Key Takeaway

#5 Punch Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It has 201 violations on record (49 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gemco Energies Inc.

#5 Punch Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Gemco Energies Inc

Controller: Jimmy W Tackett

Location: Sassafras, Knott County, KY

201
Violations
49
S&S Violations
20
Accidents
$27K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/12/2001 Non-S&S $0
09/05/2001 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/05/2001 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/04/2001 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/04/2001 75.204(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $399
09/04/2001 75.1103-4(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/29/2001 75.1403-10(i) Non-S&S $0
08/29/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
08/23/2001 75.1715 Non-S&S LowNegligence $184
08/23/2001 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
08/23/2001 75.1714-2(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $399
08/23/2001 75.1100-2(e)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
08/23/2001 75.1100-2(e)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
08/23/2001 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
08/23/2001 75.515 S&S ModNegligence $557
08/01/2001 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $259
08/01/2001 75.1107 Non-S&S ModNegligence $294
08/01/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $399
08/01/2001 75.1725(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $340
08/01/2001 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $557

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/14/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
09/11/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/23/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/28/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/05/2001 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 5d restricted
05/25/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost
05/11/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/30/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/27/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2002 01/15/2002 4.00 1
12/12/2001 12/12/2001 1.00 1
10/04/2001 10/04/2001 5.00 1
09/12/2001 09/17/2001 16.00 1
08/24/2001 08/24/2001 6.50 1
07/23/2001 07/23/2001 6.00 1
07/02/2001 09/07/2001 118.50 3
06/27/2001 07/02/2001 5.00 1
06/27/2001 08/29/2001 40.00 1
06/27/2001 07/02/2001 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517990
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2663890, -83.0133330
Nearest TownSassafras

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #5 Punch Mine have?

#5 Punch Mine has 201 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.

What type of mine is #5 Punch Mine?

#5 Punch Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #5 Punch Mine?

According to MSHA records, #5 Punch Mine has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #5 Punch Mine?

#5 Punch Mine is operated by Gemco Energies Inc and controlled by Jimmy W Tackett. MSHA Mine ID: 1517990.