Key Takeaway

Cowpen Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It has 33 violations on record (14 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Dusty Diamond Co., Inc..

Cowpen Surface

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Dusty Diamond Co., Inc.

Controller: Jerry Volk; Bob Bays

Location: Pikeville, Pike County, KY

33
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/14/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/14/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/14/2007 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/14/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $524
03/14/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/14/2007 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $324
03/14/2007 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $524
03/14/2007 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/14/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $324
03/14/2007 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/14/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/31/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/31/2006 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/30/2006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/30/2006 77.1707 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/30/2006 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $120
08/30/2006 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $109
08/17/2006 48.23 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/17/2006 41.13 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/17/2006 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2008 02/26/2008 4.00 2
08/29/2007 08/30/2007 4.00 1
04/18/2007 04/18/2007 11.00 1
04/04/2007 04/05/2007 17.50 1
03/14/2007 03/28/2007 26.50 2
08/30/2006 09/12/2006 31.50 1
08/30/2006 09/28/2006 9.75 1
08/17/2006 08/28/2006 6.00 1
06/27/2006 08/16/2006 11.75 1
04/05/2006 04/06/2006 10.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518974
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5508330, -82.5336110
Nearest TownPikeville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cowpen Surface have?

Cowpen Surface has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Cowpen Surface?

Cowpen Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cowpen Surface?

According to MSHA records, Cowpen Surface has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cowpen Surface?

Cowpen Surface is operated by Dusty Diamond Co., Inc. and controlled by Jerry Volk; Bob Bays. MSHA Mine ID: 1518974.