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
Operator: Enterprise Mining Company LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Amburgey, Knott County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 161 →| 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
View all 16 →| 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
View all 42 →| 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 |
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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.