Key Takeaway
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Jeff, Perry County, KY. It has 1,034 violations on record (283 S&S) and $589K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Diamond Coal Company.
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89
Operator: Blue Diamond Coal Company
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Jeff, Perry County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 1,034 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2022 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.1714-4(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.208 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.1506(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 75.223(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $530 |
| 09/13/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/10/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/10/2021 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $530 |
| 08/30/2021 | 75.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/30/2021 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $856 |
| 08/30/2021 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/30/2021 | 75.1103-8(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/30/2021 | 75.1101-16(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/19/2021 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 08/19/2021 | 75.380(d)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,065 |
| 08/19/2021 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $530 |
| 08/12/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 55 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 335d lost |
| 09/13/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/10/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/12/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/22/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/11/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/26/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 80d lost |
| 06/19/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/15/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/10/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 123 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2022 | 05/20/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 05/20/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/13/2022 | 01/13/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/24/2021 | 12/20/2021 | 20.75 | 2 |
| 09/28/2021 | 09/28/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 09/13/2021 | 01/03/2022 | 27.00 | 2 |
| 09/11/2021 | 09/27/2021 | 24.00 | 4 |
| 08/24/2021 | 09/10/2021 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2021 | 08/24/2021 | 30.50 | 4 |
| 07/22/2021 | 08/03/2021 | 18.00 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Orchard Branch Mine No. 89 have?
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89 has 1034 MSHA violations on record, of which 283 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $589K.
What type of mine is Orchard Branch Mine No. 89?
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Jeff, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Orchard Branch Mine No. 89?
According to MSHA records, Orchard Branch Mine No. 89 has 55 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Orchard Branch Mine No. 89?
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89 is operated by Blue Diamond Coal Company and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 1519405.