Gold Star Mine
Abandoned and Sealed
Facility
Coal
Operator: ERC Mining Indiana Corp
Controller: American Resources Corporation
Location: Dugger, Greene County, IN
440
Violations
167
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$341K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 440 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2018 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/01/2018 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 08/16/2018 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/30/2018 | 75.364(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $749 |
| 07/30/2018 | 77.1605(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $749 |
| 07/11/2018 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/03/2018 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/07/2018 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/07/2018 | 75.1911(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 02/27/2018 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/14/2018 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,361 |
| 02/14/2018 | 75.364(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,361 |
| 01/11/2018 | 77.1608(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/20/2017 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/20/2017 | 75.363(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 11/21/2017 | 77.1700 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 11/13/2017 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/13/2017 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/01/2017 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/17/2017 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/05/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/26/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/14/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/24/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/09/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/08/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/18/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/11/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 12/01/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
Inspections
View all 92 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2022 | 03/09/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2021 | 09/14/2021 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/13/2021 | 09/20/2021 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 03/16/2021 | 03/16/2021 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/09/2021 | 03/09/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/21/2020 | 12/21/2020 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 04/15/2020 | 09/21/2020 | 16.75 | 3 |
| 03/19/2020 | 03/19/2020 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 02/07/2020 | 02/07/2020 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/13/2020 | 01/13/2020 | 3.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202431
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.1269440, -86.2233330
Nearest TownDugger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gold Star Mine have?
Gold Star Mine has 440 MSHA violations on record, of which 167 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $341K.
What type of mine is Gold Star Mine?
Gold Star Mine is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Dugger, Greene County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gold Star Mine?
According to MSHA records, Gold Star Mine has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gold Star Mine?
Gold Star Mine is operated by ERC Mining Indiana Corp and controlled by American Resources Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1202431.