Key Takeaway

Back Creek Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Fonde, Bell County, KY. It has 6 violations on record (3 S&S) and $743 in proposed penalties. Operated by Kopper Glo Mining, LLC.

Back Creek Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Kopper Glo Mining, LLC

Controller: Industrial Minerals Group LLC

Location: Fonde, Bell County, KY

6
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$743
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/20/2014 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2014 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2014 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2014 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $243
05/21/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/21/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/05/2015 05/07/2015 11.00 1
11/17/2014 12/30/2014 63.50 3
09/12/2014 09/12/2014 2.50 1
06/24/2014 06/24/2014 4.75 1
04/30/2014 08/07/2014 116.50 7
03/05/2014 03/05/2014 7.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519731
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.6066670, -83.8675000
Nearest TownFonde

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Back Creek Surface Mine have?

Back Creek Surface Mine has 6 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $743.

What type of mine is Back Creek Surface Mine?

Back Creek Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fonde, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Back Creek Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Back Creek Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Back Creek Surface Mine?

Back Creek Surface Mine is operated by Kopper Glo Mining, LLC and controlled by Industrial Minerals Group LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1519731.