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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

Controller: Progress Energy Inc

Location: Closplint, Harlan County, KY

120
Violations
24
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1516716
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8541660, -83.0416660
Nearest TownClosplint

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.