Key Takeaway

Browns Fork Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It has 135 violations on record (58 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by Locust Grove, Inc..

Browns Fork Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Locust Grove, Inc.

Controller: Edward L Clemons Estate

Location: Hazard, Perry County, KY

135
Violations
58
S&S Violations
21
Accidents
$45K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/11/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
09/10/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,678
09/09/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/04/2008 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/04/2008 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
09/04/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
12/05/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
12/04/2007 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
12/03/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/03/2007 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $1,111
12/03/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
09/18/2007 45.4(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/18/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $4,689
09/18/2007 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $5,080
09/18/2007 77.1703 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
08/02/2007 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $12,248

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/07/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
08/15/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
03/27/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost
09/26/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/08/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/20/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/13/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost
01/13/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted
07/27/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/21/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2008 12/01/2008 6.00 1
10/27/2008 10/27/2008 7.00 1
09/04/2008 09/17/2008 63.50 2
05/02/2008 05/15/2008 16.00 1
12/03/2007 12/10/2007 41.00 1
10/25/2007 10/25/2007 3.50 1
09/25/2007 09/25/2007 9.00 1
08/02/2007 08/07/2007 15.00 1
05/09/2007 09/18/2007 49.00 2
04/24/2007 04/24/2007 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518533
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2027770, -83.1966660
Nearest TownHazard

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Browns Fork Mine have?

Browns Fork Mine has 135 MSHA violations on record, of which 58 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.

What type of mine is Browns Fork Mine?

Browns Fork Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Browns Fork Mine?

According to MSHA records, Browns Fork Mine has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Browns Fork Mine?

Browns Fork Mine is operated by Locust Grove, Inc. and controlled by Edward L Clemons Estate. MSHA Mine ID: 1518533.