# MSHA citation `7397085`
> **Significant & Substantial** · Citation · 02/06/2003 · Appalachian Fuels, LLC
## Rule
- **Section of Act:** —
- **Part / Section:** 48.27(a)
- **Type:** Citation
## Severity
- **S&S flag:** Y
- **Likelihood:** Occurred
- **Injury/Illness:** Fatal
- **# affected:** 1
- **Negligence:** HighNegligence
## Money
- **Proposed penalty:** $35,000
- **Amount paid:** $11,600
- **Amount due:** $11,600
- **Contested:** Y
## Parties
- **Mine:** [1517718](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517718) — K-3 Surface Mine
- **Violator:** Appalachian Fuels, LLC (Operator)
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
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