Key Takeaway

Straight Creek Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It has 52 violations on record (21 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tennco, Inc..

Straight Creek Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Tennco, Inc.

Controller: Jackie (Mitch) Fannin; Jack Stump

Location: Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN

52
Violations
21
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/10/2006 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/13/2006 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
02/23/2006 77.512 S&S ModNegligence $135
02/23/2006 75.900-4 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
02/12/2006 75.700-1(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/04/2005 75.360(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/04/2005 75.1103-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/04/2005 75.1103-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/04/2005 75.1103-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/04/2005 75.1722(b) S&S ModNegligence $114
11/03/2005 75.333(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/03/2005 75.364(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/29/2005 75.1720(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
09/20/2005 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/20/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $135
09/19/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $135
09/19/2005 75.340(a)(1)(i) S&S ModNegligence $217
09/19/2005 75.350(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/19/2005 75.1100-2(e) S&S ModNegligence $135
06/10/2005 75.1107 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost
06/26/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/25/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/13/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/28/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/25/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/21/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/04/2006 06/08/2006 72.00 2
02/12/2006 02/24/2006 33.50 3
01/09/2006 03/31/2006 62.50 4
11/01/2005 11/02/2005 11.00 1
10/27/2005 12/30/2005 118.00 2
09/07/2005 09/30/2005 110.00 2
07/11/2005 07/11/2005 9.00 1
04/13/2005 04/13/2005 10.00 1
04/11/2005 06/30/2005 130.00 3
01/11/2005 01/13/2005 21.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4003213
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.5355550, -83.8855550
Nearest TownClairfield

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Straight Creek Mine have?

Straight Creek Mine has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Straight Creek Mine?

Straight Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Straight Creek Mine?

According to MSHA records, Straight Creek Mine has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Straight Creek Mine?

Straight Creek Mine is operated by Tennco, Inc. and controlled by Jackie (Mitch) Fannin; Jack Stump. MSHA Mine ID: 4003213.