Key Takeaway
Orchard Branch Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Manchester, Clay County, KY. It has 35 violations on record (23 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Fire Coal Company LLC.
Orchard Branch Mine
Operator: Black Fire Coal Company LLC
Controller: Alan Weed
Location: Manchester, Clay County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2007 | 77.1110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 12/04/2007 | 77.410 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/04/2007 | 77.1109(e)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 07/02/2007 | 77.807-3 | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,143 |
| 06/27/2007 | 77.1707(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/18/2006 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.1109(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $273 |
| 10/04/2006 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2006 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/20/2006 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 09/20/2006 | 77.1710 | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 09/20/2006 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $354 |
| 09/20/2006 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $291 |
| 09/13/2006 | 77.1707(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 09/13/2006 | 77.1710(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2014 | 03/31/2014 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2012 | 04/26/2012 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2010 | 03/04/2010 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2009 | 04/02/2009 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/03/2008 | 11/03/2008 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2008 | 10/06/2008 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/05/2008 | 05/05/2008 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2008 | 02/21/2008 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2007 | 12/18/2007 | 50.50 | 2 |
| 06/27/2007 | 07/18/2007 | 32.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Orchard Branch Mine have?
Orchard Branch Mine has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Orchard Branch Mine?
Orchard Branch Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Manchester, Clay County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Orchard Branch Mine?
According to MSHA records, Orchard Branch Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Orchard Branch Mine?
Orchard Branch Mine is operated by Black Fire Coal Company LLC and controlled by Alan Weed. MSHA Mine ID: 1519010.