Key Takeaway

Jims Branch No 2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in New Richmond, Wyoming County, WV. It has 634 violations on record (208 S&S) and $288K in proposed penalties. Operated by Chief Mining Inc.

Jims Branch No 2

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Chief Mining Inc

Controller: Kenneth R Calloway

Location: New Richmond, Wyoming County, WV

634
Violations
208
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$288K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/22/2012 77.701 Non-S&S NoNegligence $100
03/22/2012 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2012 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2012 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/20/2011 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
12/20/2011 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
12/20/2011 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
12/20/2011 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/20/2011 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
12/19/2011 75.1714-3(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
12/19/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/19/2011 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $150
12/19/2011 75.1714-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/19/2011 75.1714-4(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
12/19/2011 75.1714-3(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,203
12/19/2011 75.1101-1(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
12/19/2011 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
12/19/2011 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/19/2011 75.400 S&S HighNegligence $25,800
12/19/2011 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost
01/29/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
10/02/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost
05/04/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
04/20/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/04/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 86d lost, 36d restricted
07/11/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost
12/31/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost
10/30/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/01/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/19/2012 03/27/2012 19.50 1
01/24/2012 01/24/2012 5.50 1
12/13/2011 12/28/2011 73.75 2
09/20/2011 09/20/2011 2.50 1
08/03/2011 09/12/2011 104.25 3
07/19/2011 08/23/2011 11.00 2
06/15/2011 06/29/2011 77.75 1
05/25/2011 05/25/2011 5.00 1
04/12/2011 04/29/2011 3.75 1
03/11/2011 03/31/2011 111.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608577
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5813880, -81.4791660
Nearest TownNew Richmond

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Jims Branch No 2 have?

Jims Branch No 2 has 634 MSHA violations on record, of which 208 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $288K.

What type of mine is Jims Branch No 2?

Jims Branch No 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in New Richmond, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Jims Branch No 2?

According to MSHA records, Jims Branch No 2 has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Jims Branch No 2?

Jims Branch No 2 is operated by Chief Mining Inc and controlled by Kenneth R Calloway. MSHA Mine ID: 4608577.