Huff Creek Mine
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
Controller: Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Location: Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY
2,491
Violations
656
S&S Violations
273
Accidents
$1.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,491 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2020 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/08/2020 | 77.800-1(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/21/2020 | 75.1202-1(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/21/2020 | 75.364(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $171 |
| 09/21/2020 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $254 |
| 09/21/2020 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/21/2020 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/21/2020 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/21/2020 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/21/2020 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $254 |
| 08/04/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/03/2020 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/08/2020 | 75.364(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $171 |
| 05/18/2020 | 75.364(b)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $199 |
| 05/13/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $199 |
| 04/27/2020 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/27/2020 | 77.800-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/19/2020 | 75.334(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/13/2020 | 75.334(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/13/2020 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 273 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2021 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/21/2021 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/21/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/09/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/12/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/20/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/20/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/14/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/16/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/09/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 924 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2024 | 01/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/04/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 02/21/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/22/2022 | 08/22/2022 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 06/01/2022 | 06/01/2022 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/19/2022 | 01/19/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1517234
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8694440, -82.9638890
Nearest TownHolmes Mill
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Huff Creek Mine have?
Huff Creek Mine has 2491 MSHA violations on record, of which 656 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.
What type of mine is Huff Creek Mine?
Huff Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Huff Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Huff Creek Mine has 273 reported accident/injury records and 5 fatalities on file.
Who operates Huff Creek Mine?
Huff Creek Mine is operated by Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC and controlled by Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 1517234.