Key Takeaway
Diablo West Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Carver (Tip Top), Magoffin County, KY. It has 257 violations on record (122 S&S) and $88K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ember Energy, LLC.
Diablo West Surface
Operator: Ember Energy, LLC
Controller: John A Collins; Kenneth Whitt
Location: Carver (Tip Top), Magoffin County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 257 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2016 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 07/18/2016 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 05/19/2015 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/10/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/04/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 02/03/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 09/22/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2014 | 48.31 | S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 09/22/2014 | 48.31 | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 09/04/2014 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 08/28/2014 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 08/21/2014 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 08/20/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/20/2014 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 08/20/2014 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 08/07/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 08/07/2014 | 77.1607(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 08/07/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $127 |
| 08/04/2014 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 18 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 25d restricted |
| 09/29/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/20/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 08/20/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 214d lost |
| 03/11/2014 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/11/2014 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 03/03/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 334d lost |
| 11/20/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/31/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/03/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 49 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2018 | 08/30/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2018 | 07/25/2018 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2017 | 10/04/2017 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2017 | 06/27/2017 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/29/2017 | 03/29/2017 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2017 | 01/04/2017 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2016 | 07/28/2016 | 69.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2016 | 06/23/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2016 | 03/14/2016 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2015 | 08/20/2015 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Diablo West Surface have?
Diablo West Surface has 257 MSHA violations on record, of which 122 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $88K.
What type of mine is Diablo West Surface?
Diablo West Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Carver (Tip Top), Magoffin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Diablo West Surface?
According to MSHA records, Diablo West Surface has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Diablo West Surface?
Diablo West Surface is operated by Ember Energy, LLC and controlled by John A Collins; Kenneth Whitt. MSHA Mine ID: 1519146.