Key Takeaway

Mine #1 is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Blackmont, Bell County, KY. It has 66 violations on record (37 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Evans Coal Corp.

Mine #1

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: Evans Coal Corp

Controller: Americas Energy Company

Location: Blackmont, Bell County, KY

66
Violations
37
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/20/2011 77.1713(a) Non-S&S $0
01/20/2011 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,976
01/20/2011 48.31 S&S HighNegligence $2,341
11/19/2010 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/10/2010 50.30 Non-S&S $0
04/21/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2010 50.30 Non-S&S LowNegligence $112
03/04/2009 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2008 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $499
05/12/2008 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/06/2008 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
05/06/2008 77.1700 S&S ModNegligence $873
10/30/2007 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/26/2007 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $460
10/26/2007 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/26/2007 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/26/2007 77.1605(a) S&S ModNegligence $460
10/26/2007 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $460
05/30/2007 Non-S&S $0
05/21/2007 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $176

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/19/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/20/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/09/2006 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 75d restricted
08/16/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
03/06/2006 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
03/30/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
06/03/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 259d lost
04/30/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/14/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost
08/12/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/21/2012 12/21/2012 2.00 1
04/17/2012 04/17/2012 1.75 1
09/14/2011 09/19/2011 5.25 1
10/14/2010 02/15/2011 23.75 2
04/08/2010 05/12/2010 44.00 1
02/03/2010 02/03/2010 4.00 1
10/08/2009 11/30/2009 9.25 1
09/03/2009 09/29/2009 18.00 3
03/03/2009 03/16/2009 48.00 1
10/27/2008 10/29/2008 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518396
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.7908330, -83.5019440
Nearest TownBlackmont

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine #1 have?

Mine #1 has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Mine #1?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine #1?

According to MSHA records, Mine #1 has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine #1?

Mine #1 is operated by Evans Coal Corp and controlled by Americas Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1518396.