Key Takeaway

Sturgeon No 5 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Buckhorn, Perry County, KY. It has 28 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Noble Construction.

Sturgeon No 5

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Noble Construction

Controller: Richard E Noble

Location: Buckhorn, Perry County, KY

28
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/02/2017 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/02/2017 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/02/2017 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $173
09/07/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/30/2017 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/28/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/02/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/23/2016 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2016 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $150
05/23/2016 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2016 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2016 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/22/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/23/2015 71.403(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/03/2014 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/03/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/03/2014 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/03/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/24/2017 11/28/2017 45.50 1
08/18/2017 09/25/2017 77.50 1
04/24/2017 05/02/2017 15.50 1
12/29/2016 02/09/2017 47.50 1
11/08/2016 11/08/2016 2.50 1
06/01/2016 09/08/2016 5.00 1
04/04/2016 05/25/2016 50.00 3
10/22/2015 03/10/2016 50.50 2
09/10/2015 09/23/2015 41.50 2
12/01/2014 02/03/2015 59.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519727
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.3183330, -83.5408330
Nearest TownBuckhorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sturgeon No 5 have?

Sturgeon No 5 has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Sturgeon No 5?

Sturgeon No 5 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 No 5?

According to MSHA records, Sturgeon No 5 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sturgeon No 5?

Sturgeon No 5 is operated by Noble Construction and controlled by Richard E Noble. MSHA Mine ID: 1519727.