Key Takeaway

Viper is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY. It has 510 violations on record (256 S&S) and $113K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Mountain Resources, LLC.

Viper

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Black Mountain Resources, LLC

Controller: Jesse R Sizemore; Amy R Sizemore

Location: Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY

510
Violations
256
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$113K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 510 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/15/2020 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/07/2020 77.204 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/20/2019 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/05/2019 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/14/2018 48.23(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/20/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/20/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/20/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/07/2018 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $208
12/07/2017 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
12/06/2017 77.204 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/27/2017 77.1109(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/27/2017 75.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $188
03/27/2017 77.1108-1(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/28/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/28/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/13/2016 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
11/19/2015 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2015 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2015 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 8 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/01/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
01/31/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
07/11/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost
09/05/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/21/2003 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost
11/01/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/14/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
01/06/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/07/2023 09/07/2023 4.75 1
01/03/2023 01/03/2023 4.50 1
04/29/2022 04/29/2022 7.50 1
01/31/2022 01/31/2022 10.00 1
05/18/2021 05/18/2021 11.00 1
10/01/2020 10/22/2020 24.00 1
09/09/2020 09/09/2020 4.00 1
04/02/2020 09/17/2020 59.50 4
11/15/2019 12/03/2019 64.00 4
09/26/2019 09/26/2019 2.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1512603
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8855560, -83.3791670
Nearest TownBledsoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Viper have?

Viper has 510 MSHA violations on record, of which 256 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $113K.

What type of mine is Viper?

Viper is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Bledsoe, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Viper?

According to MSHA records, Viper has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Viper?

Viper is operated by Black Mountain Resources, LLC and controlled by Jesse R Sizemore; Amy R Sizemore. MSHA Mine ID: 1512603.