Key Takeaway
Elk Creek Mine is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY. It has 3,249 violations on record (876 S&S) and $2.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Hopkins County Coal LLC.
Elk Creek Mine
Operator: Hopkins County Coal LLC
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 3,249 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2016 | 75.360(b)(9) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $585 |
| 06/06/2016 | 75.370(a)(3)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/02/2016 | 75.1714-7(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 06/02/2016 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 05/16/2016 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/12/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 05/11/2016 | 75.403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 05/10/2016 | 75.364(b)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $425 |
| 05/10/2016 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 05/09/2016 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 05/04/2016 | 75.1903(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 05/02/2016 | 75.1909(a)(3)(x) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 05/02/2016 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 05/02/2016 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/28/2016 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/27/2016 | 75.1200(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/26/2016 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/22/2016 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,700 |
| 04/21/2016 | 75.333(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/20/2016 | 75.333(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 588 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/13/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/13/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/05/2016 | MACHINERY | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/21/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/17/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/14/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/09/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 01/19/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/07/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 666 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2017 | 02/21/2017 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 09/16/2016 | 09/16/2016 | 8.00 | 2 |
| 06/28/2016 | 06/28/2016 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2016 | 06/21/2016 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 06/13/2016 | 06/13/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/08/2016 | 06/08/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2016 | 06/02/2016 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 05/31/2016 | 05/31/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/24/2016 | 05/24/2016 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2016 | 05/17/2016 | 8.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Elk Creek Mine have?
Elk Creek Mine has 3249 MSHA violations on record, of which 876 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.1M.
What type of mine is Elk Creek Mine?
Elk Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Elk Creek Mine has 588 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Elk Creek Mine?
Elk Creek Mine is operated by Hopkins County Coal LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1518826.