Key Takeaway
Mine No 2 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 763 violations on record (161 S&S) and $347K in proposed penalties. Operated by Harman Branch Mining Inc.
Mine No 2
Operator: Harman Branch Mining Inc
Controller: Hung Q Nguyen
Location: Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 17
Recent Violations
View all 763 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,320 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 10/14/2025 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 10/08/2025 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 75.380(d)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2025 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 08/07/2025 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,126 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 211d lost |
| 09/25/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 188d lost |
| 08/12/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/27/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 12/17/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 12/01/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/10/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 10/07/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 114 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 75.75 | 2 | |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 94.25 | 2 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 09/02/2025 | 90.50 | 2 |
| 06/05/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 40.00 | 2 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 01/21/2025 | 57.25 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 78.00 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 2 have?
Mine No 2 has 763 MSHA violations on record, of which 161 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $347K.
What type of mine is Mine No 2?
Mine No 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 17 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 2?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 2 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 2?
Mine No 2 is operated by Harman Branch Mining Inc and controlled by Hung Q Nguyen. MSHA Mine ID: 4609207.