Mining Incidents

NO. 77: 1 recorded fatality Coal

Blue Diamond Coal Co · Underground
Delphia, Perry County, KY  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1509636

NO. 77 has $5.7M in proposed MSHA penalties and $249K outstanding across 176 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
492
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
5,625
citations
1,721
significant & substantial
$5,656,884
proposed penalties
$3,472,021
paid to date
61% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,184,863 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
656
inspections on record
48,727
inspection hours
11.5
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.
5,625 citations across 48,727 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

NO. 77 has $5.7M in proposed MSHA penalties and $249K outstanding across 176 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.
$5.7M
proposed penalties
$3.7M
current assessed
$3.5M
paid to date
$249K
outstanding
5,435 assessments are final orders; 176 contested dockets.
Of $4.0M in penalties contested before the Commission, $2.1M was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-07-07.
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.
31.4%
significant & substantial
2.2%
high negligence or reckless
32.2%
reasonably likely or greater
7.3%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 3.1% low, 94.6% moderate, 2.2% high, 0.1% reckless.
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.
1,182 citations taken to the federal commission · 21% of citations on record
  • Settled 1,127 · 95%
  • Stood as issued 49 · 4%
  • Vacated or withdrawn 6 · 1%
94%
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 661 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
46%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$3.7M proposed, $2.0M 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 2025-01-14.
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.
Docket Decision Judge Year Proposed / upheld
KENT 2008-592 Prevail Paez 2014 $527K → $37K
KENT20020255 Prevail Zielinski 2004 $315K → $90K
KENT 2007-566 Settlement Zielinski 2008 $246K → $102K
KENT 2008-784 Prevail Paez 2014 $197K → $49K
KENT 2008-47 Settlement Zielinski 2008 $188K → $38K
KENT 2010-994 Settlement McCarthy 2012 $149K → $49K
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at NO. 77 shows 98% of 5,365 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: 2026-08-05
98%
within 1.5 mg/m3
5,365
samples
12.32
dust max (mg/m3)
5
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.
1,395 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 3,970 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR1,778
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)1,387
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)661

Silica (quartz)

Last sampled: 2026-08-14
4.4
silica avg (%)
430
samples
19.3
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR146
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)92
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)31

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: 2026-07-16
7%
over PEL
580
samples
Most-sampled occupations
  • SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)104
  • CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR83
  • ROOF BOLTER (TWIN HEAD) (RETURN SIDE)77
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
2026 100% 188
2025 100% 310
2024 100% 456
2023 100% 804
2022 100% 641
2021 100% 247
2020 100% 224
2019 100% 198
2018 100% 168
2017 100% 168
2016 100% 116
2015 99% 72
2014 98% 66
2013 99% 78
2012 99% 116
2011 98% 146
2010 100% 164
2009 91% 148
2008 91% 136
2007 96% 124
2006 94% 89
2005 89% 175
2004 93% 89
2002 90% 77
2001 83% 220
2000 90% 145
Silica (quartz) by year
Year silica avg (%) samples
2026 5.7 14
2025 3.7 23
2024 3.9 25
2023 3.9 54
2022 3.9 43
2021 5.2 20
2020 4.0 19
2019 4.6 14
2018 3.6 11
2017 4.0 12
2016 1.9 8
2015 3.4 13
2014 7.0 9
2013 4.1 7
2012 7.0 3
2011 3.4 6
2010 6.7 6
2009 4.7 22
2008 3.6 9
2007 3.3 10
2006 3.7 5
2005 3.6 30
2004 5.8 8
2002 5.1 8
2001 5.5 31
2000 7.3 20
Noise by year
Year over PEL samples
2026 17% 18
2025 3% 38
2024 4% 48
2023 10% 62
2022 2% 48
2021 0% 34
2020 9% 11
2019 10% 20
2018 5% 20
2017 7% 28
2016 4% 23
2015 0% 16
2014 13% 15
2013 24% 21
2012 0% 20
2011 0% 5
2010 0% 21
2009 12% 25
2008 6% 17
2007 0% 15
2006 0% 5
2005 16% 32
2004 0% 6
2001 23% 22
2000 10% 10
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.

NO. 77 reported liberating 1,673 metric tons of methane to EPA in 2023.

