| Directions to Mine |
From the eastern city limits of Sumiton, travel east on US 78 approximately 12 miles to the Flat Top Road on the right. Then travel 10 miles to the Short Creek Road on the right. Then travel approximately 1.5 miles to the mine entrance on the left. The mine entrance will be marked and signs will be posted.
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Parties
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Name
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C&H Mining
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2011-02-16
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End Date
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2014-12-16
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Name
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Mays Mining, Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2019-01-28
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End Date
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2024-05-29
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Name
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WB Mining, LLC.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2009-11-24
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End Date
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2011-02-15
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Name
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Best Coal, Incorporated
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2002-07-01
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End Date
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2004-05-02
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Name
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Birmingham Coal & Coke Company Inc
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2000-11-20
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End Date
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2001-06-30
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Name
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Black Warrior Minerals, Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2004-05-03
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End Date
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2009-11-23
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Name
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Centennial Natural Resources, LLC
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2014-12-17
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End Date
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2019-01-27
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Name
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Highland Energy, Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2024-05-30
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Name
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Rock & Roll Coal, Inc.
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2001-07-01
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End Date
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2002-06-30
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Name
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Syr Mining Inc
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Role
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Operator
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Start Date
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2000-03-01
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End Date
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2000-11-19
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Name
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Otis R Robison Jr
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Role
|
Current Controller
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Start Date
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2024-05-30
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Name
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Highland Energy, Inc.
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Role
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Current Operator
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Accidents
| Accident Date |
2015-01-27
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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| Ocupation |
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
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| Narrative |
Blaster using hand shovel to stem holes when he experienced pain in middle back area.
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| Accident Date |
2014-03-29
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| Degree Inhury |
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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| Accident Type |
Caught in, under or between NEC
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| Ocupation |
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
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| Narrative |
EE (DCS) and another ee(CCC Group) were checking swing brakes. A verbal procedure to set and release brakes was clear. EE had left hand on metal bar by brake. When brake was set the arm actuated back and pinched middle finger. End of middle finger was cut and fractured.
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| Accident Date |
2013-07-13
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
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| Ocupation |
Welder (shop)
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| Narrative |
Employee was cutting overhead with a torch when debris flew into his eye and became embedded.
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| Accident Date |
2013-05-08
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Fall to the walkway or working surface
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| Ocupation |
Welder (shop)
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| Narrative |
Employee fell and strained his shoulder on 5/8/13. Employee refused medical treatment until 6/19/13 at which time he requested to be seen by a physician.
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| Accident Date |
2012-04-30
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Fall from ladders
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| Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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| Narrative |
Contractor was working approximately three feet off of the ground, standing on a four foot step ladder. Contractor shifted weight causing him to lose balance and fall to the ground. Ligament was torn in right knee.
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| Accident Date |
2012-04-19
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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| Ocupation |
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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| Narrative |
While exiting the service truck, the service man missed the bottom step causing his right foot to land on the ground. His right ankle was sprained.
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| Accident Date |
2012-03-08
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
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| Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
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| Narrative |
While employee was pulling a piece of 6 plastic pipe approx 50' in length, by hand, down hill, the pipe struck a rock causing it to bounce into the air and the metal flange to strike the employee's left ankle. This resulted in a fracture to the ankle.
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| Accident Date |
2012-02-07
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
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| Ocupation |
Pumper
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| Narrative |
While using a track hoe to pull pipe away from a pump three employees were on the ground in order to connect and disconnect the strap to the machine. During the pulling process a metal flange became lodged causing the pipe to pull tight. When the pipe dislodged it flexed in the direction of the employees, striking and causing two of the employees to fall.
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| Accident Date |
2012-02-07
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Struck by... NEC
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| Ocupation |
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
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| Narrative |
While using a track hoe to pull pipe out away from a pump three employees were on the ground in order to connect and disconnect the strap to the machine. During the pulling process a metal flange became lodged causing the pipe to pull tight. When the pipe dislodged it flexed in the direction of the employees, striking and causing two of the employees to fall.
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| Accident Date |
2011-09-20
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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| Ocupation |
Water truck operator
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| Narrative |
While walking up a ramp during wet conditions the employee slipped resulting in his left knee being twisted. The employee had walked down the ramp in order to be able to assist in fueling a pump.
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| Accident Date |
2011-07-29
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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| Ocupation |
Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
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| Narrative |
Employee was climbing onto a 980C Caterpillar Front End Loader when the bottom step pulled out of the bolts. Employee grabbed the handrail with his right hand to restrain himself. The force caused his rotator cuff to be torn in his right shoulder.
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| Accident Date |
2009-04-09
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion in lifting objects
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| Ocupation |
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
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| Narrative |
Loading wet bags by holding/lifting loaded bags with left hand/arm and reaching for empty bags with right hand/arm and strained chest muscle.
