Key Takeaway

Clas #4 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Kite, Knott County, KY. It has 42 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clas Coal Company, Inc..

Clas #4

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Clas Coal Company, Inc.

Controller: William Ridley Elkins Jr

Location: Kite, Knott County, KY

42
Violations
4
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/24/2008 75.360(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $263
09/24/2008 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
09/24/2008 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $263
09/24/2008 Non-S&S $0
08/18/2008 75.1714-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/18/2008 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/05/2008 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
07/22/2008 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2008 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/10/2008 75.333(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/03/2008 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/03/2008 75.333(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2008 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2008 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2008 75.523-3(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2008 75.1710-1(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2008 75.517 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/12/2008 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/12/2008 75.203(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2008 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $263

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/24/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/13/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/23/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/28/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/11/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/04/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/09/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/24/2008 10/24/2008 5.50 1
09/24/2008 09/29/2008 20.50 4
09/24/2008 09/29/2008 11.00 2
07/01/2008 09/17/2008 132.00 3
04/04/2008 06/02/2008 112.25 3
03/04/2008 03/18/2008 13.50 3
02/25/2008 02/25/2008 8.00 1
01/02/2008 02/19/2008 202.50 4
10/09/2007 12/18/2007 121.25 4
07/11/2007 09/24/2007 145.25 6

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519105
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2997220, -82.7850000
Nearest TownKite

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Clas #4 have?

Clas #4 has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Clas #4?

Clas #4 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Kite, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Clas #4?

According to MSHA records, Clas #4 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Clas #4?

Clas #4 is operated by Clas Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by William Ridley Elkins Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 1519105.