Key Takeaway

Big Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Amburgey, Knott County, KY. It has 161 violations on record (60 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Enterprise Mining Company LLC.

Big Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Enterprise Mining Company LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Amburgey, Knott County, KY

161
Violations
60
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/13/2009 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/28/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/28/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/04/2009 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $243
02/25/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/25/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
02/23/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/23/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/20/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
02/08/2009 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
10/28/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
06/07/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
06/07/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2008 77.1710(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
06/06/2008 77.1710(i) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/06/2008 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $100
06/06/2008 77.410 S&S LowNegligence $100
06/06/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/06/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/29/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/12/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/20/2008 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/10/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
12/22/2006 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost
11/10/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/05/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost
11/09/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
08/26/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost
07/07/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/24/2010 05/25/2010 9.00 1
10/05/2009 12/02/2009 32.00 1
08/27/2009 09/08/2009 12.00 1
08/13/2009 08/13/2009 7.00 1
07/27/2009 07/29/2009 15.00 1
04/06/2009 05/07/2009 50.00 1
12/22/2008 03/20/2009 93.50 1
10/27/2008 10/29/2008 21.50 3
05/27/2008 06/24/2008 110.50 5
04/10/2008 04/11/2008 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518558
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2869440, -82.9986110
Nearest TownAmburgey

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Branch have?

Big Branch has 161 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Big Branch?

Big Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Amburgey, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch?

According to MSHA records, Big Branch has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Branch?

Big Branch is operated by Enterprise Mining Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1518558.