Mining Incidents

No 60 Coal

Bledsoe Coal Corp · Underground
Controlled by James River Coal Company
Chappell, Leslie County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1512941

No 60 has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1995–2000
Latest incident
Jun 2000
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
42
citations
19
significant & substantial
$7,582
proposed penalties
$7,582
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
47
inspections on record
863
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: 863 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

No 60 has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 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
$0
outstanding
42 assessments are final orders; 3 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2000-07-22.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at No 60 shows respirable coal dust averaging 1.35 mg/m3 (61% compliant) across 51 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.
1.35
dust avg (mg/m3)
4.25
dust max (mg/m3)
61%
within 1.5 mg/m3
51
samples
Most recent sample: 2000-06-09.
Silica (quartz)
5.5
silica avg (%)
7.8
silica max (%)
4
samples
Most recent sample: 2000-05-24.
Noise
18%
over PEL
22
samples
Most recent sample: 2000-05-16.
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
2001 Q2 0 0 0
2001 Q1 0 0 0
2000 Q4 2,412 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 2,536 7 3 2760.3
2000 Q2 31,261 19 6 607.8
2000 Q1 61,203 16 10 261.4
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2000 · 12 incidents

June 14, 2000 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING A TORCH AND BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.

May 4, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT EYE BY A CABLE HANGER WHILE WALKING #5 BELT.

April 13, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT RING FINGR LOADING BELT ROLLERS INTO A SCOOP BUCKET.

April 13, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STAINED HIS LOWER BACK THROWING TIMBERS. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK 4/27/2000.

April 11, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS ABDOMEN WHILE ROMOVING BELT STRUCTURE.

April 11, 2000 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIMSELF WHILE LIFTING TRACK RAILS.

April 3, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER ON A ROCK.

March 21, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS FINGER WITH BOX KNIFE.

February 24, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIMSELF WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE TRIMMING THE EDGE.

February 17, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE #7 BELT AT BREAK #43. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' X 20' X 5' TO 6'.

January 27, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE WALKING #3 BELT. EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED ON A ROCK. NOTE: DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 2/4/00 THEN STARTED MISSING WORK AFTER THAT D ATE.

January 21, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED AT BREAK #22 ON NORTHEAST SUBMAINS. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' X 20' X 4-6'. THIS IS NOT LOCATED IN AN ACTIVE AREA OF THE MINE.

1999 · 47 incidents

December 10, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BROKE 2 FINGERS ON LEFT HAND REMOVING CRIB BLOCKS FROM THE SECTION BELT.

December 1, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CAUGHT HIS LEFT SMALL FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE HEAD AND THE WRENCH.

November 19, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY DRAWROCK ON RT ARM WHILE ROOF BOLTING THE #3 ENTRY.

November 8, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURED ON #17 BELT #34 BREAK WHICH WAS APPROX 20' X 20' X 8'.

November 1, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK PITCHING TIMBERS ON 002 SECTION.

October 22, 1999 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK HANDLING BELT ROLLERS. (EE WORKED UNTIL NOV. 16, 1999 THEN HE BEGAN MISSING WORK.)

October 8, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED AT SPAD #2971 OF COAL MAINS. THE FALL WAS APP. 40-45' LONG, 25=30' WIDE IN THE INTERSECTION AND 12=17' THICK. (FELL TO RIDER SEAM)

September 27, 1999 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE EXITED THE MBC DECK AND WAS BETWEEN LOW STRUCTURE AND MACHINE WHEN RIGHT LEG BECAME PINCHED.

September 20, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A BAR NEAR THE MBC OPERATOR'S DECK THAT BROKE. THE BAR IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE STAND OFF CHAIN FROM ENTERING THE DECK.

September 20, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS RIGHT HAND WHILE REMOVING ROCK FROM THE CONTINOUS MINER

September 20, 1999 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY DRAWROCK APP 2' BY 1' BY 2" ON THE NECK WHILE REPAIRING CONVEYER CHAIN.

September 16, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #7 CROSSCUT BETWEEN #3 AND #4 ENTRY ON 2ND. RIGHT OFFBY BIG FORK MAINS. FALL MEASURED 30'X18'X4'. WATER IS COMING THROUGH THE ROOF.

September 15, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS RIGHT ARM ON A PIECE OF ROCK LYING ONTOP OF THE CONT MINER

September 10, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE ALLEDGES HE WAS STRUCK BY DRAWROCK ON THE BACK AND HE STRUCK THE ROOF BOLTS MACHINE. THIS REPORT IS LATE DUE TO THE CO WAITING ON DR'S REPORTS.

