Key Takeaway

Anna Branch Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Ethel, Logan County, WV. It has 83 violations on record (61 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rum Creek Coal Sales, Inc..

Anna Branch Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Rum Creek Coal Sales, Inc.

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Ethel, Logan County, WV

83
Violations
61
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$34K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/08/2014 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $176
04/02/2013 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $687
04/02/2013 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $687
04/02/2013 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $687
12/08/2011 Non-S&S $0
12/08/2011 77.1710(g) S&S ModNegligence $897
12/08/2011 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
12/08/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/08/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $138
12/05/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/05/2011 77.1301(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2011 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $308
07/22/2011 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $308
07/22/2011 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/24/2011 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/24/2011 71.402(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/24/2011 62.110(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2011 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/28/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost
07/15/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/20/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None
03/07/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/20/2022 09/28/2022 8.25 1
10/04/2017 03/28/2018 7.50 1
04/05/2017 04/06/2017 10.00 1
10/05/2016 10/24/2016 12.00 1
04/27/2016 04/27/2016 8.50 1
10/06/2015 10/06/2015 10.00 1
04/01/2015 04/01/2015 5.50 1
10/02/2014 10/07/2014 13.00 2
04/08/2014 06/30/2014 74.50 1
10/21/2013 10/21/2013 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608279
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8716670, -81.9083330
Nearest TownEthel

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Anna Branch Surface Mine have?

Anna Branch Surface Mine has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 61 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.

What type of mine is Anna Branch Surface Mine?

Anna Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ethel, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Anna Branch Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Anna Branch Surface Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Anna Branch Surface Mine?

Anna Branch Surface Mine is operated by Rum Creek Coal Sales, Inc. and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608279.