Methane emissions (EPA-reported)
Methane figures are what the operator reported to EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (subpart FF), collected at facility level. Only EPA facilities that resolve to a single MSHA mine record are shown, and the CO2-equivalent applies the GWP-25 factor EPA's published data uses.
1,673
t CH4 reported, 2023
41,827
t CO2e equivalent
Year t CH4 t CO2e
2023 1,673 41,827
2022 1,556 38,889
2021 958 23,949
2020 2,887 72,167
2019 1,113 27,813
2018 1,271 31,783
2017 1,271 31,783
2013 1,105 27,633
Source: EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, subpart FF (underground coal mines), reported annually.

NO. 77 recorded 1.49 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2025.

Injury rate, 2025
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.
1.49
total case rate
1.49
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US coal mining average was 3.19 and the all-US-mining average was 1.97 cases per 100 workers.
In Kentucky, coal mining averaged 4.08 cases per 100 workers that year.
Year total case rate days-away fatal
2025 1.49 1.49 0.000
2024 0.00 0.00 0.000
2023 3.19 0.00 0.000
2022 0.00 0.00 0.000
2021 5.86 1.47 0.000
2020 0.00 0.00 0.000
2019 0.00 0.00 0.000
2018 4.62 3.08 0.000
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.
Ownership history
  1. Blue Diamond Coal Company 1976 to 1993
  2. Altec Energy Inc 1993 to 2000
  3. Blue Diamond Coal Company 2000 to 2014
  4. Blue Diamond Coal Co 2014 to present
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)
2026 56 141,556
2025 63 236,950
2024 65 226,889
2023 73 310,576
2022 70 271,546
2021 55 259,917
2020 56 278,179
2019 54 348,538
2018 53 395,645
2017 55 387,663
2016 49 249,967
2015 53 253,601
2014 52 232,786
2013 49 235,543
2012 65 333,685
2011 73 406,655
2010 64 323,686
2009 61 270,631
2008 48 225,869
2007 52 168,969
2006 49 236,465
2005 49 387,941
2004 28 221,871
2003 7
2002 28 255,750
2001 83 809,074
2000 60 512,595
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.

NO. 77 sits in Perry County, Kentucky, 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.
Perry County, Kentucky · Population 27,847
3.3%
Mining share of county employment
$45,261
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
2026 Q2 32,732 33 8 1008.2
2026 Q1 32,248 18 1 558.2
2025 Q4 30,402 13 1 427.6
2025 Q3 31,663 36 10 1137.0
2025 Q2 33,755 41 8 1214.6
2025 Q1 37,998 46 6 1210.6
2024 Q4 38,098 51 7 1338.7
2024 Q3 33,903 53 18 1563.3
Show 98 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2024 Q2 36,942 23 3 622.6
2024 Q1 43,560 56 12 1285.6
2023 Q4 41,976 56 10 1334.1
2023 Q3 44,860 45 10 1003.1
2023 Q2 50,285 65 13 1292.6
2023 Q1 50,823 75 14 1475.7
2022 Q4 40,352 117 34 2899.5
2022 Q3 46,902 99 22 2110.8
2022 Q2 44,005 54 13 1227.1
2022 Q1 42,461 28 8 659.4
2021 Q4 35,759 17 2 475.4
2021 Q3 30,342 35 7 1153.5
2021 Q2 34,216 30 5 876.8
2021 Q1 36,090 21 3 581.9
2020 Q4 32,973 20 5 606.6
2020 Q3 30,962 25 9 807.4
2020 Q2 22,918 15 4 654.5
2020 Q1 31,732 14 3 441.2
2019 Q4 29,153 12 3 411.6
2019 Q3 32,008 13 3 406.1
2019 Q2 37,107 15 1 404.2
2019 Q1 33,689 26 5 771.8
2018 Q4 30,290 37 9 1221.5
2018 Q3 32,579 35 10 1074.3
2018 Q2 31,603 30 8 949.3
2018 Q1 35,439 21 3 592.6
2017 Q4 31,202 24 1 769.2
2017 Q3 32,046 16 2 499.3
2017 Q2 33,453 19 6 568.0
2017 Q1 32,885 25 1 760.2
2016 Q4 31,392 21 4 669.0
2016 Q3 19,634 18 5 916.8
2016 Q2 23,381 7 2 299.4
2016 Q1 27,187 17 6 625.3
2015 Q4 24,413 39 5 1597.5
2015 Q3 27,990 45 9 1607.7
2015 Q2 28,286 59 17 2085.8
2015 Q1 30,702 12 1 390.9
2014 Q4 28,645 19 4 663.3
2014 Q3 29,595 43 9 1452.9
2014 Q2 31,169 31 2 994.6
2014 Q1 26,945 27 4 1002.0
2013 Q4 24,962 33 5 1322.0
2013 Q3 25,126 23 5 915.4
2013 Q2 24,389 20 3 820.0
2013 Q1 27,390 58 7 2117.6
2012 Q4 30,282 54 3 1783.2
2012 Q3 30,583 60 12 1961.9
2012 Q2 45,741 82 24 1792.7
2012 Q1 47,953 34 9 709.0
2011 Q4 48,381 44 11 909.4
2011 Q3 53,753 26 8 483.7
2011 Q2 47,186 32 13 678.2
2011 Q1 47,019 58 12 1233.5
2010 Q4 42,359 60 14 1416.5
2010 Q3 41,912 52 15 1240.7
2010 Q2 43,688 75 19 1716.7
2010 Q1 43,218 84 24 1943.6
2009 Q4 37,989 159 47 4185.4
2009 Q3 37,359 86 13 2302.0
2009 Q2 36,118 60 6 1661.2
2009 Q1 40,333 67 14 1661.2
2008 Q4 35,291 57 14 1615.1
2008 Q3 30,376 64 19 2106.9
2008 Q2 30,032 89 16 2963.5
2008 Q1 29,615 56 23 1890.9
2007 Q4 24,311 41 15 1686.5
2007 Q3 30,044 50 10 1664.2
2007 Q2 35,769 170 70 4752.7
2007 Q1 38,334 117 41 3052.1
2006 Q4 32,562 97 25 2978.9
2006 Q3 34,417 169 53 4910.4
2006 Q2 33,070 189 97 5715.1
2006 Q1 35,365 137 52 3873.9
2005 Q4 33,512 142 52 4237.3
2005 Q3 35,727 33 21 923.7
2005 Q2 33,638 75 45 2229.6
2005 Q1 37,265 110 56 2951.8
2004 Q4 23,273 61 28 2621.1
2004 Q3 19,357 33 13 1704.8
2004 Q2 14,588 24 14 1645.2
2004 Q1 11,722 20 7 1706.2
2003 Q4 7,098 13 3 1831.5
2003 Q3 4,516 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 2,671 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 2,601 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 2,558 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 3,021 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 14,195 12 3 845.4
2002 Q1 61,904 71 45 1146.9
2001 Q4 53,692 46 28 856.7
2001 Q3 57,458 134 77 2332.1
2001 Q2 63,249 56 34 885.4
2001 Q1 64,861 47 29 724.6
2000 Q4 72,112 64 34 887.5
2000 Q3 43,196 68 32 1574.2
2000 Q2 8,202 29 15 3535.7
2000 Q1 51,562 33 20 640.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
July 20, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Contact with electrical current

