Key Takeaway

Upper Second Creek Portals is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It has 34 violations on record (8 S&S) and $136K in proposed penalties. Operated by Perry County Coal Corporation.

Upper Second Creek Portals

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Perry County Coal Corporation

Controller: American Resources Corporation

Location: Hazard, Perry County, KY

34
Violations
8
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$136K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/27/2011 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/27/2011 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/05/2011 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/05/2011 71.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/04/2011 77.502-2 S&S ModNegligence $308
01/04/2011 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/11/2010 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $807
06/28/2010 Non-S&S $0
05/18/2010 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2010 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/26/2010 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/26/2010 48.31(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2010 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
03/15/2010 50.30 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/04/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/17/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $2,901
12/23/2009 Non-S&S $0
12/23/2009 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/23/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/26/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/19/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/23/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost
11/23/2009 HOISTING FATALITY Fatal
11/23/2009 HOISTING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost
09/29/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/01/2011 06/01/2011 11.00 1
05/03/2011 05/03/2011 8.50 1
04/26/2011 04/27/2011 12.50 1
03/23/2011 03/23/2011 8.00 1
03/15/2011 03/15/2011 7.50 1
03/09/2011 03/15/2011 26.00 1
02/15/2011 02/15/2011 6.50 1
01/21/2011 01/21/2011 6.00 1
12/21/2010 12/21/2010 11.50 2
11/09/2010 01/06/2011 38.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519364
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2669440, -83.1408330
Nearest TownHazard

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Upper Second Creek Portals have?

Upper Second Creek Portals has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $136K.

What type of mine is Upper Second Creek Portals?

Upper Second Creek Portals is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Upper Second Creek Portals?

According to MSHA records, Upper Second Creek Portals has 7 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Upper Second Creek Portals?

Upper Second Creek Portals is operated by Perry County Coal Corporation and controlled by American Resources Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1519364.