Key Takeaway
Sassafras 10 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It has 37 violations on record (9 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gemco Energies Inc.
Sassafras 10
Operator: Gemco Energies Inc
Controller: Jimmy W Tackett
Location: Sassafras, Knott County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 37 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2002 | S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/17/2002 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 06/05/2002 | 75.1103-4(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 06/05/2002 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 06/05/2002 | 75.701 | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 05/22/2002 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/25/2002 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/11/2002 | 75.1106-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/02/2002 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 04/02/2002 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/04/2002 | 75.1200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/28/2002 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $250 |
| 02/28/2002 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/25/2002 | 75.1714-2(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/19/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 02/14/2002 | 75.1103-4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/14/2002 | 75.1403-5(h) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/11/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 02/11/2002 | 75.364(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/04/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/16/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/10/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 88d lost |
| 06/14/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 100d lost |
| 04/12/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/15/2002 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/08/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/04/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 22 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2002 | 08/01/2002 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/19/2002 | 07/19/2002 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 07/17/2002 | 08/01/2002 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2002 | 07/02/2002 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2002 | 05/28/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2002 | 05/28/2002 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2002 | 06/27/2002 | 71.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2002 | 03/13/2002 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/28/2002 | 04/02/2002 | 39.50 | 1 |
| 02/28/2002 | 03/07/2002 | 13.00 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sassafras 10 have?
Sassafras 10 has 37 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Sassafras 10?
Sassafras 10 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sassafras 10?
According to MSHA records, Sassafras 10 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sassafras 10?
Sassafras 10 is operated by Gemco Energies Inc and controlled by Jimmy W Tackett. MSHA Mine ID: 1518446.