Key Takeaway

Camp Branch Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Ethel, Logan County, WV. It has 182 violations on record (82 S&S) and $165K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rum Creek Coal Sales.

Camp Branch Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Rum Creek Coal Sales

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Ethel, Logan County, WV

182
Violations
82
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$165K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/09/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/03/2016 48.3(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/25/2016 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/25/2016 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/25/2016 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $392
01/14/2016 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/14/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2013 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $460
10/23/2013 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $460
10/23/2013 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $207
10/23/2013 77.1605(k) Non-S&S LowNegligence $7,578
05/29/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
05/29/2013 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
05/28/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/05/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
08/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/28/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost
06/09/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 107d lost
05/04/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 251d lost
09/09/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/27/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/03/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/19/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/08/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/28/2017 04/28/2017 5.00 1
04/10/2017 06/30/2017 13.00 2
01/17/2017 03/29/2017 9.00 1
10/31/2016 03/09/2017 25.00 3
06/07/2016 06/28/2016 77.50 2
01/14/2016 02/03/2016 32.00 2
09/23/2015 09/28/2015 46.00 4
09/09/2015 09/22/2015 54.00 2
04/06/2015 05/18/2015 42.00 1
10/17/2014 10/20/2014 19.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609089
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8722220, -81.8997220
Nearest TownEthel

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Camp Branch Mine have?

Camp Branch Mine has 182 MSHA violations on record, of which 82 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $165K.

What type of mine is Camp Branch Mine?

Camp Branch 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 Camp Branch Mine?

According to MSHA records, Camp Branch Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Camp Branch Mine?

Camp Branch Mine is operated by Rum Creek Coal Sales and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609089.