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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Gemco Energies Inc

Controller: Jimmy W Tackett

Location: Sassafras, Knott County, KY

37
Violations
9
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1518446
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2541670, -83.0408330
Nearest TownSassafras

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.