Key Takeaway
No. 9 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Van Lear, Johnson County, KY. It has 31 violations on record (6 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Taurus Coal Company, Inc..
No. 9
Operator: Taurus Coal Company, Inc.
Controller: James H Booth
Location: Van Lear, Johnson County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 31 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2003 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/28/2003 | 75.362(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/28/2003 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/27/2003 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/27/2003 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 08/27/2003 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/25/2003 | 75.1403-5(h) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/25/2003 | 75.1101-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/21/2003 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/20/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/20/2003 | 75.335(a)(1)(iv) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 08/20/2003 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $60 |
| 08/19/2003 | 77.901 | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 08/19/2003 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/19/2003 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 08/19/2003 | 75.1403-6(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 08/18/2003 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/29/2003 | 75.1405 | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 07/29/2003 | 75.816(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/28/2003 | 75.1403-10(b) | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 05/07/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 289d lost |
| 01/07/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 373d lost |
| 12/30/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2003 | 11/21/2003 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 08/22/2003 | 09/17/2003 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2003 | 09/30/2003 | 153.00 | 4 |
| 05/08/2003 | 05/08/2003 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2003 | 05/12/2003 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2003 | 05/01/2003 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2003 | 05/01/2003 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/09/2003 | 06/11/2003 | 72.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2003 | 03/26/2003 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2003 | 03/26/2003 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 9 have?
No. 9 has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is No. 9?
No. 9 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Van Lear, Johnson County, KY. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 9?
According to MSHA records, No. 9 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 9?
No. 9 is operated by Taurus Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by James H Booth. MSHA Mine ID: 1518385.