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| Accident Date |
2008-02-26
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| Degree Inhury |
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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| Ocupation |
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
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| Narrative |
Employee stepped on wet bore hole cuttings and slipped straining right hip area.
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| Accident Date |
2007-08-03
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| Degree Inhury |
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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| Accident Type |
Over-exertion NEC
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| Ocupation |
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
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| Narrative |
Exiting out of driver's side of bulk truck and foot became stuck in mud causing employee to strain right knee.
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Inspections
| Start Date |
2024-10-08
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
3
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| Total Hours |
21
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| Start Date |
2024-04-22
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| End Date |
2024-04-29
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
24.25
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| Start Date |
2024-03-14
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| End Date |
2024-03-15
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
3.5
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| Start Date |
2024-03-14
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| End Date |
2024-03-15
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| Activity |
103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
4.5
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| Start Date |
2024-02-24
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| End Date |
2024-02-26
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| Activity |
Non-Injury Accident Investigation
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
7
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| Start Date |
2023-12-19
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| End Date |
2024-01-02
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
36.5
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|
| Start Date |
2023-10-25
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| End Date |
2023-10-30
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
7
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| Start Date |
2023-06-12
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| End Date |
2023-06-16
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
27.5
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|
| Start Date |
2023-02-07
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| End Date |
2023-02-07
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
6
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|
| Start Date |
2023-01-27
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| End Date |
2023-02-02
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
15.5
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| Start Date |
2023-01-27
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| End Date |
2023-01-31
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| Activity |
103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
10.5
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| Start Date |
2022-09-22
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| End Date |
2022-09-23
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
16.5
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| Start Date |
2022-09-08
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| End Date |
2022-09-17
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
17.25
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|
| Start Date |
2022-05-31
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| End Date |
2022-06-03
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
27.5
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|
| Start Date |
2022-04-04
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| End Date |
2022-04-04
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
9
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|
| Start Date |
2022-01-10
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| End Date |
2022-01-12
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
38
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| Start Date |
2021-05-20
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| End Date |
2021-05-20
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| Activity |
Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
5
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| Start Date |
2021-04-06
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| End Date |
2021-04-26
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
19.5
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|
| Start Date |
2021-02-10
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| End Date |
2021-02-10
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| Activity |
Impoundment Spot Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
2.5
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| Start Date |
2021-02-10
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| End Date |
2021-02-10
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| Activity |
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
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| Number Inspectors |
1
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| Total Hours |
9
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Productions
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2024
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Annual Hours
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20616
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Annual Coal Prod
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12131
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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10
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Avg. Employee Hours
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2062
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Sub-Unit Desc
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MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
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Year
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2024
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Annual Hours
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0
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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0
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Avg. Employee Hours
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0
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2024
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Annual Hours
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0
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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0
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Avg. Employee Hours
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0
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2023
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Annual Hours
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14841
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Annual Coal Prod
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7654
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
13
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1142
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2022
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Annual Hours
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21806
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Annual Coal Prod
|
41888
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
17
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
1283
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2016
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Annual Hours
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1170
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Annual Coal Prod
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0
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Avg. Annual Empl.
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1
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Avg. Employee Hours
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1170
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2015
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Annual Hours
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176606
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Annual Coal Prod
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310466
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
67
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2636
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2014
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Annual Hours
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213383
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Annual Coal Prod
|
375656
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
73
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2923
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2013
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Annual Hours
|
87314
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Annual Coal Prod
|
175058
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
30
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|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2910
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2012
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Annual Hours
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141751
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Annual Coal Prod
|
272581
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
49
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Avg. Employee Hours
|
2893
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2011
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Annual Hours
|
88733
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Annual Coal Prod
|
118423
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Avg. Annual Empl.
|
34
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|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2610
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2009
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Annual Hours
|
33649
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Annual Coal Prod
|
66788
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|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
20
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|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1682
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2009
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|
Annual Hours
|
1680
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|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
1680
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|
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Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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Year
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2008
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|
Annual Hours
|
61364
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|
Annual Coal Prod
|
112128
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|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
22
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2789
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|
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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Year
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2008
|
|
Annual Hours
|
2560
|
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2560
|
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
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|
Year
|
2007
|
|
Annual Hours
|
59897
|
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
111146
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|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
22
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2723
|
|
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Sub-Unit Desc
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OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
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|
Year
|
2007
|
|
Annual Hours
|
2080
|
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2080
|
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
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STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
|
Year
|
2006
|
|
Annual Hours
|
57250
|
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
107250
|
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
20
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2863
|
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE
|
|
Year
|
2006
|
|
Annual Hours
|
2080
|
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
0
|
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
1
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2080
|
|
|
Sub-Unit Desc
|
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
|
|
Year
|
2005
|
|
Annual Hours
|
53825
|
|
Annual Coal Prod
|
115958
|
|
Avg. Annual Empl.
|
19
|
|
Avg. Employee Hours
|
2833
|
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