Key Takeaway

Big Sandy Refuse is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Hellier, Pike County, KY. It has 30 violations on record (10 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Landfall Mining Inc.

Big Sandy Refuse

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Landfall Mining Inc

Controller: Bobby Ray Elswick

Location: Hellier, Pike County, KY

30
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/17/2011 71.403(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/15/2010 77.207 S&S ModNegligence $176
09/15/2010 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/15/2010 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2010 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/23/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $230
06/22/2010 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
06/22/2010 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $230
06/22/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/08/2010 77.1605 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/08/2010 71.220(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2009 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/17/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2016 02/26/2016 2.50 1
07/21/2015 07/21/2015 1.50 1
11/19/2014 11/19/2014 1.50 1
07/08/2014 07/08/2014 1.00 1
12/18/2013 12/18/2013 3.00 1
09/25/2012 09/25/2012 1.50 1
10/13/2011 01/05/2012 21.50 1
09/20/2011 09/21/2011 7.00 1
04/28/2010 09/29/2010 41.50 3
03/03/2010 03/19/2010 24.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519383
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3133330, -82.4908330
Nearest TownHellier

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Sandy Refuse have?

Big Sandy Refuse has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Big Sandy Refuse?

Big Sandy Refuse is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hellier, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Sandy Refuse?

According to MSHA records, Big Sandy Refuse has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Sandy Refuse?

Big Sandy Refuse is operated by Landfall Mining Inc and controlled by Bobby Ray Elswick. MSHA Mine ID: 1519383.