Key Takeaway

Auger #38 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Linefork, Letcher County, KY. It has 9 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by DirtWorx Mining LLC.

Auger #38

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: DirtWorx Mining LLC

Controller: Michael Day

Location: Linefork, Letcher County, KY

Employees: 4

9
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/18/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2025 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $755
09/09/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/09/2025 77.400(d) S&S ModNegligence $151
12/10/2024 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
12/04/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/04/2024 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/19/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/19/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2026 0.00 0
09/08/2025 09/26/2025 36.50 2
12/04/2024 12/16/2024 38.50 1
09/23/2024 09/23/2024 5.00 1
09/05/2024 09/19/2024 27.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519966
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0322220, -83.0005560
Nearest TownLinefork

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Auger #38 have?

Auger #38 has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Auger #38?

Auger #38 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Linefork, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Auger #38?

According to MSHA records, Auger #38 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Auger #38?

Auger #38 is operated by DirtWorx Mining LLC and controlled by Michael Day. MSHA Mine ID: 1519966.