AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C. · Accident type, without injuries
HOT SPOTS IN THE COAL STOCKPILE HAD DEVELOPED WHICH RESULTS IN STEAM, SMOKE AND FUMES.
Elkhorn Loading Facility: 14 MSHA citations Coal
AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
· Facility
Controlled by
American Electric Power Company Inc
Elkhorn City,
Pike County,
KY
·
Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1516270
Elkhorn Loading Facility has $2K 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
- 11
- Years on record
- 1991–2003
- Latest incident
- May 2003
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
14
citations
11
significant & substantial
$1,760
proposed penalties
$1,760
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
30
inspections on record
349
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: 349 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Elkhorn Loading Facility has $2K 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.$2K
proposed penalties
$2K
current assessed
$2K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
14 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2002-05-09.
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.78.6%
significant & substantial
0.0%
high negligence or reckless
78.6%
reasonably likely or greater
0.0%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 7.1% low, 92.9% moderate, 0.0% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Elkhorn Loading Facility shows 100% of 40 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: 2003-05-20, 23 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.100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
40
samples
1.30
dust max (mg/m3)
34 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 6 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
- BULLDOZER OPERATOR14
- CAR TRIMMER/CAR LOADER7
- HIGHLIFT OPERATOR/FRONT END LOADER7
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: 2002-11-12, 23 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.0%
over PEL
23
samples
Most-sampled occupations
- BULLDOZER OPERATOR5
- CAR TRIMMER/CAR LOADER5
- HIGHLIFT OPERATOR/FRONT END LOADER4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 100% | 3 |
| 2002 | 100% | 14 |
| 2001 | 100% | 9 |
| 2000 | 100% | 14 |
Noise by year
| Year | over PEL | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0% | 3 |
| 2001 | 0% | 10 |
| 2000 | 0% | 10 |
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Ownership history
- Dunleary Coal Corp 1987 to 1990
- Sunnyside Kentucky Inc 1990 to 1992
- Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc 1992 to 2001
- AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C. 2001 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Elkhorn Loading Facility sits in Pike County, Kentucky, where the Census mining category is 5.1% 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.Pike County, Kentucky · Population 57,466
5.1%
Mining share of county employment
$42,179
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Q4 | 836 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 2,793 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 2,521 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 3,600 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 3,203 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 3,185 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 3,626 | 1 | 0 | 275.8 |
| 2002 Q1 | 3,929 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Q4 | 3,141 | 1 | 1 | 318.4 |
| 2001 Q3 | 3,070 | 1 | 1 | 325.7 |
| 2001 Q2 | 3,207 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q1 | 3,457 | 2 | 0 | 578.5 |
| 2000 Q4 | 2,476 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 3,883 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 5,155 | 5 | 5 | 969.9 |
| 2000 Q1 | 5,998 | 4 | 4 | 666.9 |
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
11 on file2003 · 3 incidents
AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C. · Accident type, without injuries
STOCKPILE HAD STEAM & HOT SPOTS DEVELOPING IN STOCKPILE AREA. MOVED MATERIAL AROUND TO LET IT COOL DOWN & GO OUT; TO BE LOADED OUT ON TRAIN.
January 10, 2003
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GREASING BELTS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE. HE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL MARCH 13, 2003. IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE JOB RELATED APRIL 1, 2003.
2002 · 2 incidents
AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING ON TRUCK AUGER, TO TURN IT OVER AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE DID NOT START LOSING TIME FROM WORK UNTIL AUGUST 23, 2002.
AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C. · Accident type, without injuries
STOCK PILED COAL HEATED UP AND COASTED HOT SPOTS WITHIN THE STOCKPILE STEAM AND FUMES DEVELOPED.
1999 · 1 incident
March 15, 1999
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING TANK IN CONTAINMENT WHEN HE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF OF STEP HE SLIPPED IN SNOW STRETCHING RIGHT KNEE.
1998 · 2 incidents
October 8, 1998
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING LOWER AUGER ON AUGER TRUCK. AUGERCAME OUT OF HOLDER, STRUCK EE AND KNOCKED HIM OFF TRUCK
August 14, 1998
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WASHING UNDER TRUCK HOPPERS, TRIPPED OVER BELTLINE LAYING ON GROUND UNDER 2 FEED BELT.
1995 · 1 incident
September 21, 1995
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON FEEDER, WRENCH SLIPPED FROM BOLT CAUSING EE TO FALL TO GROUND.
1992 · 1 incident
March 30, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunnyside Kentucky Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEES COVERALLS CAUGHT ON A PIECE OF METAL HE STARTED TO FALL CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT HAND-REINJURED OLD FRACTURE.
1991 · 1 incident
July 29, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunnyside Kentucky Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A LARGE BLOCK OF COAL THAT WAS LODGED IN TRUCK DUMP HOPPER. HE WAS PUSHING ON COAL WHEN HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.