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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Cumberland River Coal Company

Controller: Jeffery A Hoops

Location: Oven Fork, Letcher County, KY

181
Violations
49
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$283K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1519228
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0394440, -82.8141660
Nearest TownOven Fork

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.