M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WELDING ON FEEDER BOX FOR 1 SCREEN CLIMBING DOWN TO GET MORE WELDING RODS. GRIP CONVEYOR WITH HAND TO LOWER HIMSELF TO WALK DECK-FELT PAIN IN BACK AND HIP.
Indian Creek Underground: 9 MSHA citations Metal/Non-Metal
Indian Creek Underground has $835 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 20
- Years on record
- 1983–1999
- Latest incident
- Apr 1999
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
9
citations
4
significant & substantial
$835
proposed penalties
$835
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
28
inspections on record
264
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.Rate withheld: 264 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Indian Creek Underground has $835 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.$835
proposed penalties
$835
current assessed
$835
paid to date
$0
outstanding
9 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
Of $60 in penalties contested before the Commission, $60 was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2009-04-16.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
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Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.44.4%
significant & substantial
0.0%
high negligence or reckless
44.4%
reasonably likely or greater
44.4%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 0.0% low, 100.0% moderate, 0.0% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
Contested penalties
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A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
| Docket | Decision | Judge | Year | Proposed / upheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT 2003-390 | Default | Lesnick | 2004 | $60 → $60 |
Source: FMSHRC civil penalty dockets and decisions (public record), updated weekly.
Ownership history
- M A Walker Llc 1950 to 2004
- Allen Company Inc 2004 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 |
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Indian Creek Underground sits in Jackson County, Kentucky, where the Census mining category is 0.4% of county employment.
Local economic context
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County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.Jackson County, Kentucky · Population 13,003
0.4%
Mining share of county employment
$41,410
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
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Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Q2 | 709 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q1 | 1,243 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q4 | 1,489 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q3 | 1,274 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 40000.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Q2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 Q2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 62500.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 Q4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2001 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 Q2 | 4,499 | 5 | 3 | 1111.4 |
| 2000 Q1 | 1,871 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
20 on file1999 · 1 incident
1994 · 1 incident
August 16, 1994
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
M A Walker Llc · Struck against stationary object
EE STEPPED OUT OF BOOM/BUCKET TRUCK ONTO A PILE OF ROCK, TWISTED LEG & DAMAGED LIGAMENTS IN LEFTKNEE REQUIRING LEG CAST & FUTURE THERAPY.
1993 · 1 incident
M A Walker Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE STEPPED OFF THE TAILGATE OF MINE PICKUP TRUCK, SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR, TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF, TURNED BACK THE WRONG WAY & STRAINED BACK.
1992 · 3 incidents
M A Walker Llc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS DRILL OPERATING AREA STEPPED ON A ROCK. TURNED (SPRAINED) HIS ANKLE.
June 30, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
POWERED HAULAGE
M A Walker Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS SHOVELING UNDER 1 CONVEYOR WHEN ROCK CAME OFF AND HIT EE IN LEFT SIDE CAUSING PAINS.
June 22, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CARRY A CONVEYOR MOTOR UP A WALKWAY TO RE-ATTACH TO CONVEYOR, WHEN KNEE CAP (OR KNEE) GAVE WAY AND SWELLED UP.
1991 · 2 incidents
M A Walker Llc · Fall from machine
EE SLIPPED ASCENDING LADDER TO JUMBO FACE FRILL. HE FELL BACKWARDS AND LANDED ON BACK. TAKEN IMMEDIATLY BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL.
April 16, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
M A Walker Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE GOT PAINT INTO EYES. WASHED OUT PAINT-WENT TO DOCTOR & APPLICATION.
1990 · 4 incidents
M A Walker Llc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STEPPED OFF REAR PLATFORM OF TRACK DRILL ONTO GROUND STEPPING ON ROCK & TURNED ANKLE CAUSING LIGAMENTS TO BE PULLED IN RIGHT CALF LEG.
M A Walker Llc · Struck by flying object
SUPT INSIDE METAL CONTAINMENT BOX DIRECTLY ABOVE RUNNING IMPACT CRUSHER.HE AND 3 OTHERS DISLODGING ROCK INTO CHUTE LEADING TO IMPACT HAMMERS.IMPACT HAMMER THREW ROCK BACK UP CHUTE HITTING SUPT IN FACE.
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND METAL TRYING TO DISLODGE ROCK
M A Walker Llc · Accident type, without injuries
FIRE WAS DISCOVRED ON MORNING OF 01-03-90 AT GARAGE BY EMPLOYEE (NAME).NO DETERMINATION YET AS TO CAUSE.
1989 · 1 incident
March 22, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL CUT FINGER WHEN PULLED RING ON CAT TRUCK WALKWAY & NEEDED 2 STITCHES TO CLOSE.
1987 · 1 incident
July 21, 1987
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A Walker Llc · Fall down stairs
CHUTE LEAD TO C2NE CRUSHER BLOCKED EMPL CLEARING CHUTE WHEN ROCK FELL FROM SCREEN STRIKING ERMPLIN HEAD CAUSING EMPL TO FALL ON STEPS INJURING RIBS ON RIGHT SIDE.
1986 · 4 incidents
September 26, 1986
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS REMOVIN1 BOTTOM CONVEYUOR ROLLER FROM #8 CONVEYOR - ROLLER BROKE LOOSE FROM CONVEYOR AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON BRIDGE OF NOSE CAUSING CUT AND SWELLING
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JAW PRIMARY CRU8HER FEEDER STOPPED-UP. EMP WAS CLEANING OUT FEEDER WHEN SECOND EMPLOYEE MISUNDERSTOOD INSTRUCTIONS & TURNED ON BELT EARLY
June 19, 1986
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS EX3TING FROM SEAT IN BOOM TRUCK WHEN EMPLOYEE HAD PAIN IN BACK.
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUPERINTENDENT 4AS CHANGING GATE ON #4 SCREEN TO MAKE A DIEFFERNET TYPE OF AGGREGATE AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN LEVER AND CORNER OF SCREEN
1984 · 1 incident
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ADDING STEEL TO DRILL MACHINE, DRILL STEEL WAS OFF-CENTER AND WOBBLING ABNORMALLY - EMPLOYEE GRABBED STEEL & IT CUT TWO INCISIONS ON RIGHT MIDDLE LEFT FINGERS WHEN STEEL CAUGHT HA ND AGAINST UPRIGHT DRILL GUIDE - STITCHES REQUIRED TO CLOSE INCISIONS
1983 · 1 incident
M A Walker Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE COLLAPSED ON JOB