Key Takeaway

Superior Highwall Miner System 54 is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Inez, Pike County, KY. It has 6 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Martin County Coal Corp.

Superior Highwall Miner System 54

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: Martin County Coal Corp

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Inez, Pike County, KY

6
Violations
4
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/02/2012 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $460
01/03/2012 71.403(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/19/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $687
12/19/2011 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/20/2011 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $745
09/20/2011 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $460

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/30/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/11/2011 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/21/2012 12/21/2012 2.50 1
04/27/2012 05/29/2012 16.75 1
12/13/2011 02/03/2012 47.00 4
09/29/2011 09/29/2011 12.00 2
06/22/2011 09/29/2011 67.00 6

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519595
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6255550, -82.2030550
Nearest TownInez

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Superior Highwall Miner System 54 have?

Superior Highwall Miner System 54 has 6 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Superior Highwall Miner System 54?

Superior Highwall Miner System 54 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Inez, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Superior Highwall Miner System 54?

According to MSHA records, Superior Highwall Miner System 54 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Superior Highwall Miner System 54?

Superior Highwall Miner System 54 is operated by Martin County Coal Corp and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519595.