Key Takeaway

Koontz Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Klondike, Allegany County, MD. It has 39 violations on record (24 S&S) and $253K in proposed penalties. Operated by Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC.

Koontz Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC

Controller: KTRV LLC

Location: Klondike, Allegany County, MD

39
Violations
24
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$253K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/20/2009 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $460
10/20/2009 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/19/2009 77.207 Non-S&S HighNegligence $243
10/14/2009 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
10/14/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2009 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $540
10/14/2009 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2009 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2009 77.1001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2009 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/14/2009 77.1109(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2009 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $147,300
06/24/2009 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $27,900
04/07/2009 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $35,500
04/07/2009 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
02/26/2009 77.1707(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/26/2009 77.1702(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/26/2009 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2008 77.1000 S&S Reckless $15,900
12/08/2008 77.1713(a) S&S Reckless $3,493

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/30/2010 08/30/2010 2.50 1
07/12/2010 07/12/2010 3.00 1
02/22/2010 02/22/2010 2.00 1
11/30/2009 12/02/2009 5.00 1
11/09/2009 11/10/2009 8.50 1
10/13/2009 10/20/2009 41.00 1
09/28/2009 09/29/2009 4.50 1
06/24/2009 06/29/2009 17.00 1
04/02/2009 04/22/2009 50.00 1
02/25/2009 02/27/2009 30.25 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1800781
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.5516660, -78.9588880
Nearest TownKlondike

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Koontz Mine have?

Koontz Mine has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $253K.

What type of mine is Koontz Mine?

Koontz Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Klondike, Allegany County, MD. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Koontz Mine?

According to MSHA records, Koontz Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Koontz Mine?

Koontz Mine is operated by Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC and controlled by KTRV LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1800781.