Key Takeaway

Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It has 140 violations on record (70 S&S) and $104K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountainside Coal Company Inc.

Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountainside Coal Company Inc

Controller: Damian Caldwell

Location: Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN

140
Violations
70
S&S Violations
22
Accidents
$104K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/30/2009 48.31 Non-S&S HighNegligence $112
03/30/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S $0
03/30/2009 77.1606(a) Non-S&S $0
03/30/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S $0
03/30/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
03/24/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
03/24/2009 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $162
03/24/2009 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
03/24/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
03/24/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/24/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
03/24/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $181
03/24/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2009 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $460
03/23/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
03/23/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2009 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2009 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $460
03/23/2009 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2009 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/11/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/06/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/28/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/24/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/31/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/18/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/17/2007 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/14/2009 07/16/2009 5.00 1
02/23/2009 03/31/2009 65.00 2
12/03/2008 12/04/2008 5.50 1
11/04/2008 12/16/2008 2.50 1
10/27/2008 10/28/2008 2.75 1
10/07/2008 10/08/2008 9.00 2
09/17/2008 09/23/2008 5.50 1
08/05/2008 09/30/2008 122.00 3
07/25/2008 08/04/2008 40.00 2
06/06/2008 06/09/2008 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003217
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.5244440, -83.9316660
Nearest TownClairfield

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine have?

Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine has 140 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $104K.

What type of mine is Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine?

Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine?

Harris Branch/Tackett Creek Surface Mine is operated by Mountainside Coal Company Inc and controlled by Damian Caldwell. MSHA Mine ID: 4003217.