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
Operator: Locust Grove, Inc.
Controller: Edward L Clemons Estate
Location: Hazard, Perry County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 135 →| 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
View all 21 →| 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
View all 53 →| 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
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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.