August 24, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK HANDLING RESIN. NOTE: FIRST DAY EE STARTED MISSING WORK WAS 9-11-99.

August 18, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS FINGER WHILE INSTALLING A TOP ROLLER IN THE BELT.

July 30, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE ROOF BOLTING THE #2 HEADING. THE ROCK FELLFROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE FIRST ROW OF ROOF BOLTS.

July 22, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FROM THE INBY BRIDGE WHEN THE ROCK FELL AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB. ROCK TAPERED FROM 6" TO RAZOR EDGE.

July 21, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SUPPLYING THE ROOF BOLTER AND A STEEL STRAP BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK HIS LEFT FOREARM.

June 25, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED DURING RETREAT MINING ON 002 SECTION, 10TH LEFT PANEL OFF PARALLEL COAL MAINS AT BREAK #24.

June 18, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF WHILE RIDING IN THE 3 WHEEL MANTRIP

June 18, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE THIRD RIGHT SECTION OFF BIG BLUE SUBMAINS. THE FALL WAS APPROX 120'LX19'WX10-12' T.

June 14, 1999 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK PULLING BELT.

June 14, 1999 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE RECIEVED AN INJURY WHILE REPAIRING THE BATTERY JACKS ON A SCOOP. THE BATTERIES DROPPED ONTO HIS RIGHT HAND.

June 11, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER AFTER COMPLETING RETREAT MINING OF A PANEL. THE FALL WAS LOCATED ONE BREAK INBY SPAD #3359 ON 006 SECT.

June 1, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT LEG WHILE LIFTING BELT ROLLERS. NOTE: EE WORKED UNTIL 6-16-99 THEN STARTED MISSING TIME.

May 24, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE PULLED DRAWROCK AND IT LODGED AGAINST THE BRIDGE UNIT. WHEN EE TURNED AROUND TO PULL MORE ROCK, THE BRIDGE BACKED UP SOME AND THE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

May 5, 1999 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A BOLT ON THE MINER LIGHT COVER.

April 26, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #13 BELT AT BREAK #40. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 55'L X 30'W X 3-4' THICK.

April 23, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEDGES HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE ROOFBOLTING.

April 5, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HIS KNEES WERE CAUSING PROBLEMS DUE TO ACCUMULATIVE TRAUMA.

March 18, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.

February 22, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED AT BREAK #182 IN THE #2 ENTRY. THE FALL EXTENDED THRUGH THE INTERSECTION TOWARDS #1 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APP 19'WIDE, 55'LONG, & 6-8'THICK. (THE FAL L WAS LOCATED ON COAL MAINS.)

February 18, 1999 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STRUCK THE FRAME OF THE MANTRIP CAR WHILE RIDING OUTSIDE.

February 17, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK, ABOUT 2'BY 3' BY 2-4", WHILE ROOF BOLTING.

February 3, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE WEEKLY EXAM A FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED IN #3 ENTRY, FACE OF THE SUBMAINS. THE FALL WAS APP. 20' X 20' X 48-58".

February 2, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS OBSERVED ON 004 SECTION #10 BELT BREAK #47, IN THE #2 ENTRY. FALL WAS APPROX. 20' X 30' X 36-48".

February 1, 1999 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE WEEKLY EXAM ON #13 BELT #2 ENTRY BREAK #4 THAT WAS APP. 36-48" THICK.

January 14, 1999 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHILE CARRYING BELT RAILS.

January 10, 1999 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT SET-UP AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE CARRYING THE RAIL.

1998 · 45 incidents

December 1, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY OF NORTH MAINS AT BREAK #44. THE FALL WAS APP 35'X18'X3-5'. (FALL WAS CRIBBED OFF AND DANGERED. WE WILL NOT MOVE THE MATERIAL.

November 8, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS RIGHT LEG WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE SPLICING THE SUBMAIN BELT.

October 30, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEG WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE TRIMMING SPLICE. NOTE DID NOT FIND OUT ABOUT INJURY UNTIL 11-16-98.

October 20, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOF BOLT PLATE KICKED OUT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT ARM AND CUT IT.

October 19, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS RT SMALL FINGER WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE TRIMMING BELT.

October 17, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS LEG WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE SPLICING A BELT.

October 14, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE 3 WHEELER STEERING WHEEL AND AN INSTALLED ROOF BOLT PLATE

October 5, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL THAT HAD FALLED DOWN BETWEEN THE DRILL ARMS WHILE TRAMMING.

