Key Takeaway

Poplar Springs is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Navoo, Winston County, AL. It has 164 violations on record (58 S&S) and $144K in proposed penalties. Operated by Centennial Natural Resources LLC.

Poplar Springs

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Centennial Natural Resources LLC

Controller: NACCO Industries Inc

Location: Navoo, Winston County, AL

164
Violations
58
S&S Violations
19
Accidents
$144K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/23/2014 Non-S&S $0
04/03/2013 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
04/02/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
04/02/2013 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/02/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/19/2012 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $634
12/18/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/18/2012 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/24/2012 50.10(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $5,000
04/04/2012 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $334
04/04/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
04/04/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/04/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/04/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/04/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/04/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/11/2012 Non-S&S $0
01/11/2012 77.1711 S&S HighNegligence $31,988
01/11/2012 77.1711 S&S LowNegligence $5,961
12/13/2011 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $745

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/23/2014 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/09/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost
07/31/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/26/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/09/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/18/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
04/23/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
03/07/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/28/2016 11/28/2016 7.00 1
02/04/2016 02/19/2016 15.00 1
05/12/2015 06/11/2015 38.50 2
02/19/2015 02/19/2015 8.00 1
01/05/2015 01/08/2015 22.50 1
12/23/2014 01/08/2015 24.50 3
05/28/2014 07/08/2014 50.50 2
02/10/2014 03/06/2014 31.50 2
04/02/2013 04/04/2013 26.00 1
02/21/2013 02/21/2013 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103321
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates34.0075000, -87.4013890
Nearest TownNavoo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Poplar Springs have?

Poplar Springs has 164 MSHA violations on record, of which 58 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $144K.

What type of mine is Poplar Springs?

Poplar Springs is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Navoo, Winston County, AL. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Poplar Springs?

According to MSHA records, Poplar Springs has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Poplar Springs?

Poplar Springs is operated by Centennial Natural Resources LLC and controlled by NACCO Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0103321.