Key Takeaway
Aces Branch Mine #9 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Hyden, KY, Leslie County, KY. It has 256 violations on record (55 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by B & W Resources Inc.
Aces Branch Mine #9
Operator: B & W Resources Inc
Controller: Lipari Energy
Location: Hyden, KY, Leslie County, KY
Employees: 19
Recent Violations
View all 256 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 05/02/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/27/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/18/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/03/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
| 04/01/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 03/27/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,098 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2025 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/28/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 128d lost |
| 03/19/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/25/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/17/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/20/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 08/14/2018 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/07/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/07/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 121d lost |
| 03/06/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 70 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 108.00 | 5 |
| 08/19/2025 | 09/02/2025 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 05/27/2025 | 143.00 | 5 |
| 01/27/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 01/24/2025 | 03/07/2025 | 91.75 | 3 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 38.50 | 3 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/29/2024 | 78.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Aces Branch Mine #9 have?
Aces Branch Mine #9 has 256 MSHA violations on record, of which 55 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is Aces Branch Mine #9?
Aces Branch Mine #9 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hyden, KY, Leslie County, KY. It currently has 19 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Aces Branch Mine #9?
According to MSHA records, Aces Branch Mine #9 has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Aces Branch Mine #9?
Aces Branch Mine #9 is operated by B & W Resources Inc and controlled by Lipari Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 1519441.