Key Takeaway
Kelly Branch is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Evarts, Harlan County, KY. It has 90 violations on record (8 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc..
Kelly Branch
Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc.
Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Location: Evarts, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 34
Recent Violations
View all 90 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/29/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2026 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/08/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 01/08/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2026 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 09/19/2025 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 | |
| 08/18/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 08/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $193 |
| 08/12/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/31/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 127d lost |
| 10/05/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 94d lost |
| 07/02/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 245d lost |
| 02/15/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 340d lost |
| 11/09/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 08/04/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 97d lost |
| 08/01/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 08/30/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 02/19/2026 | 148.50 | 6 |
| 09/19/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 6.00 | 2 |
| 09/18/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 87.00 | 2 |
| 02/25/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 166.50 | 6 |
| 02/13/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/15/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 09/25/2024 | 10/08/2024 | 44.50 | 4 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 152.50 | 10 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kelly Branch have?
Kelly Branch has 90 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.
What type of mine is Kelly Branch?
Kelly Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Evarts, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 34 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kelly Branch?
According to MSHA records, Kelly Branch has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kelly Branch?
Kelly Branch is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1519897.