Key Takeaway
Big Branch #34 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Stopover, Pike County, KY. It has 70 violations on record (21 S&S) and $36K in proposed penalties. Operated by B&W Resources Inc..
Big Branch #34
Operator: B&W Resources Inc.
Controller: Lipari Energy
Location: Stopover, Pike County, KY
Employees: 27
Recent Violations
View all 70 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1005(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $288 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 05/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 05/05/2025 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,312 |
| 05/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $2,312 |
| 05/01/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.1005(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 11/21/2024 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/18/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2024 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 5d lost |
| 07/31/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 08/03/2022 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
Inspections
View all 16 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 89.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 118.50 | 2 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 12/03/2024 | 96.75 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 05/16/2024 | 66.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Branch #34 have?
Big Branch #34 has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $36K.
What type of mine is Big Branch #34?
Big Branch #34 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Stopover, Pike County, KY. It currently has 27 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch #34?
According to MSHA records, Big Branch #34 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Branch #34?
Big Branch #34 is operated by B&W Resources Inc. and controlled by Lipari Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 1519906.