Key Takeaway
Straight Creek Mine is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Kettle Island, Bell County, KY. It has 787 violations on record (216 S&S) and $186K in proposed penalties. Operated by TORCHLIGHT ADVANCED FUELS INC.
Straight Creek Mine
Operator: TORCHLIGHT ADVANCED FUELS INC
Controller: Keith E Thacker
Location: Kettle Island, Bell County, KY
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 787 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 77.800-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/09/2025 | 75.382(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/29/2025 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 09/25/2025 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/25/2025 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 09/15/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/15/2025 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $297 |
| 09/15/2025 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/05/2025 | 75.1914(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 75.1911(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 75.1914(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 07/22/2025 | 75.364(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/23/2025 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 04/17/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2024 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 31 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
| 10/09/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 09/19/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 187d lost |
| 04/14/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 03/25/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/23/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/16/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/18/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/13/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/29/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 270d lost |
Inspections
View all 192 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 43.50 | 1 |
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/04/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 138.75 | 7 |
| 09/25/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 46.00 | 4 |
| 09/15/2025 | 27.00 | 6 | |
| 07/21/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 54.50 | 2 |
| 06/23/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 45.75 | 3 |
| 04/15/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 49.50 | 2 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 61.00 | 2 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Straight Creek Mine have?
Straight Creek Mine has 787 MSHA violations on record, of which 216 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $186K.
What type of mine is Straight Creek Mine?
Straight Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Kettle Island, Bell County, KY. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Straight Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Straight Creek Mine has 31 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Straight Creek Mine?
Straight Creek Mine is operated by TORCHLIGHT ADVANCED FUELS INC and controlled by Keith E Thacker. MSHA Mine ID: 1519702.