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
Operator: Pritchard Mining Company Inc
Controller: Andrew B Jordon
Location: Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 51 →| 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
View all 12 →| 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
View all 60 →| 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 |
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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.