Key Takeaway

HWM MS0002 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Softshell, Magoffin County, KY. It has 20 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky Fuel Corporation.

HWM MS0002

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Kentucky Fuel Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Softshell, Magoffin County, KY

20
Violations
4
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/15/2014 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $1,304
02/26/2014 50.40(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2014 71.220(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/16/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $138
03/06/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/26/2012 71.208(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/08/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/08/2012 48.26(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
03/19/2012 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/28/2012 77.801 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/28/2012 77.802 S&S ModNegligence $308
02/28/2012 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/28/2012 77.603 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/28/2012 77.202 S&S ModNegligence $308
02/23/2012 77.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/23/2012 77.513 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/23/2012 77.701 S&S ModNegligence $308
02/23/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2011 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/02/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/25/2012 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost
12/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost
11/09/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/20/2023 09/20/2023 8.00 1
03/27/2023 03/27/2023 8.00 1
09/07/2022 09/07/2022 2.50 1
03/25/2022 03/25/2022 8.00 1
06/16/2021 06/16/2021 6.00 1
03/22/2021 03/22/2021 7.50 1
08/21/2020 08/21/2020 6.00 1
02/27/2020 02/27/2020 5.50 1
09/18/2019 09/18/2019 8.00 1
03/26/2019 03/26/2019 1.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519586
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4266670, -82.9308330
Nearest TownSoftshell

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does HWM MS0002 have?

HWM MS0002 has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is HWM MS0002?

HWM MS0002 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Softshell, Magoffin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at HWM MS0002?

According to MSHA records, HWM MS0002 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates HWM MS0002?

HWM MS0002 is operated by Kentucky Fuel Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 1519586.