Key Takeaway

Mill Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It has 281 violations on record (93 S&S) and $148K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc.

Mill Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc

Controller: Thomas R Hamilton

Location: Closplint, Harlan County, KY

281
Violations
93
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$148K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/06/2012 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/23/2012 77.107-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/02/2011 77.1607(b) S&S LowNegligence $52,500
11/02/2011 Non-S&S $0
04/26/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/26/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
04/26/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
04/22/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/22/2011 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/20/2011 77.1710(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,700
11/09/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
11/01/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/19/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
10/19/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
10/14/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/24/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
05/24/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,026

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/02/2011 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal
10/06/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
09/07/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/08/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
06/16/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
06/06/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/07/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/07/2011 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/23/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost
05/05/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/03/2012 05/22/2012 10.50 1
04/12/2012 09/06/2012 42.50 2
03/12/2012 04/25/2012 4.75 1
02/01/2012 02/01/2012 5.50 1
12/14/2011 12/14/2011 6.75 3
11/02/2011 04/25/2012 227.75 8
04/21/2011 04/21/2011 5.00 1
04/12/2011 05/12/2011 47.50 2
10/07/2010 12/02/2010 71.50 2
06/07/2010 06/07/2010 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517821
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9313890, -83.0963890
Nearest TownClosplint

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mill Branch have?

Mill Branch has 281 MSHA violations on record, of which 93 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $148K.

What type of mine is Mill Branch?

Mill Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mill Branch?

According to MSHA records, Mill Branch has 34 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mill Branch?

Mill Branch is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1517821.