Key Takeaway

Big Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Vicco, Knott County, KY. It has 30 violations on record (13 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Midwest Resources LLC.

Big Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Midwest Resources LLC

Controller: Gary L Barker; Robert Hatton

Location: Vicco, Knott County, KY

30
Violations
13
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/26/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/26/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
08/26/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
08/20/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
08/19/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
08/19/2009 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $207
08/19/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/18/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
08/18/2009 77.1108-1(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/18/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $230
08/18/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
08/18/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/17/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
08/17/2009 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $207
08/17/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/17/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/13/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/13/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/11/2009 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/05/2009 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $117

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2009 09/01/2009 102.00 2
01/29/2009 03/25/2009 91.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519352
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2916660, -83.0250000
Nearest TownVicco

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Branch have?

Big Branch has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Big Branch?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch?

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

Who operates Big Branch?

Big Branch is operated by Midwest Resources LLC and controlled by Gary L Barker; Robert Hatton. MSHA Mine ID: 1519352.