Key Takeaway

Grass Creek Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Grass Creek, Hot Springs County, WY. It has 18 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Spring Gulch Coal Company.

Grass Creek Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Spring Gulch Coal Company

Controller: Jim Kummerfeld

Location: Grass Creek, Hot Springs County, WY

18
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/15/2014 77.1607(p) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/14/2014 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
12/12/2013 77.1605(l) S&S ModNegligence $176
12/12/2013 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/12/2013 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/06/2013 77.502 S&S LowNegligence $100
12/19/2012 77.107-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/19/2012 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2012 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2012 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/06/2012 77.1607(p) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/16/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/10/2010 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
12/29/2009 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/24/2009 77.1102 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/24/2009 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/11/2007 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/05/2005 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/22/2016 12/31/2016 13.50 1
10/14/2014 10/17/2014 29.50 1
05/12/2014 05/19/2014 25.00 1
12/11/2013 12/16/2013 24.00 1
06/05/2013 06/07/2013 20.50 1
12/18/2012 12/20/2012 17.00 1
09/10/2012 09/11/2012 23.00 1
03/05/2012 03/06/2012 22.00 1
05/31/2011 06/02/2011 29.00 1
02/15/2011 02/17/2011 19.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4800995
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates43.9166670, -108.5166670
Nearest TownGrass Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Grass Creek Mine have?

Grass Creek Mine has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Grass Creek Mine?

Grass Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Grass Creek, Hot Springs County, WY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Grass Creek Mine?

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

Who operates Grass Creek Mine?

Grass Creek Mine is operated by Spring Gulch Coal Company and controlled by Jim Kummerfeld. MSHA Mine ID: 4800995.