Key Takeaway
Defeated Creek is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Gordon, Letcher County, KY. It has 80 violations on record (8 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Ent. Inc..
Defeated Creek
Operator: Nally & Hamilton Ent. Inc.
Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Location: Gordon, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 80 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/16/2025 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 06/16/2025 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 06/16/2025 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 06/16/2025 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 05/23/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 05/16/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/09/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 05/09/2025 | 77.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 05/09/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/01/2025 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 09/09/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | 16.00 | 2 | |
| 04/14/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 242.00 | 8 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 31.00 | 2 |
| 01/17/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 197.75 | 8 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 145.50 | 4 |
| 02/13/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 116.00 | 3 |
| 07/05/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 130.75 | 6 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/07/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 66.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Defeated Creek have?
Defeated Creek has 80 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is Defeated Creek?
Defeated Creek is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gordon, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Defeated Creek?
According to MSHA records, Defeated Creek has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Defeated Creek?
Defeated Creek is operated by Nally & Hamilton Ent. Inc. and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1519931.