Key Takeaway

Coal Creek is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It has 910 violations on record (507 S&S) and $393K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bell County Coal Corporation.

Coal Creek

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Bell County Coal Corporation

Controller: James River Coal Company

Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, KY

910
Violations
507
S&S Violations
74
Accidents
$393K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/19/2015 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2015 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/14/2012 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/03/2012 41.13 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/27/2012 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/27/2012 77.1109(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2011 77.1301(c)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2011 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $392
10/18/2011 77.208(d) S&S ModNegligence $392
10/18/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2011 77.516 S&S ModNegligence $392
05/02/2011 75.1713-7(b)(8) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/02/2011 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $263
04/12/2011 Non-S&S $0
03/28/2011 Non-S&S $0
03/15/2011 75.372(b)(12) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2011 75.1725(a) S&S LowNegligence $108
03/03/2011 75.312(g)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/03/2011 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $362
02/23/2011 75.364(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/11/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/28/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/21/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/08/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/23/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/26/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/18/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/18/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/08/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2015 03/27/2015 4.00 1
03/13/2015 03/26/2015 24.00 4
07/28/2014 07/29/2014 10.50 1
12/23/2013 12/23/2013 11.50 1
06/17/2013 06/25/2013 11.00 1
11/14/2012 11/15/2012 16.00 1
04/02/2012 05/23/2012 36.00 1
01/03/2012 01/31/2012 24.50 1
10/05/2011 10/19/2011 35.50 2
07/11/2011 08/01/2011 16.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518058
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.6058330, -83.8302780
Nearest TownMiddlesboro

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Coal Creek have?

Coal Creek has 910 MSHA violations on record, of which 507 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $393K.

What type of mine is Coal Creek?

Coal Creek is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Coal Creek?

According to MSHA records, Coal Creek has 74 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Coal Creek?

Coal Creek is operated by Bell County Coal Corporation and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1518058.