Key Takeaway
Rowdy Gap Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It has 429 violations on record (175 S&S) and $189K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pine Branch Mining LLC.
Rowdy Gap Mine
Operator: Pine Branch Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Hazard, Perry County, KY
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 429 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/02/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/02/2019 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/24/2019 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 12/07/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $420 |
| 05/12/2016 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 05/11/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/11/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 04/11/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 04/11/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/11/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 04/11/2016 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 04/11/2016 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 12/17/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/08/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 91d lost |
| 04/07/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/03/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 10/30/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 03/01/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 63d lost |
| 02/23/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 338d lost |
| 08/04/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 105d restricted |
| 03/03/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
Inspections
View all 177 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 53.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 65.00 | 2 |
| 01/28/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 33.00 | 3 |
| 11/25/2024 | 11/27/2024 | 36.00 | 2 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2024 | 04/19/2024 | 31.50 | 3 |
| 01/31/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rowdy Gap Mine have?
Rowdy Gap Mine has 429 MSHA violations on record, of which 175 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $189K.
What type of mine is Rowdy Gap Mine?
Rowdy Gap Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rowdy Gap Mine?
According to MSHA records, Rowdy Gap Mine has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rowdy Gap Mine?
Rowdy Gap Mine is operated by Pine Branch Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 1518048.