Key Takeaway

Copeland Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Chappell, Bell County, KY. It has 202 violations on record (89 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by Straight Creek Coal Resources Co.

Copeland Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Straight Creek Coal Resources Co

Controller: Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated

Location: Chappell, Bell County, KY

202
Violations
89
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$37K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/13/2002 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/13/2002 75.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/13/2002 75.800-2 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/13/2002 77.506 S&S ModNegligence $104
03/04/2002 75.312 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/04/2002 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/04/2002 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/09/2002 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $161
01/09/2002 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $104
01/09/2002 75.362(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/02/2002 75.364(g) S&S ModNegligence $97
01/02/2002 75.342(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/02/2002 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/27/2001 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $97
12/27/2001 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $97
12/27/2001 75.1106-5(a) S&S ModNegligence $97
12/27/2001 75.602 S&S ModNegligence $97
12/27/2001 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $97
12/27/2001 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $97
12/27/2001 75.1714-3(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/02/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost
07/09/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
07/09/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 33d restricted
12/12/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
11/27/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost
05/12/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/14/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost
04/12/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost
02/02/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/12/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/14/2002 11/15/2002 3.00 1
08/12/2002 08/19/2002 22.00 1
07/30/2002 07/30/2002 3.00 1
07/30/2002 09/05/2002 8.50 1
06/20/2002 06/24/2002 14.00 1
05/15/2002 05/15/2002 5.00 1
05/13/2002 05/30/2002 24.00 1
02/06/2002 02/06/2002 1.50 1
01/09/2002 03/12/2002 13.00 1
01/02/2002 03/23/2002 59.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517437
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates36.9638890, -83.3144440
Nearest TownChappell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Copeland Mine have?

Copeland Mine has 202 MSHA violations on record, of which 89 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.

What type of mine is Copeland Mine?

Copeland Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Chappell, Bell County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Copeland Mine?

According to MSHA records, Copeland Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Copeland Mine?

Copeland Mine is operated by Straight Creek Coal Resources Co and controlled by Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated. MSHA Mine ID: 1517437.