Key Takeaway
Blue Ridge No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Oven Fork, Letcher County, KY. It has 181 violations on record (49 S&S) and $283K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cumberland River Coal Company.
Blue Ridge No 1
Operator: Cumberland River Coal Company
Controller: Jeffery A Hoops
Location: Oven Fork, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 181 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2011 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 03/16/2011 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 03/15/2011 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 03/15/2011 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,400 |
| 03/15/2011 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 03/15/2011 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 11/04/2010 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 11/04/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/04/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 11/03/2010 | 75.1914(h)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/03/2010 | 75.1914(h)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/03/2010 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/03/2010 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 10/28/2010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 | |
| 10/27/2010 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 10/27/2010 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 10/22/2010 | 75.1715 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/22/2010 | 75.211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 10/20/2010 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 10/20/2010 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/13/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/24/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/13/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/01/2009 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/24/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/30/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 69d lost |
| 08/15/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2011 | 06/09/2011 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2011 | 03/31/2011 | 61.00 | 2 |
| 03/04/2011 | 03/04/2011 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 12/20/2010 | 12/20/2010 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 12/06/2010 | 12/09/2010 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 10/05/2010 | 11/15/2010 | 154.00 | 4 |
| 09/27/2010 | 09/27/2010 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2010 | 09/08/2010 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 09/02/2010 | 09/03/2010 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/25/2010 | 08/25/2010 | 40.75 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blue Ridge No 1 have?
Blue Ridge No 1 has 181 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $283K.
What type of mine is Blue Ridge No 1?
Blue Ridge No 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Oven Fork, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Ridge No 1?
According to MSHA records, Blue Ridge No 1 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blue Ridge No 1?
Blue Ridge No 1 is operated by Cumberland River Coal Company and controlled by Jeffery A Hoops. MSHA Mine ID: 1519228.