Mining Incidents

Maysville MineMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA
Maysville, Mason County, KY · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1507101
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
155
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

155 on file

2026 · 4 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

On 3/10/2026 6:30 p.m. management was made aware that the surface trash compactor storage container had material inside on fire. This metal container measures eight feet by 22 feet and is used to transport trash from the mine property to an offsite dump. MSHA was notified and the fire was extinguished. There was no damage to property or injury due to this incident.

Accident type, without injuries

On 3/6/2026 3:20 a.m. management was made aware power had been lost to the slope hoist. This being the secondary escapeway, all mine personnel were evacuated using the primary escapeway. MSHA was notified when power restored at 4:02 a.m. No miners were injured due to this incident.

Fall onto or against objects

The EE walked to a roadside berm that had 2 feet wide opening to allow water to exit the roadway into a ditch. While standing at this opening, the ice underneath EE broke, causing EE to lose EE's balance. EE then slid down the ditch wall 4 feet before EE's left foot contacted a tree branch. This contact resulted in a dislocated and fractured ankle.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 2/4/2026 an employee was using a spud bar to clean material from a clogged chute at the surface crusher when EE injured EE's right pinky finger. EE refused treatment at time of incident, but after seeing a doctor on 2/26 & 2/27 it was determined EE's finger had been fractured.

2025 · 7 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

On 12/18/2025 the vertical shaft hoist (primary escapeway) was taken out of service due to not being able to close the surface landing door. No miners were in the mine when this issue was found. It was determined a bolt on the landing door track needed replaced.

Accident type, without injuries

On 12/1/2025 MSHA was notified that the vertical shaft hoist was being taken out of service due to intermittent issues. The brake alarm was resolved after adjustment per manufacturer specification. There was also a problem with a control wire, which was changed out with a spare. No miners were injured due to this incident.

Contact with hot objects or substances

A Kiln laborer suffered a partial thickness burn to the palm of left hand. This injury happened while they were using a metal pipe to remove hot material from the discharge end of kiln no. 2.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee felt pain in their left knee while descending the stairway at the LKD Load-Out. Employee states they missed a step, but no damage was found to the steps.

Accident type, without injuries

Management was made aware at 5:00 am that the vertical hoist was being taken out of service. MSHA was notified at 5:03 am. It was determined a bolt had come out of the linkage with the bottom landing door. Repairs were made and put back in service at 10:00 am.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing a multi tone screw EE's left leg was stuck when load shifted.

Accident type, without injuries

On 2/3/2025 at 11:20 a.m. the shaft elevator was taken out of service due to having run down over the travel position. A broken wire feeding an electrical switch was determined to be the cause, and no miners were in the car. MSHA was notified at 11:47 a.m. A spare wire was used to replace the broken one and the elevator was put back in service at 1:15 p.m.

2024 · 10 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

On 10/2/2024 at 9:32 a.m. the shaft elevator was taken out of service due to a door switch failure. The elevator was located at the surface landing with no miners on the car when the switch failure was found. MSHA was notified at 9:54 a.m. The switch was replaced and put back in service at 11:26 a.m.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The EE was loading wooden cribbing blocks weighing approximately 20 pounds when they reported pain in their right shoulder. It was determined the blocks were being lifted in the bed of the service truck without lowering the tailgate.

Accident type, without injuries

The slope hoist operator reported a slack rope as the operator lowered the hoist car at 1:40 pm on 7/22/2024. The hoist was being used to lower supplies into the mine, with no miners on the car. After inspecting it was determined the car had jumped track, due to a rock in its travel way.

Struck by flying object

Employee was assisting another employee align a medal pin to be inserted in the stick boom of the rock crusher. When the pin was struck with a sledgehammer, dust entered the employee's eyes that was helping with the alignment.

Unclassified, insufficient data

An employee made management aware on 6/26/2024 that EE received an injury to right knee on 6/25/2024. EE states working on crusher and towards the end of shift EE's knee felt sore.

