Key Takeaway

Couch Branch Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Krypton, Perry County, KY. It has 53 violations on record (20 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sam C Franklin & Son Inc.

Couch Branch Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Sam C Franklin & Son Inc

Controller: Chester Franklin

Location: Krypton, Perry County, KY

53
Violations
20
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/15/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $196
05/15/2002 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $196
05/15/2002 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1701(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/15/2002 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/21/2001 77.1713(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
12/21/2001 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/21/2001 77.1710(i) S&S ModNegligence $173
12/21/2001 77.1710(i) S&S ModNegligence $173
12/21/2001 77.1710(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/11/2001 77.1700 S&S ModNegligence $173
12/10/2001 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/10/2001 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $173
12/10/2001 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $173
12/10/2001 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $173

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/04/2005 03/04/2005 3.50 1
04/22/2004 04/22/2004 3.50 1
01/13/2004 01/14/2004 1.25 1
12/29/2003 12/30/2003 5.50 1
11/04/2003 11/04/2003 2.00 1
08/12/2003 08/12/2003 4.00 1
04/01/2003 04/01/2003 3.50 1
10/01/2002 10/01/2002 5.00 1
07/02/2002 08/15/2002 12.00 1
04/08/2002 05/29/2002 32.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1513722
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3069440, -83.3591660
Nearest TownKrypton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Couch Branch Mine have?

Couch Branch Mine has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Couch Branch Mine?

Couch Branch Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Krypton, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Couch Branch Mine?

According to MSHA records, Couch Branch Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Couch Branch Mine?

Couch Branch Mine is operated by Sam C Franklin & Son Inc and controlled by Chester Franklin. MSHA Mine ID: 1513722.