Key Takeaway

Tip Top Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dice, Perry County, KY. It has 199 violations on record (101 S&S) and $78K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pine Branch Mining LLC.

Tip Top Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Pine Branch Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Dice, Perry County, KY

199
Violations
101
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$78K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/11/2011 62.120 S&S ModNegligence $127
05/04/2011 77.1713(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $540
05/04/2011 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
05/04/2011 77.1707(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $540
05/04/2011 71.500 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/04/2011 71.600 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/04/2011 77.1713(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
05/04/2011 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
05/04/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/04/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/04/2011 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
05/04/2011 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
05/04/2011 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/27/2010 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $150
10/20/2010 77.409(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
10/20/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/19/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $460
10/19/2010 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/18/2010 77.1303(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
09/22/2010 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $1,795

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/18/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost
09/28/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost
04/25/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 18d restricted
05/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/19/2014 09/19/2014 2.00 2
03/31/2014 03/31/2014 3.75 2
03/05/2014 03/05/2014 8.50 2
05/04/2011 05/12/2011 44.00 1
11/22/2010 01/11/2011 6.50 1
10/18/2010 11/03/2010 92.00 2
09/30/2010 09/30/2010 2.00 1
04/29/2010 09/27/2010 134.50 3
10/07/2009 10/22/2009 19.00 2
10/02/2009 12/22/2009 129.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518613
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3105560, -83.1766670
Nearest TownDice

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tip Top Mine have?

Tip Top Mine has 199 MSHA violations on record, of which 101 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $78K.

What type of mine is Tip Top Mine?

Tip Top Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dice, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tip Top Mine?

According to MSHA records, Tip Top Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Tip Top Mine?

Tip Top Mine is operated by Pine Branch Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 1518613.