Key Takeaway
Ned's Branch Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Gilbert, Mingo County, WV. It has 127 violations on record (42 S&S) and $59K in proposed penalties. Operated by Reflectance Energy LLC.
Ned's Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Reflectance Energy LLC
Controller: David Michael Jamison; Petri E Koivula
Location: Gilbert, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 127 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1001 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 09/04/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $193 |
| 09/03/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/25/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.205(d) | S&S | LowNegligence | $592 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,448 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 01/28/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 196d lost |
| 08/23/2022 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 81.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 114.50 | 3 |
| 10/04/2024 | 02/14/2025 | 214.00 | 5 |
| 05/29/2024 | 05/30/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 193.50 | 5 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 30.00 | 3 |
| 10/02/2023 | 02/15/2024 | 125.50 | 3 |
| 09/28/2023 | 09/28/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ned's Branch Surface Mine have?
Ned's Branch Surface Mine has 127 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $59K.
What type of mine is Ned's Branch Surface Mine?
Ned's Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gilbert, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ned's Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Ned's Branch Surface Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ned's Branch Surface Mine?
Ned's Branch Surface Mine is operated by Reflectance Energy LLC and controlled by David Michael Jamison; Petri E Koivula. MSHA Mine ID: 4609616.