September 2, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE STEPPED OUT OF THE MANTRIP CAR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. (EE WAS NOT STRUCK BY NOR DID HE STEP ON ANY OBJECT TO CAUSE INJURY.)

September 1, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON #5 BELT AT BREAK #16. THE CROSSCUT BETWEEN #3 AND #4 FELL APPROX. 20' WIDE X 35' LONG X 4 1/2' HIGH.

August 28, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS RT FOREARM WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT STRAP.

August 26, 1998 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A HAMMER WHILE MAKING A BELT SPLICE.

August 20, 1998 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL CAUGHT THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHILE RETREAT MINING WAS BEING CONDUCTED.

August 18, 1998 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING TORCHES TO CUT A SPROCKET OFF THE BRIDGE WHEN SLAG WENT INTO HIS EAR CANAL.

August 5, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB WITH A HAMMER WHILE SETTING BITS ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

July 23, 1998 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING AN MBC WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. (THE OBJECT WAS REMOVED BY A DR.)

July 23, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING #7 BELT.

July 14, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE SAID STEEL FROM THE BOLT HOLE.

June 3, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK ON THE KNEE BY A BELT RAIL WHILE LOADING THE EQUIPMENT INTO A SCOOP.

June 3, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STRUCK HIS RIGHT CHECKBONE AGAINST THE FRAME OF A RAILRUNNER. RAILRUNNER AND SUPPLY TRIP STRUCK EACH OTHER.

May 26, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT ARM BETWEEN THE LOW STRUCTURE AND THE MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER.

May 21, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN THE INSTALLED ROOF BOLTS WHILE OBSERVING THE MINER CABLE.

May 19, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HIS BACK POPPED WHEN HE LIFTED THE BELT TO REMOVE A BELT STAND.

May 10, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE FIRST AID SUPPLY BOX LID.

April 25, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT CHEST AREA BY A PIECE OF METAL FROM A MINER BIT. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING OUT BITS.

April 20, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING THE BELT AT 6 DRIVE.

April 4, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SPLICE A BELT AND A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE SPLICE MACHINE ENTERED HIS LEFT HAND.

March 30, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-EMPLOYEE HAS RECEIVED A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND/OR RESPIRATORY CONDITION.

March 28, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A HAND TOOL [BOX KNIFE] TO CUT THE #9 BELT WHEN THE UTENSIL SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEG.

March 27, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUT BY A BOX KNIFE BLADE WHENTHE HANDLE OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE.

March 26, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE MOVING A PUMP TO A WATER HOLE.

March 26, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE HANDLING BELT STRUCTURE.

March 23, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT THUMB WHILE SPLICING THE SECTION BELT ON 002.

March 21, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIS BACK MOVING BELT STRUCTURE.

March 16, 1998 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN A LOCOMOTIVE THAT WAS FOLLOWING A LEAD LOCOMOTIVE OUT OF THE MINE WHEN THE LEAD LOCOMOTIVE DERAILED AND THE FOLLOWING LOCOMOTIVE CONTACTED THE DERAILED LOCOMOTIVE.EMPLOY EE STRUCK HIS WRIST AGAINST THE LOCOMOTIVE FRAME

March 13, 1998 KY · Coal hand loader, hand trammer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO REMOVE BITS FROM AN AUGER WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

March 12, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF WATERLINE ON THE CHIN.

February 25, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CONTACTED A METAL STRAP & CUT HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHILE REPAIRING THE SCOOP. [NOTE: I WAS NOT AWARE OF ACCIDENT UNTIL 3/2/98]

February 17, 1998 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE STRUCK THE FRAME OF THE MANTRIP CAR & INJURED HIS BACK.

February 13, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY DRAWROCK WHILE ROOFBOLTING.

February 12, 1998 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OUTSIDE AND FELL ON THE TRACK. STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO INJURY ON 2-27-98.

January 7, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF UNDETECTED DRAWROCK WHILE ROOF BOLTING.

1997 · 51 incidents

December 12, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING AT THE CORNER IN #2 LEFT BREAK WHEN A DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS HIPS AND LEGS ROCK WAS APPROX. 5 1/2'-6'X4'X8"-9".

December 10, 1997 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTINAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE BELT ENTRY APP 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #1117 ON #19 BELT. THE FALL WAS APPROX 40'X25'X2'-5'.

December 3, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator FIRE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO TRIM BELT STRUCTURE AND HID GLOVE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

November 17, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY THE MOTOR COVER LID WHILE RIDING IN THE MANTRIP OUTSIDE.

