Key Takeaway

Hamilton 1 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Uniontown, Union County, KY. It has 35 violations on record (10 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rough Creek Mining, LLC.

Hamilton 1

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Rough Creek Mining, LLC

Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP

Location: Uniontown, Union County, KY

Employees: 1

35
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/02/2025 48.31(a) S&S HighNegligence $366
09/02/2025 48.31(a) S&S HighNegligence $407
08/05/2025 77.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/05/2025 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/05/2025 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/05/2025 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/26/2024 77.1607(n) S&S HighNegligence $626
09/13/2023 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/13/2023 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/15/2022 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/26/2005 71.403(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/11/2005 77.502-2 S&S HighNegligence $107
10/11/2005 77.809 S&S ModNegligence $72
09/12/2005 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/12/2005 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.1710(g) S&S ModNegligence $76
09/07/2005 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $101
09/07/2005 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $72

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/07/2026 01/07/2026 10.75 1
11/25/2025 11/25/2025 10.00 1
09/29/2025 09/29/2025 7.00 1
09/02/2025 09/02/2025 10.00 1
08/26/2025 08/26/2025 22.50 3
08/25/2025 09/15/2025 28.25 3
08/05/2025 08/11/2025 8.50 1
07/07/2025 07/07/2025 10.00 1
06/25/2025 06/25/2025 10.00 1
04/07/2025 04/07/2025 2.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1502129
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7263890, -88.0372220
Nearest TownUniontown

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hamilton 1 have?

Hamilton 1 has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Hamilton 1?

Hamilton 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Uniontown, Union County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hamilton 1?

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

Who operates Hamilton 1?

Hamilton 1 is operated by Rough Creek Mining, LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1502129.