Key Takeaway

#2 Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Fonde, Bell County, KY. It has 237 violations on record (119 S&S) and $48K in proposed penalties. Operated by Twin Star Coal Company Inc.

#2 Surface

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Twin Star Coal Company Inc

Controller: Ronnie D Jackson

Location: Fonde, Bell County, KY

237
Violations
119
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$48K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/09/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/09/2013 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/09/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/09/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/09/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/09/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/08/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2013 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/03/2013 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $150
08/23/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/23/2013 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/23/2013 71.600 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/22/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/22/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/21/2013 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/20/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/04/2013 77.1607(b) S&S ModNegligence $108

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/03/2014 02/03/2014 6.25 1
11/07/2013 11/07/2013 15.50 2
10/03/2013 10/17/2013 37.50 1
09/09/2013 09/09/2013 7.00 1
09/03/2013 09/04/2013 8.75 1
08/23/2013 09/04/2013 12.00 1
08/22/2013 08/22/2013 9.75 1
05/14/2013 09/26/2013 85.50 7
03/04/2013 03/06/2013 21.00 2
02/28/2013 03/26/2013 77.50 5

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1516516
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.6066670, -83.8675000
Nearest TownFonde

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #2 Surface have?

#2 Surface has 237 MSHA violations on record, of which 119 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $48K.

What type of mine is #2 Surface?

#2 Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fonde, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #2 Surface?

According to MSHA records, #2 Surface has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #2 Surface?

#2 Surface is operated by Twin Star Coal Company Inc and controlled by Ronnie D Jackson. MSHA Mine ID: 1516516.