Key Takeaway
Town Creek Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Sipsey, Walker County, AL. It has 10 violations on record (4 S&S) and $877 in proposed penalties. Operated by Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC.
Town Creek Mine
Operator: Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC
Controller: Ford F Graham; Kevin C Davis
Location: Sipsey, Walker County, AL
Recent Violations
View all 10 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2006 | 48.31(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $254 |
| 11/01/2006 | 48.27(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $193 |
| 11/01/2006 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 02/09/2005 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 01/11/2005 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/11/2005 | S&S | $0 | ||
| 12/23/2004 | 77.1005(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 09/21/2004 | 62.130(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 09/21/2004 | 48.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 09/21/2004 | 48.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 12/15/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/13/2004 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/09/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2012 | 03/29/2012 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2011 | 04/20/2011 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2011 | 04/20/2011 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/09/2011 | 02/10/2011 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2010 | 08/10/2010 | 3.75 | 2 |
| 02/01/2010 | 02/01/2010 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2009 | 05/07/2009 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2009 | 02/26/2009 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/16/2008 | 04/16/2008 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2008 | 02/11/2008 | 1.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Town Creek Mine have?
Town Creek Mine has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $877.
What type of mine is Town Creek Mine?
Town Creek Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sipsey, Walker County, AL. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Town Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Town Creek Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Town Creek Mine?
Town Creek Mine is operated by Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by Ford F Graham; Kevin C Davis. MSHA Mine ID: 1518671.