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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Nally & Hamilton Ent. Inc.

Controller: Thomas R Hamilton

Location: Gordon, Letcher County, KY

Employees: 6

80
Violations
8
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$18K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519931
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0227780, -83.0347220
Nearest TownGordon

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.