Key Takeaway
Dollar Branch Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY. It has 294 violations on record (96 S&S) and $104K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bledsoe Coal Corporation.
Dollar Branch Mine
Operator: Bledsoe Coal Corporation
Controller: James River Coal Company
Location: Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 294 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2009 | 75.1715 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/23/2009 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 75.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 75.332(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 06/08/2009 | 75.380(d)(4)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/08/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 06/08/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 06/08/2009 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 06/08/2009 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 06/05/2009 | 75.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2009 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2009 | 75.601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/13/2009 | 75.601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/11/2009 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/11/2009 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/11/2009 | 75.1731(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/11/2009 | 75.362(d)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 05/11/2009 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 05/04/2009 | 75.1715 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2009 | 77.1105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
| 04/20/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 04/02/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/30/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/05/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 03/17/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/15/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/14/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 02/14/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 01/19/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2009 | 07/23/2009 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 06/03/2009 | 06/17/2009 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2009 | 06/25/2009 | 142.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2009 | 04/09/2009 | 41.50 | 2 |
| 03/25/2009 | 03/31/2009 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2009 | 03/24/2009 | 137.50 | 3 |
| 01/21/2009 | 02/17/2009 | 21.50 | 2 |
| 01/20/2009 | 02/24/2009 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2008 | 12/18/2008 | 150.75 | 2 |
| 09/28/2008 | 09/29/2008 | 7.75 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dollar Branch Mine have?
Dollar Branch Mine has 294 MSHA violations on record, of which 96 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $104K.
What type of mine is Dollar Branch Mine?
Dollar Branch Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Laurel, Leslie County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dollar Branch Mine?
According to MSHA records, Dollar Branch Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dollar Branch Mine?
Dollar Branch Mine is operated by Bledsoe Coal Corporation and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1519135.