Key Takeaway

F-9 Prater Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Gunlock, Magoffin County, KY. It has 463 violations on record (237 S&S) and $424K in proposed penalties. Operated by Frasure Creek Mining LLC.

F-9 Prater Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Frasure Creek Mining LLC

Controller: Essar Minerals Canada Limited

Location: Gunlock, Magoffin County, KY

463
Violations
237
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$424K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/12/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
01/23/2013 71.403(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/05/2012 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $425
03/07/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
03/01/2012 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
03/01/2012 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
03/01/2012 77.410(b) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
02/29/2012 77.1303(o) S&S ModNegligence $12,248
02/13/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
02/13/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
02/13/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
02/13/2012 77.1606(a) S&S HighNegligence $8,500
02/08/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $5,961
02/08/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
02/08/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/08/2012 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $473
02/08/2012 48.31(d) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
02/08/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
02/08/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
02/08/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/09/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
09/10/2011 POWERED HAULAGE ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
07/18/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 240d lost
09/22/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/25/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
05/21/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/16/2010 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/23/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 235d lost
07/09/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 101d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/12/2013 12/16/2013 15.00 1
09/17/2013 09/17/2013 8.00 1
09/04/2013 09/05/2013 7.50 1
01/23/2013 01/24/2013 13.00 1
06/07/2012 06/07/2012 5.50 1
04/03/2012 04/11/2012 51.50 1
02/06/2012 03/12/2012 234.00 9
12/19/2011 12/21/2011 10.00 1
12/15/2011 12/15/2011 4.00 1
09/10/2011 10/18/2011 30.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517834
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5725000, -82.9091660
Nearest TownGunlock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does F-9 Prater Branch have?

F-9 Prater Branch has 463 MSHA violations on record, of which 237 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $424K.

What type of mine is F-9 Prater Branch?

F-9 Prater Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gunlock, Magoffin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at F-9 Prater Branch?

According to MSHA records, F-9 Prater Branch has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates F-9 Prater Branch?

F-9 Prater Branch is operated by Frasure Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Essar Minerals Canada Limited. MSHA Mine ID: 1517834.