Key Takeaway
Cherries Branch Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Slemp, Perry County, KY. It has 61 violations on record (33 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kern Coal Company, Inc.
Cherries Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Kern Coal Company, Inc
Controller: Terry G Loving
Location: Slemp, Perry County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2008 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/27/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 03/25/2008 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/25/2008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 | |
| 03/25/2008 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/10/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/10/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/10/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/18/2007 | 48.31(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/18/2007 | 77.1110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,337 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $181 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.1705 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 09/12/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
Inspections
View all 11 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2008 | 08/05/2008 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2008 | 04/04/2008 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2008 | 03/31/2008 | 99.00 | 4 |
| 11/30/2007 | 12/13/2007 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 10/10/2007 | 10/24/2007 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2007 | 10/03/2007 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/28/2007 | 09/04/2007 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2007 | 09/24/2007 | 71.00 | 4 |
| 10/11/2006 | 03/17/2007 | 111.50 | 2 |
| 02/28/2006 | 03/30/2006 | 31.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cherries Branch Surface Mine have?
Cherries Branch Surface Mine has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Cherries Branch Surface Mine?
Cherries Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Slemp, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherries Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Cherries Branch Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cherries Branch Surface Mine?
Cherries Branch Surface Mine is operated by Kern Coal Company, Inc and controlled by Terry G Loving. MSHA Mine ID: 1518859.