Key Takeaway

Knob Bottom #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Softshell, Knott County, KY. It has 28 violations on record (17 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Miller Brothers Coal Inc.

Knob Bottom #1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Miller Brothers Coal Inc

Controller: Robert W Miller; Dean Miller

Location: Softshell, Knott County, KY

28
Violations
17
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/20/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
07/20/2004 77.1605(d) S&S LowNegligence $135
07/20/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
07/14/2004 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
06/09/2004 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/21/2004 Non-S&S $0
01/13/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
01/13/2004 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/07/2003 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/07/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $164
07/07/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $164
10/07/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
10/07/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/07/2002 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/02/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
10/02/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
10/01/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/01/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/30/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
04/30/2002 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $161

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/21/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 267d lost
02/18/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost
01/15/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost
07/17/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
07/12/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/14/2005 03/31/2005 3.00 1
10/28/2004 11/01/2004 3.00 1
10/19/2004 10/20/2004 3.00 1
05/21/2004 06/10/2004 37.00 4
05/21/2004 08/05/2004 44.50 4
05/06/2004 08/04/2004 104.00 2
12/16/2003 01/21/2004 48.00 1
12/01/2003 12/02/2003 5.50 1
12/01/2003 12/02/2003 5.00 1
12/01/2003 12/09/2003 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518322
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4172220, -82.9836110
Nearest TownSoftshell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Knob Bottom #1 have?

Knob Bottom #1 has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Knob Bottom #1?

Knob Bottom #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Softshell, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Knob Bottom #1?

According to MSHA records, Knob Bottom #1 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Knob Bottom #1?

Knob Bottom #1 is operated by Miller Brothers Coal Inc and controlled by Robert W Miller; Dean Miller. MSHA Mine ID: 1518322.