November 13, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 6'X2'X3" WHILE BOLTING THE 3 RIGHT CROSSCUT.

November 10, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON A ROOF BOLT MAHCINE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 2'X6'X4" ON THE LEFT LEG

November 4, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STRUCK BY THE LID OF AN SCSR BOX WHILE RIDING THE MANTRIP OUTSIDE AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT.

October 28, 1997 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE CARRYING CONCRETE BLOCKS. NOTE EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 12-15-97 THEN HE STARTED MISSING WORK.

October 10, 1997 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLIES.

October 8, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS RIGHT THUMB ON A BELT RAIL WHILE TRAVELING TO THE POWER CENTER.

October 7, 1997 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, APP. 4X4X2, WHILE PHONING THE PRESHIFT REPORT OUTSIDE.

September 27, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY AN I-BEAM DURING REMOVAL OF AN OVERCAST.

September 27, 1997 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RIDING IN A SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE MINE ROOF.

September 21, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STRUCH BY A ROOFBOLT IN THE ROADWAY WHEN THE MANTRIP RAN OVER IT.

September 16, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE ALLEDGES HE WALKED INTO A STEEL STRAP WHILE GOING TO THE POWER CENTER.

September 2, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS LEFT ARM WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE CUTTING ROPE.

August 21, 1997 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A LIFTING JACK BEING USED TO PUT A DERAILED SUPPLY CAR BACK ON TRACK.

August 19, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HIS THUMB UNDER A CHAIN WHILE CHANGING BATTERIES OUT OF A LOCOMOTIVE.

August 11, 1997 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS SQUEEZED WHEN THE MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER WAS MOVED OFF OF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE. EMP WASTHE MBC OPERATOR AND HE GOT OUT OF DECK BETWEEN THE MBC AND LOW STRUCTURE.

August 4, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 1"X2"X1"ON THE NOSE.

July 21, 1997 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HIT HIS HAND WITH A HAMMER WHILE REMOVING A TRACK KEEPER PIN ON A MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER.

July 12, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING BELT STRUCTURE OUT OF MUD & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 9, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A MOTOR OUT OF THE SUPPLY CAR.

July 3, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOS MINER.

July 2, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE.

June 28, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK SHOVELING THE #16 HEAD DRIVE.

June 26, 1997 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A LIFTING JACK TO PUT DERAILED LOWBOY CAR BACK ON TRACK WHEN IT SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM.

June 25, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOFAND THE PLATE WHILE ROOF BOLTING

June 12, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE STEPS PROVIDED AND FELL ON SLICK HILL.

June 11, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING A SCOOP BATTERY WHEN THE LID DROPPED ON HIS HAND.

June 2, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY THE ROOF BOLT WRENCH USED TO TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

May 17, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK INSTALLING TAILPIECE ROLLER. NOTE: EE WORKED UNTIL 5-29-97 AND THEN HE STARTED MISSING TIME.

May 8, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE ROOFBOLTING. ROCK WAS APPROX. 2' X 2' X 2".

May 5, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 56"X30"X2"-4" WHILE BOLTING THE 2 LEFT CROSSCUT.

April 24, 1997 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOWERING A CANOPYON AN MBC WHEN THE JACK CREELED OUT AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOREHEAD

April 15, 1997 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER ON A CONVEYOR MOTOR BEING LOADED ONTO A SUPPLY PALLET.

April 8, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK A ROOF BOLT PLATE AND CUT HIS HEAD WHILE CARRYING A CAN OF OIL.

March 12, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK HIS ARM AGAINST ROOF AFTER PASSING THROUGH A CURTAIN. NOTE: EE STARTED MISSING WORK 5/19/97

March 7, 1997 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS RIGHT THIGH WHILE TRIMMING A BELT SPLICE.

February 27, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE ROOFBOLTING #3 LEFT CROSSCUT. ROCK PUSHED HIM INTO THE BOLTER HEAD.

February 17, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP CUT HIS FINGER WHILE INSTALLING TOP BELT ROLLERS.

January 28, 1997 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAILRUNNER FRAME AND ASTEEL I-BEAM ALONG TRACK AT #5 DRIVE.

January 23, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON LEFT FOOT WHILE RIDING MANTRIP AND VEHICLE HIT A HOLE IN ROAD CAUSING FOOT TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN HIS BODY AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. (EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 2-3-97.)

January 21, 1997 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY PIECE OF DRAWROCK.

