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
Operator: Paramont Contura, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: McClure, Dickenson County, VA
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 78 →| 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
View all 4 →| 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
View all 24 →| 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 |
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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.