Key Takeaway

Blue Creek Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Carbon Hill, Walker County, AL. It has 21 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Quality Coal Co., Inc..

Blue Creek Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Quality Coal Co., Inc.

Controller: Rodney Mays

Location: Carbon Hill, Walker County, AL

21
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 21 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/27/2009 48.28(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $131
07/27/2009 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/27/2009 77.409(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/27/2009 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $176
07/27/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/27/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/05/2009 77.502-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $117
09/26/2008 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/25/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2006 77.409(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/26/2006 77.1109(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/20/2006 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/20/2006 77.1707(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/18/2006 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $153
04/18/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/18/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/18/2006 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/09/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/27/2006 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/27/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2010 08/11/2010 4.50 2
01/27/2010 01/27/2010 3.00 1
07/27/2009 07/29/2009 41.00 3
04/22/2009 04/22/2009 4.00 2
03/05/2009 03/10/2009 13.00 1
09/25/2008 09/26/2008 22.00 3
05/06/2008 05/06/2008 3.50 1
02/19/2008 02/19/2008 2.00 1
06/13/2007 06/13/2007 2.00 1
11/16/2006 11/16/2006 2.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103305
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.9288880, -87.5833330
Nearest TownCarbon Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blue Creek Mine have?

Blue Creek Mine has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Blue Creek Mine?

Blue Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Carbon Hill, Walker County, AL. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Creek Mine?

According to MSHA records, Blue Creek Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blue Creek Mine?

Blue Creek Mine is operated by Quality Coal Co., Inc. and controlled by Rodney Mays. MSHA Mine ID: 0103305.