Key Takeaway
Dry Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Creek, Clay County, KY. It has 186 violations on record (95 S&S) and $206K in proposed penalties. Operated by GCIE, INC..
Dry Branch
Operator: GCIE, INC.
Controller: Ilia Kikozashvili
Location: Big Creek, Clay County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 186 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/13/2022 | 77.1707(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 12/09/2022 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/09/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/05/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/05/2022 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/05/2022 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/28/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/22/2022 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2022 | 71.301(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $610 |
| 11/16/2022 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $610 |
| 11/16/2022 | 77.404(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
Inspections
View all 48 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/07/2023 | 09/14/2023 | 11.50 | 3 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 11/23/2022 | 02/06/2023 | 84.50 | 3 |
| 11/16/2022 | 11/28/2022 | 94.50 | 3 |
| 09/27/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 132.25 | 5 |
| 06/09/2022 | 06/09/2022 | 9.00 | 2 |
| 04/08/2022 | 04/21/2022 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 03/22/2022 | 03/28/2022 | 34.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dry Branch have?
Dry Branch has 186 MSHA violations on record, of which 95 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $206K.
What type of mine is Dry Branch?
Dry Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Creek, Clay County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dry Branch?
According to MSHA records, Dry Branch has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dry Branch?
Dry Branch is operated by GCIE, INC. and controlled by Ilia Kikozashvili. MSHA Mine ID: 1519027.