EE WAS FATALLY ELECTROCRATED AS HE DISASSEMBLED A CONVEYOR BELT STARTING BOX SOURCE OF POWER CAUSING DEATH IN UNKNOWN AT THAT TIME.

Reportable incidents

showing the 199 most recent (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

January 20, 2026 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's rail motor EE was operating had de-railed. EE used a jack and a bar to put the ride back on the track. Upon doing so, the jack turned over causing the bar to strike EE on the right cheek area of EE's face. The ride went back on the track at that time and EE gathered up all EE's tools and went to the outside to be checked out for precaution.

2025 · 3 incidents

November 17, 2025 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury roof fall occurred in the primary escapeway on 4 belt, entry 1, just inby crosscut 10. The fall was approximately 25'x15'x5-6'.

July 3, 2025 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was at the bottom of the slope attaching the supply car to the 8-ton rail motor. EE reached outside the car to swing the coupling around to align with the motor. EE felt a pop in EE's back. EE had initially filed a file only report and wasn't take off work until 07/11/2025.

2024 · 7 incidents

December 1, 2024 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

2 non injury roof falls were discovered at cross cut 20 in #4 and #6 entries on the 3rd Primary Mains. The area of the falls had isolated laminated sandstone layers.

November 27, 2024 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

A non injury roof fall occurred in the primary escapeway on the 2nd Primary Mains at break 27. Using measurements from the map, the cross sectional area is 1' larger than the approved plan.

October 15, 2024 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

A non injury roof fall occurred in crosscut 17, #2 entry of the 2nd Primary Mains. Deterioration of the immediate roof in this isolated area is the probable cause for the fall.

September 2, 2024 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

This is an area of transition between shale and sandstone. No injuries or damage to any equipment occurred.

