Key Takeaway

Mine #1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It has 1,404 violations on record (448 S&S) and $1.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Powell Mountain Energy LLC.

Mine #1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Powell Mountain Energy LLC

Controller: Jeffery A Hoops

Location: Closplint, Harlan County, KY

1,404
Violations
448
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$1.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 1,404 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/09/2020 75.1711 Non-S&S $0
06/29/2020 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $137
12/02/2014 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/02/2014 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
09/18/2014 Non-S&S $0
08/27/2014 Non-S&S $0
08/26/2014 75.202(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $425
08/06/2014 Non-S&S NoNegligence $112
08/05/2014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $270
05/01/2014 77.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
04/24/2014 77.1005(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,412
03/04/2014 75.1911(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
02/27/2014 75.508-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/24/2014 Non-S&S $0
02/19/2014 75.1100-1(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $162
10/25/2013 75.1100-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
10/15/2013 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
10/03/2013 Non-S&S $0
09/05/2013 75.1911(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $308
09/04/2013 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $585

Accidents & Injuries

View all 57 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/17/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/27/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/24/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/03/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/28/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/24/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/17/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 212d lost
06/16/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 182d lost
09/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost
05/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

View all 112 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/05/2023 07/05/2023 3.00 1
06/20/2023 06/20/2023 4.50 1
03/22/2023 03/22/2023 2.50 1
12/13/2022 12/13/2022 2.50 1
08/22/2022 08/22/2022 2.50 1
05/26/2022 05/26/2022 0.50 1
01/20/2022 01/20/2022 2.00 1
10/21/2021 10/21/2021 2.00 1
09/20/2021 09/20/2021 3.00 1
06/10/2021 06/10/2021 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518734
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8741670, -83.0600000
Nearest TownClosplint

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine #1 have?

Mine #1 has 1404 MSHA violations on record, of which 448 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.

What type of mine is Mine #1?

Mine #1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine #1?

According to MSHA records, Mine #1 has 57 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine #1?

Mine #1 is operated by Powell Mountain Energy LLC and controlled by Jeffery A Hoops. MSHA Mine ID: 1518734.