Key Takeaway

Mount Sterling Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Lovely, Martin County, KY. It has 144 violations on record (61 S&S) and $70K in proposed penalties. Operated by ICG East Kentucky LLC.

Mount Sterling Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: ICG East Kentucky LLC

Controller: Arch Resources Inc

Location: Lovely, Martin County, KY

144
Violations
61
S&S Violations
22
Accidents
$70K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/29/2013 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $634
01/08/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/30/2012 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,412
07/30/2012 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $634
07/30/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/17/2012 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $946
04/17/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $946
02/07/2012 77.1605(l) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/07/2012 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $807
02/06/2012 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $634
02/06/2012 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
02/06/2012 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $634

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/16/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/26/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
12/16/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
10/28/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost
06/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
10/07/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 185d lost
07/14/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
04/30/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost
04/09/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/27/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/24/2013 11/26/2013 6.00 1
04/08/2013 06/06/2013 26.00 2
12/20/2012 02/08/2013 35.00 1
11/27/2012 11/27/2012 4.00 1
05/31/2012 05/31/2012 4.00 1
04/02/2012 08/01/2012 41.00 1
01/10/2012 03/27/2012 123.00 1
12/15/2011 12/19/2011 5.00 1
09/19/2011 09/19/2011 6.00 1
09/19/2011 09/19/2011 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519070
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7555560, -82.3391670
Nearest TownLovely

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mount Sterling Branch have?

Mount Sterling Branch has 144 MSHA violations on record, of which 61 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $70K.

What type of mine is Mount Sterling Branch?

Mount Sterling Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lovely, Martin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mount Sterling Branch?

According to MSHA records, Mount Sterling Branch has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mount Sterling Branch?

Mount Sterling Branch is operated by ICG East Kentucky LLC and controlled by Arch Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519070.