Key Takeaway

Bear Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Phelps, Pike County, KY. It has 65 violations on record (31 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Liberty Management, L.L.C..

Bear Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Liberty Management, L.L.C.

Controller: Steve Allen; Philip Marsh

Location: Phelps, Pike County, KY

65
Violations
31
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/23/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2015 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2015 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2015 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $285
09/17/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.205(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
09/17/2015 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $285
09/17/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $285
09/17/2015 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $285
09/17/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/17/2015 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/13/2016 02/11/2016 21.50 1
12/15/2015 12/16/2015 0.00 0
10/06/2015 10/06/2015 8.00 1
08/28/2015 09/30/2015 82.50 3
10/16/2014 11/12/2014 5.50 1
10/01/2014 10/01/2014 3.25 1
09/10/2014 09/30/2014 43.50 5
12/06/2013 01/29/2014 7.00 1
10/15/2013 10/18/2013 5.00 1
04/12/2013 08/29/2013 37.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519461
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4902780, -82.1830560
Nearest TownPhelps

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bear Branch have?

Bear Branch has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Bear Branch?

Bear Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Phelps, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bear Branch?

According to MSHA records, Bear Branch has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bear Branch?

Bear Branch is operated by Liberty Management, L.L.C. and controlled by Steve Allen; Philip Marsh. MSHA Mine ID: 1519461.