Key Takeaway
Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Talcum, Knott County, KY. It has 26 violations on record (16 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Appalachian Fuels LLC.
Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28
Operator: Appalachian Fuels LLC
Controller: Energy Coal Resources Inc
Location: Talcum, Knott County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 26 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2003 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $72 |
| 05/05/2003 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $72 |
| 04/29/2003 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 04/29/2003 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/04/2003 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 04/02/2003 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/02/2003 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 11/20/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 11/20/2002 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 11/20/2002 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/20/2002 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 10/29/2002 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 10/29/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 10/29/2002 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 10/29/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 10/29/2002 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 10/23/2002 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 10/21/2002 | 77.1301(c)(5) | S&S | ModNegligence | $97 |
| 10/21/2002 | 77.1301(c)(6) | S&S | ModNegligence | $97 |
| 10/17/2002 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 09/07/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 127d lost |
| 07/15/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/14/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
Inspections
View all 34 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2005 | 01/21/2005 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/20/2004 | 10/20/2004 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2004 | 05/07/2004 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2004 | 01/15/2004 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2004 | 01/22/2004 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/07/2004 | 01/07/2004 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 11/03/2003 | 11/04/2003 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2003 | 10/09/2003 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2003 | 10/02/2003 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2003 | 07/29/2003 | 2.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28 have?
Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28 has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28?
Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Talcum, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28?
According to MSHA records, Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28?
Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28 is operated by Appalachian Fuels LLC and controlled by Energy Coal Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1517838.