Key Takeaway
Advantage #1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It has 1,875 violations on record (440 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Smoky Quartz.
Advantage #1
Operator: Smoky Quartz
Controller: John T Quintrell
Location: Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 1,875 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2012 | 48.28(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,569 |
| 06/25/2012 | 75.800-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/18/2012 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 06/18/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 06/04/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/01/2012 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 06/01/2012 | 75.601 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 05/31/2012 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 05/31/2012 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 05/07/2012 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 04/17/2012 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 04/12/2012 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 04/03/2012 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 04/03/2012 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 04/03/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 04/03/2012 | 75.380(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 04/02/2012 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 04/02/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 04/02/2012 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/02/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 94 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/03/2012 | INUNDATION | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/31/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
| 03/30/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/07/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/06/2011 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 37d restricted |
| 08/29/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 133d lost, 51d restricted |
| 04/28/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/02/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/08/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
Inspections
View all 108 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2013 | 06/27/2013 | 2.75 | 2 |
| 01/11/2013 | 03/05/2013 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2012 | 12/11/2012 | 15.25 | 2 |
| 09/24/2012 | 09/24/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 39.00 | 2 |
| 06/04/2012 | 06/13/2012 | 10.00 | 2 |
| 04/17/2012 | 04/17/2012 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 04/03/2012 | 05/11/2012 | 52.00 | 5 |
| 04/02/2012 | 06/28/2012 | 271.50 | 10 |
| 03/28/2012 | 04/03/2012 | 14.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Advantage #1 have?
Advantage #1 has 1875 MSHA violations on record, of which 440 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Advantage #1?
Advantage #1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Advantage #1?
According to MSHA records, Advantage #1 has 94 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Advantage #1?
Advantage #1 is operated by Smoky Quartz and controlled by John T Quintrell. MSHA Mine ID: 1502057.