Key Takeaway
Skull Fork is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Kite, Knott County, KY. It has 43 violations on record (14 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky May Mining.
Skull Fork
Operator: Kentucky May Mining
Controller: Progress Energy Inc
Location: Kite, Knott County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 43 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2001 | 75.523-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/11/2001 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/11/2001 | 75.342(a)(4) | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 05/15/2001 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/25/2001 | 75.1101-7(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/20/2001 | 70.220(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/18/2001 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/12/2001 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $131 |
| 02/12/2001 | 75.208 | S&S | ModNegligence | $113 |
| 02/12/2001 | 75.403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $131 |
| 01/20/2001 | 75.310(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/16/2001 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/08/2001 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/08/2001 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/03/2001 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/03/2001 | 75.523-3(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 01/03/2001 | 75.204(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/02/2001 | 75.208 | S&S | ModNegligence | $83 |
| 01/02/2001 | 75.402 | S&S | ModNegligence | $113 |
| 01/02/2001 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 157d lost |
| 05/14/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 159d lost |
| 03/21/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 03/08/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/02/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/22/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 27 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2003 | 09/29/2003 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 01/02/2003 | 01/21/2003 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/04/2002 | 11/12/2002 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/29/2002 | 08/29/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2002 | 04/04/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2002 | 02/07/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2001 | 12/05/2001 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2001 | 08/08/2001 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2001 | 07/12/2001 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2001 | 08/07/2001 | 87.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Skull Fork have?
Skull Fork has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Skull Fork?
Skull Fork is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Kite, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Skull Fork?
According to MSHA records, Skull Fork has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Skull Fork?
Skull Fork is operated by Kentucky May Mining and controlled by Progress Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1518186.