June 14, 2024 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

A non fatal unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/14/2024 on 014 mmu at #4 entry break #20. The fall measured approximately 12' wide x 10' long x 2-3' thick

May 7, 2024 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by powered moving object

EE was operating a bolt machine when the canopy unexpectedly dropped 2-3 inches and hit their head.

April 15, 2024 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

a roof fall occurred (24" thick x 20' in length x 12' in width) during retreat mining causing the continuous miner to become lodged.

2023 · 6 incidents

November 29, 2023 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

david was working on a broken conveyor chain in a shuttle car. EE was using a handheld grinder to remove metal clips that keeps the links together. the grinder kicked back striking EE's thumb on EE's left hand.

September 15, 2023 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE stated that they were pulling a car cable and felt a shock causing them to trip, hitting their head on the shuttle car resulting in 7 sutures. They received a full release to return to work.

June 7, 2023 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states EE was bolting top and a metal roof strap struck EE's right forearm and EE had a laceration that required 6 stitches.

April 19, 2023 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee states that EE was operating a shuttle car. EE dumped at the feeder and as EE was returning to the miner, EE hit a "bump" in the roadway causing EE to strike EE's head against the canopy of the car, resulting in pain in EE's neck and back area.

March 2, 2023 KY · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking up a CO/belt cable and caught their hand against a rock and cut their right 4th digit finger. Sutures were required.

2022 · 2 incidents

2021 · 5 incidents

November 22, 2021 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a T-3 bent rib channel and caught EE's left index finger between the strap and the roof, sutures were required to repair the wound.

April 28, 2021 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

A small piece of rock 5" x 3" x 1" thick hit employee on top of EE's right wrist and cut EE's wrist. Sutures were required.

April 15, 2021 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was lifting a piece of rock that fell onto another employee and fell down and injured their left knee. Employee started missing work on 4/19/2021.

February 12, 2021 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

The injured employee was standing adjacent to another employee who was pulling a piece of draw rock. As the rock fell the edge caught and struck the injured employees right forearm. Sutures were required to close the wound.

2020 · 3 incidents

October 20, 2020 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall in the intersection of No. 7 Entry, Break No. 33, on the 2nd Primary Mains.

September 15, 2020 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall on the track haulage secondary escapeway at Brk. No. 30, No. 7 Entry, on Energy Mains. The rock fell off from around the bolts and blocked the escapeway. The rock was cleaned up and the area was re-supported.

2019 · 1 incident

December 19, 2019 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall in the #4 entry between breaks numbers 5 and 6 on the #4 Belt Line. Fall is approximately 20' wide by 60' long by 4'-6'thick.

2018 · 3 incidents

September 19, 2018 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was reaching to hang the miner cable and a rock rolled from the rib and struck employee's hand. Employee did not go to the Dr. until later on 9/21/18 and it was determined that the employee had a fractured left 5th carpal bone.

September 19, 2018 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking up an entry, leg contacted an energized cable, and when employee stepped back away stepped in a rut and fell. Employee hurt right knee.

May 25, 2018 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was bent over re-positioning the miner cable and a piece of rock fell from between the bolts and knocked employee face first into the continuous miner. Initial indications were that it was only a couple of cuts that needed sutures and the hospital later determined the injury serious and transferred employee to another hospital. Employee started missing work on 5/29/2018.

2017 · 1 incident

March 27, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating walk thru bolter and twisted left knee while bolting in the #5 heading. Employee started missing work on 3/29/2017.

2016 · 3 incidents

July 11, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

The roof bolter operator dislodged a piece of rock while bolting and it struck thumb. Sutures were required.

February 17, 2016 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

The continuous miner was caught by a roof fall in the #4 entry right pillar. After the MSHA 800 number was contacted the existing fall fell more and covered the continuous miner up. The roof fall also extended into the #5 heading. Both falls were in the same area and was a continuation of the first reported fall.

February 8, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was installing a resin roof bolt, as EE was aligning the drill chuck with the bolt, EE engaged the rotation and caught EE's glove between the bolt and drill chuck. EE was diagnosed with a small fracture to the Ulna bone near EE's right wrist. EE started missing work on 2/9/2016.

2015 · 5 incidents

November 10, 2015 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

Motor malfunctioned on the elevator, motor was replaced.

October 7, 2015 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hammer to cut a rock dust hose and hit hit left hand with hammer. # sutures were required.

August 20, 2015 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained his back while carrying a 40lb bag of rock dust. He started missing work on 8/31/2015 due to being referred for further medical evaluation and taken off work by the physician.

June 4, 2015 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was moving the miner cable and a rock flipped around and struck him on the right leg and ankle. Diagnosed with a fracture. Started missing work 6/8/2015.

