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
Operator: Pine Branch Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Cinda, Leslie County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 510 →| 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
View all 40 →| 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
View all 149 →| 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 |
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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.