Key Takeaway

Gooden Creek is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Eldridge, Walker County, AL. It has 62 violations on record (14 S&S) and $111K in proposed penalties. Operated by Birmingham Coal & Coke Co Inc.

Gooden Creek

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Birmingham Coal & Coke Co Inc

Controller: Robert A Lewis; Thomas A Lewis

Location: Eldridge, Walker County, AL

Employees: 19

62
Violations
14
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$111K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/29/2015 77.400(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
06/29/2015 77.205(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/17/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/17/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
03/17/2015 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $100
03/17/2015 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $100
05/30/2012 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $243
05/30/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/29/2011 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/23/2011 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/12/2010 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/23/2010 77.1605(l) S&S HighNegligence $3,143
02/23/2010 77.1605(l) S&S HighNegligence $3,143
02/22/2010 Non-S&S $0
02/22/2010 77.1605(l) S&S HighNegligence $52,500
02/22/2010 77.1710(i) S&S ModNegligence $42,600
11/02/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
04/07/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2009 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/22/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
12/01/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/13/2024 08/14/2024 3.00 1
11/06/2019 11/06/2019 3.00 1
02/26/2016 03/02/2016 2.50 1
02/01/2016 02/16/2016 42.00 1
06/29/2015 07/23/2015 34.00 1
03/17/2015 03/26/2015 55.00 4
09/10/2014 09/10/2014 4.25 1
09/10/2013 09/10/2013 5.00 1
02/20/2013 02/20/2013 4.00 1
10/16/2012 10/16/2012 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103337
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees19
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates34.0016670, -87.6052780
Nearest TownEldridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gooden Creek have?

Gooden Creek has 62 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $111K.

What type of mine is Gooden Creek?

Gooden Creek is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eldridge, Walker County, AL. It currently has 19 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gooden Creek?

According to MSHA records, Gooden Creek has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gooden Creek?

Gooden Creek is operated by Birmingham Coal & Coke Co Inc and controlled by Robert A Lewis; Thomas A Lewis. MSHA Mine ID: 0103337.