Key Takeaway

Creech #1 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Louellen, Harlan County, KY. It has 330 violations on record (125 S&S) and $48K in proposed penalties. Operated by Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

Creech #1

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc

Controller: Progress Energy Inc

Location: Louellen, Harlan County, KY

330
Violations
125
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$48K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/04/2004 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $228
02/18/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $72
02/17/2004 75.523-3(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/14/2004 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $228
02/11/2004 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/10/2004 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/10/2004 77.809 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/10/2004 75.360(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/04/2004 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/04/2004 75.517 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/04/2004 75.370 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/04/2004 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/05/2004 41.10 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/08/2003 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/08/2003 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/08/2003 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/03/2003 75.370 S&S ModNegligence $286
12/03/2003 75.523-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/24/2003 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/23/2003 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $286

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/07/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 251d lost
06/09/2003 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/12/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/20/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost
02/17/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 124d lost
01/11/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/06/2001 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/12/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
11/05/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost
11/01/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/07/2005 06/15/2005 2.00 1
03/24/2005 03/24/2005 3.00 1
12/27/2004 12/30/2004 3.00 1
07/26/2004 07/26/2004 9.00 1
05/18/2004 06/24/2004 14.00 1
01/21/2004 02/03/2004 11.00 1
01/21/2004 02/03/2004 5.00 1
01/05/2004 03/16/2004 117.50 3
11/26/2003 11/26/2003 6.00 1
11/19/2003 12/03/2003 18.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518249
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9122220, -83.0591660
Nearest TownLouellen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Creech #1 have?

Creech #1 has 330 MSHA violations on record, of which 125 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $48K.

What type of mine is Creech #1?

Creech #1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Louellen, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Creech #1?

According to MSHA records, Creech #1 has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Creech #1?

Creech #1 is operated by Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc and controlled by Progress Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1518249.