Key Takeaway
Black Thunder Mine No. 2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Linefork, Letcher County, KY. It has 39 violations on record (25 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coastal Coal Company, LLC.
Black Thunder Mine No. 2
Operator: Coastal Coal Company, LLC
Controller: El Paso Energy Corp
Location: Linefork, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 39 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2000 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/23/2000 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
| 08/08/2000 | 70.100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $131 |
| 08/01/2000 | 75.604(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $113 |
| 07/27/2000 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/27/2000 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 07/27/2000 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 07/25/2000 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 07/21/2000 | 75.1722(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 07/20/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/20/2000 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $104 |
| 04/21/2000 | 75.1200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $122 |
| 04/17/2000 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/16/2000 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
| 04/16/2000 | 75.1107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/12/2000 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 04/06/2000 | 75.807 | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 04/06/2000 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 04/05/2000 | 75.371 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/04/2000 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 06/16/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2000 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/02/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/10/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2000 | 10/13/2000 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/01/2000 | 08/10/2000 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2000 | 07/31/2000 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 07/11/2000 | 07/17/2000 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 07/03/2000 | 09/08/2000 | 82.50 | 2 |
| 06/22/2000 | 07/20/2000 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/30/2000 | 06/07/2000 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2000 | 04/24/2000 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2000 | 04/24/2000 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2000 | 04/24/2000 | 58.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Thunder Mine No. 2 have?
Black Thunder Mine No. 2 has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Black Thunder Mine No. 2?
Black Thunder Mine No. 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Linefork, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Thunder Mine No. 2?
According to MSHA records, Black Thunder Mine No. 2 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Thunder Mine No. 2?
Black Thunder Mine No. 2 is operated by Coastal Coal Company, LLC and controlled by El Paso Energy Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 1517955.