Straight Creek #1 Mine
Abandoned
Underground
Coal
Operator: DDB Energy Resources, LLC
Controller: Douglas Warriner
Location: Arjay, Bell County, KY
2,005
Violations
769
S&S Violations
114
Accidents
$2.7M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,005 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2013 | 75.1711 | S&S | Reckless | $16,867 |
| 12/12/2012 | 75.1400-3(b)(3) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/05/2012 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/05/2012 | 77.1710(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 12/05/2012 | 48.31(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/29/2012 | 75.1400-3(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 11/29/2012 | 77.506 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/29/2012 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/19/2012 | 75.372(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/13/2012 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/13/2012 | 75.310(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/22/2012 | 77.807-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2012 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2012 | 75.800 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/19/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 03/19/2012 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | Reckless | $52,500 |
| 02/21/2012 | 49.16(a)(6) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2012 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/11/2012 | 75.333(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 01/06/2012 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 114 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/13/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/22/2011 | INUNDATION | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/04/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/02/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/01/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/29/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 11/25/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/23/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/28/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 282 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/21/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/27/2023 | 04/27/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 02/09/2023 | 02/09/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2022 | 04/04/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 03/21/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2021 | 12/03/2021 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2021 | 07/27/2021 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1512564
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8458330, -83.6327780
Nearest TownArjay
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Straight Creek #1 Mine have?
Straight Creek #1 Mine has 2005 MSHA violations on record, of which 769 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.7M.
What type of mine is Straight Creek #1 Mine?
Straight Creek #1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Arjay, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Straight Creek #1 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Straight Creek #1 Mine has 114 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Straight Creek #1 Mine?
Straight Creek #1 Mine is operated by DDB Energy Resources, LLC and controlled by Douglas Warriner. MSHA Mine ID: 1512564.