Key Takeaway
Limestone Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It has 120 violations on record (24 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc..
Limestone Mine
Operator: Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
Controller: Progress Energy Inc
Location: Closplint, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 120 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2006 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/25/2006 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/25/2006 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/12/2006 | 75.1702 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/11/2006 | 75.1403-6(a)(2) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/07/2006 | 75.383(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/07/2006 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/06/2006 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/06/2006 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/06/2006 | 75.605 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/06/2006 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/06/2006 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/26/2006 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 05/17/2006 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/16/2006 | 75.1106-5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/15/2006 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/15/2006 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/15/2006 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $354 |
| 05/01/2006 | 75.1714-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/19/2006 | 75.601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 03/13/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 03/09/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/18/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
| 09/10/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 12/13/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/08/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 08/20/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 96d lost |
| 07/05/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/25/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 23 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2006 | 09/07/2006 | 65.00 | 2 |
| 04/05/2006 | 06/29/2006 | 123.50 | 2 |
| 01/03/2006 | 03/22/2006 | 148.00 | 4 |
| 10/07/2005 | 12/14/2005 | 74.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2005 | 09/16/2005 | 118.25 | 7 |
| 05/18/2005 | 05/18/2005 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/07/2005 | 06/16/2005 | 99.50 | 4 |
| 02/08/2005 | 02/08/2005 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2005 | 03/16/2005 | 85.50 | 1 |
| 11/15/2004 | 11/16/2004 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Limestone Mine have?
Limestone Mine has 120 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Limestone Mine?
Limestone Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Limestone Mine?
According to MSHA records, Limestone Mine has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Limestone Mine?
Limestone Mine is operated by Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. and controlled by Progress Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1516716.