Key Takeaway
Meadow Branch is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. It has 205 violations on record (19 S&S) and $76K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc..
Meadow Branch
Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc.
Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Location: Eolia, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 38
Recent Violations
View all 205 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $549 |
| 12/23/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 12/23/2025 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,712 |
| 12/23/2025 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,037 |
| 12/23/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $13,436 |
| 10/27/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1100 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/21/2025 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 143d lost |
| 10/03/2024 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/02/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
| 04/11/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 01/24/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 65d lost |
| 01/04/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 22.50 | 3 |
| 10/07/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 156.00 | 4 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 17.50 | 2 |
| 04/30/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 189.25 | 6 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 11/18/2024 | 117.50 | 4 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 07/08/2024 | 215.50 | 8 |
| 01/18/2024 | 01/22/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2023 | 01/31/2024 | 175.50 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Meadow Branch have?
Meadow Branch has 205 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $76K.
What type of mine is Meadow Branch?
Meadow Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 38 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Meadow Branch?
According to MSHA records, Meadow Branch has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Meadow Branch?
Meadow Branch is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1519890.