Key Takeaway
Sandlick is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It has 571 violations on record (331 S&S) and $150K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smoky Quartz.
Sandlick
Operator: Smoky Quartz
Controller: John T Quintrell
Location: Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 571 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2005 | 75.372(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 08/11/2005 | 75.703 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 08/11/2005 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/11/2005 | 77.513 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 08/08/2005 | 75.601 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 07/12/2005 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/12/2005 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/12/2005 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $124 |
| 07/12/2005 | 62.130(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 07/08/2005 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/08/2005 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/08/2005 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 06/15/2005 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 06/07/2005 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $124 |
| 06/07/2005 | 75.312(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 06/07/2005 | 75.312(g)(2)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 06/07/2005 | 77.207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $124 |
| 05/18/2005 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/17/2005 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/17/2005 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 38 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/30/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 21d restricted |
| 11/19/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 08/30/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 08/19/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 08/17/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 07/21/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/18/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 03/25/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 142d lost |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2021 | 09/07/2021 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/19/2006 | 03/20/2006 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2005 | 12/30/2005 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2005 | 07/21/2005 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2005 | 09/30/2005 | 68.00 | 2 |
| 04/11/2005 | 06/29/2005 | 91.50 | 7 |
| 02/04/2005 | 03/18/2005 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2005 | 01/28/2005 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2005 | 02/28/2005 | 42.00 | 2 |
| 11/03/2004 | 11/24/2004 | 10.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sandlick have?
Sandlick has 571 MSHA violations on record, of which 331 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $150K.
What type of mine is Sandlick?
Sandlick is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sandlick?
According to MSHA records, Sandlick has 38 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sandlick?
Sandlick is operated by Smoky Quartz and controlled by John T Quintrell. MSHA Mine ID: 1517896.