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
Operator: Noble Coal, LLC dba Noble Reclamation
Controller: Glenn David May II; Ocie Ann May
Location: Hi Hat, Floyd County, KY
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 27 →| 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
View all 10 →| 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 |
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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.