Key Takeaway
Chestnut Flats is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Balkan, Bell County, KY. It has 251 violations on record (104 S&S) and $126K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc..
Chestnut Flats
Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc.
Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Location: Balkan, Bell County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 251 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2018 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 07/31/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 07/31/2018 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/02/2018 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 01/29/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/13/2017 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 09/13/2017 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/13/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 05/07/2015 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2015 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2015 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2015 | 77.1710(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 12/17/2014 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 12/11/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/25/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/09/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/26/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/23/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 12/11/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 640d lost |
| 11/18/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 09/25/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 06/09/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/19/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/19/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 172d lost |
| 01/16/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 85d lost |
| 12/09/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 136d lost |
Inspections
View all 69 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2019 | 06/20/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2019 | 02/21/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2018 | 12/10/2018 | 31.00 | 2 |
| 11/07/2018 | 11/07/2018 | 10.50 | 3 |
| 10/17/2018 | 10/18/2018 | 5.50 | 2 |
| 06/28/2018 | 09/24/2018 | 26.00 | 2 |
| 01/16/2018 | 02/16/2018 | 76.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2017 | 10/17/2017 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2017 | 09/25/2017 | 54.50 | 2 |
| 02/15/2017 | 03/28/2017 | 32.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Chestnut Flats have?
Chestnut Flats has 251 MSHA violations on record, of which 104 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $126K.
What type of mine is Chestnut Flats?
Chestnut Flats is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Balkan, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Chestnut Flats?
According to MSHA records, Chestnut Flats has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Chestnut Flats?
Chestnut Flats is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1519076.