Key Takeaway
Access Energy is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Deane, Letcher County, KY. It has 640 violations on record (157 S&S) and $262K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Resources.
Access Energy
Operator: Bluegrass Resources
Controller: Paul S Lopez; Clayton Degiacinto
Location: Deane, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 640 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2019 | 75.1714-6 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $654 |
| 08/09/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/09/2019 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/09/2019 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/09/2019 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/08/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/30/2019 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,550 |
| 07/30/2019 | 75.605 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 07/30/2019 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $405 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 15 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2018 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/26/2018 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/26/2018 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/29/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/28/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 06/15/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/23/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/29/2013 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 243d lost |
| 02/27/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
Inspections
View all 113 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | 12/23/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 04/15/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2025 | 01/24/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2020 | 02/13/2020 | 16.25 | 2 |
| 11/01/2019 | 12/19/2019 | 65.50 | 4 |
| 09/30/2019 | 09/30/2019 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/02/2019 | 09/09/2019 | 222.00 | 7 |
| 06/20/2019 | 06/20/2019 | 4.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Access Energy have?
Access Energy has 640 MSHA violations on record, of which 157 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $262K.
What type of mine is Access Energy?
Access Energy is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Deane, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Access Energy?
According to MSHA records, Access Energy has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Access Energy?
Access Energy is operated by Bluegrass Resources and controlled by Paul S Lopez; Clayton Degiacinto. MSHA Mine ID: 1519532.