Key Takeaway
VFC - Darty Gap is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY. It has 69 violations on record (17 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Virginia Fuel Corporation.
VFC - Darty Gap
Operator: Virginia Fuel Corporation
Controller: Jillean L Justice; James C Justice lll
Location: Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 69 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2012 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/03/2012 | 48.23(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/05/2010 | 77.1005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 05/05/2010 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 05/05/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 05/05/2010 | 77.1109(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 05/05/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,657 |
| 05/05/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,657 |
| 04/20/2010 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/20/2010 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2010 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 04/07/2010 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2010 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 04/07/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2010 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/05/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/02/2009 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 10/27/2009 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 10/27/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/17/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 02/21/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 08/02/2022 | 08/02/2022 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 12/21/2021 | 12/21/2021 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 06/22/2021 | 06/22/2021 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/30/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2020 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2019 | 03/27/2019 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 09/10/2018 | 09/10/2018 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2018 | 02/08/2018 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does VFC - Darty Gap have?
VFC - Darty Gap has 69 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is VFC - Darty Gap?
VFC - Darty Gap is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at VFC - Darty Gap?
According to MSHA records, VFC - Darty Gap has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates VFC - Darty Gap?
VFC - Darty Gap is operated by Virginia Fuel Corporation and controlled by Jillean L Justice; James C Justice lll. MSHA Mine ID: 1518093.