Accident type, without injuries

On 4/1/2024 at 3:55 pm the elevator was determined to have a hydraulic brake system failure caused due to overheating. MSHA was contacted at 4:14 pm. There were no miners on the elevator and the mine was evacuated using the secondary escapeway. Elevator was put back in service on 4/3/2024 at 6:15 pm.

Accident type, without injuries

At 6:20 a.m.the primary escapeway hoist was taken out of service. It was determined residue on the hoist cable was engaging the two-block surface safety switch prematurely. MSHA was called at 6:45 a.m. The manufacturer of the elevator has engineered and installed a new 2 Block.

Accident type, without injuries

At 4:48 p.m. The primary hoist was taken out of service. It was determined residue on the hoist cable was engaging the two-block safety switch prematurely. MSHA was called at 5:09 p.m. Cable was cleaned, and hoist put back in service at 11:30 p.m.

Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 12:30 a.m. management was made aware the secondary slope hoist was not operational due to a transformer failure. This transformer is located on the surface. MSHA was notified at 12:49 a.m. and the mine evacuation started at 1:00 a.m.

Accident type, without injuries

The primary escapeway hoist was taken out of service at 10:50 a.m. Residue on the hoist cable was engaging the two-block surface safety switch prematurely. MSHA was called at 11:12 a.m.

2023 · 9 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable hearing loss as a result of audiometric testing.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On Monday 11/13/2023 management was made aware that an employee had been put on restricted duties. This employee had been previously released with no restrictions back to full duty on 1/10/2023. No new incident was reported to management to support this claim. Employee stated on 11/13/ 2023 scaling causes pain in their back.

Struck against stationary object

A mechanic states while assisting during the changing of screens at the Wash Plant EE rolled right ankle. As EE was handling screens weighing less than 5 pounds and approximately 12"" x 12"" in size, EE's right ankle turned after stepping on a rock.

Accident type, without injuries

At 1:50 pm on 6/23/2023 the primary escapeway elevator was taken out of service. It was determined an encoder had lost the position of the elevator during a weekly inspection. MSHA was notified, underground production was stopped, and all miners were evacuated to the surface using the secondary escapeway. MSHA was notified that the elevator was back in service on 6/22/2023.

Accident type, without injuries

At 2:45 pm on 5/17/2023 the primary escapeway elevator was taken out of service. It was determined a hydraulic valve had failed causing the brake to lock. MSHA was notified, underground production was stopped, and all miners were evacuated to the surface using the secondary escapeway. MSHA was notified that the elevator was back in service on 5/18/2023.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported an injury to left ankle after descending step at the wash plant. As the mechanic approached one of the stairs landings, they turned right putting pressure on left foot already on the landing. This step and turn resulted in pain to their left ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

At 5:05 a.m. management was notified the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to a belt being burnt off the motor's alternator. MSHA was notified around 5:34 a.m. No miners were in the mine at this time. Repairs were made and the hoist was put back in service at approximately 6 a.m. MSHA was notified hoist back in service shortly after 6 a.m.

Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 8:15 p.m. the main slope hoist stopped working due to an electrical issue. MSHA was notified at 8:40 p.m. No miners were in the mine during the time hoist was out of service. Repairs were made and the hoist was back in service at 1:45 a.m.

Accident type, without injuries

At 8:45 a.m. management was notified the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to electrical issues. MSHA was notified around 9:15 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at approximately 4 p.m. MSHA was notified hoist back in service shortly after 4 p.m.

2022 · 10 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

At 7:03 a.m. management was notified that the wheel brakes on the mobile crane used for the secondary hoist were not working properly, and it was taken out of service. Evacuation of the mine was started and the first attempt to contact MSHA was at 7:33 a.m. A second attempt was made which was successful. Repairs were made and the crane was put back in service at 7:48 a.m.

Accident type, without injuries

At 3:49 p.m. on 11/2/2022 management was notified that the boom extension at the secondary hoist was not working properly, and it was being taken out of service. Evacuation of the mine was started and MSHA was notified at 4:07 p.m. On 11/6/2022 the boom has been replaced and the secondary hoist is back in service. MSHA was notified at 9:06 pm on 11/6/2022.

