Key Takeaway

Elk Creek Surface Facilities is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Somerset, Gunnison County, CO. It has 44 violations on record (18 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Oxbow Mining, LLC.

Elk Creek Surface Facilities

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Oxbow Mining, LLC

Controller: Oxbow Carbon LLC

Location: Somerset, Gunnison County, CO

44
Violations
18
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/04/2001 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/04/2001 77.202 S&S ModNegligence $161
01/04/2001 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
01/03/2001 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.513 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/03/2001 77.1103(b) S&S ModNegligence $173
01/03/2001 77.506 S&S ModNegligence $161
12/20/2000 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/20/2000 77.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
12/19/2000 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
12/19/2000 77.516 S&S ModNegligence $161
11/30/2000 77.501 S&S ModNegligence $90
11/30/2000 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/30/2000 77.1301(c)(9) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/26/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/31/2000 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 15d restricted
07/24/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
04/03/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 199d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/18/2001 02/01/2001 13.00 1
01/02/2001 01/11/2001 12.00 1
12/10/2000 01/16/2001 57.00 1
11/27/2000 01/11/2001 40.50 2
09/19/2000 09/27/2000 9.00 1
09/19/2000 09/27/2000 32.50 2
03/31/2000 04/01/2000 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0500294
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.9322220, -107.4911110
Nearest TownSomerset

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elk Creek Surface Facilities have?

Elk Creek Surface Facilities has 44 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Elk Creek Surface Facilities?

Elk Creek Surface Facilities is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Somerset, Gunnison County, CO. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk Creek Surface Facilities?

According to MSHA records, Elk Creek Surface Facilities has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Elk Creek Surface Facilities?

Elk Creek Surface Facilities is operated by Oxbow Mining, LLC and controlled by Oxbow Carbon LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0500294.