Key Takeaway

Yellow Creek #21 is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Amburgey, Knott County, KY. It has 252 violations on record (78 S&S) and $78K in proposed penalties. Operated by B&W Resources Inc..

Yellow Creek #21

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: B&W Resources Inc.

Controller: Lipari Energy

Location: Amburgey, Knott County, KY

252
Violations
78
S&S Violations
46
Accidents
$78K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/17/2020 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/04/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/04/2019 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/30/2019 Non-S&S $0
05/28/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/28/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/28/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/28/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/21/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/14/2019 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/07/2019 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $558
02/07/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/07/2019 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/06/2018 77.211-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/29/2018 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/13/2018 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/20/2018 77.900 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/20/2018 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
12/19/2017 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/29/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
05/30/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/18/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/14/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted
01/08/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost
11/17/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/15/2017 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/22/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/22/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/21/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/25/2022 07/18/2022 39.50 1
04/15/2022 04/15/2022 0.50 1
01/31/2022 01/31/2022 0.25 1
11/18/2021 11/18/2021 4.00 1
07/08/2021 07/08/2021 2.00 1
05/25/2021 05/25/2021 3.00 1
10/01/2020 12/29/2020 84.00 1
09/28/2020 09/28/2020 1.00 1
09/08/2020 09/17/2020 6.00 1
05/05/2020 06/17/2020 29.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519189
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2580560, -83.0041670
Nearest TownAmburgey

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Yellow Creek #21 have?

Yellow Creek #21 has 252 MSHA violations on record, of which 78 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $78K.

What type of mine is Yellow Creek #21?

Yellow Creek #21 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Amburgey, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Yellow Creek #21?

According to MSHA records, Yellow Creek #21 has 46 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Yellow Creek #21?

Yellow Creek #21 is operated by B&W Resources Inc. and controlled by Lipari Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 1519189.