Key Takeaway

#1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Kimper, Pike County, KY. It has 35 violations on record (16 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Major Elkhorn Mining Company LLC.

#1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Major Elkhorn Mining Company LLC

Controller: Larry Thornsberry; Terry Thornsberry

Location: Kimper, Pike County, KY

35
Violations
16
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/14/2007 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
08/13/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
09/20/2006 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/20/2006 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/20/2006 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/20/2006 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/20/2006 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/20/2006 77.1607(bb) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/07/2006 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/07/2006 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/07/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/15/2007 11/28/2007 6.50 2
07/02/2007 08/21/2007 30.00 1
01/09/2007 01/09/2007 3.00 1
10/12/2006 10/12/2006 9.00 2
08/29/2006 09/28/2006 84.75 3
07/26/2006 07/26/2006 6.00 1
12/19/2005 01/26/2006 29.75 1
08/01/2005 08/15/2005 33.00 1
05/16/2005 05/16/2005 8.00 1
01/10/2005 01/18/2005 11.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518821
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5366660, -82.3172220
Nearest TownKimper

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #1 have?

#1 has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is #1?

#1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Kimper, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #1?

According to MSHA records, #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #1?

#1 is operated by Major Elkhorn Mining Company LLC and controlled by Larry Thornsberry; Terry Thornsberry. MSHA Mine ID: 1518821.