Key Takeaway
Slate Creek Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Oakman, Walker County, AL. It has 21 violations on record (6 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Yellowhammer Energy Solutions, LLC.
Slate Creek Mine
Operator: Yellowhammer Energy Solutions, LLC
Controller: Rodney Mays
Location: Oakman, Walker County, AL
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 21 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2021 | 71.209(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $416 |
| 09/09/2021 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/09/2021 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $125 |
| 09/28/2020 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/20/2020 | 71.101(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $448 |
| 05/11/2020 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 05/11/2020 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/11/2020 | 77.208(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $448 |
| 02/25/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/25/2020 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/25/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/05/2019 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/05/2019 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/31/2019 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/23/2018 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $225 |
| 04/24/2018 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/17/2017 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 08/10/2017 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 06/12/2017 | 48.23(a)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $420 |
| 06/12/2017 | 77.1000-1 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $420 |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/03/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 11/08/2023 | 11/09/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 11/23/2022 | 11/25/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/07/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Slate Creek Mine have?
Slate Creek Mine has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Slate Creek Mine?
Slate Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Oakman, Walker County, AL. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Slate Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Slate Creek Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Slate Creek Mine?
Slate Creek Mine is operated by Yellowhammer Energy Solutions, LLC and controlled by Rodney Mays. MSHA Mine ID: 0103421.