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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Carbon River Coal

Controller: Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr

Location: Hamden, Vinton County, OH

Employees: 2

100
Violations
11
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID3301358
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.1541670, -82.4766670
Nearest TownHamden

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.