Key Takeaway

Hatfield Gap Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY. It has 169 violations on record (53 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by TackettCreek Mining, Inc..

Hatfield Gap Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: TackettCreek Mining, Inc.

Controller: Timothy W Evans Sr

Location: Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY

169
Violations
53
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$27K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/24/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/17/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/27/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/27/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/13/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/06/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/30/2018 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/29/2018 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/29/2018 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/16/2018 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $264
08/14/2018 77.807-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
03/01/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/21/2018 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $225
02/21/2018 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
09/26/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/06/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/06/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
07/20/2017 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/20/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/20/2017 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/19/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost
11/04/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/18/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/06/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/14/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
01/14/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/07/2008 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 288d lost
04/25/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/18/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/11/2019 10/11/2019 3.00 1
10/01/2019 01/06/2020 0.75 1
04/01/2019 05/24/2019 58.00 1
03/26/2019 03/29/2019 72.00 7
03/13/2019 03/13/2019 7.50 1
10/01/2018 11/15/2018 77.75 2
09/26/2018 09/27/2018 8.25 1
04/02/2018 09/12/2018 76.25 2
12/11/2017 12/18/2017 20.50 1
10/02/2017 03/28/2018 74.25 5

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518716
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.6011110, -83.9252780
Nearest TownWilliamsburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hatfield Gap Surface Mine have?

Hatfield Gap Surface Mine has 169 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.

What type of mine is Hatfield Gap Surface Mine?

Hatfield Gap Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hatfield Gap Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Hatfield Gap Surface Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hatfield Gap Surface Mine?

Hatfield Gap Surface Mine is operated by TackettCreek Mining, Inc. and controlled by Timothy W Evans Sr. MSHA Mine ID: 1518716.