Key Takeaway

#78 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It has 110 violations on record (22 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Leeco Incorporated.

#78

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Leeco Incorporated

Controller: James River Coal Company

Location: Sassafras, Knott County, KY

110
Violations
22
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/10/2008 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/10/2008 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/10/2008 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/10/2008 75.312(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/10/2008 75.1502(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/09/2008 75.1714-6 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/01/2007 77.508-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/24/2007 75.380(d)(4)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2007 75.1714-4(b) S&S ModNegligence $190
08/14/2007 75.1100-3 S&S ModNegligence $176
08/02/2007 75.312(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/25/2007 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
07/25/2007 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/18/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/12/2007 75.1202-1(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/12/2007 75.364(b)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/12/2007 75.333(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/12/2007 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2007 75.800-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2007 75.1714(a) S&S ModNegligence $176

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/15/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/04/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/30/2001 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/15/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
09/17/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/31/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
06/30/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost
05/21/2001 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/21/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/08/2008 01/22/2008 32.50 1
10/02/2007 11/19/2007 42.50 1
07/06/2007 08/16/2007 60.00 2
04/12/2007 06/21/2007 39.50 1
03/01/2007 03/29/2007 58.00 1
10/02/2006 12/28/2006 27.50 3
07/17/2006 08/10/2006 15.50 1
04/20/2006 05/16/2006 12.50 1
01/04/2006 03/15/2006 11.00 1
10/04/2005 12/16/2005 10.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517816
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2255550, -83.0433330
Nearest TownSassafras

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #78 have?

#78 has 110 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is #78?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at #78?

According to MSHA records, #78 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #78?

#78 is operated by Leeco Incorporated and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1517816.