Key Takeaway
#7 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Virgie, Pike County, KY. It has 366 violations on record (128 S&S) and $142K in proposed penalties. Operated by Viper Coal, LLC.
#7
Operator: Viper Coal, LLC
Controller: Jody Dale Puckett
Location: Virgie, Pike County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 366 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2012 | 75.1713-7(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/09/2012 | 75.1504(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 02/08/2012 | 75.1714-3(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 02/01/2012 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/01/2012 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/01/2012 | 75.900-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/01/2012 | 75.1107-16(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/28/2011 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/22/2011 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 11/07/2011 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 11/07/2011 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 11/07/2011 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 11/03/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 11/03/2011 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/01/2011 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $4,000 |
| 11/01/2011 | 75.1714 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/19/2011 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/19/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/19/2011 | 75.1107-1(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/13/2011 | 75.312(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $285 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 09/28/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/17/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2012 | 12/21/2012 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 01/30/2012 | 03/22/2012 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 12/12/2011 | 12/12/2011 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 10/11/2011 | 12/28/2011 | 153.00 | 7 |
| 09/15/2011 | 09/15/2011 | 14.00 | 3 |
| 07/07/2011 | 09/29/2011 | 235.75 | 6 |
| 07/06/2011 | 07/06/2011 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2011 | 06/30/2011 | 117.50 | 1 |
| 05/24/2011 | 06/01/2011 | 29.50 | 3 |
| 04/29/2011 | 04/29/2011 | 7.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does #7 have?
#7 has 366 MSHA violations on record, of which 128 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $142K.
What type of mine is #7?
#7 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Virgie, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at #7?
According to MSHA records, #7 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates #7?
#7 is operated by Viper Coal, LLC and controlled by Jody Dale Puckett. MSHA Mine ID: 1519390.