Accident type, without injuries

At 10:50 a.m. on 11/1/22 management was notified that the door on the emergency capsule was not operating properly, and it was being taken out of service. The mine was evacuated and MSHA was notified at 11:10 a.m. Repairs were made, and the hoist was put back in service on 11/2/22 at approximately 2:00 p.m. MSHA was notified the hoist was back in service at 2:28 pm on 11/2/2022.

Accident type, without injuries

At 3:42 p.m. management was notified that there was a mechanical issue with the secondary escape hoist motor and was being taken out of service. The motor was getting too much fuel. MSHA was notified at 3:46 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the emergency hoist was put back in service at 5:00 p.m. MSHA was notified at 5:05 p.m.

Struck by falling object

At approximately 2:45 p.m. an underground powder loader was injured. EE was reaching in the passenger side of a parked side-by-side utility vehicle when a pick of loose material fell from the rib it was parked next to. The piece of loose material struck the miner in the back causing several fractures. MSHA was notified at 4:10 p.m. due to ongoing patient care at scene.

Accident type, without injuries

At 3:00 p.m. management was notified that there was a mechanical issue with the emergency brake on the secondary emergency escape hoist and it was being taken out of service. MSHA was notified at 3:27 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at 6:09 p.m. on 8/04/2022.

Accident type, without injuries

At 1:00 p.m. management was notified that the engine for the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to mechanical issues. MSHA was notified at 1:25 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at 3:30 p.m. on 6/29/2022. MSHA was notified hoist back in service at 3:50 p.m.

Accident type, without injuries

At 2:30 p.m. management was notified that the engine for the secondary emergency escape hoist was out of service due to mechanical issues. MSHA was notified at 2:59 p.m. and the mine was evacuated using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and the secondary emergency hoist was put back in service at 4:06 p.m. MSHA was notified hoist back in service at 4:06p.m.

Accident type, without injuries

At 12:25 p.m. management was made aware the secondary emergency hoist was out of service due to a boom function loss. The mine evacuation started at 12:26 p.m., MSHA notified by phone at 12:39 p.m. (Case # 03295234). All miners were transported safely to surface using the primary escapeway. Repairs were made and MSHA notified hoist back in service at 5:20 p.m.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

An employee was walking at ground level and stepped in a 6 inch x 6 inch hole with left foot. This caused EE's right leg to slide out from under EE putting pressure on the left leg. When EE was trying to get up, EE heard a pop and felt their left leg give out. The ground conditions in this area were wet and muddy.

2021 · 4 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

At 12:45 p.m., management was notified that the key for the secondary escape hoist had been lost. Production was stopped and all miners were transported to the surface by the primary slope hoist man car. At 1:12 p.m., MSHA was notified that the loss of this key interfered with the use of the secondary escape hoist. At 1:22 p.m., Management was notified that the key had been found.

Accident type, without injuries

At 9:33 AM, the secondary escape way was taken out of service due to damage to the computer screen plug located on the boom truck. Production in the mine was stopped and all miners were transported safely to the surface by means of the slope hoist man car. The hoist was put back into service about 2:45 PM on 6/16/21.

Accident type, without injuries

Due to mechanical reasons, the main shaft hoist has been taken out of service at the Maysville Operation I.D. # 1507101. No miners were injured and no miners were underground when the hoist was taken out of service. After talking to employee, a call was made to report this outage.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Two employees were empting the Vac truck. The affected employee was inspecting the hopper when some material came out and splashed material in eye.

2020 · 2 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable hearing loss as a result of yearly audiometric testing.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was operating a 772 haul truck underground when EE said they felt ill. EE radioed in to the day shift supervisor EE did not feel well and was told to park the truck where EE was at two north crusher. Once arriving on surface employee was transported by local EMS to the hospital. EE was then admitted and a medical procedure was completed the following day.

