Elk Creek Mine
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Oxbow Mining, LLC
Controller: Oxbow Carbon LLC
Location: Somerset, Co, Gunnison County, CO
3,407
Violations
513
S&S Violations
251
Accidents
$3.0M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,407 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2015 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2015 | 75.1910(j) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/18/2015 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/27/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/31/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/31/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/24/2014 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 09/24/2014 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 08/12/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/12/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/12/2014 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/23/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/23/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/23/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/22/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/22/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/22/2014 | 77.412(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/22/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/15/2014 | 75.333(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 04/03/2014 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 251 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2015 | OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/12/2014 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/01/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 03/16/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 02/12/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 153d lost |
| 01/08/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/02/2013 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/02/2012 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/24/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 86d lost |
| 10/29/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 87d lost |
Inspections
View all 1,052 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2016 | 04/29/2016 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 11/30/2015 | 12/22/2015 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2015 | 08/19/2015 | 51.50 | 1 |
| 04/16/2015 | 04/16/2015 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2015 | 01/08/2015 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2014 | 12/16/2014 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2014 | 12/01/2014 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/12/2014 | 11/12/2014 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/23/2014 | 10/23/2014 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2014 | 10/06/2014 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0504674
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.9350000, -107.4669440
Nearest TownSomerset, Co
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Elk Creek Mine have?
Elk Creek Mine has 3407 MSHA violations on record, of which 513 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3.0M.
What type of mine is Elk Creek Mine?
Elk Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Somerset, Co, Gunnison County, CO. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Elk Creek Mine has 251 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Elk Creek Mine?
Elk Creek Mine is operated by Oxbow Mining, LLC and controlled by Oxbow Carbon LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0504674.