March 2, 2015 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

Elevator shut down (Primary Escapeway) and was blowing fuses and was down for most of the day. It was repaired and restored back to service on the same day.

2014 · 2 incidents

May 19, 2014 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging an oxygen tank down the slope and he tripped and fell onto his right side/shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a fractured rib.

January 27, 2014 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading timbers from a scoop bucket and 2 of them were frozen together and he strained his groin while trying to pull them out of the bucket. He has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia which will require surgery. He started missing work on Feb. 12, 2014.

2013 · 1 incident

April 11, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

He was cleaning rock off of the continuous miner and a rock fell and struck him on the face and knocked him down.

2012 · 2 incidents

September 6, 2012 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall in the #6 entry, brk #19, of the 4th left panel off of Left Fork Branch submains. This fall is located in an area where no persons are scheduled to work or travel. It is not in a designated travelway. It is located in a bleeder entry of the 4th left panel.

March 7, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top and a rock hit his right middle finger and cut his finger. Sutures were required no lost time.

2011 · 4 incidents

August 16, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall in #2 Entry at #11 Drive - Fall was cleaned up - Resupported - and supplemental roof support installed.

June 7, 2011 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional fall at 1st Left off of Left Horn Branch - Break #6 - #9 Heading - Fall was cribbed and dangered off & supplemental support was added to the affected surrounding area.

June 4, 2011 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to unstick a rope on an outby airlock door and cut his finger on the rope.

February 4, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock struck him on the top of his shoulder and knocked him down. Employee tried to continue to work but started missing work on 2-25-2011 due to back pain.

2010 · 1 incident

June 4, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

He was drilling a hole in the mine floor with hand drill and caught his finger on the drill steel keeper pin. His right ring finger was cut. 9 sutures required.

2008 · 8 incidents

September 12, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE cut his thumb while cutting a cable. sutures required.

August 28, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was riding to work area on the mantrip, mantrip was going thru an airlock and the door hit the SCSR storage box which then struck ee's right hand. *Restricted duty from 9/2/08 to 9/12/08. Started missing work 9/15/08.

May 3, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when drill steel hung in the top, fell and hit left middle finger.

February 21, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee dropped a drill pot onto left hand and cut left 5th fingertip. Sutures required.

February 9, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Caught finger on boom of bolter. Braked and cut finger.

2007 · 2 incidents

March 29, 2007 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Rock came off rib, striking employee in left knee.

February 9, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling hole when top started working loose. He tried to get out of the way by grabbing tray on pinner to pull himself out when a rock fell on hand.

2006 · 14 incidents

December 14, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Making a belt splice & Cut his rt hand with knife. Required sutures. No lost time.

November 29, 2006 KY · Coal INUNDATION
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Inundation of gas after miner cut into an active gas well that was not supposed to be there. All State & Federal agencies were notified immediately.

October 24, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting belt with a utility knife & cut his right leg. Had 6 sutures, no lost time.

September 27, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Walking down belts & tripped over roller, hit forehead on structure.

July 14, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing rock from the continuous miner and cut his right wrist and hand. Required sutures - no lost time.

May 19, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using acetylene torches and a piece of hot metal got into his right eye.

May 18, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a slate bar and the bar slipped and hit him on the left side of his chin. Required stitches.

May 12, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Scattering bolts and rock fell, hitting employee in the right shoulder. *Employee has not called back or contacted anyone on this injury. They have terminated him due to lack of cooperation & poor work.

April 25, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was checking cylinder when he slipped on oil on the floor.

April 4, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting with a utility knife & knife slipped and cut leg. Sutures required.

February 17, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hanging miner cable and strained lower back.

2005 · 14 incidents

November 27, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Bolting top of mine caught fingers on hydraulic hose fitting, cutting fingers.

November 19, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER ON A METAL BINDING STRAP. HE RECEIVED 2 SUTURES.

November 14, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving cable and tripped, falling on the right side of his face.

October 19, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

#2 HEADING ON THE #012 MMU. HAD AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL FROM BREAK #21 TO #22. 10'HIGH X 18'WIDE X 60'LONG. FALL WAS TIMBERED OFF & SECTION WAS RE-LOCATED.

August 2, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS HAND AS HE WAS PULLING ROCK OFF OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. RECEIVED 8 SUTURES, NO LOST TIME

April 7, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.

April 4, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling in roof of mine, a piece of rock broke at drill bit & fell, canopy flipped over & struck him on the neck.

