Key Takeaway
#7 Seam is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY. It has 48 violations on record (18 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bledsoe Coal Corp.
#7 Seam
Operator: Bledsoe Coal Corp
Controller: James River Coal Company
Location: Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2002 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 11/05/2002 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/04/2002 | 77.208(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $113 |
| 09/17/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $104 |
| 09/17/2002 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/17/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $76 |
| 09/17/2002 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/17/2002 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $104 |
| 09/17/2002 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.410 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $104 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.410 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $104 |
| 09/11/2002 | 77.1109(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $104 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/17/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 65d lost |
| 07/08/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 04/25/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2004 | 08/09/2004 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2004 | 06/03/2004 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/14/2003 | 01/14/2003 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/01/2002 | 11/14/2002 | 52.00 | 2 |
| 09/17/2002 | 09/17/2002 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 08/29/2002 | 08/30/2002 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2002 | 09/26/2002 | 75.00 | 1 |
| 08/22/2002 | 08/28/2002 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2002 | 06/05/2002 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 05/10/2002 | 06/04/2002 | 14.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does #7 Seam have?
#7 Seam has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is #7 Seam?
#7 Seam is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at #7 Seam?
According to MSHA records, #7 Seam has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates #7 Seam?
#7 Seam is operated by Bledsoe Coal Corp and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1518455.