Key Takeaway
CAVE BRANCH PLANT is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Harlan County, KY. It has 913 violations on record (276 S&S) and $201K in proposed penalties. Operated by BLUEGRASS NATURAL RESOURCES, LLC.
CAVE BRANCH PLANT
Operator: BLUEGRASS NATURAL RESOURCES, LLC
Controller: Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Location: Cumberland, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 75
Recent Violations
View all 913 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/02/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.705 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/30/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/18/2025 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/18/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/12/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 23 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 53d lost |
| 06/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 02/15/2024 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 47d lost |
| 07/24/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 188d lost |
| 07/13/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/04/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/17/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/16/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 76d lost, 75d restricted |
| 01/26/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted |
| 12/28/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 157 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | 02/26/2026 | 151.50 | 7 |
| 05/30/2025 | 08/11/2025 | 169.50 | 5 |
| 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | 134.75 | 4 |
| 10/03/2024 | 10/08/2024 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 07/30/2024 | 08/22/2024 | 29.25 | 2 |
| 07/30/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 50.75 | 5 |
| 04/01/2024 | 07/11/2024 | 172.75 | 8 |
| 02/05/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2023 | 01/22/2024 | 107.25 | 8 |
| 10/04/2023 | 10/04/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does CAVE BRANCH PLANT have?
CAVE BRANCH PLANT has 913 MSHA violations on record, of which 276 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $201K.
What type of mine is CAVE BRANCH PLANT?
CAVE BRANCH PLANT is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 75 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at CAVE BRANCH PLANT?
According to MSHA records, CAVE BRANCH PLANT has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates CAVE BRANCH PLANT?
CAVE BRANCH PLANT is operated by BLUEGRASS NATURAL RESOURCES, LLC and controlled by Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 1516054.