Key Takeaway

No.1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It has 28 violations on record (8 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Why Knot, Inc..

No.1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Why Knot, Inc.

Controller: Ron Runyon

Location: Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY

28
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/05/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/23/2009 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $117
02/23/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/15/2008 77.1607(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/15/2008 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/15/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2008 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/19/2008 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/19/2008 77.1103(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/29/2008 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $190
07/09/2008 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/01/2008 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/01/2008 47.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/14/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
11/14/2007 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/17/2007 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/17/2007 50.40(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/02/2007 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/22/2006 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $114
08/22/2006 77.410(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/30/2009 12/31/2009 17.00 1
04/02/2009 09/29/2009 87.00 2
10/03/2008 03/05/2009 94.25 3
06/30/2008 08/14/2008 42.00 1
11/02/2007 11/30/2007 35.50 1
04/03/2007 08/27/2007 74.00 2
10/11/2006 01/18/2007 22.00 1
06/26/2006 09/15/2006 42.50 2
10/11/2005 03/17/2006 57.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518928
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3208330, -82.3063880
Nearest TownElkhorn City

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No.1 have?

No.1 has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is No.1?

No.1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at No.1?

According to MSHA records, No.1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No.1?

No.1 is operated by Why Knot, Inc. and controlled by Ron Runyon. MSHA Mine ID: 1518928.