Key Takeaway

Darby Mine No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY. It has 378 violations on record (156 S&S) and $553K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky Darby Llc.

Darby Mine No 1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Kentucky Darby Llc

Controller: John D North; Ralph Napier

Location: Holmes Mill, Harlan County, KY

378
Violations
156
S&S Violations
28
Accidents
$553K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/19/2006 75.372(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/21/2006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/16/2006 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/03/2006 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $191
08/01/2006 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $350
08/01/2006 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/01/2006 75.800-4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/21/2006 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/10/2006 75.220(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $3,400
07/10/2006 75.364(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,800
07/10/2006 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/10/2006 75.360(f) S&S HighNegligence $3,400
07/07/2006 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $203
07/07/2006 75.1403-6(a)(2) Non-S&S $0
07/07/2006 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/07/2006 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/07/2006 75.310(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $228
07/07/2006 77.803 S&S ModNegligence $191
07/06/2006 75.400 S&S HighNegligence $3,400
07/06/2006 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $203

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/20/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 268d lost
05/20/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal
05/20/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal
05/20/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal
05/20/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal
05/20/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal
01/04/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/15/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/28/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2007 03/27/2007 3.50 1
03/27/2007 03/27/2007 1.50 1
03/15/2007 03/15/2007 1.50 1
03/06/2007 03/06/2007 1.50 1
03/05/2007 03/12/2007 28.00 1
03/02/2007 03/02/2007 1.50 1
02/22/2007 02/22/2007 1.50 1
02/15/2007 02/15/2007 1.25 1
02/07/2007 02/07/2007 1.00 1
01/30/2007 01/30/2007 1.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518185
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8758330, -82.9527770
Nearest TownHolmes Mill

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Darby Mine No 1 have?

Darby Mine No 1 has 378 MSHA violations on record, of which 156 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $553K.

What type of mine is Darby Mine No 1?

Darby Mine No 1 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 No 1?

According to MSHA records, Darby Mine No 1 has 28 reported accident/injury records and 5 fatalities on file.

Who operates Darby Mine No 1?

Darby Mine No 1 is operated by Kentucky Darby Llc and controlled by John D North; Ralph Napier. MSHA Mine ID: 1518185.