Key Takeaway

Big Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Stoney Fork, Harlan County, KY. It has 223 violations on record (74 S&S) and $47K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc.

Big Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc

Controller: Thomas R Hamilton

Location: Stoney Fork, Harlan County, KY

223
Violations
74
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$47K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/19/2016 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/13/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/27/2016 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/17/2016 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/05/2016 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/25/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/25/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/25/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/01/2015 72.620 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/01/2015 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/01/2015 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/01/2015 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/28/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/03/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/03/2015 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/26/2015 77.1703 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/28/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/28/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/28/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/21/2014 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $334

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/21/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost
05/25/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
01/05/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 279d lost
05/23/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost
07/09/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost
11/19/2012 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/09/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost
11/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/27/2012 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 166d lost
03/25/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/07/2016 05/31/2016 102.00 1
03/30/2016 03/31/2016 10.50 1
01/15/2016 02/25/2016 90.25 2
05/27/2015 08/11/2015 81.50 4
04/20/2015 04/20/2015 5.00 1
02/03/2015 03/24/2015 40.00 1
06/21/2014 08/25/2014 97.00 6
01/29/2014 03/24/2014 83.50 4
10/03/2013 10/17/2013 54.50 4
06/11/2013 08/19/2013 132.00 6

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518247
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8888890, -83.4472220
Nearest TownStoney Fork

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Branch have?

Big Branch has 223 MSHA violations on record, of which 74 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $47K.

What type of mine is Big Branch?

Big Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Stoney Fork, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch?

According to MSHA records, Big Branch has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Branch?

Big Branch is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1518247.