Key Takeaway
Flag Ridge is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Barbourville, Knox County, KY. It has 76 violations on record (21 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountainside Coal Co., Inc..
Flag Ridge
Operator: Mountainside Coal Co., Inc.
Controller: Damian Caldwell
Location: Barbourville, Knox County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 76 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 03/26/2018 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 03/26/2018 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/20/2018 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/20/2018 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 03/20/2018 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/19/2017 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/19/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 09/13/2017 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/13/2017 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/13/2017 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/20/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2015 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2015 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 12/01/2014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 | |
| 12/01/2014 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/21/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 09/08/2014 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 09/03/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2014 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 307d lost |
| 03/15/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 10/26/2012 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 07/12/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 238d lost |
Inspections
View all 40 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 08/09/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 4.00 | 2 |
| 10/12/2022 | 10/12/2022 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/12/2022 | 04/12/2022 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 10/12/2021 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 05/11/2021 | 05/11/2021 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 04/21/2021 | 04/21/2021 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2021 | 03/25/2021 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2020 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/10/2020 | 04/10/2020 | 1.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Flag Ridge have?
Flag Ridge has 76 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is Flag Ridge?
Flag Ridge is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Barbourville, Knox County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Flag Ridge?
According to MSHA records, Flag Ridge has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Flag Ridge?
Flag Ridge is operated by Mountainside Coal Co., Inc. and controlled by Damian Caldwell. MSHA Mine ID: 1519627.