Key Takeaway

S.A.M. 17 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorton, Letcher County, KY. It has 157 violations on record (45 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Akers Mining Co., LLC.

S.A.M. 17

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: South Akers Mining Co., LLC

Controller: Harold E Akers; Jim D Akers

Location: Dorton, Letcher County, KY

157
Violations
45
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$27K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/14/2010 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
04/14/2010 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
04/14/2010 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/14/2010 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
03/16/2010 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
03/16/2010 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 75.361(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $243
02/24/2010 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $807
02/24/2010 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $540
02/24/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/12/2010 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
02/10/2010 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/27/2010 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $540
01/27/2010 75.701 S&S ModNegligence $540
01/27/2010 75.1722(b) S&S ModNegligence $807
01/14/2010 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/14/2010 75.605 S&S ModNegligence $425
01/14/2010 75.606 S&S ModNegligence $425
01/14/2010 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $425

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/26/2010 05/26/2010 3.75 1
04/14/2010 06/29/2010 37.50 3
03/16/2010 03/18/2010 28.00 2
03/11/2010 03/12/2010 11.50 1
01/15/2010 01/19/2010 8.50 1
01/04/2010 03/03/2010 117.75 4
11/20/2009 11/20/2009 16.00 2
10/01/2009 12/14/2009 128.50 4
08/18/2009 08/19/2009 11.00 1
08/04/2009 08/04/2009 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519178
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1997220, -82.6150000
Nearest TownDorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does S.A.M. 17 have?

S.A.M. 17 has 157 MSHA violations on record, of which 45 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.

What type of mine is S.A.M. 17?

S.A.M. 17 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorton, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at S.A.M. 17?

According to MSHA records, S.A.M. 17 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates S.A.M. 17?

S.A.M. 17 is operated by South Akers Mining Co., LLC and controlled by Harold E Akers; Jim D Akers. MSHA Mine ID: 1519178.