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
Operator: Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
Controller: Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Location: Cumberland, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 52
Recent Violations
View all 187 →| 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
View all 9 →| 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
View all 45 →| 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 |
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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.