2019 · 3 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

MSHA was notified at app. 7:27 a.m. that the elevator was out of service. The cause was determined to be a key switch input wire. MSHA was again notified at app. 8:41 a.m. that the elevator had been repaired, tested and put back in service. No miner was on the elevator when this happened.

Accident type, without injuries

Due to a failed door switch the Elevator was reported down to MSHA around 8:00 p.m. on the above date. The switch was replaced and the Elevator was released to run at 1:00 a.m. on 1/10/2019.

Accident type, without injuries

Due to rainy weather, gravel was washed into the safety brake system of the hoist causing a mechanical failure around 3:30 a.m. on 1-1-2019. MSHA was notified at this time. The safeties were cleaned thoroughly and tested multiple times to verify proper function. The hoist was released to run and MSHA was contacted.

2018 · 3 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had exited underground office going next door to the break room to start the day shift crew. Shortly after leaving the office the employee was found by another employee lying on the floor in front of the break room unable to remember how employee had gotten there or what had happened. Employee had several abrasions on the facial area and a cut on lip.

Accident type, without injuries

The Hoist was giving a Main Brake Hold Alarm. Due to oil sample,the oil in the Main Brake Thrustor was changed. The oil level was checked in the Thrustor and discovered that it was low. After adding ¾ of a gallon, the Thrustor began performing as it should. Oil plug was tightened to stop leaking and Hoist was back in operation.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced pain in right knee while stepping up on a platform. Restricted Duty.

2017 · 4 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator cable slipped on drum causing damage to cable. Cable had to be removed from service and elevator load tested.

Accident type, without injuries

The conduit and control wiring had pulled loose from the Mine Level Door Switch. A short circuit was caused when the wires touched which in turn caused a PLC output card fault. The PLC was reset, conduit repaired and a new door switch was installed.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was scaling a rock from the back. The scaling bar slipped and they felt pain and a burning sensation in the right shoulder. Did not report to management till 5/15/17. Had dr visit on 5/19/17, MRI 5/26/17, Physical Therapy ordered 6/6/17. May continue operating mechanical scaler.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator went down finding that a wiring issue was located in the door switch. Wiring was repaired and elevator returned to full service.

2016 · 2 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

While cleaning rock from expansion joints in shaft a rock struck wire on the buffers knocking it loose disabling the elevator.

Accident type, without injuries

Crews 1&2 were riding elevator when car stopped at landing. Crew 1 exited car sending crew 2 to landing. Pushed down button that sent car into over travel locking doors. Crews were removed from car at 8:00am.

2015 · 3 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on a piece of metal pipe that was lying on the ground. Employee tried to catch himself and jammed wrist.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator had stopped abruptly at approximately 45-50 feet from the top landing with production crew aboard. The braking system set automatically due to build up on rails.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator service was disrupted for 4 hours due to a fault in the electrical main breaker. Service was restored approximately 1:30am on October 12, 2015.

2014 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

During inspection of the elevator hoist a crack was found on one of the brakes shoes. System was immediately taken out of service. Repairs were made and returned to service on 3/31/2014 1:20pm.

2013 · 2 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Electrical switch on the elevator door malfunctioned. This made the elevator inoperable. Elevator became operational at approximately 6:30 AM

Accident type, without injuries

While performing a PM on the elevator a broken brake rod was discovered. This caused the elevator to be out of service.

2012 · 9 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator was not functioning properly. This issue persisted for more than 30 minutes.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a loader when he twisted or pulled something in his lower back.

Struck against a moving object

While operating a haul truck underground the employee ran over a large rock, which jarred the operator.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping up onto a concrete structure when his right knee gave out.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down onto a conveyor belt, he braced himself with his left wrist. When he stepped down he felt pain in his left wrist.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to replace a finger at the crusher. Employee rolled his ankle, causing him to smash his pinky finger between the finger and the sidewall of the crusher.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in heading when he slipped and fell backwards onto his shoulder.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to take out slack from a ratchet strap. The employee tugged with force, and the strap came free causing employee to fall backwards onto his left shoulder.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down to pick up a choker and felt a pop in his rt. knee.

