Key Takeaway

Big Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It has 11 violations on record (7 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Twin Ridge Development, Inc..

Big Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Twin Ridge Development, Inc.

Controller: Edsel H Preece

Location: Coeburn, Wise County, VA

11
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/23/2005 48.11(a) S&S ModNegligence $153
05/23/2005 48.11(a) S&S ModNegligence $178
05/23/2005 48.11(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
05/23/2005 48.11(a) S&S ModNegligence $268
05/21/2005 48.26(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $142
11/02/2004 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/02/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $72
11/01/2004 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/01/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $72
10/30/2004 77.403-ag S&S ModNegligence $72
10/30/2004 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/13/2007 06/14/2007 3.00 1
10/05/2006 03/30/2007 2.50 1
05/15/2006 05/16/2006 4.00 1
10/04/2005 03/23/2006 27.50 2
05/21/2005 09/30/2005 40.50 1
11/03/2004 12/07/2004 8.50 1
11/02/2004 12/07/2004 7.00 1
10/28/2004 11/10/2004 45.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407103
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0316660, -82.4333330
Nearest TownCoeburn

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Branch have?

Big Branch has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Big Branch?

Big Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch?

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

Who operates Big Branch?

Big Branch is operated by Twin Ridge Development, Inc. and controlled by Edsel H Preece. MSHA Mine ID: 4407103.