Key Takeaway
Cub Branch Surface is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Amherstdale, Logan County, WV. It has 765 violations on record (343 S&S) and $1.0M in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal-Mac LLC.
Cub Branch Surface
Operator: Coal-Mac LLC
Controller: John Mitch Potter
Location: Amherstdale, Logan County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 765 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | LowNegligence | $755 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 05/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $3,736 |
| 05/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $3,736 |
| 05/05/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 05/02/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $504 |
| 05/01/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $504 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $504 |
| 04/29/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.504 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $504 |
| 04/25/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/25/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 04/24/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 04/23/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 62 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 153d lost |
| 01/02/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 265d lost |
| 12/11/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/07/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 114d lost |
| 07/06/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/29/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 01/20/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/03/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/08/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/31/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 105 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 10/21/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/05/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 06/05/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/19/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 196.25 | 6 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/17/2025 | 25.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cub Branch Surface have?
Cub Branch Surface has 765 MSHA violations on record, of which 343 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.0M.
What type of mine is Cub Branch Surface?
Cub Branch Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Amherstdale, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cub Branch Surface?
According to MSHA records, Cub Branch Surface has 62 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cub Branch Surface?
Cub Branch Surface is operated by Coal-Mac LLC and controlled by John Mitch Potter. MSHA Mine ID: 4608249.