Key Takeaway

Sturgeon Buckhorn is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Buckhorn, Perry County, KY. It has 98 violations on record (66 S&S) and $39K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc..

Sturgeon Buckhorn

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc.

Controller: Robert L Rosencrans

Location: Buckhorn, Perry County, KY

98
Violations
66
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$39K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/19/2007 77.1605(a) Non-S&S $0
09/19/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S $0
09/19/2007 77.410 Non-S&S $0
09/19/2007 77.1605(a) Non-S&S $0
09/19/2007 77.205(a) Non-S&S $0
09/19/2007 77.410 Non-S&S $0
09/19/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $499
09/19/2007 77.410 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,111
09/10/2007 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
09/10/2007 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $249
09/10/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,235
09/10/2007 77.410 S&S ModNegligence $6,115
09/10/2007 77.1605(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,235
09/10/2007 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,235
09/10/2007 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $5,503
09/10/2007 77.410 S&S ModNegligence $6,115
10/02/2006 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/02/2006 77.1605(a) S&S ModNegligence $350
10/02/2006 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $350
10/02/2006 77.410 S&S ModNegligence $350

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/13/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/20/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost
06/07/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/24/2007 10/24/2007 4.50 1
09/10/2007 09/25/2007 28.50 1
10/02/2006 10/23/2006 44.00 1
04/04/2006 05/03/2006 59.50 2
10/06/2005 11/08/2005 40.00 1
08/15/2005 08/22/2005 21.50 1
04/28/2005 06/03/2005 38.00 2
03/23/2005 03/23/2005 11.00 1
02/07/2005 02/22/2005 38.00 1
08/25/2004 08/25/2004 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518759
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3338880, -83.4850000
Nearest TownBuckhorn

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sturgeon Buckhorn have?

Sturgeon Buckhorn has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 66 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $39K.

What type of mine is Sturgeon Buckhorn?

Sturgeon Buckhorn is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Buckhorn, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sturgeon Buckhorn?

According to MSHA records, Sturgeon Buckhorn has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sturgeon Buckhorn?

Sturgeon Buckhorn is operated by Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc. and controlled by Robert L Rosencrans. MSHA Mine ID: 1518759.