Key Takeaway

Sands Hill Strip #2 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Wellston, Jackson County, OH. It has 16 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Carbon River Coal, Corp.

Sands Hill Strip #2

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Carbon River Coal, Corp

Controller: Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr

Location: Wellston, Jackson County, OH

Employees: 2

16
Violations
0
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/26/2024 77.502 Non-S&S HighNegligence $328
09/26/2024 62.171(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/26/2024 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/26/2024 77.512 Non-S&S HighNegligence $328
07/29/2024 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/15/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/15/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/15/2023 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
10/31/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
07/20/2016 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/20/2016 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/20/2016 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
03/24/2015 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/27/2014 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/05/2002 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/30/2000 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/15/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 237d lost
11/18/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost
10/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/01/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
08/23/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost
08/11/2001 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 19d restricted
05/30/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 2d restricted
12/21/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/18/2025 03/18/2025 7.00 1
02/13/2025 03/03/2025 16.75 1
10/07/2024 10/07/2024 10.00 1
08/13/2024 09/30/2024 59.00 2
06/24/2024 06/24/2024 6.00 2
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 0.75 1
11/21/2023 11/21/2023 2.00 1
09/19/2023 09/19/2023 2.00 1
03/14/2023 03/20/2023 15.00 1
05/18/2022 05/18/2022 6.00 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3303336
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.1386110, -82.4422220
Nearest TownWellston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sands Hill Strip #2 have?

Sands Hill Strip #2 has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Sands Hill Strip #2?

Sands Hill Strip #2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wellston, Jackson County, OH. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sands Hill Strip #2?

According to MSHA records, Sands Hill Strip #2 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sands Hill Strip #2?

Sands Hill Strip #2 is operated by Carbon River Coal, Corp and controlled by Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3303336.