Mitco Job #12 has $15K in proposed MSHA penalties and $6K outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
9
Years on record
2011–2014
Latest incident
Oct 2014
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2010
97
citations
34
significant & substantial
$14,929
proposed penalties
$8,483
paid to date
57% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $6,446 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2010
21
inspections on record
752
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 752 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Mitco Job #12 has $15K in proposed MSHA penalties and $6K outstanding across 2 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.
$15K
proposed penalties
$15K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$6K
outstanding
92 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2014-11-19.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Mitco Job #12 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.11 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 31 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.
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
2014 Q4
10,342
7
1
676.9
2014 Q3
14,809
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
16,331
15
3
918.5
2014 Q1
13,993
4
1
285.9
2013 Q4
14,968
33
9
2204.7
2013 Q3
7,477
8
1
1069.9
2012 Q1
639
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
12,488
2
1
160.2
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2011 Q3
14,781
5
4
338.3
2011 Q2
14,249
8
5
561.4
2011 Q1
13,192
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
11,990
4
3
333.6
2010 Q3
4,868
7
3
1438.0
2010 Q2
4,238
4
3
943.8
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
9 on file
2014 · 4 incidents
October 23, 2014KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
A mechanic failed to wear appropriate eye and face protection while assisting a welder during welding operations. The mechanic suffered from eye discomfort with no permanent damage.
August 13, 2014KY · Coalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
An employee was working on wet uneven ground located near the highwall miner pit. As the employee began rolling the fuel hose into the rear section of the 2003 Peterbilt fuel truck he attempted to kick the fuel hose to help guide the hose into the hose reel. This twisted him around causing him to loose his footing and fall to one knee, resulting in an injury to his back.
July 14, 2014KY · Coalelectrician, linemanDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
The employee was performing duties that consisted of welding and the use of cutting torches while wearing protective equipment in temperatures ranging between 85 and 90 degrees.
June 27, 2014KY · Coalminer, prospector, necDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Hydro-seeding in 90 degree temperatures. Employees duties required him to climb up and down steep slopes, while dragging a 2 inch hydro-seeding hose. The employee had consumed little to no water when he initially became dizzy and disoriented. During transportation to the hospital the employee passed out.
2013 · 3 incidents
October 15, 2013KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
During the removal of the stick jack on a PC300 Komatsu excavator, an oring seal failed releasing hydraulic oil pressure which struck the mechanic in the left forearm. This resulted in bruising and swelling of the injured area. After X-rays and a medical examination it was determined no fluid had entered the skin.
While observing the installation of the master link in the highwall miner belly chain, a small piece of metal broke loose and struck EE in the right forearm. Resulting in a small laceration and the embedding of the foreign object. EE treated at the Hospital with a tetanus shot and a prescription anti-biotic.
September 11, 2013KY · Coalminer, prospector, necMACHINERY
Due to the buildup of material in the catchment bench, a Komatsu PC300 excavator was being used to remove material and buildup the outer berm. The PC300 lost control of a large rock that traveled approximately 600' downhill and passed through a mobile home. The home was damaged beyond repair. The occupant was bruised up after falling through the floor.
Moving Highwall Miner Cable and got tangled in cable. Fell & strained back.
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