Key Takeaway
Auger 34 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Linefork, Letcher County, KY. It has 11 violations on record (3 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Dirtworx Mining LLC.
Auger 34
Operator: Dirtworx Mining LLC
Controller: Michael Day
Location: Linefork, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/15/2016 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/29/2016 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/29/2016 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 05/16/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/16/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/02/2014 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,304 |
| 07/02/2014 | 48.26(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,700 |
| 07/02/2014 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,304 |
| 05/08/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/07/2013 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 01/15/2025 | 01/15/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 47.50 | 2 |
| 03/21/2019 | 03/21/2019 | 6.00 | 2 |
| 10/29/2018 | 10/29/2018 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/31/2018 | 07/31/2018 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/11/2017 | 10/11/2017 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2017 | 07/24/2017 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2017 | 07/05/2017 | 2.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Auger 34 have?
Auger 34 has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Auger 34?
Auger 34 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Linefork, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Auger 34?
According to MSHA records, Auger 34 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Auger 34?
Auger 34 is operated by Dirtworx Mining LLC and controlled by Michael Day. MSHA Mine ID: 4609321.