Key Takeaway
UZ No. 2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It has 422 violations on record (133 S&S) and $307K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smoky Quartz.
UZ No. 2
Operator: Smoky Quartz
Controller: John T Quintrell
Location: Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 422 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2013 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2013 | 77.403-1(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2013 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 05/28/2013 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 05/28/2013 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 04/05/2013 | 72.520(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/20/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/20/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/20/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/20/2013 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 05/09/2012 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/26/2012 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $601 | |
| 04/20/2012 | 75.360(b)(9) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 04/20/2012 | 75.1107-9(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 03/12/2012 | 77.800-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 03/05/2012 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 03/05/2012 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 03/05/2012 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 03/05/2012 | 75.364(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/11/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 06/17/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
| 06/14/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/09/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 03/02/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 58d restricted |
| 09/15/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 144d lost |
| 09/09/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 08/16/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 08/14/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 89 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2013 | 12/05/2013 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/04/2013 | 10/21/2013 | 31.50 | 4 |
| 09/03/2013 | 10/21/2013 | 43.75 | 6 |
| 07/22/2013 | 09/09/2013 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 04/05/2013 | 04/05/2013 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/05/2013 | 06/25/2013 | 52.50 | 5 |
| 01/17/2013 | 03/22/2013 | 21.50 | 2 |
| 11/06/2012 | 12/07/2012 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 11/02/2012 | 11/02/2012 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/13/2012 | 07/13/2012 | 11.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does UZ No. 2 have?
UZ No. 2 has 422 MSHA violations on record, of which 133 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $307K.
What type of mine is UZ No. 2?
UZ No. 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at UZ No. 2?
According to MSHA records, UZ No. 2 has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates UZ No. 2?
UZ No. 2 is operated by Smoky Quartz and controlled by John T Quintrell. MSHA Mine ID: 1519297.