CAVE BRANCH PLANT
MSHA mine ID 1516054 · Harlan County, KY
- Operator
- Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
- Controller
- Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
- Mine status
- Active since Nov 14, 2022
- Mine type
- Facility
- Primary commodity
- Coal (Bituminous)
- Citations issued
- Feb 10, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026
Past 24 months at a glance
- Inspections
- 12
- Citations and orders
- 30
- Marked S&S by MSHA
- 3
- Assessed penalties
- $4,672
27 of 30 citations have an MSHA assessment so far, first proposed at $4,672. 0 are marked contested.
Citations by standard
The 30 CFR section MSHA cited, most cited first.
| Standard | Citations | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 77.1606(c) | 7 | $1,056 |
| 77.512 | 4 | $604 |
| 77.1110 | 3 | $453 |
| 77.1104 | 2 | $226 |
| 77.1605(d) | 2 | $302 |
| 77.400(a) | 2 | $672 |
| 77.505 | 2 | $302 |
| 71.402(a) | 1 | $151 |
| 77.204 | 1 | $151 |
| 77.205(a) | 1 | $0 |
| 77.207 | 1 | $151 |
| 77.400(d) | 1 | $151 |
| 77.410(c) | 1 | $151 |
| 77.705 | 1 | $151 |
| 77.904 | 1 | $151 |
Latest citations
| Issued | Assessed |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 No. 5085178 77.205(a) | Not yet assessed |
| Oct 6, 2026 No. 5085177 77.1104 | Not yet assessed |
| Oct 6, 2026 No. 5085176 77.1606(c) | Not yet assessed |
| Apr 23, 2026 No. 5085079 77.1606(c) | $151 Closed |
| Apr 9, 2026 No. 5085078 77.1606(c) | $226 Received |
| Apr 9, 2026 No. 5085077 77.1606(c) | $226 Received |
| Apr 2, 2026 No. 5085076 77.1110 | $151 Closed |
| Dec 17, 2025 No. 5086001 77.1110 | $151 Closed |
| Dec 17, 2025 No. 5085451 77.1606(c) | $151 Closed |
| Jul 2, 2025 No. 9778897 77.1605(d) | $151 Closed |
| Jun 12, 2025 No. 9772840 77.1110 | $151 Closed |
| Jun 10, 2025 No. 9778893 77.1605(d) | $151 Closed |
| Jun 10, 2025 No. 9775461 77.512 | $151 Closed |
| Jun 10, 2025 No. 9775460 77.512 | $151 Closed |
| Jun 10, 2025 No. 9775459 77.705 | $151 Closed |
| Jun 4, 2025 No. 9778891 77.410(c) | $151 Closed |
| Jun 4, 2025 No. 9778890 77.1606(c) | $151 Closed |
| May 30, 2025 No. 9772838 77.505 | $151 Closed |
| Feb 18, 2025 No. 9775443 77.505 | $151 Closed |
| Feb 18, 2025 No. 9772938 77.204 | $151 Closed |
| Feb 14, 2025 No. 9772751 77.512 | $151 Closed |
| Feb 14, 2025 No. 9772750 77.512 | $151 Closed |
| Feb 14, 2025 No. 9772749 77.904 | $151 Closed |
| Feb 14, 2025 No. 9772748 77.1104 | $226 Closed |
| Feb 14, 2025 No. 9772747 77.400(d) | $151 Closed |
Latest inspections
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Event F0016BE
Oct 1, 2026
Spot Inspection
Event F030377
Sep 10, 2026
Spot Inspection
Event F030370
Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026
Spot Inspection
Event F03036A
Jul 28, 2026
Spot Inspection
Event F013A50
Jun 8, 2026
Shaft, Slope or Major Construction Spot Inspection
Event F013A4D
May 7, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Event F0016B5
Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 8, 2026
Spot Inspection
Event F030704
Mar 26, 2026
Impoundment Spot Inspection
Event F013A40
Mar 16, 2026 to Mar 23, 2026
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Event F00CE34
Dec 5, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026
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