Key Takeaway
Lewis Creek Underground Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Centertown, Ohio County, KY. It has 526 violations on record (76 S&S) and $354K in proposed penalties. Operated by Armstrong Coal Company, Inc..
Lewis Creek Underground Mine
Operator: Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Controller: Armstrong Energy Inc
Location: Centertown, Ohio County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 526 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2015 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 03/25/2015 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 03/25/2015 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 03/25/2015 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 03/25/2015 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 03/24/2015 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 02/26/2015 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 02/12/2015 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 02/12/2015 | 75.204(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 02/12/2015 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 02/12/2015 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 02/12/2015 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 01/08/2015 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 01/06/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 01/06/2015 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 01/06/2015 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 01/06/2015 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 01/06/2015 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 12/11/2014 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 12/02/2014 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 07/22/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/15/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 06/28/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/28/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 03/19/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/13/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/12/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 02/21/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 02/07/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2015 | 06/24/2015 | 7.50 | 5 |
| 01/05/2015 | 03/30/2015 | 197.75 | 9 |
| 09/30/2014 | 12/30/2014 | 215.75 | 12 |
| 07/01/2014 | 09/29/2014 | 498.25 | 17 |
| 04/01/2014 | 06/26/2014 | 500.25 | 10 |
| 03/31/2014 | 03/31/2014 | 20.50 | 2 |
| 03/19/2014 | 04/02/2014 | 113.50 | 4 |
| 01/02/2014 | 03/20/2014 | 675.00 | 17 |
| 10/17/2013 | 12/19/2013 | 509.00 | 12 |
| 10/15/2013 | 10/17/2013 | 24.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lewis Creek Underground Mine have?
Lewis Creek Underground Mine has 526 MSHA violations on record, of which 76 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $354K.
What type of mine is Lewis Creek Underground Mine?
Lewis Creek Underground Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Centertown, Ohio County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lewis Creek Underground Mine?
According to MSHA records, Lewis Creek Underground Mine has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lewis Creek Underground Mine?
Lewis Creek Underground Mine is operated by Armstrong Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by Armstrong Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519669.