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Emergency Awareness & Safety Alert Bulletins

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Division of Mine Safety ​Safety Bulletins

As a supportive tool for the coal industry, the Kentucky Division of Mine Safety utilizes Emergency Awareness Bulletins (EAB) and Safety Alert Bulletins (SAB). These bulletins are produced following the occurrence of serious or fatal mining accidents and are intended to be used during safety meetings in the hope of preventing a similar occurrence. 

Recent Bu​​lletins

There are no recent bulletins posted at this time.

Archived Bulletins

The reports filed under the Archived heading below are being maintained for reference, research, or recordkeeping only, and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance exemption per U.S. Department of Justice regulations 28 C.F.R. Part 35. ​​​

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24-Hour Em​​ergen​​cy Toll-Free Number

When a serious physical injury o​r loss of life occurs, within fifteen (15) minutes of having actual knowledge of the occurrence of the accident as defined in 30 C.F.R. sec. 50.2(h)(1) to (9), and having access to the communication system as required under KRS 352.630(3) is to be given to the department and to the representative of the miner, stating the particulars of the accident.

1-877-MINE-911 or​ 1-877-646-3911​

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