Key Takeaway

Sturgeon Freeman Fork is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Buckhorn, Breathitt County, KY. It has 551 violations on record (159 S&S) and $229K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc..

Sturgeon Freeman Fork

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc.

Controller: Robert L Rosencrans

Location: Buckhorn, Breathitt County, KY

Employees: 5

551
Violations
159
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$229K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/20/2026 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $0
11/19/2025 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/30/2025 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
09/29/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $233
09/29/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/29/2025 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/29/2025 77.1607(n) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/14/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
08/13/2025 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/13/2025 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2025 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2025 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
08/12/2025 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/11/2025 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/11/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/11/2025 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $151
08/11/2025 72.100(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/11/2025 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $209

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/26/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/17/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/29/2010 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/18/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 153d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/20/2026 02/20/2026 14.00 1
11/04/2025 01/22/2026 92.00 4
09/29/2025 10/01/2025 21.00 1
08/14/2025 09/08/2025 22.50 3
08/06/2025 09/08/2025 115.00 3
10/02/2023 12/19/2023 58.00 3
09/14/2023 09/25/2023 9.25 2
09/12/2023 09/26/2023 31.50 2
04/12/2023 06/21/2023 129.75 4
03/27/2023 03/30/2023 20.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518982
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.3436110, -83.5302780
Nearest TownBuckhorn

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sturgeon Freeman Fork have?

Sturgeon Freeman Fork has 551 MSHA violations on record, of which 159 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $229K.

What type of mine is Sturgeon Freeman Fork?

Sturgeon Freeman Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Buckhorn, Breathitt County, KY. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sturgeon Freeman Fork?

According to MSHA records, Sturgeon Freeman Fork has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sturgeon Freeman Fork?

Sturgeon Freeman Fork is operated by Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc. and controlled by Robert L Rosencrans. MSHA Mine ID: 1518982.