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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Kentucky May Mining

Controller: Progress Energy Inc

Location: Kite, Knott County, KY

43
Violations
14
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1518186
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2858330, -82.7200000
Nearest TownKite

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.