Key Takeaway
#8 Wallins Creek Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wallins, Harlan County, KY. It has 83 violations on record (7 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fox Knob Coal Company, Inc..
#8 Wallins Creek Strip
Operator: Fox Knob Coal Company, Inc.
Controller: U S Coal Corporation
Location: Wallins, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 83 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/09/2012 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/03/2012 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/03/2012 | 77.1707(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/21/2012 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/21/2012 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/21/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 | |
| 06/06/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2012 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2012 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/06/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/19/2011 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/19/2011 | 77.506 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/04/2011 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/04/2011 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/25/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/25/2011 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 04/18/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 46d restricted |
| 11/19/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 153d lost |
| 11/03/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 08/19/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/04/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 294d lost |
| 09/06/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/26/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 08/10/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 06/30/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 239d lost |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2013 | 09/25/2013 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2012 | 12/20/2012 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 05/10/2012 | 06/25/2012 | 59.50 | 1 |
| 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/21/2011 | 12/21/2011 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2011 | 06/16/2011 | 63.50 | 1 |
| 10/29/2010 | 12/10/2010 | 53.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2010 | 09/30/2010 | 8.50 | 2 |
| 04/27/2010 | 06/22/2010 | 63.50 | 2 |
| 01/28/2010 | 01/28/2010 | 15.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does #8 Wallins Creek Strip have?
#8 Wallins Creek Strip has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is #8 Wallins Creek Strip?
#8 Wallins Creek Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wallins, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at #8 Wallins Creek Strip?
According to MSHA records, #8 Wallins Creek Strip has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates #8 Wallins Creek Strip?
#8 Wallins Creek Strip is operated by Fox Knob Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by U S Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1518893.