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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Joshua Enterprises Inc

Controller: Ron D Bowling

Location: Pikeville, Pike County, KY

23
Violations
11
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

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

MSHA Mine ID1518960
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8905550, -82.5666660
Nearest TownPikeville

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.