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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc.

Controller: Thomas R Hamilton

Location: Balkan, Bell County, KY

251
Violations
104
S&S Violations
19
Accidents
$126K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1519076
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.7627780, -83.5316670
Nearest TownBalkan

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.