Key Takeaway

Nicholas Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Oakman, Walker County, AL. It has 16 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Reed Minerals Inc.

Nicholas Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Reed Minerals Inc

Controller: NACCO Industries Inc

Location: Oakman, Walker County, AL

16
Violations
1
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/19/2007 Non-S&S $0
01/17/2007 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/24/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/24/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/24/2006 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/24/2006 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $217
06/26/2006 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
06/26/2006 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/01/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/01/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/01/2006 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/01/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/31/2005 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/31/2005 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/19/2007 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/13/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
09/12/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 173d lost
07/05/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost
04/24/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2010 08/11/2010 4.75 2
02/09/2010 02/09/2010 1.50 1
09/17/2009 09/17/2009 1.00 1
04/22/2009 04/22/2009 0.00 0
02/18/2009 02/18/2009 4.00 1
11/10/2008 11/10/2008 4.00 1
08/12/2008 08/21/2008 30.00 1
01/31/2008 03/25/2008 59.50 3
12/19/2007 12/31/2007 23.75 2
10/15/2007 10/15/2007 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103319
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.7575000, -87.3305550
Nearest TownOakman

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Nicholas Mine have?

Nicholas Mine has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Nicholas Mine?

Nicholas Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Oakman, Walker County, AL. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Nicholas Mine?

According to MSHA records, Nicholas Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Nicholas Mine?

Nicholas Mine is operated by Reed Minerals Inc and controlled by NACCO Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0103319.