Key Takeaway

Spring Branch No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Premium, Letcher County, KY. It has 141 violations on record (80 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cook & Sons Mining Inc.

Spring Branch No 1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Cook & Sons Mining Inc

Controller: Michael K Cook; Randy A Cook

Location: Premium, Letcher County, KY

141
Violations
80
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/18/2002 75.1200(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/15/2002 75.211(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/17/2001 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/17/2001 75.388(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
12/10/2001 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/10/2001 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/05/2001 75.606 S&S ModNegligence $173
11/05/2001 75.312(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/05/2001 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/05/2001 75.1100-2(e)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/05/2001 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
10/24/2001 75.1702 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $97
10/09/2001 75.1107 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/09/2001 75.523-3(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/09/2001 75.1107 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/09/2001 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $90
10/09/2001 75.523-3(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/02/2001 75.523-3(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/02/2001 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/07/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
10/18/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
10/06/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
08/31/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/06/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/29/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost
11/16/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
10/31/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
10/01/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/21/2002 05/21/2002 5.00 1
01/04/2002 01/04/2002 8.00 1
01/02/2002 01/23/2002 13.50 1
01/02/2002 03/01/2002 38.50 2
12/17/2001 12/21/2001 20.00 1
12/12/2001 12/12/2001 8.00 1
11/13/2001 12/06/2001 15.00 1
10/02/2001 10/02/2001 6.50 1
10/01/2001 12/10/2001 78.50 2
09/24/2001 09/24/2001 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518238
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0191670, -82.9116670
Nearest TownPremium

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Spring Branch No 1 have?

Spring Branch No 1 has 141 MSHA violations on record, of which 80 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.

What type of mine is Spring Branch No 1?

Spring Branch No 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Premium, Letcher County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Spring Branch No 1?

According to MSHA records, Spring Branch No 1 has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Spring Branch No 1?

Spring Branch No 1 is operated by Cook & Sons Mining Inc and controlled by Michael K Cook; Randy A Cook. MSHA Mine ID: 1518238.