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.
113 citations across 2,042 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Manchester Mine has $47K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 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.
$47K
proposed penalties
$43K
current assessed
$43K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
107 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
Of $15K in penalties contested before the Commission, $12K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2015-04-08.
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.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
2citations taken to the federal commission · 2% of citations on record
Settled
2 · 100%
100%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 2 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
21%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$15K proposed, $12K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2015-03-12.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
MSHA sampling at Manchester Mine shows 97% of 528 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: 2015-06-30, 11 years ago
97%
within 1.5 mg/m3
528
samples
3.80
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.
275 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 253 by the operator.
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.
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.
Manchester Mine recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2015.
Injury rate, 2015
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US coal mining average was 3.76 and the all-US-mining average was 2.72 cases per 100 workers.
In Alabama, coal mining averaged 2.96 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2015 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2014
5.68
3.79
1.895
2013
1.71
1.71
0.000
2012
7.16
3.58
0.000
2011
0.00
0.00
0.000
2010 *
2.05
2.05
0.000
2009 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2008 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
ⓘCoal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.
Year
Employees
Coal produced (tons)
2015
17
93,366
2014
38
207,040
2013
41
219,457
2012
40
150,882
2011
39
180,371
2010
36
202,497
2009
32
125,525
2008
28
147,914
2007
27
186,007
2006
25
185,256
2005
24
194,402
2004
24
173,210
2003
16
111,162
2002
9
32,465
2001
9
56,886
2000
25
171,721
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Manchester Mine sits in Walker County, Alabama, where the Census mining category is 3.3% 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.
Walker County, Alabama · Population 64,886
3.3%
Mining share of county employment
$54,509
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
2015 Q4
0
0
0
2015 Q3
3,198
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
15,771
2
1
126.8
2015 Q1
24,121
1
0
41.5
2014 Q4
22,695
2
2
88.1
2014 Q3
28,403
4
2
140.8
2014 Q2
24,966
4
2
160.2
2014 Q1
29,483
4
0
135.7
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2013 Q4
25,704
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
30,422
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
31,391
1
0
31.9
2013 Q1
29,397
0
0
0.0
2012 Q4
26,555
6
4
225.9
2012 Q3
30,778
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
25,720
6
4
233.3
2012 Q1
28,646
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
24,333
1
0
41.1
2011 Q3
27,829
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
33,537
6
2
178.9
2011 Q1
26,942
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
27,087
4
2
147.7
2010 Q3
23,078
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
24,004
7
3
291.6
2010 Q1
23,245
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
25,855
1
0
38.7
2009 Q3
23,606
4
3
169.4
2009 Q2
20,288
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
17,292
2
1
115.7
2008 Q4
20,696
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
15,953
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
19,661
6
1
305.2
2008 Q1
17,995
5
0
277.9
2007 Q4
19,842
1
0
50.4
2007 Q3
16,384
4
2
244.1
2007 Q2
19,883
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
17,637
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
20,777
4
0
192.5
2006 Q3
16,617
8
0
481.4
2006 Q2
18,602
2
1
107.5
2006 Q1
16,005
4
0
249.9
2005 Q4
18,876
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
17,971
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
16,183
3
1
185.4
2005 Q1
15,176
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
18,620
1
1
53.7
2004 Q3
18,263
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
15,362
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
17,491
2
2
114.3
2003 Q4
13,749
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
14,426
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
9,812
1
1
101.9
2003 Q1
9,167
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
5,854
8
5
1366.6
2002 Q3
5,948
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
3,301
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
7,787
1
0
128.4
2001 Q4
6,721
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
7,786
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
2,318
2
0
862.8
2000 Q4
10
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
13,747
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
23,731
1
0
42.1
2000 Q1
33,911
0
0
0.0
Fatalities at this mine
1 recorded
September 15, 2014AL · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerFatality · MACHINERY
Bulldozer operator was preparing a drill bench on top of an approx. 50' highwall. Operator was pushing consolidated material over the edge of the highwall. The bulldozer traveled over the edge of the highwall and fell to the pit bottom. Operator was found unresponsive. 1st aid and CPR were performed until the coroner arrived and pronounced the victim dead at 1404 hours.
Blaster's Helper was driving/operating Blasting Agent Bulk Truck when he missed a gear descending a 14% grade ramp. Driver was unable to stop or slow truck resulting in truck crashing into highwall. Employee suffered contusion to head and upper body.