2004 · 8 incidents

October 26, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PICKING UP BOLT SUPPLIES AND CUT HIS HAND ON A STRAP. CUT REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

July 15, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A CONTROL SWITCH FAILED & ELEVATOR WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. A REPLACEMENT SWITCH WAS ORDERED & THE ELEVATOR WAS REPAIRED WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER RECEIVING THE SWITCH.

June 1, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A GUIDE WHEEL ON THE ELEVATOR WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED AND ELEVATOR WAS DOWN FOR MOST OF THE SHIFT.

May 28, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee informed operator of a cut that received stitches on 5-28-04. Injury occurred 4-22-04 and was not reported to w/c until 5-28-04.

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee injured his left knee on 2-16-04 when he bumped it against a scoop. He began missing work on 5-27-04.

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

The elevator was found to have one damaged guide wheel on the bottom right guide assembly. The other 5 wheels were O.K.

May 25, 2004 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was riding in a scoop bucket through a low place when he was brushed against the top.

2002 · 13 incidents

April 17, 2002 KY · Coal FIRE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A FIRE OCCURRED ON THE #6 BELT FLIGHT THAT WAS FOUND AT APPROX. 4:OO A.M. ALL PERSONS WERE EVACUATED FROM THE MINE AND FIRE FIGHTERS WERE PULLEDIN BY STATE & FEDERAL AGENCIES.

April 3, 2002 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED AND FELL THRU AN OFFICE DOOR. HE DIS-LOCATED A BONE IN HIS FOREARM AND A PLASTER CASTWAS APPLIED.

April 3, 2002 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR HAD AN ELECTRICAL PANEL MALFUNCTION THAT CAUSED IT TO BE INOPERATIVE.

March 28, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM A MOVING BATTERY MOTOR AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME PAIN AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION.

March 25, 2002 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON INBY SIDE OF TAKE-UP WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS BACK AND W-65 SELF-RESCURER.

March 21, 2002 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UPON INSPECTION A GUIDE HAD BROKEN ON ELEVATOR DOOR AND THE ELEVATOR WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY.

March 18, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE WHEN THE UTLITY KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS THIGH. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A LACERATION THAT NEEDED 5 STITCHES.

March 6, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL CAUGHT HEAD OF MINER & WAS STUCK FROM 9:00 PM TIL 3:00 AM NEXT SHIFT. M.M.V. 009-0 WAS ON RETREAT MINING AT THE TIME.

February 27, 2002 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UPON INSPECTION BY WILLIE COLLINS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT DAMAGE TO ELEVATOR ROPES WAS PRESENT. ELEVATOR WAS SHUT DOWN & ROPES HAVE BEEN CHANGED OUT.

February 26, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING WRENCH FELL OFF AND STRUCK EE ON LEFT HAND LITTLE FINGER.

February 22, 2002 KY · Coal supply man, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING ON A SLATE BAR AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK & NECK. EE ON MARCH 10TH HURT HIS BACK AT HOM & BEGAN MISSING WORK. DR. REPORT CANNOT ISOLATE THE INJURIES. REC'D DR.'S REPORT ON 3-19- 02.

February 8, 2002 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RERAILING A LOCOMOTIVE WITH A JACK WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS RIGHT HAND.

2001 · 49 incidents

November 5, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING ~18' X 120' BY 5' THICK OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY ON THE 009-0 PANEL. THE FALL IS LOCATED JUST INBY THE 10TH CROSSCUT AND RUNS UP THE ENTRY FOR 120'.

November 4, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THIS MINE HAS EXPERIENCED A ROOF FALL ON THE 009-0 PANEL. THE AFFECTED AREAS INCLUDE A FULL MESURING APPROX 20' BY 100' BY 5' THICK IN THE #3 ENTRY BEGINNING JUST INBY THE 10TH CROSSCUT ALSO A FALL MEASURING 20' BY 90' X 5' THICK BEGINNING JUST INBY THE 17TH CROSSCUT #3 ENTRY.

November 3, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING ~90' BY 11' BY 4' OCCURREDON THE 009-0 PANEL IN THE #5 ENTRY. THE AFFECTEDAREA IS LOCATED JUST INBY THE #14TH CROSSCUT.

October 31, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING ~20' IN LENGTH, 18' WIDE &8' TO 10' THICK WAS FOUND LOCATED IN THE #1 ENTRY 10TH CROSSCUT ON THE NO. 3 BELTLINE MAINS.