2011 · 10 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable Hearing Loss

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reportable Hearing Loss

Accident type, without injuries

A rod near the brake shoe of the elevator was bent. This tripped the safety on the elevator causing it to stop.

Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 100 Ft. down the elevator stopped with two miners aboard. The miners were stuck for approximately 1 hour at this location.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent over to hook fuel hose on the service truck, when he stood up he felt pain in his lower back.

Accident type, without injuries

A switch on the elevator door was not working properly. This made the door inoperable.

Accident type, without injuries

Limit switches were not functioning properly on the elevator. Although this impaired the elevator, the elevator could still be used to transport workers in the case of an emergency. The on-site supervisor contacted MSHA as a pre-cautionary measure. In hindsight MSHA should not have been contacted, since the elevator was operable.

Accident type, without injuries

Heavy rains caused water to go down the shaft and the water damaged some electrical components of the elevator.

Accident type, without injuries

The elevator door switch became misaligned. This issue made the elevator inoperable.

Accident type, without injuries

An electrical issue occurred at the override portion of the elevator. This issue made the elevator inoperable.

2010 · 14 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

The elevator has been recently upgraded. An employee attempted to complete a PM of the elevator in the normal manner. With the recent upgrades this method did not work (the installer of the upgrades did not notice this issue). When he did the normal procedure, the elevator became inoperable.

Accident type, without injuries

The limit switch on the elevator door was not working properly. This allowed the elevator to be inoperable for a period of time.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping over a shaft approximately 3ft. off the ground. While doing so his foot got caught, which caused him to fall forward onto his right arm.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his back while putting on a harness style seat belt.

Accident type, without injuries

The elevator, which is the main entrance to the mine was not working due to a faulty connection of electrical wires.

Struck against stationary object

While removing an air filter from a powder truck, the employee cut his right palm on a frayed piece of metal.

Accident type, without injuries

Regular maintenance was being performed on elevator. While changing magnetic switch, it was found to be a stonger field than original. Replaced with correct switch, which took longer than expected. Returned to full service at 5:30pm.

Accident type, without injuries

While operating a face drill, the operator noticed flames behind her in the articulation area of the truck. The operator deployed the fire suppression system, which did not completely extingush the fire. Operator called for help.

Accident type, without injuries

Cleaning had been conducted on top and bottom of slope, it is believed that debris became lodged in the pulley of the elevator ropes. This allowed the ropes to become entangled and made the elevator inoperable.

Accident type, without injuries

The elevator door was not properly shut, which made elavator door sensor to read on and then off multiple times. This tripped the breaker on the elavator, which caused it to stop.

Accident type, without injuries

Emergency hoist became inoperable during shaft hoist repairs.

Accident type, without injuries

Mine emergency hoist became inoperable during shaft hoist maintenance.

Accident type, without injuries

Mine emergency hoist became inoperable during shaft hoist maintenance.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was walking up stairs to J-North sizer when he felt a pop in his knee.

2009 · 7 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Hoist out of service after mechanical deficiencies identified. Order 6596688-01 allowed service to hoist as long as recommendations and requirements of the WG Spencer Engineering Inc. report received 11/25/2009 are fully met and maintained.

Accident type, without injuries

Breaker tripped causing loss of power to elevator.

Struck against stationary object

Injured was preparing to use water hose to wash under conveyor. Injured asked another employee to turn on the supply valve. When the valve was turned on, injured lost control of the hose which struck her forehead.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator door switch malfunction, caused elevator outage from 2:15pm until 8:00pm.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Injured was operating 11030 face scaler when it began to overheat. Injured notified service technician and shut the machine down. After waiting 15 minutes for the machine to cool down, injured opened radiator cap to check coolant level. When cap was opened, hot coolant sprayed, causing 2nd degree burn.

Accident type, without injuries

Door switch failed causing elevator to malfunction.

