Key Takeaway

Sulphur Springs Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, TX. It has 94 violations on record (27 S&S) and $282K in proposed penalties. Operated by Luminant Mining Company LLC.

Sulphur Springs Strip

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Luminant Mining Company LLC

Controller: Vistra Energy

Location: Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, TX

94
Violations
27
S&S Violations
45
Accidents
$282K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/07/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/29/2015 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/09/2015 Non-S&S $0
04/08/2015 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $100
01/08/2015 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/22/2014 77.1605(j) S&S HighNegligence $70,000
08/13/2014 Non-S&S $0
04/03/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/16/2013 77.208(b) S&S ModNegligence $540
05/09/2013 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $540
05/09/2013 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
12/18/2012 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/12/2012 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/01/2012 44.5(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/01/2012 77.201-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/01/2012 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/10/2012 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $634
04/03/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,412
02/01/2012 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
02/01/2012 77.202 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 38d lost, 85d restricted
08/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 219d lost
08/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 27d restricted
08/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 41d lost, 80d restricted
08/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 41d lost, 43d restricted
01/11/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 50d restricted
12/14/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
10/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 40d restricted
06/13/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/21/2022 11/21/2022 7.00 1
05/24/2022 05/24/2022 8.00 1
01/26/2022 01/26/2022 8.00 1
09/07/2021 09/07/2021 6.00 1
08/11/2021 08/11/2021 6.00 1
03/02/2021 03/02/2021 7.00 1
09/29/2020 09/29/2020 7.75 1
03/31/2020 04/02/2020 16.00 1
10/17/2019 10/21/2019 7.00 1
08/20/2019 08/23/2019 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4102776
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.0966670, -95.5497220
Nearest TownSulphur Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sulphur Springs Strip have?

Sulphur Springs Strip has 94 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $282K.

What type of mine is Sulphur Springs Strip?

Sulphur Springs Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sulphur Springs Strip?

According to MSHA records, Sulphur Springs Strip has 45 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sulphur Springs Strip?

Sulphur Springs Strip is operated by Luminant Mining Company LLC and controlled by Vistra Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 4102776.