January 7, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN SPEED RUDUCER AND SUPPLY CAR. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL MARCH OF 1998. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 4-30-98 DUE TO SURGERY.

1996 · 28 incidents

October 31, 1996 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE OPERATING RAILRUNNER.

October 13, 1996 KY · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK AND NECK WHEN TWO RAILRUNNERS CONTACTED EACH OTHER.

September 23, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A SANDER HANDLE WHEN IT CONTACTED THE MINE ROOF IN LOW COAL.

September 21, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE SETTING TIMBERS ON A PILLAR SECTION.

September 16, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS EYE WHILE ROOF BOLTING.

August 15, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK THE BOLT MACHINE CANOPY.

August 9, 1996 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 1"X1'X1", WHILE RIDING A PERSONNEL CARRIER. EE WORKED UNTIL 8-28-96 THEN HE STARTED MISSING WORK.

July 18, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS GROIN WHILE LIFTING A BELT ROLLER WHEN HELPING MAKE A BELT SET UP.

July 15, 1996 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING ON A CONTROL CABLE LOCATED ON A MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER.

June 25, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK, APP 1' X 1' X 3", AND CUT HIS LEFT ARM.

June 25, 1996 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMP STRUCK HIS ELBOW ON THE FRAME OF THE LOCOMOTIVE HE WAS RIDING IN.

June 21, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN AND DR DIAGNOSIS WAS SPONDOLYSIS SPINYLOTHESIS.

May 31, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEDGES HE TWSITED HIS KNEE WHILE WALKING IN 1 ENTRY TO ADVANCE SIGHT LINES.

May 7, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING WATER LINE. EE WORKED UNTIL 6-14-96 AND HE STARTED MISSING TIME DUE TO THE ALLEDGED INJURY.

April 17, 1996 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLEGES HE HURT HIS BACK WHEN THE MANTRIP DERAILED.

April 17, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR.

April 12, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON 004 SECTION IN THE #1 ENTRY ON THE OUTBY CORNER OF THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 17' X 10' X 2-5'.

April 10, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK INSTALLING BELT ROLLERS.

April 9, 1996 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A NAIL AND INJURED HIS RIGHT FOOT.

March 8, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE.

March 2, 1996 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING A ROCK ON THE MIEN FLOOR WITH HIS HEAD.

February 6, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS FINGE RON A PIECE OF DRAWROCK.

January 16, 1996 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BELT STRUCTURE RAILS.

January 3, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE PILLARING, THE REAR MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER MALFUNCTIONED AND THE SYSTEM COULD NOT AVOID THEROOF FALL. FALL OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION.

1995 · 17 incidents

December 22, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP STRUCK A ROOF BOLT STRAP AND CUT HIS LEFT EYEBROW AREA.

December 18, 1995 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT HIS HAND WITH A ROOF BOLT PLATE.

December 16, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK INSTALLING 48" STRUCTURE. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 1-10-96).

December 7, 1995 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE EATING AT THE TAILGATE END OF THE LOW STRUCTURES.

November 27, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIMSELF WHILE REMOVING ROCK FROM UNDER THE LOW STRUCTURE. NOTE: EE WORKED UNTIL 12-11-95 FTHEN HE STARTED MISSING WORK. HERNIA SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR ON 12-13-95.

November 16, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE SETTING A TIMBER.

November 15, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS FINGER UNDER A ROOF BOLT PLATE LODGED IN THE MBC CONVEYOR.

October 26, 1995 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON TRACK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK HIT HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK.

October 24, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE BELT ENTRY OF 004 SECITON AT THE 12TH CROSSCUT AT APPROX 5AM. THE FALL MEASURED 20'WX35'LX4-5'T.

October 6, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOLTING IN THE #3 ENTRY. AS HE TURNED TO RUN FROM A PIECE OF DRAWROCK, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 21, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON HIS FEET. HE THEN GOT UP TO MOVE, BUT HIS FOOT WAS ASLEEP CAUSING HIM TO TURM HIS ANKLE. DID NOT BEGIN MISSING UNTIL 10-16-95.

September 11, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 004 SECTION #2 BELT AT THE 25TH CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 60'L X 18'W X 7'THICK.

August 11, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY CAP COAL ON HIS BACK.

June 13, 1995 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Leeco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SPLICING WATER LINE WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE.

June 9, 1995 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Leeco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE TO LOAD BELT ONTO CAR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY THE ROLL OF BELT. THE LOCOMOTIVE STUCK IN POINT.

May 24, 1995 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING GLUE IN SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE FELT A TWINGE IN HIS BACK.

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