Key Takeaway
Buffalo Creek Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It has 23 violations on record (11 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Joshua Enterprises Inc.
Buffalo Creek Surface Mine
Operator: Joshua Enterprises Inc
Controller: Ron D Bowling
Location: Pikeville, Pike County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 23 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2008 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/15/2008 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 09/15/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 09/15/2008 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,282 |
| 09/25/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/25/2007 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/19/2007 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/19/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/19/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/18/2007 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 09/18/2007 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 09/17/2007 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 09/17/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/17/2007 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/17/2007 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $76 |
| 03/20/2007 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/20/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/20/2007 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/20/2007 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 11 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2008 | 10/10/2008 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2008 | 09/15/2008 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 09/02/2008 | 09/02/2008 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2008 | 04/28/2008 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2008 | 02/25/2008 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2007 | 12/19/2007 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/29/2007 | 09/27/2007 | 48.00 | 2 |
| 04/03/2007 | 04/04/2007 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 03/16/2007 | 03/29/2007 | 37.00 | 2 |
| 11/15/2006 | 11/15/2006 | 4.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Buffalo Creek Surface Mine have?
Buffalo Creek Surface Mine has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Buffalo Creek Surface Mine?
Buffalo Creek Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Buffalo Creek Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Buffalo Creek Surface Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Buffalo Creek Surface Mine?
Buffalo Creek Surface Mine is operated by Joshua Enterprises Inc and controlled by Ron D Bowling. MSHA Mine ID: 1518960.