Key Takeaway
DREDGE #1 is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Louisa, Lawrence County, KY. It has 133 violations on record (30 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by BIG SANDY RESOURCES INC.
DREDGE #1
Operator: BIG SANDY RESOURCES INC
Controller: Jeffery S. Kinser
Location: Louisa, Lawrence County, KY
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 133 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/02/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/02/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2024 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2023 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/15/2023 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/14/2023 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/14/2023 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/19/2022 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/19/2022 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/19/2022 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/13/2021 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/19/2019 | 72.100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/13/2018 | 48.28 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $132 |
| 09/05/2018 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/12/2018 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 08/24/2017 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 89 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 44.00 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 01/31/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/23/2024 | 01/27/2025 | 50.75 | 2 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 44.50 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 64.50 | 4 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does DREDGE #1 have?
DREDGE #1 has 133 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is DREDGE #1?
DREDGE #1 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Louisa, Lawrence County, KY. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at DREDGE #1?
According to MSHA records, DREDGE #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates DREDGE #1?
DREDGE #1 is operated by BIG SANDY RESOURCES INC and controlled by Jeffery S. Kinser. MSHA Mine ID: 1513418.