Key Takeaway

ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Harlan County, KY. It has 187 violations on record (37 S&S) and $62K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC.

ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC

Controller: Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd

Location: Cumberland, Harlan County, KY

Employees: 52

187
Violations
37
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$62K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/20/2026 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/11/2026 75.1714-3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/05/2026 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.1107-9(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $0
01/16/2026 77.410(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
01/16/2026 77.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/15/2026 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/14/2026 75.1731(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/09/2026 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $818
01/06/2026 75.204(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/10/2025 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
11/25/2025 75.1714-7(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/14/2025 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
11/13/2025 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/05/2025 75.1107-4(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/03/2025 75.1714-3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/30/2025 75.333(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/30/2025 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/01/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/25/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
12/28/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/23/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
09/17/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost
08/21/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/12/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost
03/21/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
12/31/2023 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 02/20/2026 220.00 4
12/23/2025 12/23/2025 2.50 1
12/10/2025 12/18/2025 1.75 1
12/10/2025 12/18/2025 10.25 1
10/22/2025 11/26/2025 257.00 10
09/23/2025 09/30/2025 10.50 1
09/16/2025 09/17/2025 18.50 1
07/01/2025 09/15/2025 216.50 8
04/01/2025 05/30/2025 196.00 10
03/17/2025 03/17/2025 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519860
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees52
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9836110, -82.9386110
Nearest TownCumberland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE have?

ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE has 187 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $62K.

What type of mine is ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE?

ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 52 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE?

According to MSHA records, ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE?

ORCHARD BRANCH OWL MINE is operated by Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC and controlled by Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 1519860.