
2009 Q3 4,004 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 3,987 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 4,231 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 4,252 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 3,439 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 3,087 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 2,695 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 2,780 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 2,725 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 2,609 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 2,043 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 2,043 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 2,043 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 3,716 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 3,609 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 3,458 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 3,851 3 0 779.0
2005 Q2 4,121 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 3,761 1 0 265.9
2004 Q4 3,556 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 4,095 1 0 244.2
2004 Q2 4,073 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 3,925 2 0 509.6
2003 Q4 3,623 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 4,119 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 3,777 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 4,007 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 3,748 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 3,687 1 0 271.2
2002 Q2 3,723 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 3,973 1 0 251.7
2001 Q4 3,824 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 3,789 1 0 263.9
2001 Q2 3,806 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 4,053 2 0 493.5
2000 Q4 3,303 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 3,943 1 0 253.6
2000 Q2 3,458 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 3,946 2 0 506.8
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

3 on file

1991 · 2 incidents

December 2, 1991 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garcoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISTRIBUTE HYDRATED LIME INTO #2 POND DUE TO EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ON 11-30 & 12-1. 50 BAGS OF LIME WERE PLACED IN LOADER BUCKET TO DISTRIBUTE THE LIME.ACCORDING TO COWORKE RS NO EVIDENCE;NOR DID EMPL STATE BACK HURT ON THE JOB HOWEVER ON 12-11 EMPL STATED HE HAD HURT BACK ON 12-2.

May 17, 1991 TN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Garcoal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL PUTTING 6"INTAKE SECTION OF HOSE ON WATER PUMP AND INTO A POND.FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL TO GROUND.THE HOSE COUPLING CAME DOWN ON HEAD CAUSING A CUT TO SIDE OF HEAD.TAKEN TO HOSP EMERG RM ,TREATED AND RELEASED.

1987 · 1 incident

May 28, 1987 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Garcoal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS WORKING3ON THE CRUSHER AT THE TIPPLE. HE WA SUNTIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE BACK ROLLERS AND WHILE PULLING UPWARD WITH THE WRENCH HE WAS USING, HE STRAINED HIS BACK. TESTS ARE BEING DONE TO DETERMINE THE E3ACT INJURY TO THE EMP