2008 · 8 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Breaker tripped causing loss of power to the elevator.

Accident type, without injuries

The governor cable was causing the safety switch to trip on the top of the car causing the elevator to malfunction. Tightened the spring on the car and has taken care of the problem.

Rubbed or abraded

While in a kneeling position the employee stood up after resetting a breaker and felt a pain in his right knee. Right knee strain.

Accident type, without injuries

On 6/3/2008, the entire plant and mine lost electrical power from the supplier. The power outage caused loss of power to the vertical hoist at the mine, however the back diesel power kicked on immediately, and the hoist was operable again. The mine was evacuated at that time. Full power has been restored

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator control cable was cut while repairs to the compensating chains were performed.

Accident type, without injuries

Safety door switch malfunction caused interruption to elevator service for more than 30 minutes. Repairs made to switch to return elevator to service.

Accident type, without injuries

On 2/12/2008, the entire plant and mine lost electrical power from the supplier. The power outage caused loss of power to the vertical hoist at the mine, however the back diesel power kicked on immediately, and the hoist was operable again. The mine was evacuated at that time. Full power has been restored.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While returning to pick up truck to retrieve lunch box the employee slipped on snow and ice on the Hoist House parking lot. Employee was preparing to take a Getman underground via the slope. 2-3 stitches required.

2007 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

Safety switch malfunction caused interruption to elevator service for more than 30 minutes. Tension on switch spring was adjusted to eliminate problem.

2006 · 2 incidents

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was performing maintenance on feeders. While walking down the catwalk the mechanic walking in the back noticed the mechanic in front started slumping over, dropped to his knees, and fell (and/or rolled) between the top rail and mid rail of the hand rails. The victim fell to the ground 13 feet. He stated that he had blacked out. All medical test showed no abnormalities.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using grinder to prepare feeder pan for welding repairs when the grinder kicked out striking employee on right leg.

2005 · 4 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

SCR of main drive motor is bad. Replacing SCR & starter on motor. Parts on site. Approx time of return to service 11/28/2005. Firing pulse generators bad & need to be rebuilt. Man hoist & emergency hoist will be manned & ready until elevator is returned to service. Spoke with the Lexington KY MSHA office reporting elevator outage on 11/21/2005 @ 7:00am.

Accident type, without injuries

High speed bearing went out on elevator drive. Will be out of service for 2 days until repairs are made. Man hoist as well as emergency hoist will be manned and ready 24 hours a day until elevator is returned to service. A message was left at the Lexington Kentucky MSHA office on 8/16/2005 informing of the outage.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator will be down for scheduled maintenance on 5/1/2005 through 5/5/2005. Rails which the elevator car travels will be replaced. Man hoist as well as the emergency hoist will be manned and ready 24 hours a day until elevator is returned to service. A call to the Lexington Kentucky MSHA office was made on Friday Arpil 29, 2005 and spoke with Randy Dotson informing of the outage.

Accident type, without injuries

Due to a fault in the surge suppresor on a incoming 4160 volt line, the power to the mine elevator was interrupted at 7:20 p.m. Saturday evening (3/5/2005). Repairs were made and power restored at 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning (3/6/2005).

2004 · 8 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking, went to grab handrail, missed handrail due to bi-focal glasses and fell into handrail cutting lip and chipping tooth.

Struck by falling object

2 EEs were in shop loading a brake drum for 631D Cat tractor onto wheel hub located on a pallet. Two boards were being used to slide drum over hub when one board slipped and brake drum landed on EE's right hand thumb.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of conveyor belting to be used as an airwall when the knife slipped cutting his right lower leg.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Whille pulling on a torque wrench tightening bolts on a crusher employee felt pain in right shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing roof bolt in back located R/N 4 North panel. While attempting to install bolt in drill hole, the bolt got in a bind due to improper machine positioning and slipped out of spinner head causing the bolt to spring towards operator striking his forehead.

