Key Takeaway

Surface #3 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Elna, Johnson County, KY. It has 46 violations on record (20 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mine Rite Coal Co. Inc..

Surface #3

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mine Rite Coal Co. Inc.

Controller: Billy Wright

Location: Elna, Johnson County, KY

46
Violations
20
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 46 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/13/2010 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $162
06/29/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
06/29/2010 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2010 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/14/2010 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $162
06/14/2010 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
03/23/2010 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 77.1607(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/12/2010 77.1301(c)(8) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/03/2010 48.27(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $207
03/02/2010 77.1710 S&S ModNegligence $1,304
03/02/2010 Non-S&S $0
09/29/2009 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/29/2009 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/28/2009 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/28/2009 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/02/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 335d lost

Inspections

View all 16 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/04/2011 10/05/2011 9.50 1
04/05/2011 04/08/2011 16.00 1
02/28/2011 02/28/2011 4.00 1
10/06/2010 10/18/2010 80.00 2
06/02/2010 07/01/2010 92.00 2
03/02/2010 03/11/2010 51.00 2
02/22/2010 03/29/2010 125.00 2
10/06/2009 10/22/2009 14.00 1
09/14/2009 09/30/2009 53.00 1
03/05/2009 03/23/2009 32.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519088
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9141660, -82.9627770
Nearest TownElna

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Surface #3 have?

Surface #3 has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Surface #3?

Surface #3 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Elna, Johnson County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Surface #3?

According to MSHA records, Surface #3 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Surface #3?

Surface #3 is operated by Mine Rite Coal Co. Inc. and controlled by Billy Wright. MSHA Mine ID: 1519088.