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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Coal-Mac LLC

Controller: John Mitch Potter

Location: Amherstdale, Logan County, WV

765
Violations
343
S&S Violations
62
Accidents
$1.0M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4608249
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8127780, -81.8030560
Nearest TownAmherstdale

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.