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

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: Hopkins County Coal LLC

Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP

Location: Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY

3,249
Violations
876
S&S Violations
588
Accidents
$2.1M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518826
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3550000, -87.4394440
Nearest TownMadisonville

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.