Struck by flying object

Employee was tilting Getman basket to attach a spool of cable to mounting brackets. Latching bar was in upright position and when he tilted basket the bar went past center of gravity and bar fell stiking employees left hand cutting his 2 middle fingers. 8 stitches were required.

Accident type, without injuries

ELECTRIC POWER KICKED OFF DUE TO INSULATOR BLOWING IN THE MAIN SUBSTATION YARD APPROXIMATELY 11:20 AM. ALL MINE PERSONNEL MET AT THE FRESH AIR BASE. POWER WAS RESTORED APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM. N O INCIDENTS.

Fall from machine

EE WAS DISMOUNTING A PERSONELL CARRIER UNDERGROUND, WHILE STEPPING OFF USING 3 POINT CONTACT, SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE. NO LOOSE ROCK WAS FOUND IN AREA OF INCIDENT.

2003 · 1 incident

No Value Found

EE WAS OPERATING VARIOUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALL DAYDRIVING THE MACHINERY TO THE WASH BAY. EE WAS IN GOOD SPIRITS AT THE END OF SHIFT & DID NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT ANY PAIN OR DISCOMFORT. ON 9/23/03 APPROX 8PM EE CONTACTED OFFICE AND INFORMED THEM HE HAD A LUMP ON HIS BACK & DUE TOBACK PAIN WOULD BE UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK THE NEXT DAY.

2002 · 3 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

SAFTEY SWITCH ON DOOR JAMMED CAUSING ELEVATOR TO MALFUNCTION.

Accident type, without injuries

HAD TO REPLACE GOVENOR CABLE ON ELEVATOR. ELEVATOR COULD RUN MANUALLY IF NEEDED.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEARING OFF AN OVERLOADED BELT AND WHILEEXITING ROCK BOX STOOD UP FROM SQUATTING FELT PAIN IN LEFT KNEE. POSSIBLE TORN CARTILAGE.

2001 · 13 incidents

Struck by falling object

STRUCK BY A FALLING ROCK. A ROCK FELL ON EE'S HEAD OFF OF THE FACE.

Struck against stationary object

USING SCREW DRIVER AND TOOL SLIPPED AND HIT HAND AGAINST CHAIN. REQUIRED 2 STITCHES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT/PUNCTURE/SCRA EE WAS GETTING OUT OF 11022 SCALER AND HE WAS HOLDING HIS HAND UP TO THE WINDOW TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM SLAMMING AND HE GOT A PIECE OF GLASS IN HIS HAND.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN OR INJURY BY PUMP STARTED TO SHIFT FROM FLOOR JACK AND EMPLOYEE CAUGHT TO KEEP FROM FALLING. LONGER THAN 40 HOUR RESTRICTION-LOST TIME.

Accident type, without injuries

REPLACING GOVENOR CABLE. TWO ESCAPEWAYS WERE STILL MAINTAINED.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN OR INJURY BY NOT WATCHING FOOTING.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

Struck against a moving object

STRAIN OR INJURY OTHER WAS BRINING THE HIGHSCALER BASKET TO THE GROUND TO TALK TO EE AND THE DOWN LEVER STUCK CAUSING THE BASKET TO HIT THE GROUND JARRING EE.

Struck by falling object

CAUGHT IN, UNDER SCALING ROCK, AND THE ROCK FELL DOWN PINCHING HIS HAND AGAINST THE BASKET.

Accident type, without injuries

TURNED POWER OFF 1:00 PM TO REPLACE INSULATOR ON INCOMING LINE. POWER RESTORED 3:30 PM. MAINTAINED 2 ESCAPEWAYS OUT OF MINE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER TIED A ROPE AROUND THE TIP OF THE TIRE ON 36026 FORKLIFT AND SECURED THE MAST ON 36025. AS CO-WORKER WAS PULLING THE TIRE BACK, THE ROPE BROKE AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE L EFT SIDE OF THE NECK AND UPPER CHEST AREA.

