Key Takeaway
Hip-High Mine # 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It has 117 violations on record (52 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Enterprise Mining Company, L. L. C..
Hip-High Mine # 1
Operator: Enterprise Mining Company, L. L. C.
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 117 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2003 | 48.9 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/01/2002 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 01/30/2002 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/29/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 01/29/2002 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/09/2002 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/05/2001 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/05/2001 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/06/2001 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/28/2001 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
| 08/20/2001 | 75.211(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/17/2001 | 75.380(f)(5)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/17/2001 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/17/2001 | 75.606 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/17/2001 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/15/2001 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $242 |
| 08/07/2001 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/06/2001 | 75.360(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/01/2001 | 75.518 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/01/2001 | 75.518 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 18 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/21/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 05/14/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 04/10/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 01/24/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 12/27/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/29/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 11/27/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 10/05/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/16/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 67 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2003 | 07/16/2003 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/21/2003 | 04/21/2003 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/18/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/09/2002 | 07/09/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2002 | 04/10/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2002 | 04/10/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2002 | 03/28/2002 | 13.00 | 2 |
| 02/05/2002 | 02/05/2002 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2002 | 02/14/2002 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 02/01/2002 | 02/04/2002 | 13.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hip-High Mine # 1 have?
Hip-High Mine # 1 has 117 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is Hip-High Mine # 1?
Hip-High Mine # 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hip-High Mine # 1?
According to MSHA records, Hip-High Mine # 1 has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hip-High Mine # 1?
Hip-High Mine # 1 is operated by Enterprise Mining Company, L. L. C. and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1517571.