Key Takeaway

5A is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It has 254 violations on record (77 S&S) and $35K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky May Mining.

5A

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Kentucky May Mining

Controller: Florida Progress Corporation

Location: Sassafras, Knott County, KY

254
Violations
77
S&S Violations
37
Accidents
$35K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/10/2002 Non-S&S $0
06/10/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $340
06/06/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $277
05/29/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/29/2002 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/29/2002 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $66
04/30/2002 75.364(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/24/2002 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/24/2002 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/24/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $277
04/12/2002 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/10/2002 75.1002-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/10/2002 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/10/2002 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $277
04/10/2002 75.360(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.1715 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
04/04/2002 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.204(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/27/2002 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

View all 37 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/10/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/09/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/06/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/03/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/03/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
03/26/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/25/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/03/2001 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
11/07/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost
09/18/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/01/2002 08/19/2002 17.00 1
06/25/2002 07/03/2002 5.00 1
06/10/2002 06/24/2002 12.50 2
05/28/2002 05/28/2002 6.00 1
05/06/2002 05/28/2002 10.00 1
05/06/2002 05/28/2002 3.50 1
05/06/2002 05/28/2002 11.50 1
04/30/2002 05/01/2002 3.50 1
04/12/2002 04/12/2002 2.00 1
04/01/2002 06/17/2002 118.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518065
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.2663890, -83.0138890
Nearest TownSassafras

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does 5A have?

5A has 254 MSHA violations on record, of which 77 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.

What type of mine is 5A?

5A is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at 5A?

According to MSHA records, 5A has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates 5A?

5A is operated by Kentucky May Mining and controlled by Florida Progress Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1518065.