Rough Creek Mine
Abandoned and Sealed
Facility
Coal
Operator: Rough Creek Mining, LLC
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Sturgis, Union County, KY
3,689
Violations
1,183
S&S Violations
219
Accidents
$2.1M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,689 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 12/15/2014 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 12/10/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 12/10/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 12/10/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 12/10/2014 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 12/10/2014 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 12/09/2014 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 12/09/2014 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 12/09/2014 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 12/09/2014 | 75.211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 12/09/2014 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 12/08/2014 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 12/03/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 12/03/2014 | 75.1909(b)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 12/03/2014 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 12/02/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 12/02/2014 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 12/02/2014 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 12/02/2014 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 219 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/18/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/12/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/19/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 07/16/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 106d lost |
| 05/01/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/29/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 5d restricted |
| 04/23/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 152d lost, 11d restricted |
| 04/15/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 163d lost |
Inspections
View all 521 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2017 | 05/23/2017 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2016 | 01/10/2017 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2016 | 06/21/2016 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2015 | 12/08/2015 | 21.00 | 2 |
| 09/02/2015 | 09/02/2015 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2015 | 09/28/2015 | 33.50 | 3 |
| 02/19/2015 | 02/19/2015 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/27/2015 | 01/27/2015 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 01/20/2015 | 01/20/2015 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/07/2015 | 01/07/2015 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1518335
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5547220, -88.0222220
Nearest TownSturgis
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rough Creek Mine have?
Rough Creek Mine has 3689 MSHA violations on record, of which 1183 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.1M.
What type of mine is Rough Creek Mine?
Rough Creek Mine is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Sturgis, Union County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rough Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Rough Creek Mine has 219 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rough Creek Mine?
Rough Creek Mine is operated by Rough Creek Mining, LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1518335.