Key Takeaway

#31 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It has 227 violations on record (90 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.

#31

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Controller: James River Coal Company

Location: Pikeville, Pike County, KY

227
Violations
90
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$60K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/30/2013 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $425
05/30/2013 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $425
03/19/2013 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
03/19/2013 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/17/2012 75.1100-2(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2012 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $687
10/31/2012 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $687
10/31/2012 75.203(e)(2) S&S ModNegligence $460
10/31/2012 75.605 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/31/2012 75.605 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2012 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2012 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/11/2012 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $392
10/11/2012 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $540
10/04/2012 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/04/2012 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $540
10/04/2012 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $540
10/03/2012 75.523-2(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/03/2012 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/03/2012 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $540

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/25/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/09/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/17/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 7d restricted
09/10/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted
06/29/2012 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/06/2014 03/26/2014 8.75 1
10/18/2013 12/31/2013 36.25 1
07/23/2013 09/18/2013 51.00 5
04/08/2013 06/06/2013 22.50 1
02/14/2013 02/14/2013 8.00 1
02/11/2013 03/29/2013 22.50 2
10/09/2012 10/10/2012 11.00 1
10/01/2012 12/21/2012 163.50 5
09/14/2012 09/14/2012 8.00 1
08/27/2012 08/27/2012 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519492
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4675000, -82.2741670
Nearest TownPikeville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #31 have?

#31 has 227 MSHA violations on record, of which 90 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.

What type of mine is #31?

#31 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #31?

According to MSHA records, #31 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #31?

#31 is operated by McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1519492.