Mining Incidents

No2 Coal

Beech Fork Processing Inc · Underground
Controlled by James H Booth
Debord, Martin County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1518128

No2 has $19K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 16 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
32
Years on record
1999–2003
Latest incident
Oct 2003
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
238
citations
37
significant & substantial
$18,893
proposed penalties
$17,506
paid to date
93% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,387 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
94
inspections on record
2,440
inspection hours
9.8
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.
238 citations across 2,440 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

No2 has $19K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 16 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.
$19K
proposed penalties
$18K
current assessed
$18K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
229 assessments are final orders; 16 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2003-11-21.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at No2 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.79 mg/m3 (88% compliant) across 474 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.
0.79
dust avg (mg/m3)
7.83
dust max (mg/m3)
88%
within 1.5 mg/m3
474
samples
Most recent sample: 2003-11-19.
Silica (quartz)
4.3
silica avg (%)
7.9
silica max (%)
30
samples
Most recent sample: 2003-10-30.
Noise
15%
over PEL
40
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-12-31.
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
2004 Q4 0 0 0
2004 Q1 0 0 0
2003 Q4 27,368 6 3 219.2
2003 Q3 41,197 22 2 534.0
2003 Q2 45,178 13 3 287.8
2003 Q1 47,052 11 0 233.8
2002 Q4 36,793 14 0 380.5
2002 Q3 36,775 33 6 897.3
Show 10 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2002 Q2 44,597 15 4 336.3
2002 Q1 23,989 25 1 1042.1
2001 Q4 39,884 17 0 426.2
2001 Q3 41,974 21 4 500.3
2001 Q2 37,831 15 3 396.5
2001 Q1 32,081 4 2 124.7
2000 Q4 24,415 17 6 696.3
2000 Q3 26,137 12 2 459.1
2000 Q2 23,688 12 1 506.6
2000 Q1 25,010 1 0 40.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

32 on file

2003 · 8 incidents

October 30, 2003 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING BELT LINE BACK UP AFTER ROCK FALL USING A SCOOP TO PUT BELT BACK UP. ROCK FELL & HIT HIS RT.HAND CUTTING LITTLE FINGER AND ACROSS HIS WRIST.

July 9, 2003 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BLOCK UNDER SCOOP TIRE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER IN TRACK ENTRY ON 001-0 SECTION.

June 27, 2003 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator

THE EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT A PINCH IN LOWER BACK. ALSO WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A BIG HOLE, THIS IS WHEN BACK STARTED TO HURT WORSE.

June 3, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING AIR LOCK DOORS AND CUTTING AND WELDING OVER HEAD WHEN A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON FELL AND ENTERED GLOVE AND SHIRT SLEEVE ON TOP OF RIGHT HAND.

May 5, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TOLD BY SUPERVISOR TO GO & GET 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF OIL FOR MINER. AS HE WAS CARRYING BUCKETS TO MINER A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 3 1/2' LONE, 2" THICK FELL & HIT HEAD & LEFT SHOULDE R. THIS WAS REPORTED TO SAFETY DEPT ON 5/21/03.

May 5, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN A SCOOP BUCKET IN A SITTING POSITION WHEN THE SCOOP HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD. EE BOUNCED UP & PULLED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK ON LEFT SIDE. 100' OUT-BY SECTION POWER CENT ER IN #5 ENTRY.

April 2, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROCK DUSTING WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND TURNED LEFT ANKLE.

April 1, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS TRYING TO FIX GUARDS ON OFF-SIDE OF MINER WHEN THE RUBBER RAIL FELL OFF & HIT ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

2002 · 12 incidents

December 21, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A WATER PUMP AND WAS CUTTING A PLASTIC PIPE AND POCKET KNIFE FOLDED UP ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER REQUIRING (3) SUTURES.

December 12, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING STRUCTURE GOING INTO BELT-HEAD WHEN HE & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIFTED ON BELT HEAD & THE OTHER GUYS MUST HAVE LIFTED ON IT TOO CAUSING EE TO CATCH LEFT THUMB BETWEEN IT. LA CERATED, (6) SUTURES.

December 7, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE HAD SET A HEAD DRIVE & CLIMBED UP ON TOP TO SET A CHAIN & FELL OFF OF HEAD DRIVE & HIT CRIB BLOCK & TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

October 3, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS SITTING AND EATING LUNCH AT THE POWER BOX WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ROCK 2' LONG X 6" WIDE, AND 3" THICK. THE EE RECEIVED TISSUE DAMAGE AND CONTUSED MUSC LE TO LEFT ARM.

August 26, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS ROCK DUSTING THE RTURN ON 001-0 MMU WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT EE.

August 2, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING & WAITING ON INSTRUCTION FROM BOSS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING HIM ON HEAD, SHOULDER & BACK.

June 20, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIM ON THE FORE-HEAD & SHOULDER.

March 27, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE FALL WAS LOCATED IN NO. 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD #5569 6 BREAKS OUTBY 3A HEAD DRIVE IN #5 RIGHT BREAK EXTENDING ACROSS TO #6 RIGHT BREAK. APPROX. 9' HIGH. FELL TO RIDER SEAM 1' THICK. 48" BOLTS.

February 20, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EE WAS TRYING TO GET SLACK ON FEEDER CABLE BY PULLING IT, WHEN PAIN OCCURRED BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES ON RIGHT SIDE.

February 18, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CUTTING BELT LINE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING RIGHT LEG THIGH.

2001 · 6 incidents

November 5, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL SMASHING RIGHT THUMB AGAINST CANOPY REQUIRING 4 SUTURES.

August 20, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ROOF BOLTING WHEN WRENCH BOLD-OUT & WRAPPED ACROSS HEAD RECEIVING 14 SUTURES & FRACTURING NOSE.

August 12, 2001 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP THE MINER. WHEN HE PICKED UP MINER CABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE ROADWAY HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER LEFTSIDE BACK.

August 1, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BOLTING TOP WHEN THE DRILL STEEL BENT AND CAME AROUND AND SMACKED HIM ON THE WRIST, LEFT HAND. REPORTED TO SAFETY OFFICE ON 8-2-01.

July 23, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Fall from ladders

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HANGING WATERLINE WHEN HE GOT OFF BALANCE AND FELL OFF OF LADDER.

April 2, 2001 KY · Coal welder HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING GUARD OFF OF BELT HEAD WHEN GUARD FELL ON LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BRACE. SMASHED FINGER REQUIRED 7 SUTURES ON TOP AND 12 ON BOTTOM.

2000 · 5 incidents

July 21, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PLASTERING A BRATTICE & WHEN HE PUT MUD ON BRATTICE IT SPLATTERED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

March 28, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A REMOTE MINER WHEN A PIECEOF SCALE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ON BACK OF HEAD

March 6, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND PULLING ON A RIPPER JACK ON MINER WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 18, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS GETTING IN DECK OF ROOF BOLTER TO TRAM IT LEANED OVER TO PICK UP SOMETHING WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SCALE FELL FROM TOP STRIKING HIM IN BACK OF HEAD. HE RECEIVED 7 STITCHES.

1999 · 1 incident

November 9, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLT AND RIB CAUSING HIM TO TWIST KNEE.

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The full compliance file on No2

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.