Key Takeaway
No. 1 Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Harlan, Harlan County, KY. It has 173 violations on record (35 S&S) and $97K in proposed penalties. Operated by Double Branch Energy, LLC.
No. 1 Surface Mine
Operator: Double Branch Energy, LLC
Controller: Douglas Warriner
Location: Harlan, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 173 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2014 | 48.29(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2011 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $873 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,996 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $117 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 10/05/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,209 |
| 04/27/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/27/2011 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/20/2011 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 04/15/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/15/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 04/15/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/15/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/15/2011 | 77.1607(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/14/2011 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/14/2011 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 04/14/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 58d lost, 59d restricted |
| 04/04/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 242d lost |
| 03/26/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 95d lost, 151d restricted |
| 07/19/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/14/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/04/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
| 06/26/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 06/02/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/08/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 01/28/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2020 | 06/16/2020 | 6.50 | 2 |
| 03/03/2020 | 03/03/2020 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2019 | 06/13/2019 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/28/2018 | 09/28/2018 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/19/2018 | 01/19/2018 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/16/2017 | 09/15/2017 | 10.00 | 2 |
| 02/27/2017 | 03/10/2017 | 8.75 | 2 |
| 11/10/2016 | 12/21/2016 | 17.00 | 3 |
| 04/14/2016 | 04/14/2016 | 6.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 1 Surface Mine have?
No. 1 Surface Mine has 173 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $97K.
What type of mine is No. 1 Surface Mine?
No. 1 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Harlan, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 1 Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, No. 1 Surface Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 1 Surface Mine?
No. 1 Surface Mine is operated by Double Branch Energy, LLC and controlled by Douglas Warriner. MSHA Mine ID: 1518687.