Key Takeaway

Long Branch Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in McClure, Dickenson County, VA. It has 78 violations on record (17 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Contura, LLC.

Long Branch Surface Mine

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Contura, LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: McClure, Dickenson County, VA

Employees: 2

78
Violations
17
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/08/2025 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $336
01/02/2025 77.1007(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/17/2024 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/05/2024 48.31(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $164
06/05/2024 48.31(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/03/2024 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
06/03/2024 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $357
06/03/2024 48.29 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/21/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
02/26/2024 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/14/2024 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $221
02/13/2024 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/25/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
07/25/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/24/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/24/2023 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $439
07/17/2023 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/29/2023 77.410(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $346
06/29/2023 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/15/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/22/2021 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/17/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/28/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/26/2018 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/10/2026 02/18/2026 10.50 1
08/25/2025 08/25/2025 5.00 1
05/12/2025 05/22/2025 24.00 1
12/16/2024 01/22/2025 131.00 2
09/11/2024 09/11/2024 6.50 1
05/14/2024 06/14/2024 175.00 2
10/18/2023 03/20/2024 163.75 4
04/11/2023 09/21/2023 173.25 4
10/17/2022 03/16/2023 195.25 5
05/27/2022 09/22/2022 143.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407381
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0677780, -82.2738890
Nearest TownMcClure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Long Branch Surface Mine have?

Long Branch Surface Mine has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.

What type of mine is Long Branch Surface Mine?

Long Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in McClure, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 2 employees.

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

According to MSHA records, Long Branch Surface Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Long Branch Surface Mine?

Long Branch Surface Mine is operated by Paramont Contura, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4407381.