Key Takeaway
Bear Branch Refuse is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Phelps, Pike County, KY. It has 59 violations on record (22 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tahiti Energy, Inc..
Bear Branch Refuse
Operator: Tahiti Energy, Inc.
Controller: Jody Dale Puckett
Location: Phelps, Pike County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2015 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2014 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/09/2014 | 77.216-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/13/2013 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/04/2013 | 50.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/21/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/21/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/21/2013 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/21/2013 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/21/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2013 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2015 | 04/22/2015 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2015 | 04/29/2015 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2015 | 04/06/2015 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2015 | 01/29/2015 | 10.00 | 2 |
| 12/18/2014 | 12/18/2014 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/16/2014 | 11/12/2014 | 32.25 | 2 |
| 10/02/2014 | 10/02/2014 | 12.00 | 2 |
| 09/26/2014 | 09/26/2014 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2014 | 09/18/2014 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2014 | 09/30/2014 | 36.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bear Branch Refuse have?
Bear Branch Refuse has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Bear Branch Refuse?
Bear Branch Refuse 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 Refuse?
According to MSHA records, Bear Branch Refuse has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bear Branch Refuse?
Bear Branch Refuse is operated by Tahiti Energy, Inc. and controlled by Jody Dale Puckett. MSHA Mine ID: 1518992.