Blaster was using a man shovel to shovel drill cutting into bore hole when he felt sharp pain from back to both legs. Results was a strained lower back.
April 7, 2014AL · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Employee was pulling a pump that was submerged underwater. He pulled his elbow and shoulder. He wore a brace but the injury got worse. He went to the doctor on 7/29/13. He reported the injury to the office on 7/30/2013
2012 · 4 incidents
August 2, 2012AL · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
The employee was in a truck with a crane attached. He was lifting a pump with the crane. The crane fell and jerked the truck up and slammed it down. The employee hurt his back with the impact of the truck when it fell.
April 18, 2012AL · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerMACHINERY
Employee was getting off of a bulldozer. He twisted his ankle on February 25, 2012. The ankle got worse by Monday February 27. He left work and went to the doctor.
Coal truck driver for Black Gold Trucking had got- ten loaded with coal and was leaving out of the coal yard. He got almost to the gate when he died with a heart attack. The truck rolled back down a slight grade and turned over on its left side. Damage to truck 7000.00 approx & 3000.00 approx. to the dump trailer.
2002 · 1 incident
August 29, 2002AL · Coalblaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkeyHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS HELPING LOAD MATERIAL BEING MOVED FROM THE MANCHESTER MINE TO THE NEW MINE IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY AL. AN EYE WHICH HAD BEEN WELDED ONTO A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF WHILE BEING LOADED ONTO TRUCK. THIS ALLOWED THE SHEET OF METAL TO SLIDE DOWN HIS STOMACH (SCRATCHING & CUTTING) & HIT HIS LEFT THIGH BRUISING & CUTTING IT
April 18, 2000AL · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS FUELING HIS DOZER AFTER COMPLETING HIS SHIFT. WHEN HE FINISHED, HE STEPPED OFF DOZER INTO A HOLE AND TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE OVER. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT WALKER BAPTIST FOR T REATMENT. WAS TOLD TO PUT ICE PACK ON IT AND ELEVATE FOOT. MEDICATION FOR PAIN WAS PRESCRIBED. HE WAS OFF WORK THE FOLLOWING DYA, CAME BACK 4-20-00, WAS CALLED BACK TO DR'S OFFICE ON 4-24-0
1998 · 3 incidents
November 19, 1998AL · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE AND EE WERE MOVING PUMPS AND DISCHARGE HOSES IN THE PIT AREA DUE TO EXTREME WATER LEVELS. WHEN THEY BEGAN PULLING THE DISCHARGE HOSES, EE GRABBEDHIS LOWER RIGHT SIDE. HE THOUGHT HE HAD ON LY PULLED A MUSCLE AT THE TIME AND DID NOT GO TO DR FOR SEVERAL DAYS. DR DID NOT DECIDE ON SURGERY FOR THE HERNIA, WHICH WAS A RESULT OF PULL ON THE MUSCLES, UNTIL AFTER 1ST OF YEAR. HE LOST
April 1, 1998AL · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
AFTER EATING SUPPER, HE WAS GETTING BACK INTO HIS LOADER AND BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE CATWALK OF THE ROCK TRUCK PARKED NEXT TO HIS LOADER AND RECEIVED A CUT ON TOP OF HIS HEAD REQUIRING TWO STAP LES TO CLOSE OUT. HE FAILED TO REALIZE THE ROCK TRUCK WAS PARKED AS CLOSE TO HIS LOADER AS IT WAS.
January 27, 1998AL · Coalblaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkeySLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE CLIMBED TO TOP OF POWER TRUCK WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH HANDRAILS. HE HAD TO CROSS OVER 3 BARS WHICH OPENED /CROSSED CHUTE ON POWEDER BIN. WHENHE CROSSED OVER THE BARS ONTHE POWDER BIN, HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND
1997 · 1 incident
December 10, 1997AL · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerMACHINERY
EE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM OPERATOR SIDE OF DOZER AT END OF SHIFT. THERE HAD BEEN RAIN WHICH CAU;SED AREA TO BE VERY MUDDY. AS HE WAS STEPPING DOWN ONTO TOP OF PUSHARM ON DOZER, HIS RIGHT FOOT SL IPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS RIGHT LEG STRUCK THE PUSHARM AS HE WAS FALLING. HIS BODY THEN FELL ACROSS THE PUSHARM BEFORE HITTING GROUND.
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