Key Takeaway

Halfway Branch Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It has 99 violations on record (60 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sidney Coal Company, Inc.

Halfway Branch Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Sidney Coal Company, Inc

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Sidney, Pike County, KY

99
Violations
60
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/17/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
05/16/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/16/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
05/09/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/09/2012 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/15/2011 77.1001 S&S HighNegligence $1,944
12/15/2011 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,944
06/23/2011 77.1101(a) S&S ModNegligence $362
06/23/2011 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $362
06/23/2011 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $362
06/21/2011 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2011 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $176
06/17/2011 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $176
06/07/2011 Non-S&S $0
06/07/2011 77.1608(c) S&S ModNegligence $873
05/20/2011 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $176
04/12/2011 Non-S&S $0
08/24/2010 41.12 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/09/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $228
02/07/2006 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $228

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/12/2011 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
03/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost
01/07/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/22/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/22/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/26/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 307d lost
11/24/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/24/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/23/2003 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/18/2013 12/18/2013 2.50 1
06/19/2013 06/19/2013 2.00 1
11/14/2012 11/16/2012 5.00 1
04/27/2012 05/29/2012 48.25 1
04/05/2012 04/05/2012 8.00 1
02/09/2012 02/13/2012 16.50 2
02/02/2012 02/02/2012 7.00 1
12/15/2011 12/15/2011 15.25 3
12/06/2011 03/15/2012 61.50 2
06/16/2011 08/01/2011 84.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518380
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5111110, -82.2266660
Nearest TownSidney

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Halfway Branch Surface Mine have?

Halfway Branch Surface Mine has 99 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is Halfway Branch Surface Mine?

Halfway Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Halfway Branch Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Halfway Branch Surface Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Halfway Branch Surface Mine?

Halfway Branch Surface Mine is operated by Sidney Coal Company, Inc and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1518380.