Key Takeaway

Dry Branch Surface No 1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV. It has 51 violations on record (23 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pritchard Mining Company Inc.

Dry Branch Surface No 1

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Pritchard Mining Company Inc

Controller: Andrew B Jordon

Location: Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV

51
Violations
23
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/01/2016 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/21/2016 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
02/09/2016 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/09/2015 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/09/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/04/2014 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
12/03/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/02/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/17/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
01/08/2008 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/08/2008 77.1301(c)(8) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/08/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/02/2008 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/30/2007 77.1605(l) S&S ModNegligence $334
04/20/2007 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/18/2007 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $107

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/03/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/26/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 246d lost
01/16/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost
08/09/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost
05/13/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost
02/22/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
10/04/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost
02/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
11/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost
08/16/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/11/2025 12/11/2025 1.50 1
05/07/2025 05/07/2025 1.25 1
01/28/2025 01/28/2025 1.00 1
07/01/2024 07/01/2024 2.00 1
12/18/2023 12/18/2023 2.00 1
07/26/2023 07/26/2023 1.00 1
11/22/2022 11/22/2022 1.50 1
08/15/2022 08/15/2022 1.50 1
12/09/2021 12/09/2021 1.25 1
09/20/2021 09/20/2021 1.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608849
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2019440, -81.4588890
Nearest TownCabin Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Dry Branch Surface No 1 have?

Dry Branch Surface No 1 has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Dry Branch Surface No 1?

Dry Branch Surface No 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Dry Branch Surface No 1?

According to MSHA records, Dry Branch Surface No 1 has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Dry Branch Surface No 1?

Dry Branch Surface No 1 is operated by Pritchard Mining Company Inc and controlled by Andrew B Jordon. MSHA Mine ID: 4608849.