Key Takeaway

Eastfork Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Centertown, Ohio County, KY. It has 34 violations on record (13 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Armstrong Coal Company, Inc..

Eastfork Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.

Controller: Armstrong Energy Inc

Location: Centertown, Ohio County, KY

34
Violations
13
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/17/2015 77.502-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/03/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
05/09/2013 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $108
12/14/2011 77.1605(d) S&S HighNegligence $3,996
11/17/2011 77.1001 S&S HighNegligence $6,458
11/17/2011 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $6,458
11/17/2011 77.1713(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $263
09/21/2011 77.1301(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
09/21/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,795
07/21/2011 77.1303(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,026
07/21/2011 77.1710(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/21/2011 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $436
07/18/2011 77.1607(n) S&S ModNegligence $745
05/17/2011 77.216-3(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2011 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $499
03/21/2011 77.1607(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,657
03/21/2011 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $499
03/17/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
03/17/2011 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
01/13/2011 77.216(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $117

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/06/2015 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/01/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost
12/16/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2015 01/21/2016 36.50 1
06/01/2015 08/20/2015 31.00 1
02/02/2015 02/18/2015 18.50 1
01/15/2015 01/15/2015 8.50 1
05/05/2014 06/02/2014 3.00 1
10/24/2013 10/24/2013 3.00 1
05/08/2013 05/09/2013 4.00 1
01/28/2013 01/29/2013 2.50 1
04/12/2012 09/27/2012 8.00 1
10/04/2011 03/19/2012 51.25 6

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519407
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4161110, -87.0347220
Nearest TownCentertown

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Eastfork Surface Mine have?

Eastfork Surface Mine has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Eastfork Surface Mine?

Eastfork Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Centertown, Ohio County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Eastfork Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Eastfork Surface Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Eastfork Surface Mine?

Eastfork Surface Mine is operated by Armstrong Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by Armstrong Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519407.