Key Takeaway
Big Branch Highwall Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Keystone, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 9 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Justice Highwall Mining, Inc..
Big Branch Highwall Mine
Operator: Justice Highwall Mining, Inc.
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Keystone, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 9 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2008 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/22/2008 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/22/2008 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/22/2008 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1111 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.516 | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 4 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2009 | 01/22/2009 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/30/2008 | 08/28/2008 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2008 | 02/07/2008 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 06/18/2007 | 06/21/2007 | 13.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Branch Highwall Mine have?
Big Branch Highwall Mine has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Big Branch Highwall Mine?
Big Branch Highwall Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Keystone, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch Highwall Mine?
According to MSHA records, Big Branch Highwall Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Branch Highwall Mine?
Big Branch Highwall Mine is operated by Justice Highwall Mining, Inc. and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4609197.