Key Takeaway

Mine #1 is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It has 5,451 violations on record (2,121 S&S) and $5.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Freedom Energy Mining Company.

Mine #1

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: Freedom Energy Mining Company

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Sidney, Pike County, KY

5,451
Violations
2,121
S&S Violations
195
Accidents
$5.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 5,451 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/26/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
08/25/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
08/19/2011 75.360 Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
08/15/2011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
08/11/2011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $207
08/11/2011 75.360(e) Non-S&S HighNegligence $946
08/08/2011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $207
08/04/2011 75.1903(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
08/01/2011 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $4,329
07/28/2011 Non-S&S $0
07/26/2011 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $10,437
07/26/2011 75.364(b)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $334
07/20/2011 75.1403 S&S LowNegligence $1,304
07/16/2011 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $1,412
07/15/2011 Non-S&S $0
06/28/2011 75.1600 Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
06/22/2011 75.1914(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
06/22/2011 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $2,282
06/22/2011 75.523-3(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
06/15/2011 75.1714-3(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224

Accidents & Injuries

View all 195 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/17/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
02/20/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
02/13/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/23/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 24d restricted
06/03/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/20/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/16/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/22/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/17/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/05/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

View all 1,062 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/24/2013 10/25/2013 20.00 2
03/14/2012 03/14/2012 0.00 0
12/07/2011 12/22/2011 14.50 2
08/29/2011 08/29/2011 8.50 1
08/24/2011 08/24/2011 8.50 1
08/19/2011 08/19/2011 9.50 1
08/15/2011 08/15/2011 8.50 1
08/10/2011 08/10/2011 9.00 1
08/05/2011 08/05/2011 8.00 1
08/01/2011 08/01/2011 8.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1507082
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6244440, -82.3619440
Nearest TownSidney

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine #1 have?

Mine #1 has 5451 MSHA violations on record, of which 2121 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.3M.

What type of mine is Mine #1?

Mine #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine #1?

According to MSHA records, Mine #1 has 195 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine #1?

Mine #1 is operated by Freedom Energy Mining Company and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 1507082.