Mining Incidents

Mine #15aCoal

Controlled by Mark LaVerghetta
Kimper, Pike County, KY · Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 1519048
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
3
Years on record
2008–2011
Latest incident
Jun 2011
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

3 on file

2011 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

EE was loading rock dust into a rock duster and fell and struck his right shoulder on the rock duster. X-rays were negative.

2009 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

A portion of the highwall over the No. 3 portal collapsed blocking the portal for travel. MSHA was notified and MSHA AR investigated and issued a Control Order on this date, Order #7445386.

2008 · 1 incident

Struck by powered moving object

EE got off Damascus Scooter, failed to set brake, scooter rolled back and came in contact with left ankle.