Key Takeaway
BEAR BRANCH 2 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It has 6,305 violations on record (1,431 S&S) and $3.5M in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Diamond Mining LLC.
BEAR BRANCH 2
Operator: Blue Diamond Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Hazard, Perry County, KY
Employees: 82
Recent Violations
View all 6,305 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 75.1714-7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.1103-5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1911(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.1702 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.1103-4(a)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.1101-6 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1714(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.1103-5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 331 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/07/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/22/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 03/21/2025 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 48d lost |
| 11/20/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 10/22/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/23/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/27/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 943 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 9.50 | 1 | |
| 03/02/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 532.50 | 10 |
| 12/30/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BEAR BRANCH 2 have?
BEAR BRANCH 2 has 6305 MSHA violations on record, of which 1431 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3.5M.
What type of mine is BEAR BRANCH 2?
BEAR BRANCH 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It currently has 82 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BEAR BRANCH 2?
According to MSHA records, BEAR BRANCH 2 has 331 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BEAR BRANCH 2?
BEAR BRANCH 2 is operated by Blue Diamond Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 1518565.