Key Takeaway

Dry Branch Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Anawalt, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 230 violations on record (31 S&S) and $274K in proposed penalties. Operated by Extra Energy, Inc..

Dry Branch Surface Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Extra Energy, Inc.

Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Location: Anawalt, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 97

230
Violations
31
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$274K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/25/2026 77.410(c) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/25/2026 48.31(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 48.31(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 77.410(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/25/2026 48.31(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/20/2026 77.1109(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/20/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/13/2026 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/13/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/10/2026 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/10/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/06/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
05/27/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $504
05/27/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $504
05/21/2025 77.1000 S&S LowNegligence $697
05/21/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $504
05/08/2025 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/08/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/15/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/02/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 160d lost, 3d restricted
04/30/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 288d lost
02/25/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/25/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 355d lost
04/06/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/24/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
11/05/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/14/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 235d lost
12/05/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/03/2026 02/26/2026 106.50 2
04/21/2025 06/09/2025 125.25 1
10/01/2024 11/04/2024 133.50 3
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.00 1
05/07/2024 05/07/2024 4.25 1
05/01/2024 03/21/2025 43.25 3
04/03/2024 05/09/2024 81.25 2
02/25/2024 02/26/2024 1.50 1
02/25/2024 03/27/2024 20.75 2
01/25/2024 03/04/2024 143.75 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609395
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees97
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.3561110, -81.4300000
Nearest TownAnawalt

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Dry Branch Surface Mine have?

Dry Branch Surface Mine has 230 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $274K.

What type of mine is Dry Branch Surface Mine?

Dry Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Anawalt, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 97 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Dry Branch Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Dry Branch Surface Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Dry Branch Surface Mine?

Dry Branch Surface Mine is operated by Extra Energy, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609395.