October 29, 2001 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE VERTICAL SHAFT ELEVATOR WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO A CONTROLLER PROBLEM CONCERNING THE OVER SPEED, OVERWIND PROTECTION.

October 23, 2001 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON BELT STRUCTURE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE BEGAN MISSING ON 11/5/01.

October 16, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED AND FELL WITH HIS LEFT KNEE STRIKING A BLOCK OF COAL.

October 15, 2001 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON SIDE OF LO LO STRUCTURE & SLIPPED,INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

October 15, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STRAINED LOWER BACK WHEN PULLING ON CABLES.

October 13, 2001 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS BURNED ON BACK OF LEFT HAND FROM A GROUNDED CABLE THAT FLASHED UP NEAR HIM.

September 13, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL WAS FOUND INT HE OLD 010 SECTION AT X CUT 49 IN THE 3 RT X CUT AND GOING TO THE 4 RT X CUT FOR A DISTANCE OF APPRX. 100' LONG BY 20 FT WIDE AND 5' TO 6' HIGH.

September 13, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND INT HE #4 TRACK PANEL INT HE #5 ENTRY AT X CUT 18. THE FALL WAS 20' WIDE BY 20' LONG AND 5 TO 6' HIGH.

September 11, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BACK ROW OF BOLTS AND ATRS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT KNEE & LEG.

September 10, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AT 7:00 AM ON 9-10-01 AN UNINTINTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN OLD WORKS OLD 010 PANEL. FALL WAS 30 FT LONG 20 FT WIDE AND APPROX. 10 FT HIGH AT #10 X CUT.

September 8, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS AND TURNED AROUND, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MINING ON 9/10/01.

August 28, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL ON THE #3 BELTLINE BEGINING IN THE #9 X-CUT & EXTENDING TO THE #10 X-CUTFALL WAS 20' WIDE & ~15' HIGH. 5' GLUE BOLTS WERE USED TO SUPPORT AREA.

July 25, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE RETURNENTRIES ADJACENT TO NO. 6 BELT. AREA BOLTED WITH48" TORQUE TENSION BOLTS & 10' ROPE BOLTS INSTALLED IN INTERSECTION.

July 25, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE RETURN OF #9 SECTION IN THE #2 ENTRY AT THE 16TH XCUT. AREA BOLTED WITH 48" RESIN BOLTS.

July 24, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 009 SECTION PANEL #3 ENTRY FROM THE 21ST X-CUT TO THE 23RD X-CUT. AREA BOLTED WITH 60" POINT ANCHOR WITH 10'ROPE BOLTS INSTALLED IN INTERSECTION.

June 29, 2001 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS INSERTING A PIN IN HOLE STRUCTURE WHEN A RAIL SLIPPED AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 7-3-01.

June 7, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING MINER WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL FROM RIB TO BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM.

June 6, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SIDE PLATE OFF A CARRIER WHEN THE COVER SLIPPED AND CAUGHT THE TIP OF HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. RECEIVED MEDICAL REPORT INDICATING THE TIP OF THE FINGER WAS FRAC TURED.

May 23, 2001 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR MALFUNCTIONED IN THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN DROPPED TO BOTTOM OF SHAFT. ELECTRIC CONTROL PANEL FAILED.

May 21, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING ALIGN LO LO STRUCTURE WHEN A RAIL SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

May 3, 2001 KY · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE MAIN POWER FROM AEP WAS KNOCKED OUT DUE TO A STORM. 2 MEN WERE ON THE ELEVATOR AT THE TIME OF THE POWER OUTAGE. THE POWER WAS RESTORED IN APP. 2 1/2 HOURS.

April 18, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A SECTION OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING APPROX. 113" X 20" X 4' FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK THE INJURED EE IN THE BACK AND HIP RT. SIDE.

April 16, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING 20' WIDE BY 70' LONG BY 8' THICK WAS FOUND BY MINE PERSONNEL AT APPROX 2:30 AM ON THE 010 MMU. THE FALL IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE NO. 22 AND 24 IN THE #1 ENTRY.

April 13, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING 20' WIDE BY 35' LONG BY 4 1/2" THICK WAS FOUND BY MINE PERSONNEL AT APPROX 2:00 AM ON THE 010 MMU. THE FALL IS LOCATED IN THE NO. 2 ENTRY AT THE 21ST X-CUT.

