Key Takeaway
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Skyline, Letcher County, KY. It has 63 violations on record (30 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coastal Coal Company, LLC.
Black Thunder Mine No. 1
Operator: Coastal Coal Company, LLC
Controller: El Paso Energy Corp
Location: Skyline, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 63 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2002 | 75.372(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/03/2001 | 75.311(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/05/2000 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/05/2000 | 50.40(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/30/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/30/2000 | 75.523-3(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.1100-2(f) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.1100-2(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.1713-7(b)(8) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.1100-2(e)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/26/2000 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/27/2000 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/27/2000 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/27/2000 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 10/27/2000 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/27/2000 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/27/2000 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 11d lost, 1d restricted |
| 07/17/2000 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 04/18/2000 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 33d lost |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2002 | 09/05/2002 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2002 | 07/02/2002 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2002 | 05/16/2002 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2002 | 04/17/2002 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 03/11/2002 | 03/11/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2002 | 01/24/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/04/2002 | 01/04/2002 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2001 | 10/03/2001 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2001 | 08/27/2001 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/13/2001 | 06/13/2001 | 6.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Thunder Mine No. 1 have?
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 has 63 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Black Thunder Mine No. 1?
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Skyline, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Thunder Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Black Thunder Mine No. 1 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Thunder Mine No. 1?
Black Thunder Mine No. 1 is operated by Coastal Coal Company, LLC and controlled by El Paso Energy Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 1508977.