Key Takeaway

Black Hills Mine #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, KY. It has 12 violations on record (5 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Hills Coal Inc.

Black Hills Mine #1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Black Hills Coal Inc

Controller: Gary Wayne Johnson

Location: Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, KY

12
Violations
5
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/15/2001 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/27/2001 Non-S&S $0
02/20/2001 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/05/2001 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $173
01/29/2001 77.1605(i) S&S ModNegligence $122
01/29/2001 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/18/2000 77.1005(a) S&S ModNegligence $173
05/05/2000 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/05/2000 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/17/2000 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/17/2000 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
03/17/2000 77.402 S&S ModNegligence $196

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/26/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost
12/11/2000 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
11/12/2000 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/20/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/01/2001 12/12/2001 23.00 1
05/17/2001 06/18/2001 19.50 1
04/16/2001 09/24/2001 66.00 1
03/19/2001 03/30/2001 16.00 1
02/27/2001 03/09/2001 19.50 2
10/02/2000 03/30/2001 218.50 1
09/05/2000 10/25/2000 28.50 1
04/03/2000 09/18/2000 149.50 1
03/17/2000 04/06/2000 24.00 1
03/08/2000 03/08/2000 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1511793
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1833330, -87.5416670
Nearest TownDawson Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Hills Mine #1 have?

Black Hills Mine #1 has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Black Hills Mine #1?

Black Hills Mine #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Hills Mine #1?

According to MSHA records, Black Hills Mine #1 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Hills Mine #1?

Black Hills Mine #1 is operated by Black Hills Coal Inc and controlled by Gary Wayne Johnson. MSHA Mine ID: 1511793.