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
Operator: Sidney Coal Company, Inc
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Sidney, Pike County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 99 →| 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
View all 11 →| 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
View all 59 →| 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 |
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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.