Key Takeaway
UZ is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Premium, Letcher County, KY. It has 854 violations on record (315 S&S) and $410K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smoky Quartz.
UZ
Operator: Smoky Quartz
Controller: John T Quintrell
Location: Premium, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 854 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2009 | 75.364 | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 02/23/2009 | 75.312(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 02/23/2009 | 75.312(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 02/23/2009 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/10/2009 | 75.1002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,795 |
| 02/10/2009 | 75.1002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,795 |
| 02/10/2009 | 75.507 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,795 |
| 02/10/2009 | 75.507 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,795 |
| 02/10/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $15,971 |
| 02/10/2009 | 75.360(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 02/10/2009 | 77.1710(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 02/05/2009 | 75.372(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,412 |
| 12/29/2008 | 77.1109(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2008 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2008 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $392 |
| 12/29/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 12/23/2008 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 12/23/2008 | 75.351(o)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 12/23/2008 | 75.351(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 78 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/13/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/24/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/18/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/25/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 05/28/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/14/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 03/19/2008 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/26/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/13/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 97 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2012 | 07/05/2012 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/06/2009 | 08/17/2009 | 6.00 | 2 |
| 06/22/2009 | 06/29/2009 | 8.00 | 3 |
| 05/01/2009 | 05/01/2009 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2009 | 02/27/2009 | 65.50 | 5 |
| 12/22/2008 | 02/09/2009 | 8.00 | 3 |
| 10/01/2008 | 12/30/2008 | 207.75 | 8 |
| 09/29/2008 | 09/29/2008 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2008 | 09/19/2008 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2008 | 09/16/2008 | 312.00 | 10 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does UZ have?
UZ has 854 MSHA violations on record, of which 315 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $410K.
What type of mine is UZ?
UZ is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Premium, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at UZ?
According to MSHA records, UZ has 78 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates UZ?
UZ is operated by Smoky Quartz and controlled by John T Quintrell. MSHA Mine ID: 1518469.