Key Takeaway

Thunder Ridge is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Cinda, Leslie County, KY. It has 510 violations on record (175 S&S) and $218K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pine Branch Mining LLC.

Thunder Ridge

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Pine Branch Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Cinda, Leslie County, KY

Employees: 1

510
Violations
175
S&S Violations
40
Accidents
$218K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/19/2025 77.216(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/15/2024 77.216(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/27/2021 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
09/27/2021 72.100(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
09/27/2021 71.201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/15/2020 71.403(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
11/30/2020 72.100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
10/15/2020 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $324
06/23/2016 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
01/14/2016 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
01/06/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
01/05/2016 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/09/2015 72.620 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/01/2015 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
08/12/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/12/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
08/12/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/12/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/12/2015 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/03/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/12/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/07/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost
06/09/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost
03/16/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 79d lost
12/22/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost
11/03/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost
10/07/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
09/06/2014 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
04/24/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/22/2026 01/23/2026 13.00 1
11/03/2025 11/04/2025 17.50 1
05/02/2025 07/15/2025 19.00 2
03/19/2025 03/25/2025 14.50 1
10/09/2024 10/10/2024 16.00 1
08/28/2024 08/28/2024 12.00 2
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.00 1
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 8.50 1
02/15/2024 03/19/2024 18.00 1
12/01/2023 12/15/2023 19.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1517746
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0725000, -83.3352780
Nearest TownCinda

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Thunder Ridge have?

Thunder Ridge has 510 MSHA violations on record, of which 175 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $218K.

What type of mine is Thunder Ridge?

Thunder Ridge is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cinda, Leslie County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Thunder Ridge?

According to MSHA records, Thunder Ridge has 40 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Thunder Ridge?

Thunder Ridge is operated by Pine Branch Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 1517746.