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
Operator: Extra Energy, Inc.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Anawalt, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 97
Recent Violations
View all 230 →| 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
View all 16 →| 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
View all 62 →| 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 |
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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.