Struck against a moving object

STRAIN OR INJURY BY. EE DROVE THROUGH #43 BETWEEN J-NORTH AND K-NORTH AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWER ON ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER AND THE TRUCK JARRED EE WHEN THE TRUCK DROPPED OFF OF THE 1-FOOT LEDGE CAUSING A PULL IN HIS BACK.

Accident type, without injuries

ELECTRIC WENT OFF AT MAIN SUBSTATION CAUSING ELEVATOR NOT TO WORK. TWO ESCAPEWAYS WERE STILL MAINTAINED.

2000 · 11 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

AN SCR WHICH AIDS IN CONTROLLING THE SHAFT HOIST WENT OUT AT 7:15 PM. THE HOIST WAS BACK IN SERVICE AT 10:45 PM (SAME DATE). TWO OTHER MEANS OF ESCAPE WERE STILL AVAILABLE.

Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY, SELF PROPELLED MOBILE EQUIPMENT FIRE CAT 631D TRUCK OCCURRED UNDERGROUND AT THE A-NORTH CRUSHER ON 10-31-00. THE FIRE LASTED APPROX. 3 1/2 HRS AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE MINE RE SCUE TEAM AT 6:30 A.M. ON 10-31-00.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS TIEING THE BENCH IN AND HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT. HE STATES THAT THERE WS NOT ONE SPECIFIC ACT THAT CAUSED IT TO HURT. THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTABLE DUE TO THE FACT EE RECEIVED RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 3 DAYS.

Accident type, without injuries

A CONTROL BOARD WHICH AIDS INOPERATING THE SHAFTHOIST WENT OUT AT 5:30AM THE SHAFT HOIST WAS B3ACK IN SERVICE AT 8AM 2 OTHER MEANS OF ESCAPE WERE STILL AVAILABLE

Accident type, without injuries

A CONTROL CABLE FOR THE BOTTOM DOOR SWITCHES ANDOVERTRAVEL SWITCHES HAD A CUT IN THE CABLE. THE SHAFT HOIST WENT DOWN AT 7:30 AM AND WAS BACK INSERVICE AT 8:15 AM AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE. TWO OTHER MEANS OF ESCAPE WERE STILL AVAILABLE.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

6EE WAS WALKING DOWN ROADWAY AND SLIPPED ON HYDRALIC FLUID CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE. FIRST DAY LOST IS 8-2-00.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS WALKING TO AN ELEVATOR CARRING A TOOL BOX. WHILE WALKING THROUGH A NARROW WALKWAYHE TURNED SIDEWAYS AND FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A HOIST CHAIN AND FELT A PULLING IN HIS CHEST ON THE FIRST INCIDENT AND THE SECOND INCIDENT HE WAS PULLING ON A LUG WRENCH AND FELT THE SAME SENSATION. AF6TER THE SECOND INCI DENT HE WENT TO THE DR. AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AHERNIA. THE TWO PRECIDING INJURIES TOOK PLACE ON 4-20 AND 5-12. THIS INJURY DID NOT BECOME A LOST TIME UNTIL 5-17 AS THIS IS THE FIRST DAY LOST

Accident type, without injuries

AT 11 AM THE TRAILING CABLE THAT SUPLLIES POWER TO THE SHAFT HOIST DEVELOPED MOISTURE IN THE CABLE CAUSING THE HOIST TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. TWO OTHER MEANS OF ESCAPE WERE STILL AVAILABLE. THE SHAFT HOIST WAS CLEAR TO RUN AT 2 PM.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A CANNON ROOF BOLTER AND WAS IN THE BASKET INSTALLING A BOLT WHEN THE BOOM BROKE CAUSING THE BASKET TO FALL APPROX 10' TO THE GROUND. EE WAS TIED OFF IN THE BASKET WITH FALL P ROTECTION AND ONLY RECEIVED A CUT REQUIRING STITCHES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPLICE WIRES TOGETHER ON THE LIGHTING SYSTEM ON 1123 FACE SCALER, WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER. EE HAS 4 STITCHES WHICH MADE THIS INJURY REPORTABLE.