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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Tahiti Energy, Inc.

Controller: Jody Dale Puckett

Location: Phelps, Pike County, KY

59
Violations
22
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1518992
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4900000, -82.1750000
Nearest TownPhelps

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.