Key Takeaway

FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Dorton, Pike County, KY. It has 40 violations on record (8 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rapid FM Aggregates, LLC.

FORDS BRANCH MINE 1

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Rapid FM Aggregates, LLC

Controller: Rapid NRG USA, Inc

Location: Dorton, Pike County, KY

40
Violations
8
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 40 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/29/2021 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/27/2021 56.4200(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/27/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $183
08/13/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/11/2021 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/15/2020 Non-S&S $0
12/15/2020 56.14211(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,338
12/15/2020 56.14211(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/15/2020 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/30/2020 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $157
11/06/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/05/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/05/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/24/2019 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $121
06/24/2019 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/13/2019 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,146
03/13/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
03/13/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
06/07/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S HighNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/15/2020 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal

Inspections

View all 27 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/21/2024 10/21/2024 3.50 1
06/18/2024 07/05/2024 5.25 1
03/07/2024 03/08/2024 6.00 1
05/19/2023 05/30/2023 10.50 1
10/03/2022 10/24/2022 7.50 1
06/27/2022 06/27/2022 6.50 1
12/27/2021 12/29/2021 20.50 1
08/12/2021 08/20/2021 12.75 1
12/21/2020 03/22/2021 82.50 5
12/15/2020 04/21/2021 434.00 6

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519602
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Sandstone
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4169440, -82.5188890
Nearest TownDorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 have?

FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is FORDS BRANCH MINE 1?

FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Dorton, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at FORDS BRANCH MINE 1?

According to MSHA records, FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates FORDS BRANCH MINE 1?

FORDS BRANCH MINE 1 is operated by Rapid FM Aggregates, LLC and controlled by Rapid NRG USA, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519602.