Mining Incidents

Lick Branch Slurry ImpoundmentCoal

Ary, Knott County, KY · NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 1517828
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
7
Years on record
2003–2012
Latest incident
Mar 2012
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

7 on file

2012 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

While changing out rollers on a belt line, EE struck a sharp piece of metal with his right forearm, resulting in a cut requiring 6 stitches. Collins returned to work the same day.

2011 · 3 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

As Employee was climbing down the steps of his loader, he lost his footing and fell into the steps, causing a bruise to his right side. He was taken to the hospital where he was x-rayed and released to return to work the following day. On 10/24/11 he returned to the doctor and was diagnosed as having a bone spur in his back and was taken off work until 11/21/11.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pry bar to dislodge some material in a hopper when the bar slipped, causing a quick jerk to his back. Diagnosis is pending.

Struck against stationary object

While employee was cleaning out a feeder, he stepped on a wire buried in the mud. The wire penetrated his boot, causing a small cut to his right foot.

2010 · 1 incident

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

The ring finger on his left hand was pinched between two pieces of metal. When screen was rotated around, finger was caught. There was no conditions that contributed to accident.

2005 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

On 1/27/2005 smoke was observed comimg from the refuse pile.

2003 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

A SMALL FIRE OCCURRED AT STOCK PILE PREP. PLANT.AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IMMEDIATELY.