April 10, 2001 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE TOGETHER A TRACK MOUNTED ROCK DUSTING MACHINE TO A PERSONNEL CARRIER. HE HAS HIS HAND AROUND COUPLING PIN WHEN THE PERSONNEL CARRIER WAS ENGAGED HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BEHIND PIN RESULTING IN MESHED AND LACERATED FINGER.

April 5, 2001 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIED PUMP UP IN AIR SO THAT EMPLOYEES COULD SHOVEL COAL UP SO THAT PUMP WOULDN'T STOP UP, ROPE BROKE HOLDING PUMP STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN HEAD AND NECK.

March 22, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 009 SECTION BELT LINE APPROX. 1 1/2 HOURS AFTER THE 2ND SHIFT STARTED. FALL MEASURED 6'THICK BY 20'WIDE BY 30'LONG AT THE #10 X-CUT ON THE 6-B BELTLINE. APPROX. 25' OF CONVEYOR BELT & STRUCTURE WAS AFFECTED. NO PERSONNEL WAS INVOLVED.

March 6, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIS RIGHT LEG WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. REQUIRED SUTURES.

March 6, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOLTING TOP AND DRILL STEEL WRENCH CAME OUT AND HIT EE ON LEFT HAND AND BROKE HIS FINGER.

March 3, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE MASHED A FINGER ON HIS ELFT HAND THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

February 27, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS.

February 21, 2001 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE PUTTING IN BELT ROLLERS ON 2-21-01. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 5-9-01 BECAUSE OF PAIN. DR. CANNOT FIND ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE OR INJURY. EE SCHEDULED TO SEE ANOTHER DR. AN D FINAL DESCISION TO BE MADE THEN.

February 19, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING AND STRUCK A METAL STAMP AND INJURED AN EYE THAT REQUIRED MEDICATION FOR THE EYE.

February 16, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING PIECE OF BELT; KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG.

February 16, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

DRAWROCK FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ARM (SUTURES).

January 26, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HAND AS HE WAS REMOVING THE METAL BANDS OFF OF A BUNDLE OF CABLE BOLTS.

2000 · 38 incidents

December 28, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING HOSE AND STRAINED OR PULLED MUSCLE.

December 21, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE LEFT STAB JACK DOWN ON ROOF BOLTER & HIT HEAD ON CANOPY & STOVED NECK.

December 12, 2000 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR HAD AN UNINTENTIONAL BREAKDOWN DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IT WAS INOPERATIVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS.

October 13, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PINCHED LEFT MIDDLE FINGER ON SCOOP, REQUIRED STITCHES.

September 29, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING BEAMS AND ROOF JACKS. AS HEWAS LIFTING BEAMS ON TOP OF ROOF JACKS HE PULLEDA MUSCLE WHICH RESULTED IN A HERNIA IN THE GROINAREA.

September 28, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL AND CUT TOP OF LEFT HAND.

September 20, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE HIT KNEE ON SIDE OF SCOOP. STARTED MISSING 11-8-2000 HAD SURGERY.

September 14, 2000 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ELEVATOR WAS INOPERATIVE FROM APPROC 7:00 AM TO 10:00 PM DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE.

September 6, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

RIB ROLLED OFF AND PUSHED BOLTER MAN AGAINST BOLTING MACHINE AND CAUSED HIM TO CHIP HIS TOOTH.

August 30, 2000 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION TEMPORARILTY SHUT DOWN HOIST CONTROLS FOR APPROX. 30 MINUTES.

June 27, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TAKING A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE THROUGH MAN DOOR AND MAN DOOR CLOSED ON LEFT HAND.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Altec Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HURT HIS KNEE WHEN HE TWISTED IT STEPPING UP OUT OF MANTRIP.

May 4, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Altec Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS RIGHT ARM, RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO THE ARM.

April 12, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Altec Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING THE MINE, WHEN A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS HEAD RESULTING IN A BUMP ON THE HEAD.

February 4, 2000 KY · Coal fan attendant POWERED HAULAGE
Altec Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

RAN OVER A ROCK AND BRUISED HIS BACK. CHANGING BATTERIES IN RAM CAR.

January 18, 2000 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Altec Energy Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNEELING DOWN AND TWISTED KNEE.

January 17, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Altec Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER, HE WALKED AROUND THE ROOF BOLTER AND TRIPPED. HE FELL ON A ROOF BOLTER PLATE AND SUFFERED A MINER LACERATIONON HIS RIGHT THIGH.

January 15, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Altec Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WS HANGING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

1999 · 3 incidents

November 9, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Altec Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING MINE TOP. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT ARM, CAUSING A LACERATION.