Key Takeaway

Van Lear is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrim, Martin County, KY. It has 2,493 violations on record (784 S&S) and $2.8M in proposed penalties. Operated by Revelation Energy, LLC.

Van Lear

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Revelation Energy, LLC

Controller: Jeffery A Hoops

Location: Pilgrim, Martin County, KY

2,493
Violations
784
S&S Violations
135
Accidents
$2.8M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/15/2015 Non-S&S $0
04/02/2015 48.31 S&S LowNegligence $121
08/05/2014 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/05/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/29/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
06/16/2014 S&S HighNegligence $20,302
06/16/2014 75.1714-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
06/11/2014 75.1403 Non-S&S HighNegligence $334
06/04/2014 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $745
06/04/2014 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 75.1403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/04/2014 75.1600-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
06/02/2014 75.1504(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $243
05/29/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
05/29/2014 75.1502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/27/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
05/09/2014 75.362(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/03/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/19/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost
06/20/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/29/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost
04/22/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost
04/08/2013 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/09/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/03/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/14/2015 08/27/2015 62.00 4
04/02/2015 04/10/2015 32.50 2
10/20/2014 12/19/2014 10.50 1
09/15/2014 09/15/2014 5.00 1
07/08/2014 08/15/2014 41.50 1
06/30/2014 06/30/2014 5.00 1
06/18/2014 06/18/2014 8.50 1
05/27/2014 05/27/2014 8.00 1
05/20/2014 05/20/2014 8.00 1
05/07/2014 05/07/2014 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518839
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7077780, -82.5097220
Nearest TownPilgrim

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Van Lear have?

Van Lear has 2493 MSHA violations on record, of which 784 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.8M.

What type of mine is Van Lear?

Van Lear is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrim, Martin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Van Lear?

According to MSHA records, Van Lear has 135 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Van Lear?

Van Lear is operated by Revelation Energy, LLC and controlled by Jeffery A Hoops. MSHA Mine ID: 1518839.