Key Takeaway

Black Bird is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in LeJunior, Harlan County, KY. It has 313 violations on record (167 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Mountain Resources, LLC.

Black Bird

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Black Mountain Resources, LLC

Controller: Jesse R Sizemore; Amy R Sizemore

Location: LeJunior, Harlan County, KY

313
Violations
167
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/31/2022 75.1711 Non-S&S $0
03/21/2022 75.1711 Non-S&S LowNegligence $148
12/11/2020 75.1711-3 Non-S&S $0
11/25/2020 75.1711-3 S&S ModNegligence $1,105
08/05/2019 48.23(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
08/05/2019 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
10/17/2008 75.1725(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2008 77.516 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2008 75.372(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/10/2007 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/10/2007 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/10/2007 77.800-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/10/2007 77.900-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/10/2007 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/20/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S $0
06/29/2006 77.516 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/21/2006 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/26/2006 Non-S&S $0
01/26/2006 75.1714-3(e) Non-S&S $0
06/22/2005 75.372(a)(1) Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/03/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 165d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/01/2023 08/01/2023 2.00 1
06/22/2023 06/22/2023 2.00 1
02/21/2023 02/21/2023 1.25 1
12/13/2022 12/13/2022 2.50 1
09/14/2022 09/14/2022 6.00 2
07/05/2022 07/05/2022 4.25 1
06/13/2022 06/13/2022 4.25 1
03/16/2022 04/05/2022 8.00 1
01/19/2022 01/19/2022 3.50 1
10/26/2021 10/26/2021 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518488
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8866670, -83.1483330
Nearest TownLeJunior

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Bird have?

Black Bird has 313 MSHA violations on record, of which 167 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.

What type of mine is Black Bird?

Black Bird is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in LeJunior, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Bird?

According to MSHA records, Black Bird has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Bird?

Black Bird is operated by Black Mountain Resources, LLC and controlled by Jesse R Sizemore; Amy R Sizemore. MSHA Mine ID: 1518488.