Key Takeaway
East Volunteer is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY. It has 224 violations on record (57 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hopkins County Coal LLC.
East Volunteer
Operator: Hopkins County Coal LLC
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 224 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2017 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/08/2016 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/30/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 04/30/2015 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2014 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2014 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 01/13/2014 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2013 | 77.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 08/13/2013 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 08/13/2013 | 77.900-2 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 08/12/2013 | 77.216-1(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $138 |
| 08/12/2013 | 77.216-1(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $138 |
| 07/17/2013 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/17/2013 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/31/2013 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/03/2012 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/03/2012 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/03/2012 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 12/03/2012 | 48.27(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 12/03/2012 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/25/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/10/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/10/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/04/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/02/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 180d lost |
| 05/06/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/02/2008 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/06/2007 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/07/2006 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
Inspections
View all 87 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2020 | 10/21/2020 | 7.00 | 2 |
| 04/01/2020 | 09/21/2020 | 10.25 | 3 |
| 03/03/2020 | 03/03/2020 | 12.00 | 3 |
| 06/12/2019 | 09/03/2019 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2018 | 11/13/2018 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2018 | 07/03/2018 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 01/03/2018 | 01/25/2018 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2017 | 08/14/2017 | 24.00 | 3 |
| 02/22/2017 | 02/22/2017 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 11/16/2016 | 02/22/2017 | 17.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does East Volunteer have?
East Volunteer has 224 MSHA violations on record, of which 57 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is East Volunteer?
East Volunteer is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at East Volunteer?
According to MSHA records, East Volunteer has 20 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates East Volunteer?
East Volunteer is operated by Hopkins County Coal LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1502013.