Key Takeaway

Powers Branch is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Gausdale, Whitley County, KY. It has 66 violations on record (20 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by G & P Contractors Inc.

Powers Branch

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: G & P Contractors Inc

Controller: David Grubb

Location: Gausdale, Whitley County, KY

66
Violations
20
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 66 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/07/2002 75.1715 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/07/2002 75.310 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/07/2002 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/07/2002 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/07/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
09/09/2002 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/09/2002 75.333(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/09/2002 75.370 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/09/2002 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/11/2002 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/11/2002 75.325(b) S&S ModNegligence $122
04/15/2002 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/10/2002 75.1719-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.370 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.370 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/04/2002 75.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/06/2002 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/04/2002 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $113
03/04/2002 75.1100-3 S&S ModNegligence $113

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/06/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2003 10/08/2003 8.00 1
08/07/2003 08/07/2003 2.50 1
08/05/2003 08/14/2003 3.00 1
06/17/2003 06/17/2003 1.50 1
02/27/2003 02/27/2003 8.00 1
01/14/2003 01/14/2003 0.00 0
11/26/2002 11/26/2002 4.00 1
10/10/2002 10/15/2002 15.00 1
10/09/2002 12/23/2002 16.00 2
09/05/2002 09/24/2002 49.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518276
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.6250000, -86.5950000
Nearest TownGausdale

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Powers Branch have?

Powers Branch has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Powers Branch?

Powers Branch is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Gausdale, Whitley County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Powers Branch?

According to MSHA records, Powers Branch has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Powers Branch?

Powers Branch is operated by G & P Contractors Inc and controlled by David Grubb. MSHA Mine ID: 1518276.