Key Takeaway
Newman Branch S1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY. It has 26 violations on record (2 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tahiti Energy Inc..
Newman Branch S1
Operator: Tahiti Energy Inc.
Controller: Jody Dale Puckett
Location: Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 26 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/08/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 12/03/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/15/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.506-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/23/2025 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2024 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 77.1605(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/08/2024 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/01/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/28/2024 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 83.50 | 4 | |
| 10/06/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 70.50 | 2 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 41.75 | 2 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/27/2025 | 71.50 | 2 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 70.00 | 3 |
| 06/26/2024 | 07/10/2024 | 72.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Newman Branch S1 have?
Newman Branch S1 has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Newman Branch S1?
Newman Branch S1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Newman Branch S1?
According to MSHA records, Newman Branch S1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Newman Branch S1?
Newman Branch S1 is operated by Tahiti Energy Inc. and controlled by Jody Dale Puckett. MSHA Mine ID: 1519951.