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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Tahiti Energy Inc.

Controller: Jody Dale Puckett

Location: Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY

Employees: 4

26
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1519951
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.3880560, -82.7219440
Nearest TownHi Hat

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.