Key Takeaway

RB #5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pathfork, Harlan County, KY. It has 738 violations on record (270 S&S) and $361K in proposed penalties. Operated by Montana Bakken, LLC.

RB #5

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Montana Bakken, LLC

Controller: Douglas Warriner

Location: Pathfork, Harlan County, KY

738
Violations
270
S&S Violations
22
Accidents
$361K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2014 75.1711 Non-S&S $0
09/29/2014 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $473
06/17/2013 75.1711 S&S Reckless $7,578
01/03/2013 75.1711 S&S ModNegligence $100
01/31/2012 75.1713-2(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
01/31/2012 75.1718 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/30/2011 Non-S&S $0
11/08/2011 77.900-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
11/08/2011 77.900-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
09/15/2011 75.1713-2(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
09/09/2011 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/09/2011 75.336(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2011 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
09/08/2011 75.312(g)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2011 75.900-4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2011 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2011 77.1707(b)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/02/2011 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
08/02/2011 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
06/22/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/30/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/25/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/06/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
12/28/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/19/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/25/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/05/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/19/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/01/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/31/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/21/2019 02/21/2019 6.00 1
10/25/2018 10/25/2018 5.50 1
07/06/2018 07/06/2018 4.75 1
05/09/2018 05/09/2018 5.50 1
01/23/2018 01/23/2018 3.25 1
10/04/2017 10/04/2017 3.25 1
07/10/2017 07/11/2017 5.50 1
04/24/2017 04/24/2017 3.50 1
01/19/2017 01/19/2017 8.50 1
11/29/2016 11/29/2016 9.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517077
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.7211110, -83.4086110
Nearest TownPathfork

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does RB #5 have?

RB #5 has 738 MSHA violations on record, of which 270 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $361K.

What type of mine is RB #5?

RB #5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pathfork, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at RB #5?

According to MSHA records, RB #5 has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates RB #5?

RB #5 is operated by Montana Bakken, LLC and controlled by Douglas Warriner. MSHA Mine ID: 1517077.