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
Operator: ICG East Kentucky LLC
Controller: Arch Resources Inc
Location: Lovely, Martin County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 144 →| 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
View all 22 →| 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
View all 30 →| 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 |
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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.