Key Takeaway
No. 9 Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Harlan, Harlan County, KY. It has 88 violations on record (10 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluestone Mining Company LLC.
No. 9 Mine
Operator: Bluestone Mining Company LLC
Controller: Joe Gibson; Harold Hurley; Danny Justus
Location: Harlan, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 88 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2024 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/06/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/01/2024 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | Reckless | $6,905 |
| 12/13/2023 | 75.802(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $626 |
| 11/20/2023 | 48.26(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $164 |
| 11/15/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/15/2023 | 75.364(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/21/2023 | 75.311(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/08/2020 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/30/2020 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 06/02/2014 | 75.311(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $436 |
| 06/02/2014 | 75.311(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/12/2014 | 75.900-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/06/2014 | 75.1506(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $108 |
| 02/06/2014 | 75.1506(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $108 |
| 12/11/2013 | 75.900-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/18/2013 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/04/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/26/2013 | 48.26 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,337 |
| 09/26/2013 | 75.310(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 03/20/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 03/19/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 01/08/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 02/01/2024 | 03/19/2024 | 61.75 | 4 |
| 12/13/2023 | 02/08/2024 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 12/12/2023 | 12/12/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/21/2023 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 09/26/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 3.00 | 2 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 02/16/2023 | 02/16/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 9 Mine have?
No. 9 Mine has 88 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.
What type of mine is No. 9 Mine?
No. 9 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Harlan, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 9 Mine?
According to MSHA records, No. 9 Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 9 Mine?
No. 9 Mine is operated by Bluestone Mining Company LLC and controlled by Joe Gibson; Harold Hurley; Danny Justus. MSHA Mine ID: 1519568.