Key Takeaway
Darby Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY. It has 2,375 violations on record (597 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC.
Darby Mine
Operator: Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
Controller: Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Location: Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 2,375 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2024 | 75.364(a)(2)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/02/2024 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/02/2024 | 75.1107-16(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/02/2024 | 75.310(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 02/02/2024 | 75.1502(c)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 75.382(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 75.1715 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/24/2024 | 75.601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/24/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/24/2024 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/24/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 75.523-2(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/12/2024 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/12/2024 | 75.1710-1(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/08/2024 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 241 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 07/25/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 01/19/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/20/2022 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 69d lost |
| 03/20/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 12/14/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 130d lost |
| 10/01/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/01/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/15/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/09/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 902 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/12/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/25/2024 | 01/25/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 02/12/2024 | 207.50 | 5 |
| 12/26/2023 | 12/26/2023 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 12/13/2023 | 12/13/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/15/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Darby Mine have?
Darby Mine has 2375 MSHA violations on record, of which 597 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Darby Mine?
Darby Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Darby Mine?
According to MSHA records, Darby Mine has 241 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Darby Mine?
Darby Mine is operated by Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC and controlled by Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 1502263.