Key Takeaway

Love Branch South is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Stone, Pike County, KY. It has 678 violations on record (243 S&S) and $639K in proposed penalties. Operated by Road Fork Development Company Inc..

Love Branch South

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Road Fork Development Company Inc.

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Stone, Pike County, KY

678
Violations
243
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$639K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/10/2012 48.31 S&S LowNegligence $705
09/13/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
09/11/2012 75.523-3(c)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $127
09/11/2012 75.1106-2(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $1,412
09/11/2012 75.1909(c)(2) S&S ModNegligence $1,412
09/10/2012 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
09/05/2012 75.360(g) Non-S&S HighNegligence $634
09/05/2012 75.320(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $127
09/05/2012 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
06/13/2012 75.1914(h)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/13/2012 75.1103-11 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
06/07/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
06/07/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
06/06/2012 75.203(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
06/05/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,944
06/05/2012 77.400(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
06/05/2012 77.1607(n) S&S ModNegligence $975
06/05/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
06/05/2012 77.1607(cc) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/27/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/01/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost
04/11/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/02/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/21/2011 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/23/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
02/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/08/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost
10/15/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/10/2012 12/12/2012 10.00 1
09/04/2012 09/27/2012 70.00 1
07/02/2012 07/17/2012 26.50 3
04/26/2012 04/26/2012 8.00 1
04/04/2012 06/26/2012 353.50 12
04/02/2012 08/30/2012 7.00 2
03/30/2012 04/09/2012 12.75 1
03/21/2012 03/21/2012 8.00 1
02/15/2012 02/22/2012 18.50 2
01/03/2012 03/22/2012 300.00 7

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519270
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5386110, -82.2491660
Nearest TownStone

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Love Branch South have?

Love Branch South has 678 MSHA violations on record, of which 243 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $639K.

What type of mine is Love Branch South?

Love Branch South is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Stone, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Love Branch South?

According to MSHA records, Love Branch South has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Love Branch South?

Love Branch South is operated by Road Fork Development Company Inc. and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519270.