Key Takeaway

Gabes Creek is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Laurel, Harlan County, KY. It has 21 violations on record (9 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by James River Coal Service.

Gabes Creek

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: James River Coal Service

Controller: James River Coal Company

Location: Big Laurel, Harlan County, KY

21
Violations
9
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 21 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/07/2008 48.25(a) S&S HighNegligence $270
04/07/2008 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2008 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/04/2008 77.1109(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2007 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/25/2007 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/07/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/07/2007 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/18/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/18/2006 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/16/2006 Non-S&S $0
08/02/2006 77.1605(b) Non-S&S $0
07/19/2006 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $221
07/19/2006 77.410 S&S ModNegligence $72
07/19/2006 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $72
07/17/2006 77.410 S&S ModNegligence $99
07/06/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/06/2006 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $144

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/02/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost

Inspections

View all 9 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/06/2009 08/06/2009 4.00 1
03/26/2009 03/26/2009 4.00 1
04/01/2008 06/09/2008 86.00 3
10/23/2007 11/13/2007 41.00 1
08/01/2007 08/14/2007 42.50 2
10/05/2006 12/04/2006 32.50 2
08/16/2006 10/02/2006 12.00 1
07/28/2006 07/28/2006 4.00 1
07/06/2006 08/03/2006 45.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518976
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9577770, -83.2227770
Nearest TownBig Laurel

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gabes Creek have?

Gabes Creek has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Gabes Creek?

Gabes Creek is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Laurel, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gabes Creek?

According to MSHA records, Gabes Creek has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gabes Creek?

Gabes Creek is operated by James River Coal Service and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1518976.