Key Takeaway
Sands Hill Strip is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Hamden, Vinton County, OH. It has 100 violations on record (11 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Carbon River Coal.
Sands Hill Strip
Operator: Carbon River Coal
Controller: Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr
Location: Hamden, Vinton County, OH
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 100 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/18/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/19/2023 | 77.216-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/19/2023 | 77.215(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 09/15/2022 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 09/15/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/21/2022 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 06/08/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 07/15/2021 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/11/2021 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/11/2021 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $257 |
| 11/05/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 08/24/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 07/15/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 05/20/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 03/24/2020 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 34 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/15/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 34d lost |
| 09/07/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/22/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/09/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/13/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 18d lost, 1d restricted |
| 05/08/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/05/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/03/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/30/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 143 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 11/24/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/16/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sands Hill Strip have?
Sands Hill Strip has 100 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Sands Hill Strip?
Sands Hill Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hamden, Vinton County, OH. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sands Hill Strip?
According to MSHA records, Sands Hill Strip has 34 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sands Hill Strip?
Sands Hill Strip is operated by Carbon River Coal and controlled by Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3301358.