Key Takeaway

Newman Branch is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY. It has 27 violations on record (7 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Noble Coal, LLC dba Noble Reclamation.

Newman Branch

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Noble Coal, LLC dba Noble Reclamation

Controller: Glenn David May II; Ocie Ann May

Location: Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY

Employees: 10

27
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/23/2025 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $226
10/22/2025 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/20/2025 71.404(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/14/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/08/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $336
10/07/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/07/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/09/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/09/2025 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/01/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/01/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/01/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $193
04/16/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/19/2025 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $336
03/19/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $336
11/13/2024 77.1007(b) S&S ModNegligence $147
11/07/2024 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/04/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/30/2024 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/06/2025 12/05/2025 177.00 4
09/22/2025 09/22/2025 41.00 4
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 2.00 1
04/14/2025 05/16/2025 119.50 2
03/19/2025 03/20/2025 29.00 2
12/02/2024 12/05/2024 18.75 1
10/30/2024 11/27/2024 79.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.50 1
04/24/2024 07/01/2024 146.50 3
04/08/2024 04/09/2024 5.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519962
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.3880560, -82.7219440
Nearest TownHi Hat

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Newman Branch have?

Newman Branch has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Newman Branch?

Newman Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Newman Branch?

According to MSHA records, Newman Branch has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Newman Branch?

Newman Branch is operated by Noble Coal, LLC dba Noble Reclamation and controlled by Glenn David May II; Ocie Ann May. MSHA Mine ID: 1519962.