Key Takeaway
POINT ROCK MINE is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Phelps, Pike County, KY. It has 204 violations on record (109 S&S) and $48K in proposed penalties. Operated by KOW MINING LLC.
POINT ROCK MINE
Operator: KOW MINING LLC
Controller: Vernon King Jr
Location: Phelps, Pike County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 204 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2018 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/05/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/29/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $225 |
| 09/06/2017 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/28/2017 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/23/2017 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/23/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/23/2017 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/23/2017 | 71.201(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $280 |
| 03/08/2017 | 77.1200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/08/2017 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/02/2017 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,286 |
| 02/02/2017 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,187 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,187 |
| 01/25/2017 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,770 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 01/03/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 264d lost |
| 12/09/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/09/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 02/25/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/01/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/27/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/29/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/24/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 94 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2020 | 02/14/2020 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/31/2019 | 12/31/2019 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 09/19/2019 | 09/19/2019 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2019 | 06/10/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/21/2019 | 03/21/2019 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2018 | 11/16/2018 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2018 | 08/30/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2018 | 06/12/2018 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2018 | 03/07/2018 | 99.00 | 3 |
| 08/01/2017 | 09/15/2017 | 66.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does POINT ROCK MINE have?
POINT ROCK MINE has 204 MSHA violations on record, of which 109 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $48K.
What type of mine is POINT ROCK MINE?
POINT ROCK MINE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Phelps, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at POINT ROCK MINE?
According to MSHA records, POINT ROCK MINE has 9 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates POINT ROCK MINE?
POINT ROCK MINE is operated by KOW MINING LLC and controlled by Vernon King Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 1507010.