Key Takeaway

Surface Mine No 8 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Avawam, Perry County, KY. It has 46 violations on record (16 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by LCC Kentucky LLC.

Surface Mine No 8

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: LCC Kentucky LLC

Controller: Lexington Coal Company LLC

Location: Avawam, Perry County, KY

46
Violations
16
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/01/2007 77.409(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2004 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/04/2004 77.1707(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/04/2004 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/04/2004 77.1710(i) S&S ModNegligence $124
03/04/2004 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/04/2004 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/04/2004 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/03/2003 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/01/2002 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
10/01/2002 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
04/29/2002 48.23(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/29/2002 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/28/2001 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $66
06/14/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/14/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/14/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/14/2001 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $113
06/14/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/14/2001 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $113

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/12/2001 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/18/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/02/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/18/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
04/18/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost
04/18/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/01/2007 05/07/2007 17.50 1
03/01/2004 03/31/2004 20.50 1
01/13/2004 01/14/2004 3.00 1
11/06/2003 11/06/2003 3.00 1
10/02/2003 10/02/2003 5.50 1
07/29/2003 07/29/2003 3.00 1
04/03/2003 05/14/2003 24.50 1
10/01/2002 10/01/2002 5.00 1
07/15/2002 07/15/2002 8.00 1
04/26/2002 04/30/2002 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517534
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2416660, -83.2494440
Nearest TownAvawam

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Surface Mine No 8 have?

Surface Mine No 8 has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Surface Mine No 8?

Surface Mine No 8 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Avawam, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Surface Mine No 8?

According to MSHA records, Surface Mine No 8 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Surface Mine No 8?

Surface Mine No 8 is operated by LCC Kentucky LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1517534.